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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1959
Page
7
Fragmentary report notes limited games in the first weekend with four played and results including Blanket 10-6, and mentions teams such as Babe and Durham pharmacy. Mentions Major tilt and Braves and Toppers with scores like 10-6 and 9-7 amid resumed activity on a Thursday night.
Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church began Monday under the direction of Pastor Rev. Henry M. Chambers. Department heads include Mrs. R. C. Toon Beginners Mrs. R. D. Massin Nursery Mrs. Jess Odell Mary and Mrs. Robert Eaton Juniors.
Thieves gained entry through the front door of Hulsey’s Grocery in De Leon on Thursday night May 28 and stole a small amount of cash 35 cartons of cigarettes and some lunch meat.
The schedule lists MAJORS games Toppers against Raiders and Saints against Dudleys, with BRUTH matchups Arthur Hot Rods versus Gustine. Minors feature Blanket versus Dudleys, Raiders versus Toppers, and Saints versus Raiders. Two Frisday events note Durham Pharmacy Braves playing Babe Ruth in Cisco and Cisco hosting Braves on June 12.
Comanche County dairyman Hershel Cagle and his father Jack expand their herd with 25 registered Holstein cattle from Wisconsin including two herd bulls. The 25 heifers are expected to yield 10 000 to 12 000 pounds of milk annually after production starts. The purchase boosts the Cagles stock to 1125 milk cows and highlights a high producing Holstein dam noted at 18 200 pounds milk and 810 pounds butterfat in a 305 day test.
Carolyn Carruth Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs George G Smith formerly of Comanche married James Clark Norman a Mississippi State University junior engineering student in Jackson Mississippi on May 16. The news notes George G Smith a Comanche native and Howard Payne College graduate is son of the late Attorney and Mrs George F Smith, and that he once ran a Brownwood photo studio before moving to Jackson. Also mentions Bette Durham CHS 1959 graduate leaving for Gunnison Colorado to attend college.
Dairy Association sale at Waukesha Wisconsin fetched 10650 dollars. Heifers are expected to calve next fall and winter.
Comanche Chamber of Commerce reports a 45 member gain after a strong drive led by secretary Mrs. Alwine Swindle and chairman Bill Dudney. New members include Ben Wilhelm, Pat and Pete Carnes, Lola McDaniel, Fisher Reese, W. S. Lawrence, and Charles Marshall. two former members reinstated. City beautification initiatives begin with garden club cooperation, highway entrance improvements, and tree planting. Lubbock visit noted for the Meyers and Cameron families.
A tribute dated April 20 1959 honors Les Dillard noting his care for the sick his songs and Bible study. The piece reflects Christian belief that dying is gain and Heaven will be brighter with his loved ones and faith.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Hanson and Glenda of Proctor attended graduation exercises for their niece Marchia Luker at Howard Payne College. The item mentions office supplies and adjustable two hole punch pencil sharpeners and stencils at WHE CHIEF.
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