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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1956
Page
1
A cluttered OCR jumble notes a weekend push by Evans staging a sale and a free give away entry at a location on Lay-A-Way. Mentions Rex Sere, Durhs.M's, and Brown with various product lines including TVs and feeds. Aims to attract shoppers with promotional pricing and new hay baler.
Comanche County schedules a public hearing Monday morning September 24 at 10 o’clock in the County Court Room to consider the proposed 1957 budget. The budget reflects last year’s receipts and expenditures with valuations dipping to just under 11 million dollars due to oil property declines and livestock sales. The property tax rate remains 80 cents per 100 valuation, tied to voter approval since 1980 for the 80 cent cap and reallocations that may soon be permanent pending November votes. The Commissioners will hold their regular budget session during the hearing, with jurors Burton and Frensley serving on the U S petition in Fort Worth.
Merlin Stanton named manager of the N's Dry Goods store in Comanche. The change places Mrs. Merlin Stanton in charge, noting she has been with the business since it opened four years ago.
Lonnie E. Kilgore a Boilermaker First Class in the U S Navy will serve as Navy Recruiter at the Brownwood Recruiting Station Texas The Dallas scene notes he joined the Navy in 1948 via Brownwood and served on the USS Bole and USS Chandler earning multiple ribbons He is the son of Mr and Mrs Elbert Kilgore of Sidney and husband of Debbie Hicks of Comanche Kilgore looks forward to recruiting duty after sea service.
Judy Allen, a freshman chapter member, was crowned Hobo Queen as FHA Day activities highlighted by a fundraising picnic. The event drew many FHA members and townspeople, showcasing the chapter's annual Hobo Day efforts for new members.
The Greater Comanche United Fund by law structure was formed in a joint meeting last week. Elza Brinson named General Chairman with Ted Durham as Associate Chairman of Solicitation and Floyd Prather of Mechanics. Other associates include Dr. H. H. Galbraith of Information and Mrs. Porteranks of Women. Budget hearings are being planned with participating organizations. The drive aims to consolidate multiple fundraising efforts into a single annual drive scheduled for late October or early November.
Comanche County Teachers Association opens the 1956 57 term with a meal and musical program at Gustine on Monday night October 8. Johnnie Robinson will present Hawaiian music before a business session. President Lightfoot encourages broad attendance from across the county.
A Comanche County irrigation tour reveals oasis like crops in the northern area while dry land fields struggle. Reported yields include 50 bales of cotton ginned from dry land, and notable peanut harvests though overall county crops face near total drought losses. The party toured farms from Downing to Indian Creek assessing sprinkler irrigation viability and noting a promising 30 acre peanut field off Gail McGinnis.
Stephenville hosts Cisco in a season opener preview as Cisco’s Lipsey powers the Loboes with 21 points in a 27 26 win over Eastland. Indians face tough defense from Cisco’s trick offense and a banged up lineup with Brewster limited after a mouth injury.
Martin Dies of Angelina County, recently re-elected as Congressman At Large, announces he will be a candidate for the United States Senate for the seat currently held by Senator Price Daniel.
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