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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1956
Page
1
A fragmented notice announces a concrete tile company ad on page 7 with showrooms and special prices. It mentions a service station location at J Hicks Lot on East Hicks and ongoing foundation work for a new tile business. The fragment references a dealer and West Pill as part of the sale.
Pat Denny, 47, prominent Sidney farmer, died at Brownwood hospital after a blood clot struck him at home Wednesday morning. He had traveled to Fort Worth Tuesday and fell ill Wednesday. Funeral set Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m. in Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Minister O. B. Proctor officiating. burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by wife Emily Jewell Hilliard, two children, three grandchildren, a brother, and two sisters. He was a member of the Sidney Church of Christ.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Langley of Lubbock announce the birth of a daughter named Lisa born Tuesday September 18 in a Lubbock hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Porter Franks Comanche and Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Langley De Leon. This is the Langleys’ fourth daughter. older sisters are Dianne Dede and Lynn.
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Norton of Seagraves spent the weekend in Comanche visiting their parents уг.
Lionel Floyd Slider 61 of Comanche died in a Houston hospital last Thursday after a two month illness from a stroke caused by high blood pressure. Funeral services were held Sunday at Central Christian Church Comanche, with interment in Oakwood. survivors include his widow Selma Kittle Slider daughter Geraldine Boykin two granddaughters and a brother. Several out of town relatives attended.
Rev. B. E. Echols will lead a Bible study at the United Pentecostal Church 505 S Fouston Street starting Sunday night September 30 at 7 30. Large charts and regular study will be featured. Bring your Bible notebook and pencil and join the session.
Danny Joe Sanford, a 13 year old Comanche Junior High student, correctly predicted winners in all ten games of the Chief's weekly grid contest to take first prize. Willie Hall finished second with 8 of 10 correct, while others posted 7, 6, or more misses among over fifty entrants.
Jurors drawn by the jury commissioners for District Court in Comanche County are listed for the week starting Monday. Names include Earl Salmon Wayne Johnston Rutherford Faye Bell Evans Johnnie Livingston Eugene Perkins Harol d Easley Sledge Lawless George Mason Thurston Thomas Dick Weekes Oscar Hammit R. H. Woods Finis Sides J. A. Stephens and others across Comanche Dublin Gustine De Leon May and Lamkin areas.
Mabel Virginia Cadenhead 74 long time Comanche resident died September 20 at 502 N. Austin St after months of ill health. Funeral service September 22 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Henry M. Chambers. burial Oakwood Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Jack Cauley, grandchildren Larry and Keith Cauley, Baytown, and sisters Mrs George Crow and Mrs Mina Nunnally of De Leon.
Comanche Irilians ride three straight wins into a Friday night clash in Killeen against the 3-A Kangaroos. Killeen, now in AAA, features quarterback Buddy Renick and a swift backfield led by Pat Cook, Sid Alexander, and Bill Lipscomb. Probable Comanche starters include Bruce Couch and Jamie Oden at ends and Kert Brewster and John Foreman on the line.
Comanche High School elected officers for the band year 1956 57 Doyle Smith became president Thomas Connally vice president Jerry Sears secretary treasurer and reporter Dixon McGuire Betty Loudermilk Dale Isnam and Bill Atwood were class representatives for senior junior sophomore and freshman classes respectively
The Comanche Braves, the Indians’ B team, face the Brownwood Cubs Thursday night at Lion Stadium in Brownwood. After an opening 12-7 defeat to the Cedar Bluecats the Braves bounced back with a 20-0 victory over the Hamilton B squad.
Barry Arthur, who has served in the Army and has been stationed in Alaska for the last several months, is discharged and returning home. He is the son of Mrs. B. Arthur.
The Comanche Junior High Papooses beat Brady Junior Bulldogs 25-18 to open the 1956 grid season. Led by coaches Don Walker and Mike Murphy, Richard Brooks scored two touchdowns including a 76 yard run, with Tommy Steele and others aiding in a comeback from an early 12-7 halftime deficit to lead 18-14 late.
Early Wednesday a fire destroyed the Gamblin farm residence near Comanche, with undetermined origin. Mrs. H C Gamblin and her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Mrs Gamblin, were away when neighbors spotted the blaze. The home at 6 miles east of Comanche was a total loss.
The Priddy Gin owned by Bill Shipp was destroyed by fire discovered about 11 pm and could not be controlled. It was the only cotton gin in Mills County and had ginned about 300 bales in the 1956 season. Farmers plan to bring remaining cotton to Comanche to be ginned.
List of 45 jurors selected by the jury commissioners for the 52nd Judicial District Court beginning Monday October 1 in Comanche County. Names include Tom Spencer Ben Hulsey Harold Pierson Ray R Jones J J Holland John W King Sam Gilbreath Floyd Sorley Mrs Gail Dudley Gayle Rippetoe Mrs Ralph Robinson J 8S Striplin Mrs J P Whiteside J T Singleton J B Ruth W J Parks and others.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority hosts a game night Thursday Oct 4 at 8 p m in the V F W Hall tickets are 50 cents at the door or from members Proceeds go to Mr and Mrs Jerry Gamlin after a fire damaged their home and belongings There will be bridge canasta forty two and other games plus drinks prizes for winners and homemade pies and cakes A slot box will be set up for Helen and Jerry for donations contact Mrs J McDougal Fort Worth Hi way 638 or Mrs Jim Ellis 09 N Pearl phone 174W
The Sidney Eagles defend six man title as they host the Priddy Pirates in a Homecoming Game at Eagle Field. Sidney has won two straight and is favored for the district title. Glenda Sue Hall will be crowned Homecoming Queen.
Four girls from Comanche High School classes were named FFA Sweetheart candidates. Senior Becky Baxter, Junior Jane Mathews, Freshman La Jane Davis, and another junior candidate were chosen by their classes. Votes cost one penny each to fund a jacket for the winner. the announcement will be made at the Comanche Graham football game on October 5.
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