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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1956
Page
5
A fragment mentions Effie Foster, Mrs W J Stanfield of Lamesa, Mrs Joe Foster of Washington D C, and Mr and Mrs John Rob Sundren of Comanche, highlighting a social or family note in the local column.
The Hardin-Simmons University Symphonic Band, formed from members of the Cowboy band, gave a special concert at Comanche High School Auditorium. The Comanche High School Band performed at Stephenville High School with Thurston R. Atwood noting strong reception. The U S Air Force Band from Washington, D C, visited Rose Field House for a matinee aiding high school bands, featuring symphonic works and the Singing Sergeants chorus.
N V Ellis and his wife Mrs Filis Ellis were hospitalized after Mr Ellis fractured a hip in a yard incident with neighbor Mrs Hardy Jones. He fell ill and was taken to the local hospital where he is improving while Mrs Ellis remains under care for shock.
The Indian Creek Thursday Club met in March with Mrs. Hugh Singleton. Twenty guests enjoyed dinner. Visitors included Linda Singleton Man Massingill Mrs. Otho Cleer Mrs. Vestal Day and Carolyn. Two quilts were finished. Next meeting is March 29 at Mrs. Cleere’s home with Virginia as hostess. Tom Graham formerly of Comanche now attends the University of Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Boyd visited Crane over the weekend to see her brother Burlie Gressett and family.
Mrs. Fredonia Weathersby 73 of 502 West 31st Odessa died March 18 at Medical Center Hospital Odessa. Funeral services were held March 21 at Calvary Baptist Church Odessa with Rev. R B Baker officiating. Interment in May Cemetery. She was born December 19 1882 in Mississippi, widow of Charles Weathersby. Survivors include three sons Herman Weathersey Eastland Altus and Hugh of Odessa, five daughters Winnie May Smith Zelma Hurley Opal Silhavey Ruth Gober and Faye Murphy all of Odessa, sister Dora Smith of Sidney, brothers M H Tidmore of Brownwood Robert Tidmore of Comanche Kenneth Tidmore of Comanche.
Calvin Lee, former Comanche Indian All-State halfback, starred for Arlington State Blues in a 20-14 win over the Whites in the Spring training inter squad game. He scored two touchdowns and a point, ran 11 times for 78 yards, and excelled at safety. Dalton Hicks, another Indian all-stater, transferred from Houston University midterm and played on Whites with strong showings as end.
Mrs Carroll Anderson and her children Carolyn and Freddie spent time with Mr and Mrs Joe Donald Smith and their son Johnny Carroll during a Odessa visit.
Funeral rites were held at the First Baptist Church in Comanche for Joe Moody of Dallas, a longtime former Comanche resident and meat market operator. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Moody, 62, died March 16 in a Dallas hospital after months of illness. He was survived by his widow Robbie Harris Moody and a son Joe Bob Moody, with siblings Bess Moody, Irene Love, and Ployd Moody. His son Johnny Bill was killed serving in World War I.
The Board of Directors declares a regular quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share on the 6% Cumulative Preferred Stock for the quarter ending March 31, 1956. Payment will be April 1, 1956 to holders of record at the close of business on March 20, 1956. The company serves about 34,818 telephones in 21 communities, mainly in north Texas. Comanche and Gustine are served by the company.
The first patent for an automobile was granted to C E Duryea on June 11, 1895. An unrelated tip notes sharpening scissors by cutting sandpaper into bits.
Gamma Zeta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society met at the Methodist Church Annex in Granbury with 25 members. Plans were announced for upcoming state and national conventions and for a future meeting in Dublin.
Mrs. H L Kemp hosts visitors while Mrs Cooper and Mrs Williams welcome guests. Ed Miller returns from Hico hospital after several days. D L Truett attends sister Pearl Orr’s funeral near San Antonio. Multiple families from Waco Stephenville Lampasas visit kin in nearby towns.
The Santa Fe Railway will discontinue passenger service on mixed trains between Sealey and Matagorda effective March 26. L. M. Olson, vice president and general manager, announced the move after the Railroad Commission authorized it, noting passenger facilities on the freight trains were seldom used and losses from operation were substantial.
A singing event is set for Sunday afternoon at the Primitive Baptist Church in De Leon. The program begins at 2 o clock, with invitation extended by secretary Audean Whitehurst.
Here From Big Lake Mr and Mrs Willie Lisenbee of Big Lake were in Comanche Monday to visit Tom Vines.
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