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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1953
Page
18
A tale recalls Rev. John Fawcett leaving a village post for London, his wife’s tears and the community’s farewell. They refused to part and stayed on to serve fifty years, inspiring the hymn Bless Be the Tie That Binds. The piece urges applying unity in homes neighborhoods and a fragile world.
O. L. Adcock announces a cemetery work day at Union on Thursday July 4 with community participation expected. The notice calls for volunteers to assist in cleaning and maintenance activities at the site.
Letter from Congressman Omar Burleson to C B Webb explains REA loan delays for the Comanche County Telephone Cooperative. It notes scarce funds, a failed amendment moving money, and that final relief depends on future appropriations for fiscal year 1953 54. Burleson pledges continued effort.
H W Stillwell head of the Texas State Teachers Association Legislative Committee criticized Governor Allan Shivers and Speaker Reuben Senterfitt for blocking a tax bill to fund a $600 teacher salary raise. He noted the House and Senate approved the raise, while the administration offered a weaker substitute and higher local taxes. He cited broader state issues and urged action for Texas 1,650,000 students as Well. The piece ends with a note on Texas railway history.
Rev Bill Gunkel filled his regular appointment at Indian Creek Methodist Church last Sunday. The Gunkel family visited Rev Howard Morgan in Mullin. Earnest Steward and son from California attended Sunday services. Jim Wilkerson and kids from Downing joined church and spent the afternoon with Charles and Sue Haslett. Hasletts attended junior graduation in De Leon for Paul Wilkerson and Martha Jane Morgan. WSCS organized by Mrs Sue Langley met Wednesday night. Lloyd Coker hosts a church social a tacky party Friday night.
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