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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1954
Page
13
A Durham's Pharmacy Thanksgiving message recalls the Pilgrims arrival in 1620 and a harsh first winter. It thanks customers and friends for support and wishes them a happy Thanksgiving and a bountiful year.
The Brownwood District Piano Teachers Association presented the first in a series of cooperative recitals on Tuesday November 16. Forty pupils performed with each teacher allowed to present two. Beverly Smith and Patricia Tienert were on the program as pupils of Mrs Gayle McCullough.
Four contestants scored nine of ten games in The Chief weekly grid contest led by Roy Brannan Sr. of Comanche as first prize winner. S. R. Phillips and Billy Murphree followed in second and third. Adolph Proffitt also hit nine but overestimated the Comanche-Brady score. Contest remains popular with many guessing 8 of 10 and LSU upset losses noted.
Mrs R E Parker expresses gratitude for kindness cards flowers and hospital care. She thanks Dr Blackwood Dr Kay and the nursing staff for their friendship and attention and asks God to bless each of them.
Coach Jerry Hamrick’s Comanche High School B squad closed the 1954 season by defeating De Leon Bearkittens 28-13 in a hard fought game. Garry Hamrick led with three touchdowns including a 90 yard kickoff return, while Bobby Clark added a 35 yard score.
Breckenridge is new member of District 2A-9 moving from 3A due to enrollment. Comanche shifts from 9AA to 8AA, De Leon exits 8AA to 9AA, and Dublin rises from 1A-7 to 9AA. Ranger drops to 1A-7, Weatherford moves to 3A-2, with 2A-9 including Mineral Wells Cisco Stephenville Graham Breckenridge Dublin and De Leon.
R A Bob On Bus enroute to Gustine died after a presumably attack while en route from San Antonio. The funeral was held Sunday November 21 at Isham's with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. He was survived by his wife and 16 children.
Sunday School at 10, worship at 11. Evening service 7:30 p m with 7 p m concert. Gartmanview event invites all. Mrs George Pratt and Mrs Erwin Norwy mentioned.
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