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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1954
Page
27
Santa Fe carloads for the week ending April 17 1954 were 20 789 down from 22 989 in 1953. Connections brought in 10 984 versus 13 188 a year earlier. Total cars moved 31 773, compared with 36 177 in 1953. The preceding week saw 32 201 cars. The notice urges soil conservation and marketing support for farms.
Texas Attorney General John Ben Shepperd formally filed for re election to a second term subject to the Democratic Primary. He touted actions against Communist influence in ports and Duval County irregularities and highlighted past wins, reforms, and service on state boards and law enforcement initiatives.
State College and Chapman Christian College of California figure in local histories. A World War II veteran and his wife Mamie Strieber of Yorktown are noted alongside their two sons Skippy and Johnny and twin daughters Suzanne and Marianne. A DeKalb Chix promotion appears with Comanche Feed Mills. Nora Vaught of Eastland is honored at a birthday dinner hosted by her son Jack Vaught. The gathering included Mrs P L Parker and featured Jan Vaught in a leading high school Senior play at Comanche High School.
The Chief grants political announcements for Democratic Primaries on July 24 and August 28 1954. Names listed include Howell Cobb for 52nd Judicial District District Attorney Alton Kirkland O E Rippo ter for County Judge Wayne Red Swindle for Sheriff George Goosby and S N Haynes for Tax Assessor Collector W L Ferrill for County Attorney Elzo B Brinson for County Superintendent Hazel Streety and Ruth Loudermile Azalea Ellis for County Treasurer T D Tom Moore for District Clerk Oral D Morris Sam Phifer Homer Ed Miller Claudie Evans for Commissioner Precincts 1 2 3 and D W Long for County Democratic Chairman J L Jackson for Constable Precinct 1.
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