08 Nov 1957
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1957
Page
1
The notice highlights arrivals of a new canoe and the 1958 Wave, with sales pitches from local dealers including Sartor Bros, Ben, and Hendersons. It mentions car models from Ford, Olds, and Chevrolet, along with weekend specials and in-store displays at shops on the South Side.
Self and Comanche Association Missionary Workers Mil hold a program at First Baptist Church on Thursday night at 7 o clock with Union Association and De Leon participation. Cecil Fish reports on missions and world news along with prayer and devotional messages by Mrs W G Self and H M Dett.
Voters in a Tuesday special election approved three amendments to the Texas Constitution with nationwide reports showing margins of passage for each measure. State Employee Benefits received 142 148 for and 52 264 against. Increased Pensions 168 253 for and 51 937 against. Water Plan 142 993 for and 81 937 against.
Voters in Brown County rejected an off premises beer proposal by a majority of 882 votes. A record vote of 5,500 ballots was cast in the special election held Tuesday.
A historical note recalls that two centuries ago in England there were 175 offenses punishable by death. The record highlights the harsh legal framework of the era and preserves a snapshot of capital punishment statutes.
Granbury Pirates visit for final 8 AA grid clash with Comanche Indians at 8 p.m. The Pirates hold 4 wins 2 losses and a tie. they seek revenge for last season 42 0 loss. Indians hope to climb out of the cellar after a 6 6 tie with Dublin.
Comanche High School aims for a season-ending victory over the Pirates as six area merchants approve a Monday Veterans Day holiday. The Indians, led by seniors Creath Davis and Joe Paul McCullough, face flu setbacks and wet fields but pledge spirited workouts in the CHS gym.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Williams were among Comanche fans in Dallas to watch SMU Mustangs beat Texas 19 to 12 in a mild upset Saturday.
The text notes that card playings are known to date back at least to the twelfth century, indicating an early origin for card games.
The Comanche County Quartet Singing Convention will be held at Hasse Baptist Guard on Friday November 8. The public is invited and those in charge extend the invitation.
Rainfall in Comanche County reaches an all-time high with 4.29 inches official from Nov 1 to 7. Daily totals include 0.16 on Nov 1 1.82 on Nov 3 1.18 on Nov 4 0.67 on Nov 5 and 0.36 on Nov 6. The ten month total through Nov 6 runs 21.29 inches above ten year average by 18.72 inches. Local peanut farmers await clearing skies to resume harvesting as ear issues prompt a medical consult.
The Comanche High School Hallowe en Carnival, delayed from Oct 31 and again from Nov 4 due to wet weather and illness, is set for Friday night November 22 as a Thanksgiving festival. Carnival Queen selections include seniors Jane Matthews and Imogene Glasgow with their escorts, along with candidates from the other classes. Further plans will be announced in next week’s Chief.
Mrs. Roy Bloyd of Comanche wins the Chief grid contest with 9 correct predictions out of 10. Second place goes to J. E. Lightfoot, with third to Danny Cagle. The contest notes several tied and missed results and invites more entries this week.
The Junior Garden Club met November 1 at 2 35 in the Home Making Cottage to organize. Officers elected include Cheryl Brazier president Nancy Cottrell vice president Margie Vineyard secretary Jane Craig treasurer Ann Green parliamentarian Kay Hollman reporter and Mrs Clarence Rea sponsor.
The annual Jaycee Turkey Shoot has been postponed to the weekend of November 16 17 at the Comanche Rodeo Ground. Dr William T Calhoun president confirmed the event details. The gun prize will be awarded Sunday afternoon November 17.
W G Barrett and family visited Comanche on Monday after attending Baylor University’s Homecoming in Waco. Barrett led Comanche Schools for about ten years, earning a reputation as a top educational administrator in the region. He later farmed near Lubbock before retiring to Abilene.
The J. B. Layne P T A will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m with the theme Guidance With Meaning A fifth grade program is planned and John Beard is quoted on guiding children’s lives
Hershel Roberson, attending the University of Texas, is spending the weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Roberson. The piece notes that a bulk of the world's diamonds originate from the Cape Province of South Africa.
Mr and Mrs Ransom Amos of Comanche attended the Grand Encampment of the LO OF in Corpus Christi from October 26 to 30. Headquarters for the 105th annual session were at the Nueces Hotel. Mr Amos completed a term as Special State Deputy Grand Patriarch and retains the commission as Special State Deputy Assembly. Mrs Amos attended the Ladies Auxiliary Militant. The next session will be held in Lub-
The J. B. Lane Elementary School PTA sponsors the Texas Fine Arts Traveling Exhibit to be displayed at the Homemaking Cottage of Comanche High School on Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16. Local residents are invited to view works by Texas artists, with support from Mrs. Charles Gray of the Texas Fine Arts Association.
Bill D. Blue son of Mr and Mrs Robert Blue of Comanche is finishing eight weeks basic training at Fort Carson Colorado He was employed by Clay Building Material Company before entering the service He is married to Corrine Hallman who resides with her mother here
Industry observers note about 50000 dollars worth of chrysanthemum sales occur annually in the United States highlighting strong demand for chrysanthemum florals across retail and floral sectors.
The Texas Highway Department assigns 12000 for farm-to-market road upgrades in Comanche County for 1958. District Engineer Robt. J. Milligan says work will start in spring under local supervision. Funds target drainage structures on Farm to Market 587 twenty miles east of Sipe Springs and shoulder widening and resurfacing countywide.
Col. N G Norris of Washington D C re visits with his mother Mrs Morris and his brother Wyatt Lee and family. A remark recalls 16th century carriages being scorned by men as suitable only for women and children.
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce and local merchants plan a Trade At Home Christmas Campaign renewing Comanche Goodwill Days. Weekly giveaways begin November 27 and run through December 20 Santa Day with a $100 prize, plus $25 $15 and $10 prizes weekly. Tickets go to participating merchants starting around November 20. about 100 firms are invited to join.
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