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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1954
Page
10
A sermon urges reverence for the soil linking God man and land. It warns of topsoil loss, cites millions of acres abandoned or degraded, and calls for wise stewardship to sustain crops, health, and heritage for future citizens. Prepared from Soil Conservation Service material.
The West Ward P.T.A. will meet in the school lunch room at 2 45 oclock Tuesday May 11. Mrs Herman Moore presents pupils from her studio of dance and attendance awards will be given to children who have neither been absent nor tardy. Installation of officers precedes the social hour. Everyone is invited to attend.
George Caraway is identified as a patient at a Dublin hospital. The note states his presence in the medical facility without detailing condition or treatment.
Cooperating with the Soil Conservation Movement, Comanche area churches plan special services on Sunday May 16 as part of National Soil Conservation Week. The Church of Christ at Comanche Highlands will stress soil care at the Sunday night service, with other churches including First Presbyterian Methodist First Baptist East Side Baptist and Victory Baptist joining in. John Simpson of the local Soil Conservation Service urges county ministers to participate and hold special programs. Baggett Creek Baptist Church is among the rural churches announcing early services.
Tarleton State College lists Arlie Brown Jr of Stephenville and Nancy Carter of Proctor among prospective graduates. Carter, a Comanche High School alumna, and Brown, once a Co manche boy, are highlighted among the ten honor graduates set to receive diplomas.
A senior choral class operetta titled Shes One of the Boys blends comedy and a who dun it mystery. Cora Kane is harassed by blackmail and threats as guests are robbed of jewelry. Detective Henry Curtis disguises as a woman to uncover the villain and resolves the plot, ending with his reward.
A daughter Elizabeth Kay was born at the local hospital Tuesday night. Both mother and baby are doing well. Mr Harelik handed out cigars downtown Wednesday morning. The child weighs seven pounds and joins two brothers to make five Harelik children.
John E. Croft announces the Proctor Cemetery working day is rescheduled for Tuesday May 11 after rain delays. It will be an all day event with barbecue served at noon. All interested are urged to attend and follow the usual procedure.
First Methodist Church of Comanche observes Mother's Day May 9 as Family Day. Pastor outlines the Sermon theme Faith Transferable stressing home based Christian teachings. Largest family unit and Church Family of the Year results to be announced. Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 10 50 Evening Worship 7 30.
Pilot John D. Waring was killed when his plane crashed Wednesday night four miles west of Comanche after striking a power line. Frances Waring suffered serious injuries and received medical care after the accident. Funeral services for John Waring were held locally Saturday. Frances Waring was treated at Blackwood Hospital and later transferred to a Dallas hospital for specialized care.
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