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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1959
Page
3
Under Exten workers and 4 H leaders young cattle raisers learn to feed fit and show their animals. The Du Pont company funds six national 4 H college scholarships of 400 each and covers travel costs for state winners. Medals were designed for county winners. Winners will be announced next fall by the State Extension office.
The Fall Fair runs September 23 and 26 at Memorial Stadium with a Queen Contest judged Wednesday night and the Dublin football game at the City Park. The program includes Champions, prizes, and ribbons. Fifteen community booths, 00 in prize money, and six midway booths. Stephenville Jaycees sponsor the event as a long standing annual affair with local community involvement.
The Carlisle Children thank friends for flowers food and support after their mother’s passing. Special appreciation goes to Brother Tommy Snead for his service and to those who sang. Gratitude also to Dr W D for kindness during her illness.
Mr and Mrs M M McQuarters and Mrs Nathan Harding of Farwell return home after visiting Mr and Mrs W J Wyche Gustine and other relatives in Comanche County Benign social travel noting local ties and family reunions in the area.
E. E. Anthony sells The Chief to 8 J. Thomas who returns as publisher and will stay in Brownwood a while. Frank Chancellor becomes editor manager with his family moving from Brownwood. Miss Mable Emmerson survives a house fire after her dress catches flame but is saved by Mrs. Cathey.
Obituaries recall Thomas Richard Helmsley aged 83 with cremation plans at Oakwood Cemetery and Zoe Susan Holmsley as survivor. Separate notices list birth certificates, marriages, probate filings, land deeds, and new motor vehicles recorded for Comanche and surrounding towns.
Mrs Opal Carter returned home Sunday after attending the funeral of her mother Mrs A B Laminack in Covina California Laminack long time Comanche County resident moved to California 15 years ago
Advertisement fragment notes Kraft Envelopes of all sizes and mentions The Comanche Chief, implying a local commerce or notice item with product offerings and publication name.
About 78 people gathered at the Congregational Methodist Church in Comanche for a community singing program. Gerald Langley notes thanks to Dennis of Gorman, Brownwood ladies, and others who joined in the program.
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