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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1956
Page
8
Rev Leroy Woolsey, pastor of Victory Baptist Church, returns to the pulpit next Sunday after illness. Attendance invitations extend to all as thanks are given to Creath Davis, Comanche High School student, for delivering last Sunday's message.
The Democrat Singing Association announces the usual Friday night singing will resume Friday September 21 at Democrat Church. President Wm Huggins and secretary Mrs D B Aldridge invite all singers and anyone who enjoys good singing to attend the first fall session.
Dallas visitors Mr. and Mrs. John E. Williams and their son John Bethel spent the weekend in the city.
The Sidney FHA girls held their first meeting of the school year on September 11, 1956 to elect officers. Elected were Shirley Walker president Barbara Wright vice president Doris Steele secretary Doris Graham treasurer Carolyn Feril reporter Lynn McDaniel parliamentarian Paula Cheatham historian Neta Steele song leader. Mothers are Mrs. O R Feril and Mrs. T N Walker. A girl of the month was chosen for each month.
Indian Creek Methodist Church held Sunday services led by Rev. E. W. Holt on September 16. A brief business session followed and the congregation voted to discontinue night services.
A Friday night gathering is planned for September 21 at the Community building. All club members are urged to attend and refreshments will be provided.
Jewell Wilkerson 54 a Comanche County rancher died suddenly at his Sidney Route 1 ranch Sunday afternoon about two o'clock from a heart attack He had returned from services at First Methodist Church with his wife and daughter Funeral services were held Tuesday at Garden City Methodist Church Rev Rob ert Walker of the Comanche Church presiding Burial was in Garden City cemetery Survivors include his wife Mary Cochran daughter Judy Kay mother Belle Wilkerson brothers Cecil and Jay and sisters Mrs W H Brunson and Vena Lawson The family moved from Runnels to Glasscock County earlier in life He served as a Hope Masonic Lodge member and leased the Whiteside ranch between Sipe Springs and Sidney
Ransom Amos, IOOF District Deputy Grand Master, organized a new IOOF Lodge at Hico on Wednesday September 1. He recently set up another lodge at Rising Star and may hold a record for rapid organization. Amos, a member of Comanche IOOF Lodge No. 165, has traveled over 9,000 miles promoting Odd Fellowship. Mrs. Roy Little returns home after weeks in Big Sandy.
Dr and Mrs William T Calhoun have bought a Wright Avenue lot from Ada Armstrong near the Ted Durham residence and plan a modern house. Visit Ballinger Sunday featured Mrs J A Barton and guests Hattie Brightman Minnie Elkins Iva Hart Lillian Durham as friends of Mrs Barton.
Mrs Avalon Ellis,Comanche County treasurer, attended the State meeting of County Treasurers at the Hilton San Antonio.78 of 254 Texas counties represented. Speakers included State Comptroller Calvert, AAG J C Davis Jr, Justice James R Norvell, and Judge Pred B Glass. Lucchese of Victoria elected president. Mc David Houston,Bostick Lamesa,Parker elected vice presidents. Neva McGregor secretary treasurer. Elizabeth Rains Rankin elected director.
Farm Bureau leaders from Comanche County gather at Energy for a county meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Watts. Cecil Fisher and H. M. O'Brien discuss Farm Bureau goals, policy building, and recent legislative gains. Membership drive and insurance services are highlighted. Local attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Rachel and area officials. A separate note reports a Sidney store burglary with cigarettes taken.
Cooper Rural Php Cooperative announces its first annual meeting at Eanes Park on September 14. Officers elected include Charley 1 as President and John uver as Vice President, Floyd Fisher among board members. The cooperative reports $660,000 in total assets and plans loan activity, with rural phone exchanges in Comanche and East Side areas. Members and locals are invited to learn more at the local office.
Relatives report Lionel Slider of Comanche has shown a slight improvement after two months unconscious at a Houston hospital. Medical staff continue monitoring his condition as family hopes for steady recovery.
The Comanche FFA district elected officers for 1956 57 Creath Davis Mercer vice Johnson secretary Cullough treasurer Pherson reporter Brewster sentinel The group anticipates a productive year with plans for the Livestock Show and other agriculture activities. Enrollments include a University of Texas junior and Tarleton transfer students. Local residents from Lubbock and Mrs E D 00x are noted visitors.
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