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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1956
Page
1
Judge Kirkland Retires Today to Lead Atwood Hatchery
County Judge Alton Kirkland retires from his first term, elected in 1954, to become production manager of the Atwood Hatchery in Comanche. Born in McCulloch, he served in World War II and held roles as District Clerk before serving as County Judge, overseeing road projects and county debt management. He plans a county agricultural building, youth center, library, and community spaces, while also breeding Shetland ponies on his 40 acre Comanche County farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Kirkland
Atwood Hatchery
Comanche
Kirkland
Frank Kirkland
McCulloch
Comanche County
Comanche High School
Judge Kirkland
Fort Worth
Indian Creek
South
Earl Seay
Commissioners Court
Seay
Newbury
Little League Friday Night Clash Opens Season
In the first of two games, Gustine faces dley Raiders as the lineup prepares for Friday night action. The Saturday slate features Higgin vs Houston Saints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Gustine
Dley
Raiders
Higgin- TS
Houstine
Saints
Ted
Mrs Maude Robinson and Mrs Winnie Wyche Visit San Angelo
Mrs Maude Robinson and Mrs Winnie Wyche spent the weekend in San Angelo with their children.
Comanche Opens Modern Pool for 1956 Season
The municipal pool, built three years ago at about 20000 dollars, opens Saturday June 2 under Mayor Oswell Brightman. Lifeguard Gayle McNutt and pool manager Mrs Roy Nelson lead operations with daily hours 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 1 to 7 p.m. Sundays. City workers recently repainted the facility after last year's added filtering equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Oswell Brightman
Gayle McNutt
Roy Nelson
Gustine Set for Saturday Night Political Rally
A political rally is planned for Saturday night in downtown Gustine starting at 8 p.m. The event is organized by B A Howell Lee Patton and Jerry Collins who invite candidates and public officials from precincts up to state level to attend and participate. The open air rally will be in the Gustine business district and aims to foster acquaintance among all public officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
B. A. Howell
Lee Patton
Jerry Collins
Justine
Centennial to Open Here on July 1
Comanche County sets a week of events starting Sunday July 1 with a union church service at Indian Memorial Stadium. A county choir, led by Mrs. Joe Harper, will perform. July 2 features home coming day, a large parade and the first of three pageant nights. Old Settlers and Senior Citizens Day planned for July 3 at Lake Eanes Park. July 4 includes Hodges Park daylight program and a long-standing Fourth. The Comanche Amateur Rodeo closes the week with three performances beginning downtown and at the rodeo arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Joe Harper
Comanche
Harper
Lake Eanes Park
Hodges Park
de Leon
W. B. Nowlin
Stokes Jr Enters Race for Texas Legislature District 72
M Y Stokes Jr of Goldthwaite announces candidacy for Representative in the 72nd Texas Legislature. He says voters have faced state government scandals, swindled veterans and Texans in land schemes, and notes about 120 Texas insurance companies. Dr and Mrs Jim Hallmark and daughter Leslie visited Dublin over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
M. Y. Stoker, Jr
Goldthwaite
of Texas
Texas Insurance Companies
Jim Hallmark
Leslie
Dublin
Harmon Heads to Padre Walkathon for 110 Mile Challenge
Roy Harmon of Comanche High School travels to Corpus Christi to compete in the Padre Island Walkathon from Port Isabel to Corpus Christi. The 110 mile race includes 40 mile days for two days and 30 miles on the final day with $6,000 in prizes and a $3,000 top award. Sam Baugh of Hardin Simmons will referee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Harmon
Comanche
Corpus Christi
Padre Island
Port Isabel
Sam Baugh
Hardin- Simmons
McDougal Auction Barn Reopens After Fire With Big Sale
McDougal Auction Barn in Central West Texas plans a June 2 reopening drawing 600-seat capacity and extra buyers from major packers and independents. The rebuilt 88 by 60 foot facility will host up to 1,000 head per sale, add air conditioning and cafe, and feature auctioneer E. J. McDougal with Don Estes of San Angelo assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDougal Auction Barn
West Texas
McDougal
Ernest McDougal
E. J. McDougal
Don Estes
San Angelo
Ernest McDougals
Donnie
Lonnie
Kerby announces birth of son Kenneth Elmon Kerby
Mr and Mrs E A Kerby announce the birth of their third son Kenneth Elmon Kerby Sunday May 28 at the Medical Arts Hospital in Brownwood. Kenneth Elmon has two brothers Steve Alan age 5 and Dave Sanford age 2. Grandparents are Elmon A Kerby of De Leon and A P Sanford of Tuscola. Mother and son at home 206 Williams Drive and doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Kerby
Kenneth Elmon Kerby
Medical Arts Hospital
Brownwood
Kenneth Elmon
Steve Alan
Dave Sanford
Elmon A. Kerby
de Leon
A. P. Sanford
Tuscola
Williams Drive
Cox Family Weekend Visit in Comanche
Mr and Mrs Cecil Jack Cox and children of Fort Worth spent the week end in Comanche visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Armstrong Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Cecil Jack Cox
Comanche
Armstrong Cox
Sixteen Contestants Named For Comanche Centennial Queen
Sixteen candidates from nine clubs vie for Comanche County Centennial Queen with entries due by 10 am Saturday. A Coke party at First Methodist Church outlines rules and photos while a queen’s float is planned for Monday’s parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
First Methodist Church
Comanche
Funeral Rites for Mrs Boynton Scheduled in Comanche
Funeral rites for Mrs L J Boynton were set for Thursday at 2 p m at Comanche Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. She died Tuesday in a Wichita Falls hospital after a long residence in Comanche. Her husband had died about two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Boynton
Comanche Funeral Home
Oakwood Cemetery
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Dorothy Lancaster
van Dyke Home Demonstration Club
Jessica Cunningham
Newbury Home Demonstration Club
Neva Jo Sartor
Gustine Parent Teachers Club
Janice Moore
Hazeldell Home
Martha Morgan
de Leon Community Club
Elizabeth Slider
Comanche Elementary Pta
Corene Hallman
Comanche Jaycees
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