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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1961
Page
12
Descendants of the late A J Isham will meet in the annual reunion Sunday at Lake Fanes Park. All relatives are urged to attend and bring items for the gathering.
The announcement from Rev. 8 J. Isham states that be present and all visitors will be welcomed. The note signals an open and inclusive church gathering inviting the public.
Mr and Mrs Castle Ellis are back at home after a vacation trip to Colorado.
In a mid morning court session Justice Brazier set bond at 10000 after a waiver of preliminary hearing. The defendant, who proclaimed self defense, faced District Attorney Roberts who urged a grand jury reconvening for July 21 and possibly October term seating. Funeral services for the elder Campbell were held July 10 at Oak Lawn Chapel with burial at Oakwood Cemetery Comanche.
Pettit Baptist Church announces its annual Summer Revival from Sunday July 23 through Sunday July 30 with a homecoming celebration. Rev Buddy Kirksey of Fort Worth will serve as pastor in charge. Services conducted twice daily at 10 am and 8 pm. Ide Lane leads the singing. A cordial welcome is issued to all.
Two Comanche County 4-H girls Paula Jo Lee of Newburg and Karen OBrien of Soda Springs won red ribbons in the Junior Division at the District 8 Favorite Foods Show in the Texas Power and Light Building. Accompanying them were Mrs. Joe Lee Mrs. Monselle O'Brien Janet Meyers and Angus Dickson Jr.
Jay W. Channell of Pampa will headline a one week evangelistic meeting at Gustine Church of Christ starting July 23. The Oklahoma State University graduate and former Stephenville preacher has taught in public schools and served as Ames Oklahoma high school principal. The Gustine meeting runs through July 30 with two services daily.
The Gustine First Methodist Church announces a summer revival from July 16 to July 23 led by Rev. W. J. Shelton district superintendent from Brownwood. Grady Harkins directs singing with daily services at 10 am and 8 pm. Pastor William R. Nevil urges full attendance and minister James Haney commends the speaker. A special invitation goes to nonmembers of the Church of Christ.
Postal receipts figures show fiscal year data for Comanche Texas and a separate calendar year 1959 and 1960 comparison. The record outlines receipts for fiscal years 60 and 60 with calendar year totals for 1959 and 1960, indicating changes and totals.
The Kindhoppers led by Bill Parker with a 504 series split with the Jokers to stay four games ahead. Topper Feed and Light Crust moved into a second place tie with Choice Baking Co after wins over Comanche Sout and Service Drug. High series honors went to Bobby Seale with 568, followed by Butch Loudermilk 539 and Gary Swearengin 538. Wm Clyde House and bride Rose Musslewhite plan a visit to his parents in Bay City, while N Ray Harrell headlines revival services at Bay Baptist Church with daily 10 am to 8 pm sessions and music directed by Middleton and Russell.
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