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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1956
Page
3
Manche County Highway Patrol logged one accident with one fatality in April. Captain Sutherland notes no injuries and no property damage, while the death toll rose by one compared to April 1955.
A Tuesday tour led by Dublin Conservationist W R Heizer and attended by numerous residents tours the Green Creek watershed and Albert and Davis retention dams. Sunken Talbert site details include 100acre fill to spillway and 16ft depth sediment pool used for irrigation under a state permit. Lions Club program highlighted soil conservation and a talk by Dean Gardner on conservation meaning.
E A Kerby cashier of the State National Bank underwent surgery at St Joseph Hospital Fort Worth last week and was described as somewhat improved Wednesday morning. It was his second hospital visit within a year.
Melissa Ester Chaney 88 of Comanche died May 6. Funeral service held May 8 at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev Bruce Thomas officiating. Burial in Chaney Cemetery. Widow of Robert Thomas Chaney a Texas Ranger. Survived by sons Jack Fort Worth Don Comanche Pat Hot Springs Ark Earl Comanche. daughters Maud Bowers Seagraves Mrs Jim Vines Midland. 35 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. Born June 12 1857 in St Mary's Missouri moved to Texas at age 6. Joined Old Bible Baptist Church near Comanche. Family came to Texas in 1873 on a covered wagon.
A historic note claims Abigail Adams, wife of President Adams, hung the family wash at the White House, reflecting domestic life in early American leadership.
Instructions describe brightening gold braids by brushing, then rubbing powdered alum into them. Let the alum remain about one to two hours for best results.
The Hargrave Music Studio showcased 49 pupils in a May 3 recital at the First Methodist Church in Comanche. Miss Marguerite Foss was guest organist, with decor by local ladies and florals from Jim Johnson Florist.
University of Michigan athletic coach Fi H. Yost earned the nickname Hurry-up for his fast paced training and game approach, reflecting his reputation as a decisive leader and strategist.
Roch and Atlas Smith of Midland attended Parents Day at John Tarleton with their son Don, a student. The weekend included visits from Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Beryl Cunningham of Comanche, plus the Parsleys, Dunns from Dallas, and other local relatives.
The geographical center of the United States is identified as being in Smith County Kansas, marking a notable geographic reference point for the nation.
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