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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
3
Voter sentiment is described as keen for the governorship and strong local council support. The speech references Judge Brow and commissioner candidates, urging trust in a leader with a fair record, and highlights plans for county governance and precinct cooperation.
Comanche County voters are urged to turn out for the Saturday election with about 6000 qualified Democrats eligible. County Chairman R. L. Lane praises election judges clerks and candidates, notes poll tax rules veterans exemptions and voting conduct near polls.
The pipe organ will be ready for use this Sunday at First Methodist Church. Rev J W Whitefield notes improvements for comfort and beauty to aid worship. Morning sermon titled The Feeling of Futility and its Cure. Evening sermon Can Man Live Christian Anywhere.
Plans are nearing completion for Comanche's big August rodeo slated for August 15 16 and 17 with night shows at 8 15 under lights. The Rodeo Cowboys Association approved event draws entries from top regional performers and Lightning C Ranch stock will be used for events including bareback and saddle bronc steer wrestling calf roping wild cow milking Brahma bull riding and a cow girls contest. Added prize money of 1700 plus three shop made saddles and merchandise awards. Admission 1 50 adults 5 cents children includes tax and seats. A new fence is being built around the ball park and athletic field with funding split between the Athletic Association and the Roping Club.
Abilene datelined Dallas Morning News reports a puzzling eight-man contest to succeed Sam Russell in Texas 17th district. candidates Blanton Burleson Bradbury Herring Sandefer Wagstaff and others campaign with abstinence from name-calling and broad regional contrasts across twelve counties.
Twenty people were baptized at the revival service last Sunday night with another baptism planned for next Sunday. The pastor will preach Playing the Fool at 11 am and The Supremacy of Love at the evening service. Friday July 26 features a watermelon session and Dr. C C Klingman will speak on the parsonage lawn. Junior Day offers radio program and breakfast for 9 to 12 year olds. WMS seeks to expand into RA GA and Sunbeams. WMA to replace WMS. Mr and Mrs L W Harris return from Roby visit with sisters Miss Harris and Mrs Dayis.
A crowd of about 750 watched a softball doubleheader at the local park. City Slickers routed the Indians 11-0, then George Willis' team beat the candidates 26-13. Virgil Chaffin started for Willis and Rev. John Lambrides starred at first base for the preacher-teacher lineup.
Two streamer advertisements were omitted by mistake in The Chief last week through no fault of the candidates. The ads promoted Otis Coker for District Clerk and Leverett Little for County Commissioner.
The Chief plus Comanche merchants and several candidates fund election expenses and present returns from Comanche County. An election board sits in front of The Chief. County Democratic Chairman R L Lane will run HQ there and require precinct officers to report results by phone or in person promptly.
The charter meeting of a Veterans of Foreign Wars post will be held Monday night July 29 at 8 o'clock in the District Court Room. All overseas veterans are invited to attend says L J Lofley District Commander. R H Owens Abilene service officer will also be on the program.
The Comanche County Livestock Association holds its annual membership meeting and barbecue on Friday August 19 at Lake Eanes Park. Five directors will be elected and livestock industry issues discussed. Members and interested people may join for five dollars annually, or associate membership for one dollar with barbecue invitation.
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