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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1958
Page
1
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Abilene reports Dalton Hicks, standout end at McMurry College, star receiver and tough defender, praised by Coach Ellis for East Texas game. Hicks, 6-4, 192, is among top pass catchers and lineman of the week. Also notes new Markalot pens arriving at The Chief.
Muddy grounds from recent rains forced the CHS Freshmen to cancel last Saturday rodeo. A Jubilee Roundup is set for tonight Thursday Oct 30 at 7:00 in the high school gym. Admission 25 cents. Ticket holders get price difference refunded by class sponsors. Event features Fish girls vs boys basketball, blue jeans for girls and dresses for boys, sack and potato races, husband calling and hog calling contests, plus Gary Smith with a magic guitar.
Promoter Charles PF Tabor announces reception on four channels KRLD Dallas WBAP Fort Worth WFAA Dallas and KFJZ Fort Worth by Saturday. The basic channels carry ABC CBS NBC plus Channel 11 films. About 14 miles of cable laid, 70 daily of 22 miles needed, with two channels live now and two to be added. An engineer from Jerrold Electronic Corp will balance the system Friday. Community notices follow: Star Creek Progress Club meets 7:30 pm Tuesday, Nov 4, and Farm Bureau meets.
Rising Star A team defeated Comanche Braves B 18 to 14 in a tightly contested game. Richard Brooks led Braves with a 90 yard run and a key touchdown pass to Harold Perkins as Harold Perkins and Danny Sanford contributed on offense.
The United Pentecostal Church in Comanche elected Rev. Danilee Dobyns of Farmington New Mexico as pastor. He is the son of Mr and Mrs B F Dobyns of Comanche and is to begin duties November 1. He attended local schools and Apostolic Bible College in St Paul. He has served as Sunday School superintendent Texico District and pastor at Carlsbad and Albany. His wife is Martha Hurt of Gustine and they have three daughters Donna Deborsh and Phoebe.
Mrs R D Polston has returned home after a six weeks visit to Covina California. She traveled with Mr and Mrs Joe Tucker and their children who stayed on to visit friends and relatives in Dublin with his parents Mr and Mrs C A of File Folders at The Chief.
Arlington State quarterback Ted Hicks ignited a 20-0 victory over Kilgore with two touchdown passes and a rushing score. Hicks, son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Hicks of Comanche, is a former Indians star.
County Agent Dickson attends a county agents conference at Texas A&M this week to discuss agricultural issues and extension programs.
Comanche travels to Dublin for an 8-AA clash as the Indians seek a fifth straight win and a share of 8-AA lead. The Lions aim to stay in title contention and improve to 1-1 in district play while injuries limit Comanche's top quarterbacks. Last week Comanche crushed Hamilton 36-6. Dublin beat Stephenville and Glen Rose earlier.
The Sidney Eagles host Star six man football Saturday night at Eagle Field with the winner likely district champion. Both teams are undefeated in district play. Star defeated Carbon 31 24 Gustine 57 39 and Mullin 19 13. Sidney beat Carbon 40 18 Gustine 28 4 Mullin 36 6. Game time 7 30.
Good sized crowds attend the revival meeting at First Baptist Church Comache. The revival opened last Sunday and runs through Sunday November 2 with Evangelist Dr. Russell Dennis Brownwood delivering strong sermons. Pastor Rev. Henry M. Chambers invites all to attend. Ed Gifford, a Howard Payne College student, leads long services as youth and choir director.
Mrs Raymond Lane and Mrs Jim Burks of Comanches attended a Freewill Baptist Assembly in Bryan on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs Loyd Hitt of 304 W Dun can correctly predicted 9 of 10 games in last week's Comanche Chief football contest earning the first prize of 5. Wade Smith and Tessie Mahon of De Leon win second and third prizes for close scores to the Comanche Hamilton game 36 6. An honorable mention list includes several locals with two misses. Another contest is underway this week. check the football page to enter.
A singing meet is set at Gartman View Baptist Church Sunday afternoon November 2 starting at 2 o'clock. Officials invite all to attend and join the event.
In the general election set for Tuesday November 4 voters show little interest in Texas and Comanche County. Democrats nominate a full slate of candidates while Republicans name Ed win S. Mayor Roy Whittenburg John Q. Adams and Grover S. Carothers for key state offices. The Constitution Party fields candidates except for governor and four associate court justices. Nine amendments to the Texas Constitution are on the ballot including legislature term limits retirement for county and elected officers and hospital district creation.
The First Methodist Church begins a Stewardship drive for a unified budget to cover prior debt from a four year old improvement program and fund future projects. A kickoff dinner is set for November 19 with David Farrow presenting his plan, as Walter Duham leads the overall effort.
Board Baptist Church will ordain Bill Croker and Olan Hicks as deacons on Sunday afternoon November 2 at 2 30. The service opens with a song service led by Russell Nance and includes a questioning by Pastor Reed Harris. C C Wilson chairs the ordination prayer and Rev S J Isham gives the office charge with Rev Guy Self preaching the ordination sermon.
The Woodland Garden Club of Brownwood hosts an autumn flower show Saturday at the Woodland Community Center behind Woodland Heights School. Public hours are 2 to 5 p.m. General chairman is Mrs. H. C. Williams with the theme Between the Book Ends. Members of local churches and adults leaders are invited.
Rev Roy H Hill resigns from Gustine Church after three years and becomes pastor of the First Baptist Church in Meridian. He and his family moved to Meridian and preached his first sermon there last Sunday. Hill’s wife is Lascille Ripetoe from Comanche. they have two children Kathy Louise and Kenneth Roy. He previously led Downing St Joe and Comanche County Baptist churches and is a Howard Payne College graduate.
The United Fund drive trails toward its $7 050 goal with $3 975 raised so far. The residential drive led by W. Co. House netted $52 on Monday night, while Boyd Anthony chaired the business section with over $3 000 raised and more reports expected. Louis Harelik, general chairman, urges immediate contributions at State National Bank to support Red Cross Salvation Army Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation Junior Livestock Show and Contingency Fund as the drive continues in Comanche.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Kenis and children of Albert Lea Minnesota Mrs. George Denman Jr and children of Goldthwaite Mr and Mrs Haskell Lee of Lamesa Mr and Mrs Hillman Black and Linda and Mr and Mrs James Black of Dublin were last week visitors in the home of their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs G F Black Rt 1 Dublin.
Installation of parking meters starts in Comanche with posts set on the square and nearby blocks. About 300 meters will be installed with two hour limits at 5 cents per hour and 12 minutes per penny, operation expected in two weeks. A six month trial with merchant support, meter attendant to be hired soon, and John Carpenter named city judge replacing ill Perry St Clair. Dublin and De Leon plan meters soon.
The Sidney High School choir pageant is at the high school auditorium tonight. Special music by Jim Blanton Max Pyburn and their band. Admission is 25 cents with 10 cents to go toward school equipment.
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