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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1967
Page
6
A relic of the Civil War era the Tecumseh a Union ironclad sunk at Mobile Bay was located in eight feet of mud after a century restoration planned for display at the Smithsonian Institution. The find recalls the Monitor Merrimac clash and sparks renewed interest in ancient artifacts and coins.
Comanche follows earlier resignation to Ranger Junior College with the appointment of Houston Jolley as athletic director and head coach. Jolley, formerly at Bangs High School, expresses desire to stay and build a lasting program amid a history of seven football coaches since 1956.
George P. Gober 87 of 1006 South Houston Comanche died May 9 in a local hospital. Service held May 11 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wilbur Boone and Rev. John W Hurt. Interment in White Point Cemetery. Survived by wife Darlee Adams four sons one daughter sister brother twenty grandchildren thirty two great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
California Mr and Mrs J D Walker left Wednesday May 3 to visit their son Jimmy who is stationed in San Diego California. They returned home Tuesday.
Eugene Roscoe Thomas 48 of Hamilton died Friday May 5 in Hamilton. Services were May 7 at 3 p.m. in Martin's Funeral Home Granbury burial Granbury Cemetery Rev. Nathan Stone officiating. Survived by mother Lola Belle Thomas of Hamilton brother Daniel of Fort Worth sister Mrs. W. Brannan Jr. of Comanche. Hasse Community Club meeting May 19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 for grounds cleanup for homecoming.
Mrs Myrtle Hayes of Los Angeles and Miss Annie Lucile Hayes of Dallas visit Comanche for their sister Miss Alice Hayes in serious illness. Their sister Mrs John H Reese is also mentioned.
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