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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1955
Page
4
Trombone in good condition available for sale asking 135 dollars. Contact Bill Carpenter or respond via 18 (dh) for arranging payment and pickup.
Rain totals last week in Van Dyke reached 0.40 inch with 0.20 inch on Oct 3 and the same on Oct 6. A first season norther brought 45 degree temps. Sunday School counts were Gartman View 46 and Zion Hill 35. Longtime residents Mr and Mrs W J McCarty sold their farm and moved to Comanche. Mr and Mrs George Bagley bought the homestead. Charney Sellers of Hamilton visited, and E J Bratton of Arlington spent Oct 5 with his parents. Zion Hill attendees joined a County-Wide Baptist Workers Conference in De Leon with 20 churches represented. Olive Randolph attended services in De Leon. Bert McGuire visited Winters with children, and Rev R E Corner preached at Gartman View. Jesse’s Thought For the Week notes that Christ’s saving removes fear.
The Gustine 4-H Club met October 5 1955 with Mrs Harris as adult leader. Officers elected include President Virginia Isham Vice President Barbara Harris Secretary Treasurer Kay Parkman and Reporter Nancy Page. Junior Leaders are Virginia Isham and Barbara Harris.
Here from Mississippi R P Horton of Meridian is here visiting his cousin W B Horton and other relatives.
Girl Scout uniform exchange on Friday October 14 asks families to drop off outgrown Brownie to Senior uniforms by 11 am at the Girl Scout House. Leaders from Comanche and Erath Counties attend council study in Stephenville October 20. Mineral Wells council meeting on October 27 features officer elections and exhibits with four crafts advancing to National Roundup. Troop No. 9 elects officers led by Jean Mims. Troop No. 8 elects officers led by Ann Weekes. Halloween plans referenced.
Funeral service held at First Baptist Chy afternoon with Baggett Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers included Charles Osborn Roy Rug Tupinary Holden and Butler. Reese family sketch notes Mary Estelle born August 9 1974 in Texas died 1955 after life in Baptist church. Survived by Reese family and Holden relatives.
President names Martha Jane as secretary-treasurer with Charlotte Cy Porter and Sue Willingham listed among assisting officers in the administration.
The Lions Club held a Tuesday night meeting in the West Ward lunch room with 35 Lions and guests. Fire Chief Charlie Alford and Pete Ferguson presented a fire prevention program while Joe Fogeley of the Firemen's Training School planned the next educational event. The club nominated Lou Ellen Durham as Sweetheart and presented Marjorie House a gift iron for three years of service. The next meeting is October 25 under Castle Ellis and J. H. Bumpas.
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