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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1959
Page
1
A partial clipping notes Irvin Dunn and Gus Wilhelm as candidates in the sheriff's race with present office-holders not planning to run again. The fragment mentions a special sale on pastries and watches, blending unrelated items into the brief notice.
The Comanche Indians started basketball workouts a week after football ended, with 27 candidates including 25 football team members. Head coach Ray Smith led the session alongside returning lettermen John Gleaton Gary Swearegin and Max Coan. The A unit features 13 players led by Gleaton Swearengin Coan Wheat Collins and others. The season opens with a trip to Japan on November 20 and a home opener versus Ranger Bulldogs on November 24.
Despite a weekend of upsets seven contestants missed only two games in The Chief weekly football guessing contest. Comanche 36 Granbury 36 tie was universally missed. Tom Brightman had the lone perfect score guess. Comanche won a $5 check. Pete Holden won a two year The Chief subscription. Tate Counts earned a one year renewal. Final contest of the year offers a $100 bonus for every perfect twenty game prediction.
The Nations Honor Society of Comanche High School meets November 9 in the auditorium to induct twelve new NHS members. Guests include the new members Gary Don King Tom Brightmen Nancy Baraw ay John Dudley Billy Evans Connie Butler Darlene Hightower Ann Holland Johnny Lightfoot Sherrilen Loudermilk Kr en Patillo Ruth Robertson. A reception for parents follows in the lunchroom.
M E Shorty Gore 58 a prominent Comanche grocer died suddenly in a Fort Worth hospital on Thursday November 5 from a heart attack. He owned Red White Grocery with his son Jack since 1965 after running a confectionary cafe ranch and dairy. Survivors include his wife Ava and two sons Jimmy and Jack. Funeral services were held Friday at Oaklawn Chapel led by Rev. Survivors also include sisters Effie Rogers and Gore of Mercer Cap.
The Comanche County Dairy Association schedules its regular meeting at the courthouse on Tuesday November 17. Dairymen are urged to attend and nominate a director from the county to the Central West Texas Producers Association for a three year term previously held by C B Williams Jr. A large turnout is expected at Abilene for the annual Producers Association meeting with dinner served.
Five year old Ronnie Dale Chambers son of Mr and Mrs Elvis Chambers of Comanche dies from rere blood disease at home in Comanche County. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the family. Memorial donations suggested to local pediatric health fund.
Mr and Mrs Jack Martin of Co five report a purchase of purebred Angus cattle. Details on herd size and origin not disclosed in the fragment.
Ben D. Sudderth, a Comanche lawyer and two term state legislator representing Comanche Brown and Mills Counties, states he will not run again in the coming primary. He thanks supporters and says future plans are unsettled.
Gary Clyde Davis, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Davis of Comanche, was accidentally shot in the right arm Saturday afternoon while hunting with two companions two miles east of Comanche. He applied a tourniquet, walked to a car, and was taken to Harris Hospital Fort Worth where surgeons cast the arm. He remains in the hospital for several days.
Indian Maiden Caners upset Pottsville 53 to 44 in Pottsville Monday night as their B team led from start to finish. Barbara Jennings scored a school high 26 points while Sue Gore added eight, and Coach Fred Curry praised the guards for stifling Pottsville. Letteville hosts Gorman next, after Gorman handed its only loss. The 1950 census lists St Paul population 311,366 and Minneapolis 691,718, with Twin Cities estimates placing total around six hundred thousand.
Gustine Tigers and Sidney Eagles meet for the Comanche County six man title at Eagle Field Thursday at 7 30. Both squads suffered injuries but rebounded last week with Sidney routing Star while Gustine beat Star 38 6 and Mullin defeated Priddy 33 6.
Comanche Indians football schedule for 1960 adds Fastland Mavericks and Ballinger Bearcats as opponents. Santa Anna Mountaineers and West Trojans dropped. San Saba replacement to be arranged with a tentative October 7 date. Five home games in a row from Sept 16 to Oct 21, 8AA district games on Nov 4 at Granbury.
Roy Dale Adams, manager of the Comanche County Telephone Cooperative, was elected president of the Texas Rural Phone Cooperatives at the San Antonio meeting held October 29 30 at the Gunter Hotel. New officers include Ben F Wolfe vice president and R L Elliott secretary treasurer. New directors are Max Moore R C Summy Ralph G Hall and John Hardesty.
Irvin Dunn announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No. 3 in Comanche County in the May 7 1960 Democratic primary. This is Dunns second bid after a 1956 loss by 16 votes. He farms a 360 acre property near Dublin with wife Freda and three daughters.
Funeral services for Rev. T. J. Sparkman aged 54 former pastor of the First Baptist Church De Leon were held in the church auditorium Tuesday afternoon Nov 10 Interment followed at the De Leon Cemetery Sparkman had lived in Raymondville for several years and died in a Raymondville hospital Friday Nov 6
Mr and Mrs Weldon Turner attended the Baylor game weekend with Harold Price in Bryan and saw the college football action.
The 7th annual flower show despite the freeze drew notable entries in the Horticulture and Artistic divisions. Awards went to Mrs. H. Denny for Ti plant care and several exhibitors including Mrs. P. L. Trotter Mrs. John Reese and Mrs. W. M. Durham for blue and red ribbons on themed tables and displays.
A brief notice outlines today’s forms and updates from Pigeon River School District. It notes filing deadlines, form types, and guidance for residents and families connected to the school system.
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