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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1954
Page
1
The note details a last chance for 1954 voters to pay poll tax this Saturday. It highlights local promotions including a Case equipment giveaway at Meyers farm near Comanche, plus John Deere Open House and film showings. Various merchants advertise discounts, giveaways, and new products through the weekend.
A fragment from a public notice notes higher attendance predicted for an extension course. It references organizational roles and public perception of an individual’s actions, suggesting personal representation affects outcomes.
The last day to pay poll tax to qualify for the 1954 elections and to pay 1953 taxes without penalty is Saturday January 20. An Attorney General ruling says interest and penalties apply from February 1. County office hours extend to January 30 for late payments. About 90 percent of the 11.5 million dollar Comanche County tax roll has been paid, with remaining payments expected. The office also collects about 165,900 dollars in school taxes for local districts.
District 9-AA standings show Stephenville Weatherford Comanche tied 3-1 for first after round one. Cisco hosts Comanche Friday with Weatherford at Stephenville. winners advance to district tournament and potential bi-district playoff.
Mary Hester Baggett known as Aunt Het died in Los Angeles January 21. Funeral was January 24 at Lamkin Methodist Church with burial in Siloam Cemetery. Pallbearers included Herman Barnett Eig Hillhouse Frank Hughes McDonald Applewhite Bliss Baggett and Hansford McCarty. She was widow of Uncle Bill Bagett a pioneer and early Indian fighter long in Comanche County.
A safety and community health appeal urges families to join the Mothers March to protect children. Citizens are asked to turn on porch lights tonight to deter illness and support local protection efforts.
Comanche Implement Company invites farmers and families to John Deere Day on Tuesday February 2 at the Majestic Theatre. Free films start 1 PM featuring Mr Christmas and Hollywood stars. Open house all day to view 1954 John Deere tractors and new machinery. Free coffee and hot dogs served noon to 1 PM.
Polio awareness event features the Mothers March on Polio with chairwoman Mrs. W. D. Blackwood announcing tonight. The light your porchlights watchword marks the 1954 March of Dimes climax, signaling the end of the campaign.
Mayor Roy Brannan, in year two of his second term, submitted his resignation to the City Council effective April 1. He cited growing business demands and medical advice to slow down as reasons. He noted city finances are sound but funds are tight, limiting needed expansions and improvements. He has long served public roles including president of the local school board and superintendent.
About 475 Indian fans attended the Comanche High School football banquet honoring the 1953 team and coaches. Principal speaker Coach Abe Martin of TCU presented a Southwest Conference film of the 13-0 win over SMU. Gifts were presented to the coaching staff including a Westinghouse radio-phonograph TV for Galiga, an Admiral TV for Moore, and a $100 bill for Hamrick.
Ruth Loudermilk 40 announces candidacy for county treasurer. A PTA worker and church member with three years bookkeeping at Rights Gin, she lives at 404 North Page Comanche with her two sons Butch 13 Tucker 11. Her husband Aviation Metal Smith Robert Loudermilk died in a 1942 San Diego aircraft accident.
A county pursues a historic milestone by reaching its annual fundraising target first in the nation. Officials emphasize community support and coordinated efforts to close the gap and set a model for others to follow.
Jim Bumpas reports the 1954 Comanche County Junior Livestock Show held January 26 in Comanche featured large nurse fed beef calf and fat lamb divisions, a new dry lot calf feature, and no hogs due to vesicular stomatitis fears. Pettit won grand champion nurse fed calf with a 1210 pound Hereford steer bred by Cliff Pettit, while Pat Murphree and Tommy Koonce earned top awards in fat lamb and capon divisions amid Tarleton College judges and Tarleton students demonstrations.
The text recalls Sir William Berkeley who governed Virginia for years and authored his home government in 1671, reflecting colonial administration ideas and governance structure.
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