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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1956
Page
1
An assortment of shop notices highlights bakery specials, kitchen accessories, furniture deals, a mattress sale, and used car clearances. The listings mention Mrs. Furpin’s return, Friday night game plans, and various local businesses advertising limited-time discounts and new stock.
Wy Pirates begin their season with a Thursday meet featuring Gordon and 34% scoring expected from key players as they compete against local squads.
The National Farm Loan Association of Comanche will hold its annual stockholders meeting Saturday September 15 in the Dist Courtroom Comanche with 10 percent dividend checks for members present and light refreshments. After the talk by Mr Fisher on social security issues farm and rancher problems may be addressed. Gail P Dudley is president with directors J W Lee L T Cunningham W C Pettit and O A Whitehurst. John Robertson is secretary treasurer and office manager. Mrs Winnie Wyche is office assistant.
Farm Bureau leaders plan a September 18 gathering at 8 PM in Emergy Store on the Comanche County border to share the Farm Bureau story with residents of Energy and surrounding communities.
The Chief records a Sunday School total of 2175 for last Sunday September 9 the highest in eighteen months. The weekly methodist and baptist totals are listed with numerous churches including First Methodist 269 and East Side Baptist 257. The report credits area superintendents and invites continued submissions.
Mayor Oswell Brightman and Water Superintendent Merlin Jenkins announced that outdoor watering bans are ended. The city kept a safe reservoir level despite high demand, with afternoon irrigation reduced to maintain supply while revenue from water rose this summer. Citizens are thanked for cooperation and may resume watering as they wish.
More than 400 peanut farmers gathered at the Comanche County courthouse to petition for drought relief. The meeting chaired by Cecil Fisher adopted a resolution urging reopening of the Soil Bank program for the 1956 crop year with a 50 percent payment rate and sent cards to Lyndon Johnson and other officials.
Sidney High School the defending regional six man champions host Jonesboro in the season opener on Thursday night September 13 at the new Sidney field. Returning starters include Max Reed Mack Pyburn Bob Caffey Ray Merworth and Russell Cleveland with Elton Masters added at end. The 26 man squad also features Danny Clawson Hulan Coker Allen Jones Buddy Gene Reeder Lee Lusk Gary Hall Dean Vineyard Jackie Carlisle. Sidney faces Brookesmith September 20 and competes for the district crown against Gustine Carboh Priddy Star Mullin and Pottsville.
Comanche and Coleman B teams clash Thursday night September 13 at 7 30 in a season opener. The Indians B squad, coached by Don Walker, features listed players Gary Don Swearingen, Gayle Stewart, Gary McCullough, Larry Morris, Bob Slider, Jimmy Parsons, Gary Gregory, Lee Sims, Bobby Evans, John Gleaton and Butch Loudermilk in various back and line positions.
Here From California H E Martin and family of San Diego were back in Comanche this week to visit with relatives and friends. The Martins, formerly of Comanche County, have resided in California for past ten years.
Comanche Indians head to Stephenville to face Yellowjackets in a 3A season opener at Tarleton Memorial Stadium. Stephenville, led by quarterback Zimmerman and halfback Keahey, looks to repeat a strong running game while Comanche battles illness and injury in a bid to stop the Jackets.
The Farmer's Produce Co. in Comanche is in its fourth week of turkey dressing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. About 3,000 turkeys are processed daily with 75 workers, mostly hens averaging 13 pounds. Texas production is up about 47 percent from 1955 and national production up 23 percent, led by the Hill Country and East Texas.
J Gustine of Pettit Community was bitten on the left index finger by a copperhead while helping a dog flush an armadillo. He was taken to the local hospital where snake venom vaccine was given and a tourniquet had been applied earlier. He, 58, is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.
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