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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1956
Page
1
Fragmentary ad copy notes bargain items including food and jewelry selections, a bedding cooler, and a clearance on televisions with prices like 3.95 and 95. The text is garbled but reads as a series of discounted goods from various sellers such as Palmer's and Shoppers.
Funeral services were held for S. C. Findley 82 longtime Brownwood resident and first Comanche County school superintendent elected in 1910 He taught at East Side School led in Woodmen of the World and published local papers Findley born January 12 1874 in Alto South Carolina moved to Leon County Texas in 1890 married Stella Palmer in 1894 and later lived in Brownwood and Comanche counties Burial at reenleaf Cemetery with services by the Davis Morris Funeral Home and First Christian Church officials
The Comanche County Pension Club will meet Saturday July 16 at 2 00 pm with a planned good program. Congressman Omar Burleson is expected to speak along with other speakers.
H R Spalding formerly of KK and Palo Pinto Counties takes over Pinson's Farm Store at 605 S Austin. The shop becomes Spalding's Farm Store with namesake address 204 Williams Dr Petsick Addition. Spalding, a 1950 Texas A&M graduate and WWII veteran, plans to continue serving regular customers and attract new ones.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Dingus of Greenville visited here for the weekend to catch up with friends and relatives at their home community.
Comanche imposes outside watering ban until further notice after the city reservoir runs dry Tuesday. Water Superintendent Mertin Jenkins and Mayor Oswell Brightman cite limited storage and urge residents to limit outdoor watering to every other day with a $25 fine for violations.
A revival meeting begins Friday night July 20 at the Priddy Baptist Church led by Pastor Rev Wayne Allen. Evening services start at 8 10 with Herbert Garrett Jr of Fort Worth directing the song service. Organizers invite all to attend the revival sessions.
The firm is undergoing a name change to SPALDING FARM STORE reflecting rebranding and potential ownership adjustments. The notice indicates ongoing corporate restructuring with no stated address or date.
Frances Belle May died at her Comanche home on Sunday July 15 after a short illness. Funeral services were held July 16 at the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Len Dalton presiding. Pallbearers included Wayne May Herbert Cunningham George Boone Dean Clark J N Isham and Gayle McCullough. She was born in Newton Mississippi in 1870 and moved to Falls Texas in 1886. She married S R May in 1889 and moved to Comanche County in 1904, living there fifty two years. She joined South Leon Baptist Church in 1908 and remained a faithful member. She is survived by five children Herman Leslie Earl Will and J D May all of Comanche County, plus three granddaughters raised in her home. Her life of service is cherished by family friends and church members.
Patsy Atwood will attend the fourth annual band and twirling school at Southwest Texas State Teachers College on July 23. Attending bandsmen and twirlers include participants from Comanche, with Mrs. Edwin Pierson and sons of Jackson Mississippi visiting here.
Soil Bank dates for signing up have been extended until Friday, July 27, according to a telegram received here Thursday afternoon by Comanche County Agriculture Stabilization Conservation head, O. D. Johnston. The ASC office in Comanche has moved to the east side of the square, just north of the Chief. Harold Fritts of A&M College spent the weekend with local residents.
Lubbock attorney John Lee Smith campaigns across Central Texas and West Texas denouncing the current Lt. Governor Ben Ramsey for alleged corruption and lobbying influence. He pledges to restore the Senate calendar and empower the people, listing campaign stops from Hamilton to Ballinger through March 20.
Jaycee sponsored Little League doubleheaders draw good crowds as Gustine and Toppers lead the standings. A 2-2 seven-inning tie set up Tuesday clash with winner favored for the season title. Top four teams to a playoff for the City League Championship. Friday July 20 schedule lists Raiders versus Toppers and Saints against Dudley's.
A total of 96 people had voted absentee or filed applications by 10 a.m. Thursday, compared with 120 ballots in the 1954 primary. Indications point to absentee voting exceeding the prior two-year figure as the close of voting approaches Tuesday.
A revival meeting begins Friday night at Proctor Baptist Church and runs through Sunday July 29. Evangelist Rev. Guy Self of the Comanche Baptist Association will lead the event with Rev. David Humphrey of Tyler directing song services. Everyone is invited to attend.
Attendance across area Sunday schools was 1752 for last Sunday July 14 as reported to the Chief. The tally reflects participation numbers from multiple churches and locations within the district.
East Side Baptist Church hosts a summer revival from Friday July 20 to Sunday July 29 with Brother Glen Bales of Fort Worth as preacher. Services are at 8 p.m. nightly and 10 a.m. each morning. Fort Worth visit includes Mrs. Hubert Phillips, grandson Tony Travis, and Mrs. Pat Perkins with baby.
Robert C. Toon profiles Earl V Day and his wife as part of a Farmers Home Administration farm ownership loan story. They acquired 140 acres near Comanche in 1950 and built a mixed peanut cotton and livestock operation. Despite droughts they kept up farm expenses and retirement payments and now show ahead of schedule on land payments.
The American Red Cross learn to swim program at Co manche's Lake Eanes Park pool enrolls 92 beginners with classes running through next week. Higher level sessions start July 30. Instructors include Gayle McNutt in charge and a list of volunteers including Marahall, Suzanne K, Bob Slider, J Betty Durham, Jimmy Wilkerson, Gail Anthony, and many others across age groups.
A revival meeting will be held at the Fairview school house from July 20 to 29 led by Creath Davis and Rodger Crocker. Music by Dale Carmichael and Eddie Robinett. Services begin at 7 30 and 8 00 worship each evening. All are welcome to attend.
Rev. Dix Archer, currently serving in Pennsylvania, returns to Texas to visit Comanche this Friday to Sunday. The Central Christian Church board invites him to call him as pastor and urges all members to attend Sunday School and church next Sunday.
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