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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1954
Page
1
The issue features a Goodwill sale with half price raincoats and suits, jewelry at one third off, and a Surprise Wednesday promotion. Other ads promote bakery pies, moccasins at 88c, gas and butane deals, Holland nicks, and Thanksgiving food specials from Evergreen Feeds and A&P with details on prices and times for next Wednesday.
Dudley Bros Chrysler presents 1955 models with the new front end, sweptback windshield and slant rear posts. Each Chrysler features a V-8 up to 250 horsepower, Power-Flite transmission, full-time coaxial power steering, and double-width power brakes. First Plymouth showing Wednesday draws favorable comment as dealers offer V-8 and six engines.
The Farren Twins Eddie and Jimmie from KBWD Brownwood will headline the second Goodwill Day in Comanche on November 24. The event runs from 2:00 pm with the drawing at 2:30 pm featuring $150 in cash prizes. Eddie Jones serves as emcee with the Comanche High School Band directed by T. R. Atwood providing music.
Visitants Mrs. C. W. Dixon of Malvern Arkansas and Mrs. Edgar Nix of Pryor Oklahoma stayed with Mrs. Co R. M. Dudley and family during the past week in Dudley Home.
The Union Thanksgiving Service will be held next Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the First Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by the Comanche Ministerial Association it repeats last year’s format and features a Men's Choir directed by Bill Atwood. Sermon by Rev. John Salberg of St Matthew's Episcopal Church. Citizens are invited to attend.
The Chief announces a publication shift with Thanksgiving Day observed in Texas and Comanche County. The issue will be mailed Wednesday instead of Thursday, as the Chief plans early release and requests timely inclusion of news articles and advertising.
The Blanket Tigers travel to Richland Springs on Friday night for the Class B district title game. The Blanket Tigers remain undefeated this season as they face the undefeated Richland Springs team for the crown.
A widespread Sunday rainfall, the largest in two years, drenched Comanche County. Totals ranged about 1.75 to 3 inches with 2.16 inches measured in Comanche and Lake readings rising. drought‑stressed crops and pastures benefit as peanuts begin harvest recovery and live stock tanks fill.
Oldsmobile introduces its 1955 lineup with redesigned exterior styling and improved engines. The 98 and Super 88 deliver 202 horsepower, while the 88 series makes 185 hp. 14 new color combinations and 89 interior/top color options are offered at Euell Arthur, the local dealer, inviting the public to view the new models.
Butch Loudermilk of 404 N. Page won first in the Chief weekly football guessing contest by predicting all ten games and the exact score 32-6 for Comanche-Winters. John Keeter tied for second with nine correct scores. Third prize went to Joe Walker. Prizes: 5, 3 and a yearly Chief subscription.
Buick unveils a complete 1955 line this week with new styling and more powerful V-8 engines. Roadmaster Super and Century gain 236 horsepower, Special 188, plus a Dynaflow transmission. New front end, rear fenders, tail lights, and interiors feature colorful options.
Comanche Indians seek a decisive win over Brady Bulldogs in a must-win 8-AA finale to secure a clear district title. Indians empty unbeaten record with five straight victories and a 322 point total in nine games while Brady boasts a strong defense led by tackles Davenport and Griffith and quarterback Fletcher Fields.
About 1 155 Texas farmers attended the 21st Annual State Farm Bureau Convention at the Buccaneer Hotel in Galveston on November 8 9 and 10 with 543 eligible voters in 1955. Comanche delegates Cecil Fisher and Dwight Jaynes attended. James Eastland and Howard Hil spoke. Miss Jeanette Waters won the State Farm Bureau Queen title. Mr Fisher, president of Comanche County Farm Bureau, expressed thanks for the year 1954 support.
Comanche West Ward Parent Teacher Association held a Dad's Night session last Tuesday with 118 members present. Virgil Norris gave the invocation and led a sing song, while James F. Fanning spoke on We The People Establish Justice. First grade Mrs. Jess Harris won the prize for most parents present.
Mrs R E Parker underwent major surgery at Blackwood Hospital Monday. She is reported doing nicely and is hoped to be back at home soon.
Eddie Jones finance chairman of the Comanche Girl Scout Council announces the annual fund drive set for November 24. The drive supports 160 registered Girl Scouts and many volunteer workers. The day camp at LakeBanes offers outdoor training and crafts and a new summer camp at Lake Brownwood is planned for next year.
The Comanche Trail Council Boy Scouts of America reports $761 raised toward the annual finance campaign. Chairman Firman Smith urges those not yet contacted to complete contributions by Wednesday afternoon, noting strong support from churches schools service clubs and local groups.
Mrs. Mattie Humphries longtime Sipe Springs resident now living in Brownwood spent a week in Comanche with friend Mrs. Mollie Cagle. She renewed her Chief subscription and recalled mailing at Sipe Springs calling the place home with many old friends still there.
Ernest McDougal and sons announce the Evergreen line of feeds from Ada Oklahoma will be sold in six states and now offered locally near the McDougal Auction Barn. Jimmy T Lane and A W Lewis serve as Evergreen dealers service men offering free poultry and feed guidance to farmers and ranchers via the McDougal feed store. The auction barn is noted for fair dealing and liberal prices in this Texas region.
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