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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1959
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references a local feeding incident and a celebration involving a 12-year-old, mentions a birth, a dealer Fort Hatcher and Joe associated with a local institution, and a sale this week at five cents. Names and details are garbled.
The Proctor Dam project in Comanche County advances as the Senate OKs funds for construction. Delegation argues the dam is not a new start, noting $300,000 already spent on planning from 1957 to 1959. Final planning money of $125,000 was provided in 1959.
Comanche County deputy sheriff McCay resigns effective July. he reports to a new Midland post this week. His wife and three sons will join him soon. he served 2 1/2 years here and over two years in Sweetwater police. Sheriff Bean expects to name a successor within days.
Two men from Comanche will attend the annual Firemen's Training School July 19 through 26 at Texas A M College. The program covers fire service phases including fire marshal duties and investigation with field training in modern methods. The course is accredited by the Texas Insurance Commission and grants insurance credits to participating cities. Continued on back page.
The Texas Senior Citizens Assn Comanche Club No 7 will meet Saturday July 18 in the county. Mollie Mullican secretary invites all attendees especially those aged 65 and over to join. New supply information for Lindy Pens appears at The Chief with eight colors priced at 39 cents each.
Harold Rambo buyer for Higginbotham's Wholesale and Jack Wheat of the local store furniture department visited Dallas this week with Higginbotham representatives from area stores to tour the wholesale furniture markets.
Mr and Mrs L O Newton join the Comanche school staff bringing three years of teaching experience. Mrs Newton a 1957 North Texas State College graduate will teach in the eighth grade while Mr Newton, a 1954 Texas Wesleyan College graduate, will handle elementary work. They plan to move in next week while two vacancies remain among 47 positions, including a high school English journalism teacher and a driver education chemistry teacher.
Nolan Warren 35 formerly of the Beattie Community and now living in Austin was critically injured near Ennis Tuesday night when his car hit a bridge on Highway 75 six miles north of Ennis. He suffered a fractured skull several broken ribs and internal injuries. The car was totaled but Warren was described as somewhat improved by Thursday.
A two week learn to swim course begins Monday at Comanche Municipal Pool with three one hour sessions daily at 9 10 and 11. Registration is at Lake Eanes and fees are 15 cents per session. Ronnie McPherson and staff will teach beginners to advanced swimmers with No charge for initial orientation.
The fish truck from the State Fish and Game Commission will be in Comanche on Friday July 17 from 10 50 to 11 35 to distribute fish.
Dr. B L Trotter and Dr VM Dean open the Trotter Dean Clinic in the 4e Building. They move with their family from 105 E New Dean and two children to 106 Williams Dr. Both are Alabama and Baylor educated and recently completed residency at the VA Hospital in Houston. Formal open house scheduled for Friday July 31.
A Comanche truck convoy owned by Harry Cloud was in a head on collision with a car between Clayton and Raton New Mexico on Monday afternoon. One man and his son were killed and three others injured. Evans the convoy head was uninjured and returns home. Investigating officers say the foreign car left its lane and struck the Comanche truck 52 feet inside its lane. Both vehicles were badly damaged and the three injured were hospitalized in good condition.
The Co manche Chief in cooperation with the Co manche Roping Club will publish its Rodeo edition on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The issue will include last minute details on the 19th Annual Show-along and coverage of the Thursday parade, with circulation across the county on opening rodeo day. Correspondents and advertisers should send copy early.
Comanche prepares for the Twentieth Annual Rodeo set for Thursday through Saturday July 23 24 25 with 150 top amateur cowhands expected to compete against Loyd Woodley. Parade opens festivities Thursday at 5 15 pm with Lions Club sponsorship and a committee appointed by Dr James Slider. Roping Club President Ettos Dudley notes ticket prices reduced to 1 for adults 50 cents for children to draw western fans.
The Stag Creek Community Club announces a regular recreation meeting this Saturday night July 18. The program features games and is open to all residents.
Mr and Mrs J E Lightfoot 706 W College have sold their residence to Dr and Mrs L K Ory and plan to start work next week on a modern three bedroom ranch style home. They have purchased a lot at 408 W Armstrong from Sutton Dudley with contractor Garth Pettit set for the project.
Comanche resident J. W. Vines attended a three day Primitive Baptist Association gathering in Brownwood. More than 500 persons were in attendance at the weekend meeting.
James Moffett, former University of Texas quarterback and three year Longhorn letterman, was elected as Comanche High School assistant coach. He will backfield coach and also lead the B team basketball and assist in track, teaching social studies, physical education, and health. The Moffetts move in July to join Coach Robert E. Lee and begin workouts August 17.
Ray Parrish was installed as Noble Grand of the Comanche LOOF Lodge Tuesday night. Officers installed included Earl Sammons as vice grand A B Smith as secretary D O Williams as financial secretary and Alton Davis as treasurer. Rebekahs served refreshments to members before the installation and 22 members and officers attended a banquet at the VJ Cafeteria.
A singing meet will be held at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Comanche on Sunday afternoon starting at 2 o clock. All singers and those interested in good singing are invited to attend.
Mrs. H. J. R. Gille and Miss Addie Harvey welcomed their nephew Fred Ferguson his wife and children of Dover Delaware. They were en route to Waco to visit his mother.
The Co manche summer baseball playoffs start Thursday with games Friday Saturday and Monday, ending with finals next Tuesday. Babe Ruth League pennant drama saw Gustine and Durham Pharmacy Braves tied. Braves win 14-7 behind Jackie Hicks. Little League standings led by John Jolink's Dudley Bros. with Gustine and Raiders close behind.
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