Comanche, 1950-1979

Carli V. 5th

One day, I interviewed Margie Daniel (my grandmother) about Comanche's past. I learned a lot from her. I learned that....

In the 1950's, she saw Elvis Presley, king of rock and roll, drive though town in his pink Cadillac, heading north-west on highway 36.

In the 1960's and 1970's, the Burk's had a museum. In the parades in Comanche, they drove their Model T throughout the parades.

In the 1970's, Ted Durham was murdered in this small town. On an early Sunday morning, Ted was found dead with a slit in his throat.

In the 1960's, J.D. Cloud held up the Comanche National Bank one day.

In the late 70's, The Choice Baking Company closed down for good. This place made foods like cookies.

During the Vietnam war, Comanche Manufacturing Company opened making uniforms for soldiers.

The high school that we have now wasn't always here. In the 70's, the old red-brick high school was condemned. Then, in 1977, the first class graduated from the brand new high school.

I learned a lot from Margie. Now I know more about my home town: Comanche, Texas. It's a cool town!

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