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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1949
Page
9
Instructions outline a secret ballot protocol requiring voters to detach a stub, sign the back or mark with an X, deposit the stub and ballot in designated boxes, and ensure proper deposition for the vote to be counted. The steps emphasize keeping the stub number private and proper judge involvement.
The Comanche Lions Club program contest ends at the next regular meeting on November 6 with voting to determine the most outstanding program of the year. Winners receive a prepaid trip for the trio to a Southwest Conference football game, possibly the Cotton Bowl, with many detailed programs listed as voting options.
The Comanche Indians defeated the Eastland Mavericks 7-6 at Eastland to knock the Mavericks from the unbeaten 8-A ranks. Comanche took the lead on the first play of the last quarter when King connected with Robertson for a ten yard TD, Robertson adding the extra point.
Mrs. Hampton and Mrs. Mills of Hampton Floral Co. in Comanche attended a one day floral design school in San Angelo on October 30.
Central Christian Church of Comanche will host a area wide Leadership Training School led by Chester Crow, State Director of Religious Education. Courses cover church function, youth work, and children's work, with sessions starting Sunday at 7 30 p m and continuing five nights through Nov 6.
The Sidney Eagles host Novice High School at the Comanche football field on Thursday night November 3 in a regular 6-man league game. Kickoff is 7:30.
Sunday night November 6 marks the regu lar singing date at Hasse with all singers and the public invited. Marvin Woolsey will be in charge of the singing.
Downing hosts a Sunday night singing on November 6 with Tommie Fagan in charge and attendees asked to bring their own songbooks.
The Coleman County Square Dance Festival is scheduled for November 8 in Coleman. Officials promise it to be one of the largest square dances in the region with prominent participants and family attendance expected.
De Leon District Singing Convention meets at Gartman’s View Church on the first Saturday night and first Sunday in November. Quartets from different places are expected to attend.
Comanche County hosts the Barret Hereford Ranch first annual sale attracting buyers nationwide. 61 head—55 females and six bulls—will be auctioned under Pete Peterson’s National Auction Company with four top auctioneers. Cattle are bred to HG Proud Mixer 673d and the event draws leaders from the American Hereford Association and Texas Hereford Association.
Menus for Comanche School list daily offerings from Monday November 7 to Thursday November 10. Items include weiner and kraut with sides on Monday, meat loaf and mashed potatoes on Tuesday, chili and pickles on Wednesday, and roast pork with sides on Thursday. all meals accompanied by bread and milk.
The Indians have no game this weekend to rest for the traditional clash with 8 A rivals the Dublin Lions on Armistice Day in Dublin. Comanche beat Eastland 7 6 and Dublin defeated Goldthwaite while Eastland beat Dublin 20 14 two weeks earlier.
Dr. M. A. Calabrese of Blackwood Clinic Hospital Comanche Texas passed the Basic Science Examination and earned a Texas State Board certificate. He was among the first recipients as a letter from Henry B. Hardt praises his proficiency and offers best wishes for the future.
A constitutional amendment for paying state legislators 3600 dollars annually will be on the November 8 special election ballot. Proponents argue fair pay acknowledges time and that annual sessions suit a businesslike state operation. The measure proposes year to year appropriations and limits the second biennial budget session to a four fifths vote for extraneous matters.
Ward School PTA schedules Fathers Night in the lunchroom at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday November 10 with theme Teamwork Between Parents. A nursery will be available in Mrs Clayton s room for parents bringing children and the program includes parent teacher discussions and third grade songs.
Births recorded for Annita Alice Bennett in Comanche on Oct 18 and Lena Gagnell Kemp in Hamilton on Oct 20. Divorces filed: Cotten v Cotten and Lane v Lane. Marriage licenses issued to Abernathy Walker and Story Gardner. Deeds recorded for Hunter to Drennan and Rann to Thomas. Marriages recorded for Flanagan Goldsmith, Moore Myron, Freeman Pierson, Loudermilk Davis.
Hospital notes list major surgery patient Charles Cox and minor surgery cases Mrs Earl Cara way Mrs Marvin Brooks. Medical cases include J E McGlothlin Mrs M Atwood Robert Mereworth and others. New babies: Mrs W L Berna girl Mrs R H Cloud girl Mrs D M Dunn boy Mrs Carrel May boy Mrs F O Warren Dublin boy.
Miss Estelle Reese of Reese Palmer ladies store spent three days in Dallas last week visiting style shows and selecting merchandise for her shop.
Mr and Mrs Louis Harelik of Comanche welcomed a son born early Thursday at Hamilton Hospital. The family announced the new arrival and noted the proud parents and location.
Yvonne Woods of Comanche High School was named Hallowe'en Queen at the Kool Carnival Monday night in the local gym. Crowning attracted the largest crowd, with $890 in proceeds and numerous grade level queen nominees including Pat Atkins and Elaine Edmondson.
Comanche merchants will close Friday November 11 in observance of Armistice Day. The halt follows a Chamber of Commerce vote at January’s annual meeting establishing the holiday.
Local painter and paperhanger Jim McGlothlin broke his arm last week in a ladder fall while painting Miss Addie Harvey’s house. He is now recovering at home under medical care.
C C Bowers 86 longtime Comanche County resident died Wednesday from injuries after a fall at his daughter's home. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2:30 PM at Comanche Funeral Home with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by sons Sidney Brownwood and Lewis and several daughters in Comanche.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will sell poppies here on Saturday and Monday, November 5 and 7, to raise funds for veterans programs and assistance.
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