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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1956
Page
1
Comanche area retailers including TEXAS FER COMPANY promote new fertilizer lines and home goods. Local ads highlight Mother's Day sales with discounts at Starr's Variety, Humble, and McCullough Shop, plus free parking and gift ideas from DUDLEY BROS., KS APPLIANCES, and SHERROD. An open Hawaiian Wood giveaway and shop events at East Side buildings accompany the promotions.
Charles Miller aged 58, a Texas Ranger since 1917 with a brief layoff, assumes duty in Comanche replacing R. B. Arnold who requested transfer to Mount Pleasant. Miller, a rancher and peace officer, resides near the Goldthwaite Highway with his wife and three sons.
Regular second Sunday singing set for May 13 at 2 PM at the Comanche Church of Christ announced by minister M F Manchester. Everyone is welcome to attend this community event.
The Chief announces the annual Senior Edition due next week with co editors LaRae Swindle and Jeannine Gleaton. Sixty one graduate photos and school life pictures will feature, with faculty advisors Mrs. J. E. Lightfoot and Mrs. Ottie Cox guiding editing.
Arlington Mayor T. J. Vandergriff will address the Second Annual Comanche Jaycee Installation Banquet at the Veterans' Building Thursday night May 10. The renowned speaker is sought after statewide and the Harmony Club will cater the event with limited tickets available at the door.
The Comanche Jaycees will sponsor the Comanche Little League this season. The league plans six teams including five local squads and one from Gustine. A doubleheader is set for every Tuesday and Friday night during the season. Boys aged 9 to 12 are eligible and urged to sign up.
Humble dealers in Comanche will celebrate Joe Tupin’s thirtieth year in the gasoline business with an Open House at six Humble stations. Decorated locations will feature banners and balloons while Hawaii woodroses are given to ladies who visit Saturday. Tupin also serves area stations at Democrat, Gustine, and Van Dyke and participates in civic and church work.
Farm Bureau Board meeting postponed to Monday May 14 due to heavy rainfall on May 1. Session to begin in the Soil Conservation Building in De Leon with all members welcome. Joe H Tupin started in the service station business in 1926 with Bill Young, later running Joe's Service Station across the street and becoming bulk agent for T P gasoline in Comanche territory until 1945. He later became a Humble dealer with four stations in the area and earned multiple sales honors through Humble promotions.
A two day cooking school jointly sponsored by Texas Power and Light Co and four alliance dealers will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tate Building. Sessions feature an electric range prize and smaller awards with demonstrations on electric range use and kitchen tips led by Miss Margaret Roderick Catherine. Public registration for the range drawing is at the four dealers through Tuesday and at TP&L offices for other prizes. Participating dealers are Service Drug Dudley Bros Hathcock's Summers and Sherrod. Services at Board Church are Sunday afternoon at 4 with Russell Nance in charge.
The Girl Scout Troop 6 with Dr J F Hallmark offer rabies vaccinations at Comanche County Vocational School Farm Shop Building on Saturday May 19 from 2 to 5 pm. Leash or rope required. A $1 tag is encouraged. untagged dogs risk exposure. Dr Hallmark cites rabies spread to Hamilton and Llano counties and warns of a wave among wildlife.
The nominating committee recommended officers for the Lions year starting July 1. Travis Rasberry president, Louis Harelik 1st vice president, J E Lightout 2nd vice president, Adolph Proffitt 3rd vice president, W C House treasurer, Joe Harper Lion Tamer, W E Bill Clemons Tail Twister, Castle B Filis director, Roy Brannan Jr director. Official action pending.
In Comanche County a large Democratic convention crowd saw Johnson supporters dominate county delegations while Shivers followers controlled De Leon precincts 15 and nearby boxes. The floor vote seated the Johnson delegation 28 to 20 over Shivers, with Cooper named temporary chairman and Lacy opening the session as county chair.
A short verse expresses love for mothers and children. It highlights enduring affection, joy in life, and the special occasion of Mother's Day. The piece speaks to memory of a mother and a call for lasting gratitude.
At a Centennial meeting in Comanche County an advisory committee was formed to work with the Centennial Corporation. Chairman W J Parks named members including Joe Harper Jimmie Carpenter Pat Cagie Joe Sartor and several others. Officers listed include W J Parks president Roy Thomas and Bob Gressett vice presidents with Mrs Richard Armstrong secretary and W E Clemons treasurer. The plan envisions a locally produced Centennial pageant and further discussions set for May 11 at 7 30 PM at the Comanche County Electric Cooperative.
A pie supper and musical will be held at Van Dyke Community Center Friday night May 11. The public is invited and each candidate will have time for a short speech.
Stag Creek, named district winner in the Rural Neighborhood Progress contest, advances to state judging on May 17. Five communities compete. top three win prizes of 500, 400, and 300 dollars. Judges include T C Richardson Katherine Randalls Gerald York and Charlotte Timpkins. Judging begins at 10 a m. Stag Creek has progressed toward improvement.
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