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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1953
Page
4
Notice states two 1936 Ford cars for sale with top speeds of 40 and 70 mph. Prospective buyers urged to test drive and purchase if they suit, with address 1104 East Grand in Comanche.
Melvin Borchert of Comanche hires Burks Transfer & Storage for a Rockport move as he becomes head coach. Robert Sills of Comyn moves to Lamkin with Comanche company handling his relocation. Several clergy and teachers relocate: Alvin Gafford to Waco as District Superintendent, Charles Cole to Mineral Wells, Oran Stephens to Fort Worth, Wallace Danson to Taylor, and W Cyrus Barcus to Brownwood.
A list of odd domestic and workshop items followed by a moral note on respecting others. The writer recalls critics who spoke cruelly about a recently deceased, urging compassion and discretion in judgment, referencing Homer Stephen in Stephenville Texas.
Airman Kenneth Polston stationed with American forces in England attended the coronation ceremonies of Queen Elizabeth II. He described the event as the most impressive sight he ever saw and a memory he would always cherish. He relayed the report to his mother, Mrs. R. D. Polston of Comanche.
J H Williford reports tomatoes growing on potato vines in Comanche gardens near Stephenville. He and a neighbor verified a second cluster on a healthy vine, corroborated by a Stephenville Empire Tribune item headlined strange vegetable world developments.
A sock supper is slated at the Hasse school house Friday night June 19 to raise funds for the pool. Everyone is invited and funds will support improvements to the local swimming facility.
Brownwood defeats Comanche 2-1 in a tightly played opening 1953 all star softball game. Floral pitcher Cled Heathington allowed three hits while Dale Helmsley limited Floral to three, with Kenneth Miller hitting a homer for Comanche. Floral scored unearned run in fifth and the decisive sixth inning featured a hit batsman, a single, and a bloop to plate the go ahead run.
Hillbilly music will be furnished by local performers at a community supper to raise funds for building the swimming pool at Lake Eanes Park. Proceeds support park improvements and local recreation efforts.
Joseph S. Simmons former resident of the Mercer Gap Community died in an Abilene hospital on Tuesday. Graveside services were held at Mercer Gap Cemetery on Wednesday with an Abilene minister officiating.
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