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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1959
Page
1
Plymouths and local dealers promote Friday events with mentions of the Dudley Bros MU and Jadine Chief. The ad hints at a community contest and purchasing details, noting page 14 for the full en.
The Greater Comanche United Fund has replaced multiple annual drives with a single, organized campaign supporting eight agencies. Citizens are urged to give one substantial gift to cover all eight funds, noting the program’s efficiency, broad reach, and proven community generosity.
Fort Worth minister Rev. Clarence J. Hearron 36 has been selected as pastor of the Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Comanche. He will maintain residence in Fort Worth.
The Priddy Ex-Students Association announces the fourth Priddy High School homecoming on November 7, 1959. A 2:00 pm football game Prity Pirates versus Mullin Bulldogs precedes a 5:30 pm barbecue supper, 7:00 pm program, and 8:30 pm dance with crowning of the Homecoming Queen. Reservations for the supper are requested via card to the association.
Mary Ann Cloud won first prize in Comanche High School's Texas Safety Week slogan contest sponsored by the Comanche Lions Club. James Johnson tied for second, while Sherian Muncy and Ann Freen tied for third. Judges were W. H. Long, David Coffee, and Dwight Brightman.
The Comanche-Dublin junior high football game was delayed from Tuesday to Thursday at Dublin due to wet fields. Kickoff is 4 30 p m local time.
The Comanche High School Indians meet the DeLeon Bearcats in the District 8-AA opener at De Leon Bearcat Field. It marks the 43rd clash between the rivals with Comanche leading 26-13-3. De Leon is a slight favorite, while Comanche seeks improvement after a rough non conference run.
At the Comance City Council meeting on Monday October 12 the aldermen discussed forming a Water District and agreed to convene authorities for details. The council approved a Freshman Class Country Fair on October 24 and set parking restrictions on Oak Street near the Choice Baking Company and Chaney Mims Office Building. City Court traffic fines for September were listed for several violators including Neva Jo Swann and Mary Ruth Rains.
The CHS Band shows steady improvement through hard work and dedication. Parents travel up to 18 miles for extra rehearsals as the group prepares for the All-District Band contest in Eastland followed by a free concert at 7 30.
The Sidney Eagles host Star in district play as five or six man teams open conference action. Coach J W Massengale led the Eagles after a 30 19 loss to Lohn in a prior game, snapping a two game skid.
Reverend T N Carter a longtime Comanche County Baptist minister and long time moderator of the county Baptist association will be honored on his nintieth birthday with an open house at the Carter residence in Mount Pleasant on Sunday October 25 from two to six in the afternoon.
A country singing event will be held this Sunday at First Freewill Baptist Church in Comanche. The singing starts at 2:00 PM and is open to all area singers and visitors.
Official statements dated October 6 report higher deposits than September 24 1958 across Comanche National Bank State National Bank of Comanche First State Bank of Gustine F M National Bank of De Leon Blanket State Bank and other local banks. Figures include current call deposits and June 10 1959 figures for comparison.
A fragmented list of Sunday School affiliations names multiple congregations across denominations. Reads like a directory of churches including First Methodist First Baptist East Side Baptist Central Christian Gustine Church of Christ Liberty Freewill Emanuel Baptist First Freewill Zion Hill Baptist and several others with scattered numeric counts.
State Senator Jarrad Secrest of Temple will address the Methodist 7 Club Tuesday night in October. Secrest serves as Central Texas Conference Lay Leader and will speak to the general public on his address.
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