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11 Nov 1955
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Comanche Chief in Comanche, Texas
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1955
Page
1
Will Save Wednesday Deals Spread Across City Stores
A chaotic but readable page note highlights a series of midweek will save sales for Wednesday events in 1955. Merchants promote discounts on wallpaper, shirts, beds, and household goods with special one day prices and Goodwill Day ads. Local theatres and stores advertise entertainment and Christmas turkey orders.
Local Man Improves After Tire Accident
Billy Goforth, seriously injured in a tire accident last week, is improving at St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Worth and expects to return home to Comanche Sunday. Dallas visitors Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Wilhelm and children Mark and Kitty spent the weekend in Comanche with Mr. Wilhelm's parents. In California, Mrs. C. J. Reynolds, her sister Miss Berta Gore, and Eddie Gore plan a visit after traveling by auto from Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Goforth
St. Joseph's Hospital
Fort Worth
Comanche
Dallas
Stanton Wilhelm
Mark
Kitty of
Dellas
Wilhelm
Homer Wilhelm
California
C. J. Reynolds
Berta Gore
Freeport Visitors A J Coker Couple
Here From Freeport Mr. and Mrs. A J Coker of Freeport are visiting friends and relatives here this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
A. J. Coker
Fort Worth Visitors Visit Mrs. Winnie Wyche This Weekend
Mr and Mrs James Wilson of Odessa and Mrs WT Davidson with son Tom will visit their mother Mrs Winnie Wyche. Mr and Mrs H G Ainsworth are in town from Fort Worth to see Mrs Ainsworths parents Mr and Mrs Jaers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifere
Fort Worth
Winnie Wyche
James Wilson
Odessa
WT. Davidson
Tom
Local FFA Students Prove Profitable Hog Business
Comanche district reports three standout registered duroc hog producers from the local FFA. Dale Fisher and J. B. McGuire along with Chez McGuire own three sows each and integrate hogs into peanut field growth. Fisher cites market timing as key to profits while McGuire expands into beef cattle pending rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Fisher
Dixo McGuire
J. B
Comanche
Man
McGinnis
FFA
J. B. McGuire
Dixon McGuire
Bill Gressett
Revival at United Pentecostal Church in Comanche
A revival meeting conduct in Comanche is led by Rev. Mack D. Abbott from Roswell New Mexico. Pastor H C Knight invites attendance praising nightly singing and notes Thursday as the special night for prayer for the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pentecostal Church of
Comanche
Mack D
Women attend Brown County Insurance Association meeting
Miss Iva Hart Minnie Elkins and Nellie MacKillian traveled to Brownwood on Thursday to join fellow members at the Brown County Women s Insurance Association gathering.
Norrid Family Visits Comanche for Uncle’s Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Norrid and their children from Odessa arrived in Comanche on Wednesday to visit Ed Norrid, the mother of John, and to attend the funeral of his uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Johnnie Norrid
Comanche
Ed Norrid
John Norri
Indians Journey To Winters For 7AA Afternoon Game
The Comanche Indians travel to Winters Friday for a 2 PM kickoff in a 7-AA game against the Blizzards. Both teams seek to improve in the tight 7-AA race led by Brady and Ballinger with two wins each, a half game ahead of Comanche, Lake View, and Winters. Coleman recently defeated Winters 39-7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Ballinger
Comanche
Lake View
Winters
Coleman
Coleman Bluecats
Idtions
Ee-Soll
L. Bradst
Iawk
de Leon
Mineral Wells
Texas
Baylor
Arkansas
Rice
A&m
SMU
McMurry
Howard Payne
Hillsboro
Ennis
Hardin-Simmons
Veterans Day Observed as Holiday in Comanche Schools
Comanche schools will observe Friday November 11 as a holiday and most town businesses will close. Tickets for the Comanche Winters football game go on sale here until 4 pm Thursday. Indians are Crippled.
Indians face tough odds as injuries deplete lineup
Tri-Captain Jack Pettit and several starters are sidelined with injuries. Ted Hicks may see limited action with a broken thumb, while Dale Fisher and Creath Davis compete at quarterback. Pettit’s defensive role will be filled by Davis and Harold Norwood. James Wilhelm is doubtful with an ankle issue. Jamie Oden recovery from illness may return Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Jack Pettit
Pettit
Ted Hicks
Lake View
Dale Fisher
Creath Davis
Davis
Harold Norwood
James Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Jamie Oden
Winters and Indians Prepare for District 7-AA Showdown
Winters riding a four win in five start stretch has dropped three of last four while the Indians, after early losses to Mineral Wells and Killeen, have shown improvement. Coach Murphy and Scott have reshaped the lineup to overcome injuries as both teams aim to upset the district race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blizzards
Hamlin
Rotan
Ranger
Lake View
Brady
Colorado City
Coleman
Indians
McGregor
Dublin
Mineral Weils
Killeen
Ballinger
de Leon
Mike Murphy
Kenneth Scott
Clive the
Senior Citizens To Meet Saturday In Dublin
The Senior Citizens Club of Comanche invites members and the public to a meeting Sunday November 15 at 9 30 am in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Senior Citizens Club of
Comanche
Sundsay
To Observe 50th Wedding Date
Mr and Mrs W B Ray will observe their golden wedding anniversary with open house Sunday afternoon November 27 at their Route 1 Blanket Fr where relatives are invited to call between two and five o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Ray
Golder
Route 1
Keep Christ In Christmas Decor Endorsed By Local Groups
Local groups including the Ministerial Alliance and The Comanche Garden Club sponsor Keep Christ in Christmas for holiday decorations. Merchants’ windows and outdoor home displays will be judged December 19 with cash prizes for both categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Yale
Ministerial Alliance
Comanche Garden Club
Chamber of Commerce
Garden Club
Birth of Son to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hitt in Comanche
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hitt of Comanche announce the birth of a son on November 1 at a German hospital. The newborn weighed seven pounds and 15 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hitt
Comanche
Turkey Shoot Planned by Comanche Jaycees
Plans are set for a two day Turkey Shoot on Friday and Saturday November 11-12 at the Bailey Gore Farm west of Comanche Rodeo Grounds. The Comanche Jaycees sponsor the event offering free registration and a free turkey each day with rifle use optional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Gore Farm
Comanche Rodeo Grounds
Brownwood Highway
Comanche Jaycees
Jaycees
Upsets Rule Weekend Grid Predictions in Comanche Chief Contest
Bernice Shankle of Comanche won $5 for predicting 7 of 10 games in the Comanche Chief weekly grid. Mayor Aswell Brightman took second with 6 correct, earning tickets to the Comanche Brady game. Third went to Mrs. E. C. Cunningham for 6 correct and a year’s Chief subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Shankle
Comanche
Lake View
de Leon
Coleman
Aswell Brightman
Brightman
E. C. Cunningham
P .O
Ozona
Texas
Ae Rippetoe
F. A. Lawless
J. W. Harkins
P. R. Huntington
Bob McElroy
Marcha Wilkerson
James L. Cox
Roy Bloyd
G. G. Hoyle
Reese Visit Brings Shreveport Family to Comanche
Mrs John Alma Reese arrived in Comanche on Monday to see her sisters Miss Estelle Reese and Mrs Inez Palmer and her brother Frank Reese. Mr P H Oden of Shreveport will visit with his wife over the weekend before they return home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S . Pe
Terr
Shreveport
John Alma Reese
Comanche
Estelle Reese
Inez Palmer
Frank Reese
P. H. Oden
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United Pentecostal Revival
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