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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1958
Page
9
The article notes tooth decay as a widespread issue, but stresses prevention through brushing regular dental visits and limited snacking. Advances include plastic tooth shaping, improved drills, and techniques to correct alignment. Hypnosis and tranquilizers like Vistaril help anxious patients. Regular care boosts confidence and opportunities.
Iva Land of Duncan picked 610 cotton by sun up to sun down, with little sister Gertie collecting 303. Lillie Belle Rogers begins schooling at Suez on November 23. The old fiddlers contest at the Opera House awarded A. M. Gibson of Sidney first prize and a gold watch. Second prize went to L. Webb of Comanche, an overcoat. third to George White of Hasse, a hat.
The Velt family tours for Taft this week as Bryant claims democracy is betrayed and the Republican party fears. Twenty thousand Bryan supporters in 1896 are jobless due to growth and trusts. Gentry Bros Pony Show ends city schools and injures cotton farming, with about 7,000 attendees and a large exchange purchase. Miss Mina Clinton hosts a delightful Monday evening in Miss Clinton’s honor.
Twenty Comanche High School Band members along with Band Director Mrs. Jack King attended the Region 10 marching contest at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth on Monday evening November 17. Groups were judged for marching maneuvers neatness dress and instrument condition with twirling contests for drum majors and majorettes. Also, Mr and Mrs Virgil Chaffin of Belton visited Comanche to catch up with old friends.
Multiple house notices describing 5 room and 4 room homes with large lots and good wells priced from 2 500 to 4 250. Easy terms offered on eligible properties with features such as storm cellar garden garage and chicken houses in good locations.
The piece notes the upcoming marriage of Miss Bessie Slaton to Jack Harvey with wedding customs including cake cutting and ring and thimble traditions. It recalls Dr B A Fowler’s visit, street light improvements, and water filtration plans in Brownwood. It also traces Comanche's post office history from 1860 with Tankersley, Nabers, Hardin, and Yarbrough, including early mail routes and a mob hanging in 1873.
Dr and Mrs Curtis L Wilson Jr of Arlington announce the birth of a son, Curtis Lambert, 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 district title at San Marcos Junior High with a single defeat this fall.
Weldon Lacy will become a partner in Enterprise Publishing Company on January 1, 1959, joining co owners L C Warren and Marvin Hickey. He will remain news editor with no management changes. Lacy is a Comanche native, UT Austin journalism graduate, World War II veteran, and former editor at Democrat Voice before joining the Olney Enterprise.
Mr and Mrs John Boswell of Nocona spent the weekend visiting home folks, stopping to see relatives and friends in the area.
Mr and Mrs Bonham of San Antonio announce the birth of a son Michael Monroe on October 6 at Baptist Memorial Hospital San Antonio. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy Bonham of Austin and Mrs Alton A Keeler of Blanket. Great-grandparents listed include Mrs A Keeler Brownwood and Mr and Mrs T Wilson Brownfield. Great great grandmother is Mrs Ed Selvidge Brownwood. Mrs Bonham previously Cynthia Keeler.
Local funeral notice lists out of town visitors and family members including Harcy Creamer and Turpin Creamer. Services are for the deceased and honor distant attendees with family mentions and customary rites.
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