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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1959
Page
1
A notice sets a schedule where a unit occurs on Friday and Monday each month. It confirms the timing for the recurring activity and names the governing body responsible for the arrangement.
Five Gustine business houses were robbed at night with entry gained by prying doors and loot left through back doors. Officers link the break ins to a group of youths who escaped from Gatesville State Boys School days earlier. losses include cash jewelry and goods across multiple firms.
A 285 mile highway project on State Highway 36 and FM routes in Comanche and Eastland counties was awarded to a Fort Worth firm. Harry Campbell submitted the low bid of $584531.71 for widening, base, asphalt pavement, and shoulder surfacing. The job covers Rising Star to Sweetwater Creek, and other segments, with a 300 day schedule, pending Bureau concurrence.
James Eldon Wilson of Comanche is among 53 graduates applying for master of education in physical education at North Texas State College this semester. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Berch A Wilson of 601 North Pearl.
Glen G. Trotter, resident engineer at Comanch, will be in active charge of the project during construction.
Comanche High School's Warrior staff earned an Award of Achievement in Journalism from the Interscholastic League Press Conference at the University of Texas. It ranks as the second highest state award, with seven other schools also receiving this honor this year.
Newburg community in Comanche County repeats as the states top Rural Neighborhood Progress winner. Reagan Brown credits agriculture home and social improvement efforts for the achievement. The prize totals 700 dollars including earlier district awards. Tennessee Colony Union Ridge and others place and receive cash. A state tour impressed judges with Newburgs cooperation and progress.
The Comanche pool at Lake Eanes Park opens Saturday May 30 at 1 00 PM with new paint work a modern filter plant and amenities. Ronnie McPherson returns as head lifeguard Mrs Roy Nelson runs the concession stands admission 15 cents children 35 cents adults. Pool hours 1 PM daily except closing 9 PM Monday through Saturday Sundays 6 PM.
Rodeo events planned for Friday and Saturday at Mt with a Saturday night test drawing twenty leading calf ropers. Admission set at 25 cents and a dollar. organizers seek more stock, especially calves, for the weekend show.
New officers for the Greater Comanche United Fund were elected at a directors meeting held here last week. Dwight Brightman county judge was named president. Tom H. Beene vice president and general manager of Higginbotham's was elected as vice president.
Receipts from parking meters in Co manche from last November 11 through May 12 totaled 4393 dollars, with January to May payments including 903 for benches and lighting. Half of monthly receipts go toward meter installation debt, the rest funds the meter fund for attendants and repairs. Weeklies average at least 100 dollars, with the west side of the square yielding the best returns, says Meter Officer Floyd Elliott.
Here from Ralls Mr and Mrs W H Austead and Mrs Nellie Lancaster visited, and Willie Gilbert from Nixon visited his daughter. Mr and Mrs Reg Irvin and their son were here last week.
The Keith Implement Company in De Leon was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of Monday May 25. Toye Keith owner of the J I Case franchise estimated losses at 75000 for the building furniture fixtures and farm machinery. fire units from De Leon Gorman Dublin and Comanche aided the effort.
27 new members have joined the Comanche Chamber of Commerce as part of a membership drive led by Bill Dudney. The breakfast at VJ Restaurant introduced members with materials and contact lists for outreach, naming firms and individuals such as Comanche Wholesale Grocery Brannans Vandervoort's Milk & Ice Cream Co. and Doris' Beauty Shop among others.
The Comanche County Board of Tax Assessors has completed the mailing of county tax rendition notices to property owners. The notices detail assessed values and deadlines for appeals as part of the annual assessment cycle.
A four day Public Relations Course for Comanche business people will be conducted by the Extension Division of the University. The course is scheduled to begin Monday August 10. Rasberry urges all interested to mark the date for vacation planning and notes that the place will be announced.
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