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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1952
Page
1
The article notes opening night for the Indians and a slate of events, including pricing for admissions and stickers for Southwest events. It mentions local merchants like Piggly Wiggly and Sinclair, with schedules, promotions, and various community notices. Several injuries and school events appear, including a coach and student activities, along with local business promotions.
Funeral services for Judge R A Luker 80 former Comanche County judge and Texas legislator were held at Proctor Methodist Church with Rev D A Chisholm and Rev Kenneth Wyatt officiating. He died Saturday in a Dublin hospital after a Friday stroke. Interment followed in Graham Chapel Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Birdie Clemons Luker a sister Julia Luker a brother T G Luker and several Luker relatives. Local attendees from Comanche included Ira Clemons and Judge R E Seay among others.
Farrar a Comancheich School graduate raised in Newbure has been named Dean of the Williard Mary College of Williamsbure Virginia. The institution founded in 1693 hosts 1993 pupils with 115 faculty. Farrar previously served as Dean of Student Life and Director of the University Employment Bureau at the University of Texas and as Dean of Men at Arkansas State College. He studied at Daniel Baker College and Texas Tech and earned his advanced degree from the University of Missouri. A World War I veteran.
Sheriff Boykin reports two Marines among three youths arrested for housebreaking in the county. The two Marines are jailed and held for military authorities while the third youth is also in custody.
The engagement of Louan Chan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wade W Chan of the Newbury community, to Ral Lewis is announced. The wedding is planned for Thursday September 25 in Fort Worth.
Dudley Bros Gail Tom and Eltos lead 12 Herefords on a 60 day tour of major shows starting with the Tri State Fair Amarillo then Omaha and Kansas City before Tulsa Oklahoma. Herd of 8 bulls and 4 females shown by Earl Walker and Bob Brewster with seven entries from J J Larry Domino 7th and five by WHA Royal Duke 107th. Barret Herefords win two firsts at Topeka and earn seven more prizes at Nebraska State Fair. The Barret herd heads to Hutchinson and the Dallas State Fair after Oown Park.
The Homemaking girls announce a rummage sale on Saturday September 13 on the East side of the square in the vacant building next to Mullican's. They request donations of old clothing that can be worn.
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce won a 75 prize for attendance at Comanche Night during the Fort Worth vs Dallas game at LaGrave Field on August 29. F E E Jones, Chamber secretary, said the prize funded the chamber’s bank account. A chartered bus and about 30 private cars carried attendees including the Newbury softball team, Comanche High School softball, Jack Wheat's Little League, and the R A baseball team.
The Comanche Lions Club honored the 1952 Comanche High School football players at a Tuesday night public meeting in the West Ward Lounge. Coaches P T Galiga A Borchert Herman Moore and Dale Biggs led the A B and Junior High teams, with 24 A team members introduced. Sandy Sandeford Tarleton State College spoke on athletics enriching the school program as the Humble film Highlights of Southwest Conference Season of 1951 was shown.
Reverend Dan McCowan of the Presbyterian Seminary at Austin will preach during the morning service at First Presbyterian Church this Sunday at 11 oclock. Sunday school will meet at 10 oclock, and members are urged to attend.
District No. 10 of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce announced its Highway Policy committee chaired by Virgil P. Patterson. Members include Joe Frey Stephenville E D Harrison Blanco C D James Hamilton E Paul Jeanes Comanche J H Kultgen Waco L QO Martin Coleman C A Northington Lampasas Alfred Petsch Fredericksburg Earl Rudder Brady and W W Watson Brownwood. The panel meets in Abilene on Friday September 12 to review steering committee recommendations.
J. T. Decker Jr. 24 of De Leon died in Ranger hospital August 31 from injuries in a two car collision on Highway 16 north of Desdemona the night of August 30. Orville Weaver of De Leon, also in the same car, was badly shaken and bruised. Blackie Broughton of De Leon in the other car suffered injuries and was taken to a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral services for Decker were held in De Leon September 1 with interment there. he was survived by his parents four brothers and three sisters.
The Gustine Tigers start the 1952 season Friday night at home against Mullin in a 6 man football clash. Game time is 8 p.m. Admission 25 and 50 cents. Gustine, defending bi district champions, returns four lettermen with coach E V Mc Carty and assistant Bob Brandt. Probable Gustine starters include Gaylon Jones Lynn Henson W J Westfall Alvin McDougal Thomas Killingham and Wallace Martin.
Dr William T Calhoun 30 opens a new dental office Friday September 12 in the Majestic Building Annex Comanche at 214 North Houston The remodel includes modern dental and X ray equipment and new reception furniture Calhoun a Baylor Dental College Dallas graduate and World War II veteran will relocate from De Leon with wife Sarah Jo Stewart They are De Leon High School graduates and plan to move to Comanche soon
Jess Hern Harris 83 a long time Comanche County resident died at his home 302 E Highland Comanche September 7 after a heart attack Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church Comanche with Rev Bob McGinnis Burial was in Newburg Cemetery Harris born Minden Louisiana March 1 1869 moved to Texas with his parents in 1872 married Lina Cunningham March 27 1890 to them seven children survived including George Chester Hern Dick and two daughters He later married Minnie Welch in 1934 at Graham Texas survived by widow four sons two daughters twelve grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren He was an active Baptist and former farmer rancher in Mercer Gap community.
The West Ward PTA meets next Tuesday afternoon September 16 at 2 45 in the West Ward Lunch Room. A Get Acquainted program organized by Miss Ollie Sloan will follow brief remarks. Refreshments are provided by the Entertainment Committee chaired by Mrs Eugene Perkins. attendees may see the new tile floor installed in summer by the Board of Education.
The Cub Scouts resume den meetings with a reorganization night on Tuesday September 16 at 7 PM at the Veterans Vacation School. All Cub Scouts from 8 to 11, their parents, den mothers, and leaders are urged to attend.
Walter J. Fritts has been selected by the Bankers' Committee as the outstanding soil conservation supervisor of the Upper Leon Soil Conservation District. He competes for the award from the Texas Bank and Trust Company of Dallas, announced by William C. Chilton, chairman.
Comanche Indians meet De Leon Bearcats in the season opener at De Leon at 8:00 p.m. The rivalry draws a large crowd including the 45 piece CHS Band. De Leon boasts a strong line and big backs Corby and Johnson, while Comanche features a fast defense and a plan to slow the big De Leon backs.
Miss Patricia McDonald visited Miss Gwendolyn Smith of Lubbock over the weekend. They were seen socializing and sharing time together in the city.
Total enrollment in Comanche Public Schools on opening day reached 980 for the new session. High School enrollment rose to 326 from 314 last year, Grammar School had 365 versus 301, and Ward School reported 289 compared with 322 a year ago. Enrollment by grades and in the three local schools follows.
Sherman Hart, former Sun Drive-in manager, has purchased the Grand Theatre in Grandview and is now in charge. He and wife and their five year old daughter Sharon moved to Grandview on Tuesday after selling the Sun Drive-In to Harold Flemins and Jack Arthur three months ago.
The Comyn School reopening date is planned for September 15 as announced by superintendent Vernon Welch while a consolidation election with De Leon is scheduled for Thursday. An advertisement opposed to consolidation signed by Patrons of the Comyn School ran in the De Leon Free Press last week.
Rev. Raymond M. Burton announces a community wide non-denominational gathering on September 30, 1952 to mark the Revised Standard Version Bible release. Comanche joins nationwide observances as churches and people join in the translation milestone likened to the King James era. A planning committee including Burton, Wallace Cobb, Jimmy Slider, and Bob Carpenter urges participation.
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