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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
1
A Saturday demonstration at the company head showcases Kem-Glo and Tone products for redecorating one room and walls, with free admission and no purchase needed. The event features representatives from Sherwin-Williams and mentions new park and department heads at Hathcock's Company.
A large Friday crowd saw First Baptist RAs beat the Raiders 9-1 with Gary Don Swearingen on the mound. Victory Baptist RAs crushed Higgin botham's 23-0. Monday night the Toppers edged the Saints 5-3 in extra innings. Pony League Lions defeated J B Ruth's Clay Lumberjacks 13-6. Upcoming: Raiders vs Higginbotham's, Victory RAs vs Saints Friday. RAs vs Stephenville Buick Saturday. Toppers vs First Baptist RAs and Pony League action Monday.
Hazeldell in eastern Comanche County hosts a Saturday night picnic at the Hazeldell Community Center to celebrate a $500 State Sweepstakes Award and a $175 prize from rural improvement contests. The event features Texas editors and agricultural leaders, a farm safety program, and talks on local achievements and future goals.
Local Democratic committee in Comanche County invites members to a Saturday morning meeting. The program includes a briefing and organizational steps led by party executives.
Pupils enrolled at Mytellon Church Vacation Church School in a program highlighting community efforts. The event drew participants from the local area and offered daily lessons and activities for attending children.
The eighteenth annual Sidney Homecoming is planned for Sunday June 13 with Sunday School services in the morning and Singing in the Church Tabernacle in the afternoon. A noon dinner on the grounds and all day fellowship follow. E C Seay a local mail carrier and officer of the homecoming association invites everyone to attend.
The program runs June 14 to June 25 for students and adults. Classes meet in the Homemaking Cottage from 9 to 11 30 a m. For materials and prices call 186 W or 297 J after 4 p m or visit the Cottage in the morning.
Last Sunday evening the Church of Christ in Comanche suffered a major fire when the attic and roof burned after lights failed and a Southeast classroom blaze was spotted. Firemen extinguished the flames with help from neighbors, and the congregation relocated to the Grammar School Auditorium for services while awaiting a new church. The loss, including fixtures, exceeds twenty thousand dollars with six thousand dollars insured. Sermon for June 13 is Let Us Rise Up and Build.
Rev Raymond M Burton pastor of First Methodist and E Paul Jeanes president of the official board are in Fort Worth for the Central Texas Conference session. Comanche attendees include Rev and Mrs J D Smoot Miss Margaret Hargrave A P Burks and others. Pastors' appointments for the new conference year will be announced Sunday at 2:30 PM on radio KSTV Stephenville.
Plans are set for the opening of the 1954 Softball League on Thursday night June 10 with a 7 30 start and a double header. Four teams compete Newburg High School Gustine and Beattie with Newburg facing High School in the opener and Gustine meeting Beattie in the nightcap. League play runs on Tuesday and Thursday with admission 15 cents for men 10 cents for women and children free. Softball Association leaders Bruce Clark Norman Drueckhammers head the group and team managers are named for Newbury Beattie High School and Gustine.
County Agent W. K. Frey reports many calls about grasshopper damage and urges farmers to spray pastures and fence rows with Toxaphene Emulsion Chlordane or Dieldrin or dust with Toxaphene. He notes recent Doss Miller corn harm and details proper application rates and a five day grazing ban after spraying.
The Women of the First Methodist Church sponsor a two day rummage sale this Friday and Saturday in the McDonald Building on East Side of Square. Numerous clothing items and other wares will be available, encouraging community shoppers to visit.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the First Baptist Church of Comanche opens Monday June 14 and runs to Friday 18 with classes 8:30 to 11. Rev Henry M Chambers pastor is principal. About 140 pupils attended last year. organizers aim to exceed that. Enrollment day is Saturday June 12 at 3 pm with a parade around 4 pm for all enrolled pupils ages 3 to 16.
Citizens from Comanche and surrounding counties gathered for a June 3 celebration at Aldridge and Jahnson Piers Grounds in Democrat to mark the completion of Farm-To-Market Roads No. 218 and 573. About 600 attendees from multiple towns enjoyed music by the Hillbilly Kids, ribbon cutting by nine year old Glenda Mankin, and remarks by Pat Cagle and Park Huntington.
Comanche Chapter No. 310 of the Order of Eastern Star invites members to an Open Installation Service on June 11 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge Hall. Officers to be installed include Worthy Matron Venita Roberson, Worthy Patron Lonnie Almond, Secretary Hattie Parke, Treasurer Imogene Gleaton, and others led by Conductress Bertha Clark, Organist Thelma Dudley, and Warden Helen Almond.
State Editor Presley Bryant spent a week in Comanche County gathering material for a featured fort Worth Star Telegram story. The county piece follows similar county coverages which have drawn interest in prior editions.
Lake Eanes Park hosts a four day Pioneer Day Camp for 108 Comanche Girl Scouts Brownies and adult workers from Tuesday to Friday. The camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with six camps led by Mrs. Barret and others and swimming classes taught by Weldon Turner and Joseph Slider.
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