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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1953
Page
1
Merlin Jenkins warns that Lake Eanes nearly dries up and Lake Comanche may run dry by June without rainfall. Water restrictions loom, while farmers eye new tractor models from John Deere and Case at local dealers as community events and sales promotions flood the week.
Comanche High School girls basketball, with one senior, defeated Henrietta and Lakeview in the 3-AA Regional Tournament at Tarleton before a two point loss to Nocona in the finals. Mary Jean Andress led all scorers with 116 points in the tournament as Comanche fans praised the team’s performance and sportsmanship despite elimination.
The ad lists 98 cent rugs two for one dollars, 3.98 men’s work pants at two dollars, and a spring dress sale. At Atwood’s Hatchery you save 3.10 per hundred on baby chicks this weekend and Monday and Tuesday. Euell Arthur Chevrolet Oldsmobile urges visits with trade offers and delivered price details. City Bakery offers a free dozen Sno Flake doughnuts with a dozen cookies purchased this weekend.
R W Brannan Jr serves a first term as mayor and runs unopposed for re election. He and his two sons run Comanche Wholesale Grocery and he led the Comanche School Board. FE L Curb city secretary since 1946 seeks another term unopposed. Curb earlier led Custer School and was Comanche High principal. Council members Jack Flippo and J S Norton not seeking re election while John Hall Harrold Flemins and James Hoffpaulr run for two seats. No candidate yet for City Attorney. Wilkinson and Griffin law firm currently serves as attorneys. City Recorder W W Cox requests relief from duties.
The Texas for Christ campaign resumes at First Presbyterian Church Comanche with speaker W A Dealey a Presbyterian Theological Seminary student in Austin entering his second year Sermon topics span faith for life waters of life and the risen lord with warm hearts Visitors from other churches are invited to attend through Sunday March 15 with services nightly Wednesday through Sunday.
The Doc Layman residence on East Fleming street was destroyed by fire about 5:30 Thursday morning. The building and contents were a complete loss. Fire Chief Bob Graham placed no estimate on the loss of household goods but valued the house at about 4 000 dollars. The family was absent from home at the time of the fire.
The Comanche area received 2.41 inches of rain in a 24 hour period from Sunday night to Wednesday, the most in a year. Officials say late week showers totaled 2.41 inches, boosting 1953 rainfall to just 0.58 inches before, with 2.04 inches in December. Farmers call the moisture a lifesaver for small grains as rainfall varied across De Leon Gustine and southern county sectors.
City Secretary E. L. Curb reports current year tax receipts reach $38,590.60 on a $43,530.25 assessment, higher than last year at this date when $36,506.96 was collected on a $43,909.45 assessment. Delinquent taxes add $949.90 recently, with about $10,000 delinquent since 1919. all unpaid taxes before 1929 have been written off.
The City of Comanche gains a 5 percent fire credit after a letter from the State Fire Insurance Commission to Fire Chief Bob Graham. The town previously had no credit or penalty, and the credit will reduce fire insurance premiums.
The Comanche High School chorus will perform The Belle of the West on Thursday March 19 at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Admission is 15 cents for children and students and 35 cents for adults. The show features singing acting and speaking by the students about a lady barber in a western mining town.
The March term grand jury of Comanche County Texas returned one true bill of indictment focused on reckless driving by teenagers. The report notes two days of session, 17 witnesses, and calls for parental instruction and public attention to driving safety.
Three candidates certified for the two city council vacancies as fibre deadlines ended. John Hall from West Duncan Ave joins James Hoffpaui of the Petsick Addition and Harrold Flemins of West Wright Avenue as contenders. Incumbents Jack Flippo and J. S. Norton are not seeking re election.
A total of 320 patrons visited Comanche Schools during the week of March 27. One hundred visited High School, 80 Grammar School and 140 Ward School. Special assemblies PTA meetings flag raising ceremonies guided tours and Student Council meetings were held. Local teachers note strong interest and feel much good was accomplished.
Mrs. Frank B. Whitlock a 54 year old Sipe Springs resident and The Chief correspondent died Sunday from gunshot wounds. Investigating officers included Sheriff Wayne Swindle County Attorney Jim Fannin and Justice of Peace Otis Braziel. A verdict ruled self defense. Funeral services were held at Sipe Springs Baptist Church with interment in Sipe Springs Cemetery.
Eastland couple Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Owen visited here Tuesday night of last week accompanied by Dr. Klingman and the whams family, among others, in a social gathering noted in local columns.
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