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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1956
Page
1
The item mentions JOLINKS BAR and Comanche events on Tuesday night with food and free samples, plus a Firestone in progress at Dudley Bros. It references the ED SULLIVAN CONTEST FORD MERCURY ONS MOTOR and notes fertilizer prices and pellet form fertilizers as a store attraction.
The committee urges residents to visit a county antiques exhibit set to open at the Veteran's Building from June 25. Jeaness and D. Charles Clarke are noted among organizers.
Secretary Benson announced the Soil Bank Act program for 1956 with local committee administration and farmer signature locations to disclose terms. Eligible farmers may earn payments by reducing county crop acreage below base levels in corn wheat upland cotton peanuts rice and tobacco, with plans for a broader program in 1957.
The Comyn Baptist Church hosts a youth rally Friday night June 15 at 8 o clock. A good program is planned and organizers seek a strong turnout of area young people.
Toppers lead the NLE league with a 3 1 record after last week’s games. Saints sit second with 1 1 500. Gustine 2 1 000. Dudley’s 0 1 000. Raiders 0 0 000. Higginbotham’s 0 3 000. Upcoming Thursday doubleheaders feature Higginbotham’s vs Saints and Higginbotham’s vs Dudley’s with game times 7 15 and 8 45. Last week results include Toppers 8 Dudley’s 5 and Saints 4 Raiders 1 Gustine 10 Higginbotham’s 1.
Bob Silvus son of Clyde F. Silvus of Austin and grandson of O OO. P et m n of Comanche graduated from the University of Texas on June 2. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Army Reserve and named a distinguished military graduate. He earned a Chemical Engineering degree and held multiple campus leadership roles with Kappa Alpha and student government. He joined Ethyl Corporation in Houston as a Chemical Engineer in Technical Service.
Johnny Massenegale, coach of the S Anev High School Eoles, won the third flight in the Blue bonnet Gold Tournament held last weekend at Hico. He received a trophy and a set of three woods for his winning effort.
Comanche County Electric Cooperative members and board president M A Richmond of Blanket attended the Rural Electric Cooperative Safety Conference held in San Antonio. W J Parks reports 275 registered from 60 Texas counties over two days with safety emphasis from speakers including Cc Cc G Connors of the State Department of Public Safety.
Lodge official Amos of Comanche LO.OF District Deputy Grand Master directs creation of a new lodge in Rising Star. A public meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall on Monday night June 18 at 7 30. The public is invited.
Plans for a week long Comanche County Centennial Celebration July 1 through 6 proceed under General Centennial Chairman Bill Parks. A large cast will perform Comanche County In Revue at Indian Memorial Stadium on July 2 3 and 4 across three performances.
Rev. Robert W. Walker arrives as pastor of First Methodist Church Comanche succeeding Rev. E H Lightfoot. Walker 47 and his family travel from Waxahachie with a 3 year old daughter and an older married daughter. Also listed are transfers and appointments across the Comanche circuit including Gustine De Leon and Brown County churches with retirements and new roles. Centennial events and pageant plans dominate, with ticket sales, choir needs, and a three night rodeo set for early July.
A fellowship meeting is planned at the United Pentecostal Church on 505 South Houston Monday night June 18 with services starting at 8. Visitors from Stephenville Dublin De Leon Gorman Brownwood and other places are expected to attend for singing and preaching. Mr and Mrs B G Burley Gressett and children of Crane visited local families this week.
The United States Senate approved 75000 for planning the proposed Proctor Reservoir on the Leon River in Comanche County. A telegram to Louis G. Harelik, president of the Comanche Chamber of Commerce, from Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, confirms the action.
Don Walker 21 and 1956 Abilene Christian College graduate has been elected a team coach for the Comanche Indians, joining staff in August. A Stephenville native and former all around high school athlete under Coach Murphy, he will work with basketball and track in addition to football. Roy Harmon named assistant varsity coach, moving up from B team post. one junior high vacancy remains.
Noon crowd of about 300 in Comanche gathered to hear W. Lee O'Daniel speak despite heat. He promised higher old age pensions and veterans bonuses, said he had “no intention to get back into politics” except to “clean house in Austin.” He noted support from locals and compared favorably to 1938.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hinton of Abilene announce the birth of their second son, Mark Brightman, on June 12. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces at birth. The mother is Jane Ann Brightman, daughter of Dwight Brightman of Proctor. Great grandparents are O. O. Brightman of Comanche and C. F. Luker.
Popular admission prices of 75 cents and 1.25 dollars will be charged again this year for the nightly events, maintaining established pricing for attendees.
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