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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1959
Page
9
Arkansas edged out Dub Jackets for their only win, led by No 3 Na val Rice. Mustangs faced Texas Tech as Carew led the Red E Pirates against Mighty Mites in a late season clash. Mountaineers trounced 4-0 while Badgers barely defeated Hamilton age ranks. Comanche County records hint at a De Leon-Charly statistical moment amid chaotic results.
In a candlelit ceremony at Zion Hill Baptist Church on Saturday September 5 Miss Judy Fritts wed Wo Arthur with Rev. Guy Self officiating. Marguerite Ross accompanied Bobby Arthur as soloist and the couple’s families noted the union in Comanche.
Miss Louise Biggs and St. George Fayette Merritt were married in a Saturday noon ceremony at St Marys Cathedral Galveston. Rev Croshtwaite officiated. The bride wore white Chantilly lace gown with a sweetheart neckline and bouffant lace skirt. She carried a white satin Bible with a cascade bouquet of white mums and gardenias. Cindy Parks was flower girl. Julia Webster played organ. Biggs is from Comanche and a UT nursing graduate. Merritt is a Coast Guard lieutenant and Sewanee alum.
San Saba Indians battle back to a 16 12 deficit against the San Saba Armadillos, led by Harold Perkins 139 yards and Richard Brooks 63 yards, with Comanche scoring late in the game but falling short. The crowd praised Coach Lee Moffatt as the Indians show life after recent poor outings.
Earnest Wells left last week for a month long trip to South Dakota to visit Mr and Mrs Wayne Evridge at their ranch. He will hunt fish and help with ranch work during the vacation.
Local Square hosts 4A County Fair on October 24 inviting families and neighbors to enjoy exhibits games and food stalls. Organizers encourage community participation and highlight activities for all ages on the town square.
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