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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1959
Page
1
An assortment of shop notices and promotions appears with emphasis on groceries, hardware, jewelry and fashion. Comanche area merchants announce new ownership, summer sales, and special pricing at local drugstores, fruit stands, and service firms.
Waring spent June at an insurance school in Martford Connecticut under the auspices of a national group. He is one of thirty men from the United States chosen to study all phases of the insurance field including adjustment and underwriting. The program covers new coverages policies and offers special emphasis on business and industrial insurance.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brooks of Fort Worth announce the birth of a son, John Mark, on May 15 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Worth. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Brooks of Comanche.
Comanche hosts the first annual Junior Rodeo May 28 29 30 with separate 4 H and FFA divisions and participation from Mullin Blanket De Leon Gustine Rising Star May Zephyr Brockeesmith Priddy and Comanche. A parade roping and daily rides are planned with a Giant Treasure Chest Drawing each night and prizes including a Hi Fi record player power lawnmower and television set. Proceeds go to the Comanche Jaycees Civic Improvement Fund.
The Comanche Chief will publish Wednesday instead of Thursday next week due to Memorial Day on Saturday May 30. Memorial Day is one of six official holidays observed by Comanche businesses. most local firms will be closed all day. Chamber President Travis Rasberry says firms approved the holiday schedule in 1959, and publishers will cooperate with advertisers on the early edition.
In a recent city council meeting Vasco Lee Gilmore Dur ham and Roy Brannan Jr were appointed to the tax equalization board. Attorney C C Hampton formerly appointed to a potion carried to notify.
Chaney and Mims begin razing the Comanche Hotel at 121 S Austin to clear the way for a brick and tile two to three unit office building. The Chaney Mims project, air conditioned and centrally heated, will take about 60 working days with Chaney in charge.
Newburg, backed by Comanche and much of the county, drew nearly 1000 supporters on the Rural Progress Tour and left little doubt the Comanche County Community would repeat as champion in the state.
Comanche High School will hold commencement Thursday May 26 at 8 00 pm in the auditorium. A baccalaureate service is scheduled Sunday May 24 at 8 00 pm with Rev Edward J Haffner as principal speaker. Valedictorian Miss Daniel and salutatorian Miss Ferrill lead a class of seniors with honors and many graduates listed by name.
Kenneth McNutt 23 year old former Comanche High School athlete is elected as Comanche Junior High School coach succeeding Benny Mayo who will pursue religious education work. McNutt, son of Mr and Mrs Delbert McNutt, will move from New London to Comanche around August 1 after he completes a history degree at Howard Payne College.
The champion from last year plans to repeat as 1958 State Champion after visiting three more area communities. Official results will be announced after the inspection tour ends Friday near Palestine around 2 pm with results released Saturday or Sunday. Complete line of office supplies at THE CHIEF.
The Arrowhead credits Carol Haas for leading the Senior Edition with hard work and sacrifice. Julia Dudley is thanked for selecting varied pictures and Lyn Kingsbury for ensuring each senior had a portrait on time, with gratitude to all seniors who participated.
M. E. Gore of Gore Red and White Store underwent surgery at the local hospital on May 14 and is reported to be improving.
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