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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1955

Page

5

Texas college football radio network schedules announced

Broadcast times set for TCU vs Kansas in Fort Worth at 7 50 p m with Dave Russell and Stan Mee Kenzie on site. Stations WFAA WBAP Dallas Fort Worth KD Dallas Big 820 carry the game along with KRLD KBWD KWTX KGKO KXOL KLBS KMAC KWKC KVET and others for Baylor Hardin Simmons Saturday night games at 7 50 p m from Waco.

Las KBWD Brownwood Dave Russell Stan MeeKenzie Ft. Worth WFAA WBAP Dallas-Ft. Worth Baylor-Hardin Simmons Waco Bob Walker Dave Smith KWTX KGKO Dallas KXOL KLBS Houston KMAC San Antonio KWKC Abilene KVET Austin

Visitors at the Tom Spencer home include multiple families

People dropping by the Tom Spencer residence included Mr and Mrs Bob Middleton Neil Spencer and family from Big Spring Mr and Mrs Bryan Weaver of Freer Mr and Mrs Durward Williams of Amarillo Mr and Mrs Hobart Haggard of Jayton Mr and Mrs John Shipman of Winters and Mrs Ruby Graham of San Angelo.

Tom Spencer Bob Middleton Neil Spencer Family Big Spring Bryan Weaver Freer Durward Williams Amarillo Hobart Haggard Jayton John Shipman Winters Ruby Graham San Angelo

Braves Open Season Tonight at Goldthwaite Kickoff 7 30

The Comanche Braves B team opens the 1955 football season Thursday September 16 facing Goldthwaite Eagles B team in Goldthwaite at 7 30. Home opener is next Thursday at Indian Memorial Stadium against Cross Plains B. Coach Roy Harmon lists probable starters: Ruth Parrish Mims Henry Mercer Norwood Brewster Sims Davis McCullough Spivey.

Comanche Braves Indians Goldthwaite Eagles Goldthwaite Braves Cross Plains Indian Memorial Stadium Roy Harmon James Ruth Roy Parrish Danny Mims Kenneth Henry James Mercer Billy Norwood Delbert Brewster Lewis Sims Creath Davis Joe Paul McCullough Dale Spivey

Reunion Set At Abilene For Vets

World War I Veterans and their families hold their annual reunion September 24 25 at the Community Center four miles southwest of Abilene Supper is at 7 p m Saturday with an all day program Sunday Attendees are asked to bring cots and bedding and to plan overnight stays

Abilene

Abilene women place tomb at late Mrs Cuthbertson grave

Mrs Betty Ward Miss Jeanne Baker and Mrs Ernest Hughes of Abilene traveled to Comanche to set a tomb at the grave of the late Mrs Jack Cuthbertson. The visit marked a quiet act of remembrance by acquaintances and neighbors.

Betty Ward Jeanne Baker Ernest Hughes Abilene Comanche Jack Cuthbertson

John V Carter taken by death at 59 in McKinney

John V. Carter 59 a native of Comanche County died Tuesday at the Veterans Hospital in McKinney. Funeral set for 2:00 PM Thursday at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev S J Isham officiating burial in Newburg Cemetery. Survived by widow Bethel Stone step mother Mrs James Brawley and brothers R F Carter E B Carter Ed Carter and others with sisters and step-siblings.

John V. Carter Comanche County Veterans’ Hospital McKinney Comanche Funeral Home Bethel Stone Fort Worth Mr. Carter James Brawley R. F. Carter Comanche E. B. Carter Wyoming Ed Carter Abilene S. B. Cunningham D. F. Carmichael Rt. 3 C. W. Carter Olahoma City Wallace Black Oklahoma City

Walter Wadsworth Named Comanche County Distributor

Walter R. Wadsworth named distributor for Tom Huston Peanut and Candy Company in Comanche County and parts of Eastland Brown and Hamilton. He succeeds Bill Harbour who resigned to become district supervisor. Wadsworth previously served eight years as a service station attendant and five with Frick's Friendly Service.

Walter R. Wadsworth Comanche Comanche County Tom’s Tom Huston Eastland, Brown Hamilton Counties

Woman's Society to Begin Study Monday on The Indian American

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church will start a study titled The Indian American under Mission Study leader Mrs. Max Keeter next Monday, Sept. 19. A luncheon will follow, with members urged to bring a prospective member as a guest. The first lesson will be by Mrs. Logan Williams and devotional by Mrs. Virgil Chaf fin. Session begins at 10:30.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of The Methodist Church Max Keeter Logan Williams Virgil Chaffin

Fisher Reese Hurt By Own Truck Near Comanche

Comanche county farmer and butane dealer Fisher Reese was injured when his truck rolled onto him after an emergency brake failed. He was pinned against a tree six miles east of Comanche while delivering butane to an irrigation motor and was taken to Brownwood Hospital with a laceration and a fractured left leg.

Fisher Reese Comanche Brownwood Comanche Funeral Home Reese

Sidney Eagles Triumph Over Fairy Under Lights

Sidney High School Eagles defeated Fairy 30-6 Friday night in the season opener under the new lights. The win opened the season as they dedicate the field and prepare for a trip to Brooksmith Thursday to face the same team on the road. Brooksmith previously beat Gustine 22-6 in their opener. A large crowd attended the Sidney game.

Sidney

Smallwood To Preach Safe Sermon at Sardis Church

Smallwood will fill his regular third Sunday appointment at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church on North Houston Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charlie Edwards of Gustine visited Mr and Mrs R H Coltzer Sunday.

Safe Smallwood Sardis Missionary Baptist Church North Houston Charlie Edwards Gustine R. H. Coltzer

Kyle Jane Cagle Enrolls Freshman At Iowa State

Kyle Jane Cagle a 1955 Comanche High School graduate and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Cagle left Monday for Ames Iowa to enroll as a freshman at Iowa State University She previously served as State Future Homemaking Association president and plans further studies in homemaking at the university noted as a top college in the field.

Kyle Jane Cagle Comanche High School Pat Cagle Ames Iowa Iowa State Kyle Jane State Future Homemaking Association

Eagles Shine in Victory Over Fairy at Dedication Ceremonies

The Eagles looked strong in their win over Fairy as dedication ceremonies unfolded, showcasing a confident performance and solid team effort throughout the event.

Mrs Maude Cooper Returns From Waco Visit

Mrs Maude Cooper has returned from a short visit in Waco with her daughter Mrs Robert Holder Mrs Shorty Lewis and granddaughters Mrs J T Faulkner and Mrs Charlie Massingill.

Maude Cooper Waco Robert Holder Shorty Lewis J. T. Faulkner Charlie Massingill

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