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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1954
Page
1
Shoppers face July clearance events at 65 stores led by Evans Company and others. Ads tout half price hats dresses and men’s furnishings plus specials on nylons aspirin shampoo and value lots. Store openings and weekend discounts draw crowds with free donuts at Weter Drive-In and late listings for Majestic and Comanche ads.
E D Cox of Comanche plans to clear over 700 acres of mesquite on his 950 acre ranch to improve grass. He hired Gandy and partners to strip 300 acres in 36 hours at 20 per hour, leaving brush to fertilize ground. Cox hosts revival services July 30 to August 8 at Indian Creek Methodist Church with Evangelist Guy B Birdwell.
Comanche softball teams Oilers and Al-Stars won their opening district tournament games. Lions Club fell 7 6 as All Stars edged them in a tight Monday night contest. George Who Plays led the locals from the mound with solid defense and offense.
Mrs Dan Waggoner of M Visited home folks bar Jack Moore and Mr and Mrs Waggoner were seen visiting the area recently marking social rounds and community connections in a small town scene.
Voters in the Comanche School District approved the bond assumption and new tax rate after the Beatty annexation in a special election held last Thursday, July 21. Only 53 voters appeared at the polls with 51 in favor and two against.
The Perry brothers Roscoe Frank John Hollis and C W built a Texas chain from a single Center store in 1915 to 65 locations by 1954. Headquarters later settled in Lufkin with J B Perry Jr and J B Perry Sr guiding statewide operations. Stores span Center Carthage Nacogdoches San Augustine and many more across Texas.
The Farmers Home Administration will determine eligibility for the Emergency Feed Program to help farmers and stockmen maintain foundation herds. The government will cover half the transport cost per ton up to ten dollars, with Комanche County named a major disaster area. Applications will be taken once state authorization is received, via the Farmers Home Administration, ASC office, or County Agents Office, with public notices to follow.
Eisenhower carried Comanche and Comanche County in 1952 but Republicans could not hold a primary Saturday. Brown, Hamilton, and other nearby counties held primaries. Comanche County has few regular Republicans and no active party interest since George Black's death years ago.
Mr and Mrs C J Reynolds of Comanche attended the funeral services for his sister Mrs I W Wallace held in Chickasha Oklahoma last Sunday.
In Comanche County the Democratic Primary drew 4,225 voters amid a peaceful campaign. Incumbents were reelected in several posts, with J B Lacy defeating D W Long for County Chairman 2 110 to 1 923. County offices saw Alton Kirkland elected County Judge and Azalea Ellis County Treasurer, Goosby Collector, while other races showed varied margins and several state race tallies.
Complete returns from 54 Texas counties show a run-off between Governor Shivers and Ralph Yarborough after the August 28 primary. County actions include Comanche County voting to host the run-off, with two other state run-offs in Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals. Official figures list Shivers leading Yarborough. other offices show varied tallies for Governor Lieutenant Governor Senator Attorney General Supreme Court and Criminal Appeals.
The annual Laker Reunion will be held at Lake Eanes Thursday August 5. All members of the family are urged to be on hand.
A 23 year old Comanche man Donald Gene Turner escaped the county jail last Thursday night July 22 and was recaptured at his home in southeast Comanche at 1 46 Friday morning. Sheriff Wayne Swindle and other officers led a wide search using bloodhounds and cross county assistance. Turner apparently crawled through a second floor cell and slid down a drain pipe to the ground before fleeing to his home and surrendering without resistance. A purse theft incident was noted at the Turner residence during the escape alert.
Longtime Comanche businessman N. N. Durham and his wife travel to San Antonio to attend the State Pharmaceutical Convention. The Durham Drug Products Company operates from Comanche with son-in-law Chester McKinzie as partner. The firm sells many products directly, ships some nationwide, and maintains a unique local home office.
Fort Worth Cats host San Antonio Missions on Monday night August 9 for Comanche Night at LaGrave Field. Comanche Little and Pony Leaguers, 120 in total, will join pregame warmups with manager Al Vincent guiding the young players. Tickets go on sale this weekend and at the Chamber of Commerce. reserved seats are $1.25.
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