Weekend sale ads flood Wigely area shopping
Del Monte’s trainload sale and numerous local shop offers line up bargains for the weekend. Autrey Graham’s Conoco offers a free motor clean with washes and grease jobs. Drive-In plans seasonal hours. Sun Theatre to rotate four weekly changes. City Bakery features 50 cent doughnut and coffee deals. Comanche Bank highlights a bridge note and Orange Neches River views. Other ads promote shoes, watches, jewelry sets, car dealer promotions, and farm equipment specials from local merchants.
First Baptist Church Revival Dates Set March 14 21
Revival at First Baptist Church runs from March 14 to March 21 led by Pastor M Chambers and preacher Shaw of Lubbock. Services are 9:45 am Sunday school, 11 am worship, 6:30 pm training, and 7 pm evening preaching with mid week practice at 7:30 pm and a deacons monthly meeting Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pry M. Chambers
First Baptist Church
Shaw
Lubbock
Ening
Bible Class Eta Bake Sale at Methodist Church
The Bible Class bake sale at the Methodist Church will be held Saturday at Piggly Wiggly. Cakes will go on sale at 10 o clock in the morning to raise funds for charity cases and a special charity fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethodist Church
Ypurton Bible
Oil Company President Injured in Wreck Near Rising Star
Houston oilman Wallace Cammack Thompson 55 and his son Joseph Reed Thompson 21, and Bill Underwood 23 were injured in a head on collision on State Highway 36 near Rising Star. The Thompsons were en route to Abilene. Underwood to Houston. All were hospitalized locally then moved to other facilities for treatment. The elder Thompson, recently named president of General Crude Oil Company, suffered rib and head injuries. Joseph Reed Thompson remained overnight for head lacerations before transfer to Scott and White Hospital. Underwood was taken to a veterans hospital after initial care here. The crash occurred on a hill about 50 miles east of Rising Star. investigations noted a passing maneuver by Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Wallace Cammack Thompson
Joseph Reed
Bill Underwood
Ba Es
Star
Blackwood Hospital
Joseph Reed Thompson
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
Thompson
General Crude Oil Company
Scott and White
Big Spring
Thompsons
Abilene
Underwood
W. H. Berry, Jr
Stephenville
Comanche County
Wayne Swindle
Highway
Ray Haiton
Eastland
Rising Star
Highway 36
Berry
Oil Company
Thomas Pew
All-District 9-AA Basketball Honors Named
Dalton Hicks Comanche scorer leads 9-AA unanimous selections with Eric Looney Stephenville and George Callerman Cisco on the first team. Weldon Hicks among second team picks. other players include Kellar Weatherford Pearson Wilhite Mineral Wells Thomas Stephenville Leatherman Savage. Hicks averaged 17 points per game in 25 games. Also notice on March 9 1954 first signups end for Drouth Feed relief with details on 30 day supplies and next deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Hicks
Comanche
Eric Looney
Stephenville Jackets
George Callerman
Cisco
Stephenville
Hicks
Weldon Hicks
Dalton
C. W. Kellar
Charles Pearson
J. T. Wilhite
Weatherford
Cleve Thomas
Mineral Wells
Lonnie Leatherman
Norman Savage
Indians
Comanche County
Drouth Feed Relief Committee
Drouth
Lubbock Visitors Visit Mother in Blackwood Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Evans of Lubbock visited Mrs. Evans' ill mother at Blackwood Hospital over the weekend, bringing family support during her medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
A. B. Evans
Sturdivants Attend Tacky Party and Pie Supper
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sturdivant of Stephenville joined residents at the Community Center for a tacky party and pie supper held last Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sturdivant
Stephenville
Hargrave Music Studio Recital on KEAN Radio
Twelve pupils will perform in a radio recital on the new Brownwood station KEAN 1240 during the Denman music hour. The event runs Saturday March 6 from 10 to 10 30 a m with performers Patricia Beaty Max Harelik Joan Wilkerson Shirley Walker Judith Robertson Ann Allen Betty Grace Durham Lou Ellen Durham Jeannine Gleaton La Rae anne Chan Edmondson and Jim Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargrave Music Studio
Brownwood
KEAN
KCS
Denman
Patricia Beaty
Max Harelik
Joan Wilkerson
Shirley Walker
Judith Robertson
Ann Allen
Betty Grace Durham
Lou Ellen Durham
Jeannine Gleaton
la Rae Anne Chan Edmondson
Jim Dudley
Red Cross Drive Underway in Comanche County
The Red Cross drive for members and funds began March 3 in Comanche County. Campaigns report $247.45 raised toward a $2,425 county quota. Community chairs named include Adrian Jenkins in Amity and Garland Frix in Van Dyke, with Mrs. Marion Wilkerson first 1954 member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Comanche
John Earl Williams
Adrian Jenkins
Amity Community Center
Richard Thorpe
Sipe Springs
Garland Frix
van Dyke
Jim Roberts
Proctor
Comanche County
Marion Wilkerson
Gustine Methodist Revival Begins Sunday Night
Gustine Methodist Church opens six day pre Easter revival from Sunday night March 7 to Friday March 12 with Rev. Pat McClatchy of Tolar Methodist Church as preacher and Rev. Robert Lowe of Canton as singer. Rev. Bill Reynolds invites all to attend nightly at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Reynolds
Gustine Methodist Church
Methodist Church of
Gustine
Pat McClatchy
Tolar Methodist Church
Cleburne
Robert Lowe
Canton
East Texas
U.S. Air Force
Gustine Church
Comanche Receives 5 Percent Fire Insurance Credit
Comanche will receive a 5 percent fire insurance credit starting April 1 after the Texas Board of Insurance Commissioners announced city fire rating changes. The credit, part of statewide ratings, ranges from a 25 percent minimum to a 15 percent charge and may be adjusted later by board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Austin
Texas Board of Insurance Commissioners
Texas
Sam “Vineyard
Comanche Indian Maidens Meet Granbury In Regional Play
The Comanche High School Indian Maiden girls open regional tournament play in Stephenville Saturday at 10 a.m. against Granbury, a team with 33 wins in 34. Comanche has reached regionals every year under the Texas Inter scholastic League, and aims for an upset as Granbury holds solid credentials. The day also features Birdville and Henrietta games, with broadcast coverage planned by the Stephenville station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche Siga School
Marguerite Ross
Granbury Lassies
Tarleton State College Gymnasium
Stephenville
Jane Bradley
Mary Jean Andress
Audie Lee Spivey
Laura Ravenshine
Mina Woods
Patsy Smith
Ross
Helen Morgan
LaGene Manchester
Janetha Johnston
Maxine Henry
Betty Coppedge
Comanche High School
Granbury
Bryson
Lipan
Eula
Fred Curry
Pottsville
Plano
Weatherford Girls
Indians
Henrietta
Birdville
Nocona
Former Comanche resident Buster Snodgrass killed in Camp Bowie crash
Buster Snodgrass 35 a Dallas brickmason and former Comanche resident died when the car he rode in overturned after losing control on a Camp Bowie paved road near the cantonment. Three others were injured including brothers Benjamin E Snodgrass 39 and Spencer Snodgrass 25 and Turner 45. All were treated at Memorial Hospital and Turner left for the Veterans Hospital at Marlin. Funeral services for Snodgrass were held Monday at Davis Morris chapel with burial in Greenleaf Cemetery. The crash occurred near the Camp Bowie boundary as skid marks and tire tracks indicated the vehicle left the pavement and rolled repeatedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Snodgrass
Dallas Brickmason
Comanche
Camp Bowie
Benjamin Eaf Snodgrass
Brownwood
Spencer Snodgrass
Coanche
James Tuurner
Turner
B. E. Snodgrass
Vincent
Memorial Hospital
Davis- Morris
Veteran’s Hospital
Marlin
Davis-Morris
Virgil L. Sparkman
Woodland Heights
Woodland Heights Baptist Church. Burial Was In Greenleaf Cemetery
Brown County
Ray Masters
Andress and Woods Lead All District Team in 9-AA
The Comanche Maidens, district champions, place two on the first all district team as selected by 9-AA coaches. Mary Jean Andress is a unanimous forward choice, Mina Woods a first team guard. Winnie Wallace and several Weatherford players also earn spots. Additional second team and honorable mentions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Cisco
Elouise Peoples
Anita Harwell
Weatherford
Yvonne Brannon
Mina Woods
Maxine Henry
Jane Bradley
Joyce Smith
Louise Haile
Stepville
Bobby Huffa
Norma Carter
Stephenville
Mr and Mrs C C Stanley Visit Coleman on Sunday
Mr and Mrs C C Stanley and their daughter Linda visited Coleman on Sunday, enjoying a family outing and local scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Stanley
Linda
Coleman, Gunday
City Candidates Deadline Set For April Elections
Saturday March 6 marks the final filing deadline for city offices to be filled in the April 6 election. Offices include mayor for the unexpired year, city recorder, city attorney, and three council seats held by J. H. London W. C. House and A. P. Burks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
J. H. London
W. C. House
A. P. Burks
Rifle Pistol Club for Comanche Meeting Slated
The American Legion will meet at the Veterans Hall on Friday night March 5 at 7 30 p m to discuss forming a rifle and pistol club for Comanche. Charlie Day and Brownwood Rifle and Pistol Club members will explain operations for both junior and senior divisions. Legion members should attend at 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Veterans Hall
Ihga
Charlie Day
Brownwood Rifle and Pistol Club
The
Legion
Tomenche High School Band Concert Friday
Tomenche High School Band will present a concert Friday at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Admission is 50 and 25 cents. The program features marches popular melodies novelties and solos under director T R Atwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomenche
T. R. Atwood
Brightman Files For Mayor In City Election
Oswell Brightman filed with City Secretary E. L. Curb as a mayoral candidate at noon Thursday for the city election set for Tuesday April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswell Brightman
E. L. Curb
Assistant Superintendent Morris And Comanche Principals Get Two Year Contracts
At a board meeting Assistant Superintendent W. L. Morris and three Comanche School Principals received two year contracts. J. E. Lightfoot is High School Principal, Mrs. Robbie Burdette Grammar School Principal, and Dorus Brown Ward School Principal. Lightfoot is in his first year, Morris has long service, Burdette expanded Grammar School staff from 8 to 15 and is highly respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Morris
J. E. Lightfoot
Robbie Burdette
Dorus Brown
Morris
Lightfoot
Methodist Revival Begins Sunday at Comanche Church
The First Methodist Church in Comanche launches a revival Sunday with Rev. Allen Joe Moore of Kennedale preaching and Rev. Jack Payne of Waxahachie leading the singing. Services run 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily alongside Sunday sermons. Pastor Raymond M. Burton invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Comanche
Allen Joe Moore
Kennedale
Jack Payne
Waxahachie
Raymond M. Burton
Pinson Joins Arnold Air Society At UT
Ken Pinson a UT Air Force ROTC member and junior business administration major joins the Arnold Air Society honorary group. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R V Pinson of 408 Neely Mississippi and was welcomed in a Tuesday gathering with local family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Pinson
Ken Morrow Pinson
Comanche
Arnold Air Society
University of Texas
Pinson
R. V. Pinson
Neely
Also Mentioned on This Page
del Monte
Wigely
Raham
Conoco
Autrey Graham
Sun Drive-In
Harrold
Comanche National Bank
Orange the South
Neches
City Bakery
Can's
J. W. Heaton
Stephensl
Piggly Wiggly
Rom Morrison
Comanche Implement Com
John Aler
James Company
Duces
James Hoffpauir
Plymouth
Ernest
Jimmy Tucker
Owl
Evans Auto Parts
Ing
Tist
Bob Franks
Red Cross Drive
John D. Waring
Brightman
Naomi
Leona Jones
Hayes
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