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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1959
Page
1
Local shops announce fresh shipment of clothing items from the manufacturing company. Observing the upcoming date in November, retailers plan promotions and price savings tied to seasonal buying.
Model Appliances reports a reel strike and completion of a frig overhaul. Officials confirm cabinet alignment, part substitutions, and system tests completed after industrial action. No injuries reported.
Murray Cox renowned Southwestern agriculture figure and WFAA Radio Farm Director will present slides from the summer Farm Tour at Newburg Community Center on Thursday November 12 at 7 30 PM. The event invites the public and a capacity crowd is anticipated. Cox, born in Comanche County Oklahoma, is an Oklahoma A&M graduate with wartime service in India and China.
A total of fifty nine Comanche High School students were named to the honor roll for the first six weeks. The list includes sixteen seniors sixteen juniors fifteen sophomores and twelve freshmen. Names of students follow by class.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Maxwell and family of Dallas visited with E E Swindle and Mrs J T Maxwell here last week returning from a vacation in Old Mexico New Mexico and Arizona.
Three Comanche women emerged among the prize winners at the State Fair of Texas. Mrs. A. P. Cox earned three ribbons for china painting and a dresser set, Mrs. Joe Waring won two first places in needlework with a petit-point floral picture and a petit-point replica of the McFadden Family Crest, and another longtime entrant added to her collection of ribbons.
Sam W. Cunningham of 200 N. Elm Comanche launches his campaign for Commissioner of Precinct No 1 under Texas 1960 Democratic primary rules with filing set for February 1 and the first primary on May 7. He cites 13 years in Precinct No 2 and military service in World War II as qualifications. He invites inquiries about his character and plans a formal statement later.
John Jolink announces the sale of his bakery to Mead's Bakery Abilene, effective Thursday. Roy Bass, connected with Jolink Bakery, will lease the local facilities. Mrs. J. W. Turpin continues custom baking. Dean Summers becomes Mead's local distributor and salesman for Rising Star and Hamilton. Jolink will remain in Comanche.
William F. Bryant announces Comanche County ASC office hours change starting Monday November 9 with daily closure from 12 noon to 1 pm. Hours are 8 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5 pm, closed Saturdays.
Alice Marie Brown twenty four year old daughter of Floyd and Mrs. Brown of Wink and granddaughter of Mrs. Sallie Brown Comanche died Sunday morning October 25 after swallowing about fifty aspirin tablets. She was rushed to a Wink doctor’s office but died about two hours later.
The notice invites attendees to a 1959 show praising its prospects. Exhibits will be in the building at Bedrock. Coles will be a separate divis ar, with details unclear.
Mr and Mrs Wy Fo Dunns and their son William Franklyn Jr of Dallas spent the weekend in Comanche with her parents Mr and Mrs Carrol Loudermilk.
A sing at Gartman View Freewill Baptist Church is planned for Sunday afternoon. The public is invited to attend.
Comanche Indians prepare for their final 8‑AA contest of 1959 hosting Granbury Pirates after a 42‑0 win over Dublin. Six seniors will play their last game including John Gleaton Gary Swearengin and Tucker Loudermilk, while Granbury seeks a league title shot with key back Frankie Davis and John Williams.
The Comanche Garden Club hosts Division L of District V on Wednesday November 11 at 2 pm in the Veterans Building. Fort Worth expert Mrs A Grant Fewsmith presents How to Set a Table Clemourously using travel collected materials. Public invited with $1 admission. Ralph Hull chairs, Mrs Walter Durham Sr president.
Rev. A. R. Collier, pastor of Iredell Baptist Church, will preach at East Side Baptist Church Comamnéhe Sunday at both morning and evening services. Floyd Jones invites all to worship and hear Rev. Collier.
Four contestants missed only one game in Chief's football contest last week. John Keeter won first with a 20 8 guess on Dublin versus Comanche, though actual score was 42 8. Allie Steele placed second with 20 12, earning a two year Chief subscription.
The Sidney Eagles host the Pottsville Bobcats in a decisive six man football battle at Eagle Field. Pottsville, coached by Bill Carpenter, is undefeated in district play and averages about 50 points per game. Sidney, coming off a 44-19 win over Priddy, trails Mullin for runner up.
Brownwood set to host the 12th Annual Texas Livestock Health Conference on November 9 at the Brownwood Hotel. County Agent Angus Dickson Jr. announced principal speaker from USDA Research Laboratories in Kerrville will discuss issues vital to Comanche County and Central Texas ranchers.
The Comanche County Baptist Brotherhood will meet Tuesday night at the South Copperas starting at 7:30. Paedea ones, Comanche, president of the Brotherhood, urges members to attend and notes First Church speaker oe tone will headline the evening.
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