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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1958
Page
12
The article notes tooth decay is widespread and can be prevented by regular dental visits and reducing snack intake. Advances include new plastics for reshaping teeth and improved drills. It also discusses fear of dental visits, use of hypnotism and tranquilizers like Vistaril, and the impact of dental health on appearance and confidence.
Twenty Comanche High School band members plus Director Mrs Jack King attended the Region 19 marching band contest at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth on Monday evening November 17. Judges evaluated marching maneuvers neatness and uniforms with drum majors and majorettes competing in solo and ensemble divisions.
The October issue highlights cotton picking figures by Lars Duncan and Gertie, school notes at Comanche High with the Delphian Society and class members, a Baptist Church resignation by Dr. O L Haley, and plans for the upcoming election with speculation on William Jennings Bryan. Also covered are Roosevelts and Taft campaign mentions, 1908 party finance claims, Neely Harris Cunningham buggy ads, and the Gentry Bros carnival ending the Jephenville school term with 7,000 attendees.
The piece recalls a marriage notice for Miss Bessie Slaton of Comanche to Mr. Jack Harvey and wedding customs with Jess Huse and Bob Moore. It also mentions Dr. B A Fowler in the Herrington case, Comanche street lighting, water filtration plans, and a timeline of Comanche post offices from 1860 onward with postmasters Tankersly Nabers Hardin Yarbrough.
Dr and Mrs Curtis L Wilson Jr of Arlington announce the birth of their son Curtis Lambert III born November 13. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul C Reaves of Arlington and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Curtis L Wilson Sr of Hasse. Hicks team wins Weldon Hicks coached San Marcos Junior High to district title, losing only one game.
Weldon Lacy, editor of the Olney Enterprise since January 1950, will become a partner in the Enterprise Publishing Company on January 1, 1959. Co-publishers L. C. Warren and Marvin Hickey announce Lacy will be a co-owner while remaining news editor. no management changes are planned. Lacy, son of J. B. and wife of Comanche, is a 1944 Comanche High School graduate and 1949 UT journalism alumnus. he previously edited the Democrat Voice in Coleman.
Mr and Mrs John Boswell of Nocona were here over the weekend visiting home folks.
Mr. and Mrs. Bonham of San Antonio announce the birth of a son, Michael Monroe, on October 6 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bonham of Austin, and Mrs. Alton A. Keeler of Blanket. Great-grandparents include Mrs. A. Keeler of Brownwood and Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Wilson of Brownfield. Great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Ed Selvidge of Brownwood. Mrs. Bonham is the former Cynthia Keeler.
Out-of-town visitors attended the funeral of Hardy Cromer. Family members and friends from nearby towns joined the services, paying tribute to a father and husband who was deeply rooted in the community.
The East Side Baptist Church reorganizes its GA group inviting girls around 17 to weekly meetings at 6 30 pm each Wednesday. Paula Siger is named leader for the group as part of the church’s reorganized activities.
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