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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
1
Foote county wide religious meeting will be held at Indian Stadium in Comanche. The service and choir directed by Wilkerson will begin at 7 44 PM and proceed with cordial attendance expected.
Fort Worth author Boyce House renowned for Texas history and humor will address the Comanche County Centennial on Tuesday July 3 at 10 30 a m in front of the courthouse. He has written many Texas books and hosted a long running radio program. He also serves as publicity director for major fairs and recently became executive secretary of the Texas Consumer Finance Association.
The county launches one of its largest celebration weeks starting Sunday at Comanche Indian Memorial Stadium with a county-wide religious service. Feature events include mass choir singing, sermons by Rev. Gaston Foote, and two large parades directed by My L. Green. Jubilant ticket sales near $2,500. rodeo opens Thursday with plans for record crowds.
Interest runs high at the museum as it charges for receiving articles and invites help. The museum will be at the Vet on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 to 11 to return all art exhibit items. Persons with dates or items should call the committee headed by E. Paul Jeanes.
A former Commerce Department official now with WBAP TV and Worth will speak at the Homecoming Re lakes on July 4. The appearance is set for 3 15 PM.
The Comanche Senior Citizens group will honor its oldest member at Homecoming Day on July 4 at Lake Eanes Park. Mrs. Effie Shannon, member for 30 years, will be crowned Mrs. Senior Citizen in a brief ceremony near noon. Members need transportation to the lake. volunteers meet at the Chamber of Commerce office at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 4.
Funeral rites for Mrs Sophrona M White of Gustine who died in Cleburne on June 28 will be at First Baptist Church Gustine with Rev S J Isham in charge. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery Gustine. She is survived by four children Seago of Cleburne Bruce White of Gustine Mrs B B Neal of Dallas and Mrs Phillip E Menham of Anetin.
The Comanche post office began May 31, 1860 with James H. Tankersly as postmaster. It operated from his dwelling near Mackey's Garage and served settlers amid Indian threats. After gaps, it was reestablished April 27, 1869 with Thos. J. Nabers, then saw Joe Hardin briefly in 1872 before Judge Nathan Yarborough managed 1873–1881 and the money order system started July 1, 1878.
W B Nowlin announces the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. De Leon Independence Day Celebration co sponsored by Comanche County Centennial. Airing from Hodges Park featuring Sun Shine Boys and Blue Ridge Quartet plus Stamps Quartet and more. Admission 50 cents children 1 dollar adults. St. Joe Home Demonstration Club handles concessions.
A fragmentary 1888 note warns against exposing fossil fuel resources in Comanche County. The crude message hints at secrecy to deter "bloated" capitalists from profiting from coal, reflecting local mistrust of outside interests.
A deep oil test is due on the Cliff Pettit ranch, two miles southwest of Energy in Comanche County. Thomson Drilling Company of Brownwood holds the contract for the test and has equipment positioned on the Pettit property.
Dr J O Lane chairman and Cyril Greene report over fifty Comanche merchants pledged items for a Tuesday auction at 3 00 PM on the east side of the Courthouse. J W Wright and Charles Dudley will auctioneers with proceeds to the Centennial Association.
J G Stark of Rt. 1 Comanche near Hasse is recorded as a native of Comanche County with more than 70 years of residence. He is part of a pioneer Hasse area family and is described as a successful farmer.
Mrs. May Cottrell reports an open air revival at the United Pentecostal Church 505 South Houston. Rev. C. A. Milstead from Buckeye Arizona preaches to attendees.
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