Summer clearance and sales heat up at Sampas and fabric stores
A jumble of sale phrases notes penny deals at Sampas and FABRIC stores with clearance on woolens and new summer outfits. Prices include $4.00 dresses and penny promos, plus shoe discounts and trunks. The HUB ad invites readers to check this issue. Weather mentions heat and Merchan ts stage summer events. Comanche Rod Parade noted as a highlight in a long-running year history. COUNTY COOPERATIVE sets its annual meeting night in August at Memorial Stad.
Perch Fishing Accident At Lake Banes Claims Boy
An eight year old boy, son of Hall in Co A, was fishing for perch at Lake Banes when an accident occurred involving a cane or pole. Details are unclear due to damaged text. Authorities are investigating and no further information is available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Lake Banes
Morris Dean Named Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Morris S. Dean a longtime vocational agriculture teacher in Comanche Public Schools since 1943 will receive the Distinguished Service Award of the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas in Corpus Christi on August 10. The four day conference will feature Dean led by George Hurt and others from the Texas Education Agency with about thirty of his students earning Lone Star Farmer degrees and a former student serving as a state officer in 1957 58. Continued on back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris S. Dean
Comanche
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas
Corpus Christi
James Wester
Palmer
Dean
Texas
Association
State Department of Education
John Holcomb
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association
George Hurt
Agricultural Education
Texas Education Agency
J. A. Marshall
Ebc Weekley
E. L. Timer
Mhurt
Future Farmer Organization
Lone Star Farmer
Klod Hoppers Take Four Games Clinch First In League
The Klod Hoppers clinched first in the Comanche Indian League by sweeping four games from second place Choice Baking Co. They lead by four and a half games with one week left. Roy Barman Jr. posted a 226 high single. Joe Beaty 207 and Frankie Jones 204. Roy and Jake Sledge tied for high series at 529. The Old Pros held fourth with the highest total pins at 36,072.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klod Hoppers
Choice Baking Co
Roy Barman, Jr
Joe Beaty
Frankie Jones
Roy
Jake Sledge
Tom Pamer
Butch Loudermilk
Fankie Jones
Toppers
J. D. Hutchins
Renegades
Johnny Huett
Service
Cagle & Lightfoot
Chief
Dick Lane
Raiders
Kled Hoppers
Choice Baking
Topper
Toning by August At August In Co One Owen
The fragment mentions August toning involving In Co and individuals named One and Owen. Details are unclear due to missing context.
Stailey's Bay Chief Motel Change of Ownership
Mr and Mrs Garvin B Stailey formerly of Sidney have purchased the Chief Motel at Comanche from Mr and Mrs Aaron Massingill. The 24 unit property with a cafe at the Y on Highways 67 377 and 36 West will be managed by the Staileys who plan to move next week and assume operations after August 1 with Lola's Chief Motel Cafe under lease to Mrs Lola McDaniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin B. Stailey
Sidney
Plains
Comanche
Aaron Massingill
Lola
Lola McDaniel
Stailey
Lodge Opens Friday in Comanche with New Officers
New officers for 1.0.0.F. Lodge No. 165 in Comanche were installed on Tuesday night July 12. Six-month officers included G. H. Horton as Noble Grand and Aston Davis as Vice Grand. Installing officers were A. B. Smith and Roy E. Dutton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Lodge No. 165
Comanche
G. H. Horton
Noble Grand
Aston Davis
J. B. Newman
Oliver Hall
A. N. Keller
Inside Guardian
Ray Parish
J. L. Roberson
J. D. Robinson
J. E. Yake
Roy E. Dutton
Roy Nelson
T. M. Shoemaker
A. B. S Smith
D.D.G.M
J. W. Stark
J. E. Lake
A. B. Smith
D.O. Williams
Alton Davis
D. ©. Williams
Peanut Foundation Formed To Promote Texas Oklahoma Peanuts
The Southwest Peanut Research Foundation is created by the Southwestern Peanut Growers' Association Texas Farm Bureau Oklahoma Farmers Union and Southwestern Peanut Shellers Association to fund peanut research and promotion. Voluntary 50c per net ton deduction from peanut sales in Texas and Oklahoma could yield 50 000 to 75 000 annually for research and promotion. Directors include H C Dean Dean Kirk Floyd L King Wesley Swearingen Carroll Smith Leland Stanford and Sydney C Reagan. The goal is to improve production efficiency lower costs and boost peanut usage and producer income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Oklahoma
Southwest Peanut Research Foundation
The
Southwestern Peanut Growers’ Association
Texas Farm Bureau
Oklahoma Farmers Union
Southwestern Peanut Shellers Association
Board of
H. C. Dean
Comanche
Dean Kirk
Gorman
Floyd L. King
Hydro
Wesley Swearingen
Sealy
Carroll Smith
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Lookeba
Leland Stanford
the Oklahoma Farmers Union
Shawnee
Sydney C. Reagan
Greenbrier Dr
Dallas
Gustine Baptist Revival Elects Officers
Gustine Baptist Church outlines revival with Rev. A. E. Harrison of Houston as evangelist opening July 29 through August 7 at First Baptist Gustine. Roland Miller directs song services as Rev. M. F. Cox invites all to attend for spiritual preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Harrison
Gustine
Trinity Baptist Church
Houston
First Baptist Church
Gustine Roland Miller
M. F. Cox
Harrison
City Council Actions and Local Notices Update
The City Council voted to buy a new gas pump for City Hall. Park Committee recommends and orders two barbecue grills a slide and four swings for Laxe Eanes Park. Merlin Jenkins the City Street Commissioner and Water Superintendent improves but cannot yet resume duties. He is praised for long service. Fines paid include Sherman Frank $15 for swimming after hours and Henry Raymond Herris $10 for failure to grant right of way. Police Chief Billy Ray Robertson resigns effective August 15. vacancy not yet filled. Rey and Mrs. R. L. Bowman visited Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Swearengin and toured several South Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Committee
Laxe Eanes Park
Merlin Jenkins
Sherman Frank
Comanche
Henry Raymond Herris
Hico
Billy Ray Robertson
Comanche Rodeo and Parade Draw Near Record Crowds
The 20th Annual Comanche Amateur drew one of the largest crowds in history with 2,500 on opening night 1,250 Friday and 1,500 Saturday for the parade and rodeo. Gate receipts reached 3523.60. The event featured 25 floats 288 horseback riders and music by local bands. Queen Miss LaRea Seale and parade dignitaries led the procession. 4-H Club float won first prize and the 4-H club profits supported county youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Jack King
Sue
Lou Albin
Earl Albin
Deanna Durham
Comanche Junior Roping Club
Walter Durham Jr
Comanche
John Hall
Belve Bean
Wilburn Long
David Coffee
LaRea Seale
James Seale
Stag Creek
Seale
Sidney High School
County
Comanche County
Comanche Little League All Stars Named For Tourney
Comanche Little League managers announced an 18 man All Star roster for the Goldthwaite tournament next weekend. The group includes Stephen Norris and Kenneth Hagood as catchers, Wade Luther and David Dendy as pitchers, and players across infield and outfield positions from Saints Raiders Gustine and Toppers. Playoffs open here Saturday night with top teams from Little League and Babe Ruth divisions contesting titles, continue Tuesday and conclude Thursday with champions crowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldthwaite
Comanche
Stephen Norris
Saints
Kenneth Hagood
Raiders
Gustine
Dedoo Shoemake
Blanket
Wade Luther
Salois
David Dendy Scott
George Shoemaker
Toppers
Ronnie Colcleasure
Dudley's
Ronnie Harwick
Billy Adams
Bobby Humphrey
Buddy Prather
Ray Murphree
Robbie Stuteville
Bruce Humphrey
David Bowden
Toppersley
Richard McClain
Jimmy Norris
Owe Es Falmeanner
Durham Braves
Durham
Dudley
Babe Ruth
Arthur
Levisays Welcome Son Kent Kee
Mr and Mrs Charles Ray Levisay Rt 4 Comanche are the parents of a son Kent Kee born at 1053 p m July 21 at Blackwood Mims Hospital Comanche Paternal grandparents G R Levisay Rt 4 Comanche and maternal grandparents Wins ton Kee Rt 1 Dublin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ray Levisay
Rt. 4
Comanche
Kent Kee
Blackwood-Mims Hospital
G. R. Levisay
Winston Kee
Rt. 1
Dublin
Galigas Visit Hillsboro Tribune Coach Returns as Supt
Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Galiga of Hillsboro visited friends here on Wednesday. He coached locally from 1951 to 1954 and now serves as superintendent of the Hillsboro school system.
Mrs Ozella Redwine Visits Threc Morton Family
Mrs Ozella Redwine of Threc Morton spent several days in the home of Mr and Mrs Troy Williams and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozella Redwine
Threc’s- Morton
Troy Williams
Revival Meeting Opens July 29 At Mercer Gap
A revival will be held July 29 to August 7 at Mercer Gap Baptist Church ten miles southwest of Comanche on Farm Road 590. Evangelist Rev Dan Elson of Fairview Baptist Church Hamilton County will lead with Gerald Matthews as song leader. Services start 8:00 PM daily with a special prayer service before preaching. Everyone is welcome, says Rev A R Fielding, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Gap Baptist Church
Comanche
Dan Elson
Fairview Baptist Church
Hamilton County
Gerald Matthews
Harmony
A. R. Fielding
Mercer Gap Church
Birth Announcement for Tony Dale Fields
A son, Tony Dale, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bert Fields at 10 a.m. on July 21 in Comanche. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ottis Fields, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Cook Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Dale
Bobby Bert Fields
Oak Ave
Comanche
Blackwood-Mims Hospital
Ottis Fields
S. Pearl Sr
Johnnie Cook Sr
Rt. 5
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Ubard
Yullican
You Will Finerane
the Firm
Sampas
Presi D. Morris
Morris Dean
State Agriculture
Cinch
Jokers
Choice
Gene Scott
Scott
the One and
Owen of
In Co
Staileys Bay Chief
F. Lodge
Heggie Dean Hameds
Gustine Baptist Church Revival
Rev. Harrison
Comanche High School Future Homemakers of America
Ollie Gandy
Lou
Gandy
Buster
A. P. Burks
Eltas Dudley
Brownwood Bulletin
Hot Rods
Babe
Ruth
Braves
Arthur Hot Rods
Charles Levisays
Mercer Gap
Bobby Fields
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