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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
1
The notice highlights a chain of promotions from Shoe De special to Tire Trade-In Sale. It mentions a Cadillac, air conditioning, and a building open for inquiries. Concrete prices include blankets and shoes with a plan to shop the Red Store.
Stak Creek District Eight win ner and top contenders for state honors led a district awards program Tuesday night June 19 hosting Amity Soda Springs and Van Dyke. Guests included J C Wilkerson and speakers praised Rural Neighborhood Progress Club work. certificates were handed to club leaders and prize money awarded to top clubs with Stag Creek first earning 100 dollars and Soda Springs Van Dyke Amity fourth fifth places each earning 50 dollars. Lamkin named after early settler George Lamkin.
Herman Moore, former Comanche High basketball coach, will head Angleton High School basketball and back field football coach. Centennial events include a county pageant, parades, a three night rodeo July 5–7, youth activities July 2, and rehearsals for the Comanche County in Review pageant.
First place in the league is noted with shutouts over the Raiders. The report mentions a polio event and a special chapter award presented Tuesday night.
League standings show Saints 8 games played with 6 wins and Gustine 4 0 1,000. Toppers 3 6 1,000 Raiders 3 0 0. Saints face Toppers and Dudleys in upcoming games while Raiders meet Higginbothams. Dudley and Saints clash as Toppers square with Gustine.
Two centennial dances planned in De Leon on Tuesday July 3. The Queen's Ball at the Travelers Hotel starts at 9 with Early Bird Orchestra from WFAA. $2 per couple. A square dance follows around 8 on the tennis slab with Miltno Luttrell calling and Travis Palmer and his band performing. admission $1.50 per couple.
Mrs Roy Turner of 204 10th St Comanche underwent an emergency appendectomy Monday morning June 19 at the local hospital. She is manager of Mullican's Department Store and is making a satisfactory recovery.
John Ronald Huett a 15 year old Fort Worth youth died Sunday afternoon when a car driven by a 16 year old student lost control on Overton Park Drive struck a curb and overturned. Several other youths were injured and investigators examined speeding and careless driving as possible causes. Huett had attended St Andrew's Military Academy and would have entered Paschal High School in Fort Worth next September.
Homecoming day marks the centennial celebration at Lake Eanes with entertainment including an Old Fiddlers contest. Underwood's of Brownwood provides catering options from complete meals to individual items. Local talent is invited to participate. contact Mrs. J. F. Hallmark or Mrs. W. B. Sartor.
Funeral services for the youth were conducted at Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by his father and mother a brother Mike 17 of Dallas and his grandparents W. H. Huett Dallas and Mr and Mrs Emmett Bratcher Waxahachie. He is the nephew of Mr and Mrs C L Huett Coman-
Tom Carmichael and Walter Hanson return from a vacation spanning British Columbia the Canadian Northwest and the Vancouver region. They reported enjoying scenic views and noted memorable experiences during their coastal excursion.
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