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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
1
A collage of vehicle greats and offers fills the page with references to Chevrolet Ford Pontiac and pickups. Ads mention alcohol license activity beauty college promotions and a hardware sale along with new and used car dealers in North Austin Street and surrounding area. Readers are invited to register for specials and reserve vehicles.
Reed, 18, held on forgery charges after allegedly fashioning a key to unlock a jail cell door and escape through the jail front. Authorities say he fled to Comanche County before returning to the area. Sheriff Belve Bean and Deputy Sheriff Fox reported the incident to Wichita authorities.
Canyon rancher and author J Evetts Haley to be guest of honor at the Lions Club in Comanche County next Tuesday. Boyd Anthony, bank president, chairs the program and urges attendance. Haley is a Constitutionalist and state chairman of Texas For America. He previously ran for governor and taught at the University of Texas. The 1960 Comanche County Heart Fund Drive totals 1184.89 with 40 percent to the Texas Heart Fund, 10 percent to the District Heart Fund, and 50 percent kept locally.
Sidney resident Tom Mazurek Jr was elected president of the Comanche County Livestock Association for 1960 61 at the March 7 annual meeting. About 100 members and guests attended the program by Dr Baxter D D Greer and his wife. New officers include Boyd Anthony first vice president John Roberton second vice president Herbert Goodson treasurer Angus Dickson Jr secretary. Four new directors for three-year terms are Elroy Morgan energy C B Williams Jr Fairview Marvin Jones Dublin and Jesse Reed Sidney. Holdover directors are Jess Hanson Don Gray Joe Waring John Robertson A E Boyd Jr ZZ L Koonze Verde Ferguson and Gayle McCullough.
The Comanche annual grid banquet returns Thursday with all football squads and district basketball champions on the guest list. Maurice Doke UT All American speaker. masters of ceremonies Albert Brannan. event supporting Jaycees Chamber Lions Indian Club.Tickets $1.50, public access, 250 to 400 expected.
Betty Parker has purchased the Fashion Beauty Salon from Ima Jean Dudley and now runs operations. She specializes in hair styling permanent waving coloring and shaping plus manicuring. Parker, Gray's Beauty College graduate, holds multiple diplomas and is wife of Jack Parker with a son Mike. Oscar Hammit eyes DeLeon mayoralty.
Comanche Chapter No 310 OES will honor Dr R O Fuqua Worthy Grand Patron Grand Chapter of Texas with a banquet and program Saturday night March 19 in Comanche. Fuqua and his wife noted as a sister of Edwin Pierson are long time residents. article lists city projects and equipment purchases reflecting Comanche's strong finances.
Comanche High School seniors stage the farce Let Me Out of Here with three March performances. Cast includes Rona Lynne Eve Boyd Garret Victor Ward and Aunt Angela in a comedy of mistaken identities and disguises set in town with a snoopy landlady and comic mixups.
Eight top ams participate in a tourney spotlighting star girls squads. Event features prominent teams in a competitive showcase at Sidney with strong performances anticipated.
The Van Dyke Community Club hosts a domino party Friday night March 18 at 7 30. Attendees should bring dominoes and card tables and refreshments will be served to all.
Singing for the public at First Freewill Baptist Church Comanche on Sunday March 20 begins at 2 PM. Arrangements say all singers and visitors are welcome to attend and participate.
Omar Burleson files for Democratic primary on May 7 1960 stating his reelection bid rests on service record. He highlights constituent views guiding actions and informing on national issues. Burleson born between Anson and Stamford and served in Navy and FBI before Congress chairmanship.
Rev. J. W. Tickner, pastor of the De Leon Methodist Circuit and former Circuit pastor here, was to undergo a major operation Thursday at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth.
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