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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1954
Page
1
Anticipation runs high as Comanche hosts Mineral Puntaineers in a Friday game expected to draw over 1 000 fans. Local attractions include a fall paint sale at Material Company and a free hand-painted plate giveaway from Cook Paint Ad.
At the county convention on August 30 the ASC named county committeemen for 1955 taking office September 1 Herman Barnett of Gustine as chairman Thomas G Gresham of De Leon as vice chairman and William F Bryant of Sidney as regular member Other community committees listed and a new cover crop practice using Hairy Vetch and Austrian Winter Peas approved for soil erosion protection Wheat allotment releases possible to redirect to other county producers Comanche High School Indians host Mineral Wells Mountaineers in 2A state contest preview with rankings and kickoff at 8 pm and notes on players coaches and lineups
Hathcock Appliance expands into bigger space in Cyril Greene Building at the northwest corner of the square replacing JRB Super Market. Owner John M. Happy Hathcock notes about doubling floor space to showcase Westinghouse RCA Motorola Apex Bendix Crosley Magic Chef Whirlpool and more products. Established 1947 with staff D B Burk Edward Isham and J F Hathcock.
The Comanche B Team Braves open the 1954 season Thursday night at 8 p.m. against the Strong Class B Blanket Tigers. Coach Jerry Hamrick leads about 30 players through spirited workouts, with probable starters Dean Sliger and Harold Norwood at ends and Robert Wilson and John Foreman at tackles.
Fragmentary report mentions a party visiting California with family members and friends. No clear names, dates, or events are visible beyond the travel context.
Jack O'Dell long-time station operator was elected City Marshal of Comanche in a special election held last Saturday. He won 502 votes in a field of seven candidates as 831 ballots were cast, the heaviest city total on record. The council restored the elective marshal post after abolishing the appointive police position.
Pro Shivers Democrats won 4317 to 1739 in a mineral wells state convention roll call vote securing Shivers leadership of another Texas delegation to a national convention. Harris County liberal delegates and Yarborough supporters opposed him. Ten Comanche County delegates attended including Dr L K Ory Gail Dudley and Floyd Prather. Dudley named to Permanent Credentials. Floyd Davis named Democratic committeeman for the 12th district. Mrs Bill Allen Ham Wilton named committee woman.
Comanche High School enrollment climbed to 304 in the second week of school. Principal J E Light-Toot announced class counts with 64 seniors 69 juniors 88 sophomores and 83 freshmen.
Gustine High School hosts Mullin in a Thursday 7 45 PM 6 man game at Gustine. Gustine beat Copperas Cove 27 13 last week while Mullin fell 34 12 to Pottsville. Sidney defeated Star 15 6 last week.
A commentary notes plans for a future car with glass floors to expose pedestrians seen during impact. The remark highlights concern about pedestrians and moral questions surrounding traffic safety.
The National Farm Loan Association of Comanche held its annual meeting on September 11 in the District Courtroom with over 100 attendees. J V Lee and L T Cunningham were reelected as directors, and J A Lightfoot presided as NFLA president. A board reorganized naming Lightfoot as president and Dudley as vice president. Neil Halliburton joined the U S Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB after working at the A&P.
Mrs R M McGinnis will leave Saturday to visit her daughter Mrs Paul F Duf fee and family in Churubusco Indiana. She expects to return home in about a month.
President John Robertson as secretary treasurer and Mrs Winnie Wyche as assistant secretary treasurer note a high turnout. Robertson cites 24.7 percent voting member presence as one of the best reports in the state while the Land Bank services 306 loans and the association has 263 voting members.
The annual Sears Gilt Show will be held Wednesday October 6 at 9 30 am in the Livestock Barn Comanche. Ray Hastings Comanche County Agricultural Agent invites contestants and directs gift preparation and timing. The county winner advances to the district show October 9 at Coleman.
The West Ward Parent-Teachers Association opened the year with Mrs. Eddie Jones as president and unusually good attendance. The program focused on the Preamble to the U S Constitution with Father John T. Salberg leading the discussion. Miss Edna Harris won the room prize for most parents. The next meeting is set for Columbus Day, Tuesday October 12.
Mrs. Dawson Waring of Frederick Maryland who recently suffered illness leaving her paralyzed from the waist down is now much better and nearly recovered her mobility, according to her mother in law Mrs. Frances Waring of Comanche.
At noon Thursday Superintendent Virgil Chaffin announced all reserve seats for the Comanche versus Mineral Wells tilt were sold. General admission tickets will be sold at $1 for adults at the gate, and no one will be turned away. everyone who wants to see the game will be admitted.
Oscar Hill of Comanche ace on the Number 4 par three 137 yard hole at Brownwood Country Club with a 5 iron. Hill's round included an 82 for the afternoon while playing in a fivesome with Walter Durham Jr Tom Cox Bill Dudney and John Jolink. Durham shot 81 to lead the group.
Lloyd Gore of El Paso visited his parents Mr and Mrs J L Gore this week. He was accompanied by his daughter Shirley who will enroll as a freshman at the University of Texas in Austin.
James Fanning, post commander, announces a Thursday 7 30 meeting at the Veterans Building. Full attendance is desired for the local American Legion chapter.
District Extension office in Stephenville announced four Comanche County 4 H winners in district contests. Reta Joe Richman won Beautification of Homes and Grounds, Shirley Godfrey won Girls Records, Mary Haynes won Canning, Martha Haynes won Food Preparation. State winners qualify for National 4 H trips.
Comanche residents report clear improvements after WBAP-TV boosted power. Channel 5 showed pleasing results with little snow or static and near perfect pictures and sound, displacing Channel 6 from Temple as the favorite.
The club will hold a contest excluding Beautification of Home Grounds. The winner will receive a gold wrist watch as the prize.
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