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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1958
Page
1
The Chief Hit Wat reopens its Drive-In and Cafeteria after a three month closure, serving daily from 11 to 2 with evening hours to be announced. Local merchants advertise specials including Nikki Me’s, White Grocery promotions, and an Anniversary bank feature highlighting Comanche National Bank’s capital gains.
Comanche Independent School District tax collector Mrs. Lucille Ellis reports 5 percent of the tax has been paid by Wednesday noon. $51,642.72 out of $75,858.91 has been collected, leaving $24,216.12 due before February 1 to avoid penalties and interest.
Me's Cafeteria and Drive In owned by Pauline and McDaniel McDaniel reopen after a three month closure. The largest local eatery will operate daily from 11 am to 2 pm for the cafeteria and 11 am to 11 pm for the drive-in with curb service and new equipment including a grill and a soft ice cream machine.
Upper Leon Conservation District notes 1957 improvements with 16 509 acres of rangeland deferred from grazing and 20 000 acres of cropland receiving protective residues. Legume crops cover 9 000 acres and 10 000 acres of rangeland show proper grass use. Continued on back page with local cooperators like T C Mazurek noted.
Pfc. Sammy Dale Marshall, 19, of Comanche, joins Will Cannon of Abilene and Jan Roland Guy of Sweetwater as the three district appointees to the United States Military Academy. Six alternates are listed, including Stephenville twins and Abilene students, with Marshall still needing another entrance exam and physical before July.
County tax collections to noon Wednesday totaled 188 001.29 toward 241 667.30 assessed. Unpaid balance 53 666.01 faces penalty and interest after January 31. Assessor-Collector George Goosby said many taxpayers are expected to pay before the deadline.
Mrs Frances Waring, local insurancewoman, was slightly injured in a traffic mishap in Chicago Monday morning. Her son Dawson Waring reported she sustained minor injuries and the car suffered little damage. Investigating officers filed a careless collision charge against the other driver, and the Warings are en route home.
Grand Champion Steer was shown by C. M. Caraway III of the De Leon FFA Chapter. Reserve Champion Steer went to Lennard Caraway of the De Leon 4-H Club. Champion Fine Wool Lamb was shown by Bobby Lane of the Newbury 4-H Club with other breed champions and judging contest results noted.
The South District Committee of Comanche Trail Council will meet at the Coca-Cola Plant 1308 Center Ave Brownwood at 7 00 pm January 27 1958 Al Wilks district chairman presiding All district committee members and sponsoring institution representatives are urged to attend This meeting marks the start of a new scouting year. Committee members from Comanche include Oswell Brichtiman Joe Tupin Pat Cagle Joe Harper Eugene Perkins J E Lightcut and Gail Dudley
City records show 17,605.86 collected of a 43,152.62 tax base, about 40 percent. Remaining 25,546.76 due before February 1 to avoid delinquency. Ruth Loudermilk notes 1,200 being collected for gearback collection. last month only one assessed payer failed to pay. Funds raised cover garbage operation expenses and payments on a new garbage truck.
A 1958 poll tax notice warns that paying late reduces voting rights. By February 1, 1958, 1254 Comanche County residents had paid, up from 909 last year, while about 4 0 voters are expected in a normal election year.
The article notes that lemon trees have been cultivated in India for more than 2,509 years, highlighting the long historical presence of citrus cultivation in the region. It mentions enduring agricultural practices and the fruit's cultural significance.
Bernice Swindle's undefeated Comanche Junior High girls clash with unbeaten Granbury this Thursday in Granbury for the Round Robin championship and a potential District Tournament berth in Stephenville on January 30. Comanche beat Stephenville 25 24 in dramatic overtime as Proffitt led with 15 points and Henson added six.
The Comanche High School agriculture building is under construction with completion aimed for mid April. Davis and Ray of Abilene hold the contract. the $48 000 structure plus $6 000 in equipment will expand the program for nearly 100 agricultural students taught by Morris Dean and Archie E Boyd Jr, noted statewide for their work.
Mrs Roberts of Morphew Rest Home was transported by Camanche Funeral Home ambulance to De Leon Hospital for emergency treatment Tuesday.
Dr. and Mrs. James Slider and children Tim and Karen visited Abilene over the weekend to see Mrs. C. P. St. Clair and other relatives and friends.
Comanche County campaign updates show total contributions of $1 543 62 to date in the 1958 March of Dimes drive with 1957 earnings at $1 602 40. Local drives in Gustine De Leon and surrounding areas report missing reports from certain chairmen while other groups raise funds including the Mothers March on Polio in January and the Jaycees Bucket Shake. Local clubs and 4 H and goodwill groups add smaller sums as coordinators Odell Pirie and Pirkle lead county campaigns.
Comanche merchants push for earlier hours with new closing times. Effective January 15, participating stores will close at 5 30 weekdays and 7 p m Saturdays. Higginbothams Evridge Fabric Center Perry Bros Hathcock Appliance Mullicans MecCullough Jeanes White Auto Store Bax ars Place Hareliks and Western auto.
March of Dimes drive leaders express gratitude for cooperation from clubs and individuals in the good showing. Special thanks are given to the Comanche Jaycees for their extra bucket Shake held last Saturday.
Fort Worth East Side Lions Club members invited Comanche residents to the 62nd Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show January 24 to February 2. The visit included prize drawings for four show tickets, a musical duo, and speeches by trip chairman W M Kelly. The rodeo features 400 top cowboys and about $65 000 in prize money with Gail Davis as Annie Oakley appearing in all performances. Mayor John Hall welcomed the visitors.
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