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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1954
Page
1
Local teams show movement with Kermit rising to seventh and Westa Fady from tenth after a 31 12 upset by Stephenville. Comanche ads tout Pontiacs and Chevrolets as Buell Arthur showcases new models while retailers offer catalogs, pricing, and specials for weekend shopping.
Mrs Bert Boynton of M Deborah announces the birth of a daughter named Jean on May 5. She weighs 5 ounces. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Coman Ha Boy at Mt De Leon Sea De Leon. 1954.
Oswell Brightman, mayor of Comanche Texas, designates October 31 to November 6 1954 as National Future Homemakers of America Week. The program promotes better home life safety civil defense and exchange with foreign homemakers through letters and gifts.
Oswell Brightman mayor proclaims Future Homemakers Week in Comanche to recognize the program and Comanche High School. The notice highlights Kyle Jane Cagle, CHS senior, named State President of Future Homemakers Clubs of Texas and praises her performance in office.
Miss Becky Baxter president of the Junior Garden Club announces the group will sponsor the Texas Fine Arts Exhibit on November 13 and 14. The exhibit accompanies their fall flower show at the Home Economics Cottage, with 25 girls in the club. The Comanche Garden Club sponsors the group with Mrs Hardy Slider as committee chair. Other members include Mrs W B Sartor Mrs Dan Wilkerson Mrs Aaron Massingili and Mrs C W Gray.
The Grammar School PTA will meet next Thursday afternoon November 4 at the school auditorium. Special guest speaker will be District Attorney Howell Cobb. A membership campaign has begun and 110 members have joined the Grammar PTA. Everyone has a cordial invitation to attend.
Comanche students home from Texas Tech for the weekend include former Indian football players Marvin Lee Robert Willis and Harold.
Governor Al Lan Shivers proclaimed October 31 to November 6 as Future Homemakers of America Week. Jane Cagle of Comanche, state president, witnessed the signing with her mother and sponsor present. She attends Comanche High School and was elected at the Fort Worth F.H.A. Convention.
Braves meet Cross Plains Buffaloes B team at Indian Memorial Stadium tonight October 28. Kickoff 7 30. Braves won last week 14 12 at De Leon, scoring two touchdowns and a safety.
The Indians pause for rest ahead of a November 5 Lakeview game in San Angelo, aiming to heal injuries including Calvin Lee and Harold Price. Billy Jack Carter may return, while end David Willis is lost for the season. Three remaining 8-AA games loom: Lakeview at San Angelo, Wintershire, and Brady.
The Chamber of Commerce and Comanche merchants sponsor Goodwill Days, offering $150 in cash to be given away and held each Wednesday from November 15 with a final Santa Day on December 15. Secrat musical entertainment and novelty attractions accompany weekly events, with merchants offering special values. Local merchants distribute Goodwill Day tickets as Mrs. Charlotte Franks, Chamber secretary, urges the public to participate.
The Comanche High School hosts its annual Hallo we'en Carnival this Saturday night October 30 at the gym. Sponsored by the Student Council, the event features darts coins rings grab bags nerve testers cake walks and other prizes with the crowning of the Halloween Queen as the finale. Attendees may vote among candidates Anita Edmondson Jane Mat Visit C. D. Stovall’s relatives and friends are noted in attendance across classes.
Joe Tupin, local finance chairman, announces the Big Gifts Campaign starts Monday October 25 and General Solicitation Campaign begins Monday November 1 for the Comanche Trail Council of Boy Scouts of America. The drive seeks liberal contributions to fund training, camps, and leadership courses for local scouts and future members. Citizens are urged to give a Texas share and volunteer to work with local Scout officials.
Thirteen members of Girl Scout Troop 1 led by Mrs Darrell Smith and Mrs Earl Chaney traveled by car to the State Fair in Dallas on a Saturday morning October 93. They enjoyed the fair and attended the Ice Cycles matinee in the afternoon. The group included Sharon Dutton Ruth Robertson Nancy Caraway Shirley Leal Connie Proffitt Sharon Durham Beverly Smith Sharilyn Loudermilk Earlene Chaney Billy Bagley Phillys Swindle Patsy McAllily Kathryn Grayeron. Committee members were Mr and Mrs Carroll W Loudermilk Mrs Roy Grayson and Mrs C A Proffitt.
Slow soaking rains drenched most of Comanche County starting before daylight and continuing into the night. The storm arrived with a north wind that lowered temperatures to the mid 40s, yielding 1.78 inches in Comanche and totals ranging from one to three inches countywide.
The Comanche Panpooses under coach Dale Biggs host Breckenridge Junior Buckaroos Tuesday night in a Little Oz1 Best Seeene clash. Breckenridge is undefeated. Comanche stands with two wins, one loss, and one tie in the Oid Belt League with Breckenridge Eastland Comanche Cisco De Leon Gorman and Dubuin.
The General Election is set for November 2 with polling in Comanche County and across Texas. County leaders urge a big turnout to vote on eleven proposed constitutional amendments that could reshape government. The Comanche Pension Group also urges voting yes on the pension amendment. A debate exists on approving all amendments, with a discussion on page two of this issue.
Wayne Hill who has been visiting home folks here for the past three weeks has returned home to Takoma Washington.
The regular Comanche County Fifth Sunday Singing will be held at Gartman View Sunday October 31 according to an announcement by Tom Luker President.
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