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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1952
Page
1
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Hazeldell, once widely known in Comanche County, returns to life with a community revival. Over 50 residents gathered September 12 at the Durham home as Hazeldell Community Club received a $150 prize in the District 8 Community Range and Pasture Improvement Contest, sponsored by the Dallas Morning News and WFAA with Texas Extension Service. The event highlighted 18,675 acres of pasture, 14,975 acres rotated, 563 acres brushed, 107 acres reseeded, 20 new water facilities, and 10.144 miles of cross fences. The program honored progress in forage, family life, and public improvements, with participation from local agents and Texas A&M specialists.
Rev L W Seymour of Cisco is principal speaker for a Tuesday night service at First Baptist Church September 30 at 7 30. The theme The Word Of Life In Living Language will guide the event with seven copies of the Revised Standard Version to be presented. All churches and pastors urged to attend and cooperate.
The West Ward PTA met Tuesday Sept. 16 for its first meeting of the year with 195 members present. Officers were installed and committee reports showed strong enthusiasm for the year. Rummage sales are set for Oct 3 4 and 6 and an Art Exhibit runs Nov 18 with rooms hosting over four days. Fathers Night is Oct 16 with a novel program planned.
A Veteran news item notes Lt. John Davidson will receive the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Korea from January 4 to May 5, 1952, per a letter from Adjutant General William E. Bergin. The story also previews the Comanche at Hamilton football clash, highlighting the Comanche Indians and the Hamilton Bulldogs, their season form, and likely lineup features for the Friday game.
Dudley Hereford of the Dudley Brothers from Comanche Texas wins the champion title at the Tri State Fair in Amarillo with D B Larry Domino a 2 year old bull from the DB Ranch. The Amarillo show attracted entries from Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico with Dudley Bros claiming two more first places and five second places. From Amarillo the herd will travel to the National Hereford Show in Omaha Nebraska.
Comanche physician Dr J O Lane underwent minor surgery at Medical Arts Hospital Brownwood last week. He is making satisfactory recovery and is back at home in Brownwood.
Mrs. Darrell Smith announces the West Ward PTA will sponsor a rummage sale on October 3 4 and 6. Collect rummage now and call Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Slider or Mrs. Wilkerson if you need storage or pickup.
The 1952 tax roll was completed and delivered to the State Comptroller's Office on September 5 by Tax Assessor-Collector Edwin A. Sartor. Official approval was received by Mr. Sartor on Sept. 15. Total rendition values for 1952 tax roll amounted to $11,762,293. 1951 valuations were $11,795,406. This is a decrease of only $33,113 in rendered valuation for the entire county. State and County rates for 1952 are 42 cents and 80 cents per $100 value, the same as in 1951. All school rates in the county are now $1.50 except Blanket and Carlton at $1.25 and Priddy and Mullin at $1.00 per $100 valuation. County road rates is again 30 cents on each $100. 1952 Tax Statements will be mailed on October 1 to every property owner listed on the 1952 tax rolls. State regulations do not permit 1952 current collection before October 1. Discount of 3% on State taxes will be granted if payments are made in October and 2% on State tax in November and 1% on State tax for December payment. Mr. Sartor advises that penalty begins on February 1st, 1953 at 1 1/2% on the entire amount and will increase 1/2% each month until July 1st. Penalty and interest then becomes 11% plus redemption cost of $1.00.
Funeral services for Mrs. J A Rock of Comanche will be held at the Comanche Funeral Home today at 2 p m. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. She was a longtime resident and the mother of Mrs. Cleve Callaway.
Sidney High School Eagles meet Gustine High Tigers in a six man football showdown at Indian Memorial Stadium on Thursday night Sept 5. Coach Mims leads Sidney with two straight wins while Gustine, under Coaches McCarty and Branat, split two games this season. Game time is 7 30.
Construction underway on a new Drive-In Cafe in Comanche built by Joe H Tupin on East Central near Fricks Friendly Service Station. The lease is held by H M Shorty Vineyard with a buff asbestos siding knotty pine interior. Sam Livingston and Nabers Gleaton oversee work and aim to open in about three weeks with a 48 seat capacity.
Ronald Gerald Hannaberry a six year old from Comanche was struck by polio Monday and rushed to City County Hospital Fort Worth. He was admitted in poor condition with respiratory failure and placed in an iron lung. He attends Comanche West Ward School as a first grader.
Mrs J S Brewer underwent an emergency appendectomy at Blackwood Clinic Hospital on Thursday morning September 25. She is reported to be in a satisfactory condition.
The Grammar School PTA will hold a rummage sale in the Tate Building on the east side of the square. A wide variety of household articles toys and clothing will be offered. The doors open Saturday morning at 9 o'clock and stay open until everything is sold.
Superintendant Virgil Chaffin announces tickets for the Comanche Indian Hamilton Bulldog game Friday night in Hamilton are now on sale. Adults 75 cents, students 25 cents if bought before game time. Tickets available at the High School, Service Drug, Durham Pharmacy, North Side Cafe and Rippetoe's Cafe.
Episcopal Church members will hold a rummage sale at their Parish House September 26 and 27. Donations can be arranged by calling Mrs. E. B. Atwood or Mrs. P. B. Huntington. A Comanche wildcat location near Sidney is staked for drilling with a 3 000 foot depth and a one acre lease.
The Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church will hold preaching services this Saturday night and Sunday morning inviting all congregants to attend.
Joe Wayne Bonser son of Mr and Mrs George Bonser who attended Howard Payne College last year enrolled at the University of Texas this year His parents accompanied him to Austin Tuesday.
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