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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1953
Page
5
The Texas area announces a May 21 college qualification test for draft deferment seekers. Applications must be postmarked by May 11. Old April 23 certificates won t admit. Eligibility includes draft registration, full time college work, and meeting scores or class standings. Appeals allowed within 10 days of notification.
James K. LeSueur minister leads May 3 services with 9:45 Sunday School for all ages. 11:00 morning worship and Holy Communion. 7:30 informal service with worship and fellowship. Nursery provided at all services.
A 1952 Sidney High School graduate, Dwane Feril, is named on Tarleton State College Honor Roll for achieving grades no lower than B this term. The letter from Tarleton State College President E J Howell extends congratulations and pride to Dwane and his parents Mr and Mrs Ormal R Feril of Blanket Route 2.
Mrs. M A McEntire 72 wife of Marion Allen McEntire died suddenly after a three hour illness at her Comanche home. She was a Dal las County native who had lived in Beattie before moving to Comanche last July. Funeral services were held in Nocona with interment there. She was mother to D D Roland and others in Texas and Missouri. The family joined in a post funeral gathering in Comanche.
Birth announcements list Michael Richards Martin Deborah Kassie Dellis Paul James McGettis Thomas Ray Grubbs with birth details at Blackwood Hospital and Comanche addresses. Death notices include James Lee Pinkard, Marion McEntire, John Powell Jones, John Harvey Welch with burial dates and places. Divorce actions: Reed V Reed, Blair V Blair, Tempe Cagle V Cagle, Hare V Hare, Stokes V Stokes.
A Comanche man arrested at the Courthouse for drunkenness is jailed after failing to pay a $14 fine. Wrecks near Frick Service Station and Gustine involve multiple vehicles with estimated damages from $50 to $750. Marriages, licenses, and several land and lease transactions are listed along with new motor vehicle registrations in Comanche and nearby towns.
Richard Eric Seay infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Pinkney Gene Seay of Pettit Community died at 11 hours old on April 28. Funeral held April 29 at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev. Bob McGinnis officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by parents a sister Ginger grandparents Thomas Stark Comanche Eric Seay Pettit Community.
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