19 Jul 1946
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
1
The passage notes that some still count themselves young yet recall scenes from the past. It argues that lacking reverence for history leaves a person incomplete and highlights the value of reflecting on earlier times.
The City Slickers hold a half game lead over the Night Owls and Warriors in the local softball race after a 19-8 win over the Night Owls and a 10-3 loss to the Scalpers. Beck's Warriors beat Dodgers while Indians edged by Frensley.
A called meeting of the Hope Chapter of the local Masonic Lodge is announced for Thursday evening. Degrees of B A and F A will be conferred. New officers take office with E L Pierson as Worshipful Master Roy Peace as Senior Warden and Bill Mew born as Junior Warden.
County banks in Comanche County close of business June 29 report combined deposits near 7.5 million dollars. Total in two banks 4,398,709.97 with F&M National Bank of De Leon at 2,521,338.23 and First State Bank of Gustine at 4355,562.79. The Comanche National Bank leads the county in deposits with 2,798,076.98, while loans and discounts for the two banks total 815,
Higginbothams in Comanche adds a shoe x ray device in its Shoe Department. Customers can try shoes then view fit at the machine with no obligation to buy. An advertisement on page 2 outlines details and invites examination. Mr and Mrs David L Player visit summer relatives before travel.
Crowds attend the De Leon Watermelon and Peach Festival and American Legion Carnival opened Monday July 15 and runs through Saturday night July 20. Exhibits feature melons peaches and fruits from across the territory drawing visitors from the state. Shaefer Just For Fun Shows with 8 rides 4 shows and 30 concessions are hosted by the American Legion Post to fund a recreational hall. The event on North Ward School grounds includes a political rally Saturday with candidates at state congressional district and county levels.
J H Arthur owner Chief Dry Cleaners and his wife Mrs Ernes tine Arthur and their son Gene returned Monday from an extensive automobile trip along the Gulf Coast. They were tied to her sister Mrs uth Lundy during the journey.
Mrs. Frank Moore, a well known Sipe aden ney resident, died at the local hospital from gunshot wounds sustained at her home. She had been ill for months and was found wounded in the yard Tuesday morning by her husband after a gunshot was heard.
Rex Lane a dairy farmer from the Gune Pettit community sustained a gunshot wound to an arm Monday at his home. Sheriff W P St Clair said Lane reported the injury was accidental and caused by a bullet from a gun his wife was handling.
County Democratic Chairman R. L. Lane confirms delivery of election boxes and ballots for the first Democratic Primary. Precinct chairs should pick up supplies at Lane's courthouse basement office. if unavailable, J. L. Jackson will deliver.
A Wilks Organ Company pipe organ, ordered over two years ago by the First Methodist Church, arrived in Comanche and will be installed next week. It will be ready for use Sunday July 28. The $4 000 instrument from Highland Illinois is described as unusually fine. Pianist Marguerite Ross Rice plans to play once the organ is ready as Rev J W Whitefield leads Sunday services with eager anticipation.
A county meeting involving the Comanche County Livestock Association Lions Club Jersey Breeders Association City of Comanche Comanche County and the Comanche School Board approving a steel frame iron clad building for the fair and show. The 40 by 120 Quonset hut venue will be funded by remaining contributions and aimed for completion soon.
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The 39th annual Reunion Association gathering begins at 10 30 AM at Lake Banes Park with old time talks relic display and informal family reunions. Free coffee ice water and picnic snacks provided by local merchants. Attendees urged to wear old fashioned attire and bring song books for group singing.
Mrs. Jeff Davis about 50 a Beattie family member and former Comanche resident suffered gunshot wounds Sunday. Physicians said injuries may prove serious and she was carried to Blackwell Sanitarium in an ambulance after hearing a gunshot.
Editorial discusses assertions that labor unions seek exemption from anti trust rules. It cites remarks attributed to John L. Lewis and Phillip Murray and recalls a Supreme Court ruling in United States vs Local 807 where union members were acquitted on grounds of belonging to a labor organization. The piece argues labor groups cannot be above the law.
Rev S J Isham of Pettit Baptist Church leads a ten day revival with services at 10 each morning and 8 each evening. Rev J Dobbs of First Baptist Gustine assists as the revival continues with expected full attendance.
Mrs Frances Kelly and Kenneth Fonville Warren Carl of Selma Alabama are visiting her father J B Nabe in Comanche this week.
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