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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1963
Page
1
A fragmentary notice notes Coman Electric hosting an event on an August memorial night at an Omaha venue. The wording is incomplete but references Hatchett Corman and Lew as possible participants or honorees in a ceremonial program.
C B Williams Jr announces Rush Creek Watershed is set for a planning project led by the Rush Creek Watershed Assn and the Upper Leon Soil Conservation District. The initiative covers 188000 acres across Cross Timbers North Central Prairie and Grand Prairie with 675 farms and 900 miles of roads. The $1.5 million plan aims to install 25 to 35 flood control structures and protect soil, roads, bridges, fences, and water supply.
Plans advance for the American Junior Rodeo Association event in Comanche August 15 through 17. About two hundred Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico cowboys and cowgirls will compete in 25 contests with a combined purse around $4600. Entries split into age groups 8-12 13-15 and 16-19 with boys and girls divisions. Prizes include sterling silver and branded gear donated by local chamber and merchants. all-around awards will be a handmade saddle for both top boy and girl.
Three Comanche Volunteer Fire Department members completed Texas Fire Marshal's and Firemen's Associations courses at the A&M training school from July 32 to 6. John T. Carpenter Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Chief, Joe Waring Salvage and Rescue captain, and Stephen R. Wilson Firefighting I student all passed. Carpenter drives for the department, Wilson teaches math at Comanche High, and Waring is an insurer. Training supports continued fire insurance credit for local policyholders and will be shared with the 36 member department at upcoming drills.
Good size crowds witness a lively Little League playoff scene as Blanket edges Oak Lawn 6 5 and Saints beat the Toppers 4 3 while Wizards defeat Gustine 4 1 4. Raiders topple Blanket in a semi final to reach the Little League final slated for next week.
J D Walker of Walker Appliance Service 17 West Grand in Comanche is named authorized GE dealer. He says they will stock select GE major appliances and can overnight ship items not on floor. The Walker family lives at 1104 North Houston and includes Linda, a senior at West Texas State College, and Jimmy, a junior at Southwest Texas State College.
Rev Wilbur Boone becomes pastor of United Pentecostal Church Comanche and takes full time duties here. Boone named pastor in March after teaching in Fort Worth. He and his wife with three children Randy Danny and Susan reside at the church parsonage as revival meetings continue.
Nat Tracy of Howard Payne College will guest speak at First Baptist Comanche on Sunday August 4 at 11 am and 7 30 pm. A hospital staff note describes Jack Parker as new administrator, with Gayle Rippetoe joining as insurance clerk. The Comanche County Electric Cooperative plans its August 2 meeting including note burn and director elections, with broader local civic ties.
Gold Bond Trading Stamp Company of Minneapolis purchased the Round-Up Stamp Company including all Comanche stores. Round-Up merchants Higginbotham's Gore's Red and White Food Store Service Drug Store Isham's Flowers and Dut ton's Texaco Station had issued Round-Up Stamps. South Side Grocery now offers Gold Bond Stamps with purchases.
S Houston and W Fleming welcome all to the evening service at the United Pentecostal Church for a revival meeting.
An eight day gospel meeting will begin Sunday August 11 at Gustine Church with daily Bible lessons on Christian living. Minister Jay Channell, an outstanding evangelist of Melesa ll, will lead worship and deliver messages at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. through Sunday the 18th.
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