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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1958
Page
10
An overview of rodeo origins tracing the term to the Spanish language and its rise from cattle roundups. It notes the sport’s expansion from local ranch contests to nationwide events, the amateur backbone, entry fees, drastic rules, and purses rewarding skill.
A revival meeting will open at the Priddy Baptist Church on Friday night July 18 and continue through Sunday July 27. Services start at 8 15 with prayer meeting at 7 45 each evening. Everyone is invited to attend.
Funeral services for W. C. Bill Priddy 61 Gustine farmer were held July 16 at 2 p m in Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Roy Hill officiating Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery Comanche He died early Tuesday morning in a Comanche hospital He lived in Comanche County 21 years He was born December 17 1896 at Priddy Mills County The town of Priddy was named for his grandfather Thomas Jefferson Priddy when a post office was established in 1891 He was a Baptist Church member He was married February 4 1922 to Lena Mae Barker Surviving are his wife three brothers and three sisters
The University of Oklahoma announces the Spring Honor Roll telescope listing 2 226 students led by President Dr George L Cross. Among honorees is Garland Norris Gaines of Comanche referenced in the official notice.
Fort Worth visitors Mr and Mrs James Wilkerson and children Jimmy and Mar sha spent the weekend in the city. Reenters Hospital W C Cauley returned to a Brownwood hospital for further treatment after a period of serious illness. In 1776 five British ships sailed up New Yorks East River as General Howe sought to trap Washingtons forces. Mary Murray hosted Howe and his staff to a long dinner delaying action that enabled Washington to avoid capture and ensure American independence.
A tour guide-like rundown suggests key industrial sights across the country. Detroit offers automobile plants and the Edison Institute, while the Northwest highlights lumber mills and hydro facilities. Florida features industrial farms and Citrus Museum, with New England and California stops noted for historic sites and food processing centers.
The Senior Citizens Association will hold a meeting Saturday July 19 in the County Court room at 2:00 p.m. State Representative Ben D Sudderth will attend to discuss pension laws. All concerned are urged to attend. Texas ranks high in federal money receipts for 1957, with checks cashed totaling 453,989,060 and per capita about 50 dollars.
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