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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1965
Page
1
Informal ad snippet mentions back to school savings in Comanche area and a special weekly or monthly deal. References Southern Savings Association and guest offers with low prices.
County tests required by Texas Animal Health Commission and USDA ARS by February 14, 1966 to maintain Brucellosis free status. Initial suspects and reactors plus 279 representative herds, about 20 percent of cattle, must be retested. Testing at government expense or by government-fee veterinarians. contact personnel for testing details.
Russell Payne formerly of Irving Texas is the new minister of the North Austin Church of Christ. The Paynes and their four children Russell 17 Charles 14 Carol 12 and Randy 9 live at 207 East Highland. Previously he led the Wiesenberger Church of Christ in Dallas. The congregation invites the public to attend services each Wednesday and Sunday.
The United Pentecostal Church announces a two week revival beginning August 16 led by evangelist Vernon Neely, pastor of the United Pentecostal Church of Abilene. Pastor Wilbur Boone invites all to attend.
Hon Ben Barnes will lead dedication of two historical markers on the courthouse square in Comanche County. The Aug 19 ceremony at 4 p.m. will honor the Fleming Oak tree marker and a second marker for Gen Ashbel Smith. Attendees include Rupert Richardson, Judge Scott Bailey, Walter Dixon, and other regional officials.
A plan for a new country club and nine hole golf course near Lake Proctor gains interest serving nearby towns. A recent August 3 meeting in De Leon with reps from Comanche Dublin De Leon and Proctor resulted in incorporation steps, seven directors, and elected officers Dr William T Calhoun C M Caraway III and Charles Joust.
Austin residents miss Hattie Brightman and her nephew Tom Brightman who spent Wednesday visiting relatives in the city.
Revival services at Sidney Baptist Church start Friday August 13 and run through August 21 nightly at 8 with 7 30 prayer sessions. Rev Jim Bond from Petria Baptist Fort Worth evangelist and Rev Ralph Thompson Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary directs music. Bible School offered 10 each morning August 16 to 20 for all ages.
The Lingleville Homecoming is set for August 14-15 with a free barbecue Sunday at 12 30 p m. The reunion begins Saturday afternoon and runs through Sunday afternoon. Hamburgers and cold drinks will be served and a good program and shade are planned.
The First Baptist Church of Comanche schedules revival services August 15 to 22 led by Joe Shaver of Memphis Tennessee. Paul Goodwin will direct music. Pastor John C. Wiles invites all to attend. Noonday services run Monday to Friday with a luncheon, free of charge. Evening services begin at 8 with a Bubble Gum Bible Quiz for youngsters at 7:30 led by the evangelist.
Stag Creek community won the blue ribbon and a cash award in the De Leon Peach and Melon Festival Community Farm Booth division with a “Deep in the Heart of Texas” theme designed by Mrs. Roy Fielder. Their parade float also placed first, featuring a peach tree display and Peach Picking Time theme by Mrs. Henry Drennan and Mrs. Jean Rachels, with decorations by Mr. Rachels and helpers from Sidney 4H. Duchess Barbara Clawson led the coronation escorted by James Steele, riding a car donated by Arthur Chevrolet-Olds of Comanche.
The Church of Christ at 605 N. Austin Comanche invites all to a series of meetings August 23 to 29 with a Sunday service at 10 45 a m. R L Burns of Arlington will speak on Bible study and spreading the gospel. Russell Payne is noted as a local writer.
More than 60 players will report Monday at 7 am to Indian Memorial Stadium for the start of 1965 practice under head coach Joe Crouch. The two a day sessions emphasize pass defense, blocking, and plays with a light workout to begin.
Ten returning lettermen are expected to attend the Sidney Eagles football workouts starting Monday afternoon August 16 at five o clock on the football field. Head coach James Abel says the team will focus on basic drills during the first week. The Eagles open the season with a six man game against Gordon on September 10.
Paul Wallace of Brownwood to conduct a series of gospel meetings at the Gustine Church of Christ from August 15 to 22 with services at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Edison Luker to direct songs. The minister and members invite the public to attend these services.
Morris Hill of Blanket buys controlling stake in First State Bank of Bangs announced August 4 196? Hill to become president and board chairman replacing Jeral Miller who resigns along with advisory director James McCracken. Levy Old and R A Hammett to join board. A Scarrerien and Hammett had gained Bangs stake in May 1963.
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