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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1963
Page
1
Sparser community items show an event at 9 00 am and finals at 2 00 pm on Saturday. A new electric shop opens at 108 N West just east of the can Sa with a formal opening date. RIPLEY Feed and HIGG Hardware advertise supplies and fishing gear with sales.
Comanche County members test cardboard bands on pecan limbs to trap casebearer pupae and time sprays for control this spring. The statewide demo, led by County Agent Angus Dickson Jr and Brownwood Pecan Experiment Station staff, spans about 20 counties with Pecan Show honors noted for Comanche and San Saba counties.
Plans for a revival at First Methodist Church Comanche begin Easter Sunday April 14 for one week. Evangelist Rev Bruce Weaver leads both 7 am and 7 pm services with cottage prayer meetings Monday through Friday at defined local homes and church. Weaver, a Coryell County native, recently returned from an evangelistic mission tour visiting Honolulu Okinawa Philippines Hong Kong Calcutta and several other cities.
Sarah Lou McCullough, 18, Comanche County 4-H girl, named winner of the $600 Maggie W. Barry Scholarship by the Texas Home Demonstration Association. Other 1963 winners include Lyn da Fern Mechel and Christine Laws. Judy Newsome named alternate. Scholarship funds usable at any four year college.
The Comanche County Savings Association filed Monday with the State Savings and Loan Commission in Austin for a new charter to operate in Comanche. Sixty-nine capitals are subscribed totaling 150000 dollars with 5900 subscribers listed, and a June hearing is anticipated to grant the charter.
The Sidney 4 H Club will sponsor a dog vaccination drive on Friday at 6 30 PM in Sidney. Dr J F Hallmark a Comanche veterinarian will oversee the event and dog owners are urged to bring their pets. The fee is one dollar per dog.
A three way contest among the Cisco Loboes Granbury Pirates and Comanche Indians is expected to decide District 8-AA track champion at Tarleton State College Field Stephenville on Saturday Defending champion Dublin also aims for a strong showing while De Leon and Hamilton also field threats Comanche emphasizes balance with top sprinters and field event stars as they seek the district title with hopes to reach 150 points to win.
31 year old pharmacist Pickle defeats incumbent Mayor John H. Hall by 66 votes in Comanche election with 609 voters casting ballots. New City Secretary Mrs. J. B. Arthur defeats Ruth Loudermilk 329 to 257. Council seats go to Joe Waring 298 and Bill Jones 274 with other candidates follow.
Receipts from motor vehicle licenses in Comanche County rose by 5770.01 over the prior year. February and March 1963 tag sales totaled 144168.46 vs 138396.45 in 1962, according to Tax Assessor-Collector John Beaty.
Planning is underway for an est Quarter Horse Show at the local Rodeo Grounds registrar listed. Comanche Roping Club adds reining western pleasure and barrel races with about 200 expected. judges include Sir Bill Goforth and local rancher Eltos. Includes halter and three junior classes. local entries from Texas and nearby areas.
The annual Junior Rodeo returns April 18 to 20 in Comanche with riders from Gustine Blanket May Mullin Zephyr De Leon Dublin San Saba Weatherford and Comanche entering events. Stock from Lloyd Woodley and local stock will be used. Admission 50 cents with Jaycees handling concessions.
Four independent school districts in Comanche County and two county precincts prepare for trustee elections. Several incumbents seek re election while challengers contest two seats. Polling locations and filing details remain available at the Gustine precinct office.
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