14 Aug 1964
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1964
Page
1
A jumble of storefront items appears to advertise used refrigerators for ten and twenty dollars at Walkers, grocery and cafeteria notes at Alden Arrow, TV and cable gear upgrades, new Botany arrivals in men's wear, new cars and school supplies, and retail promos from CLAY TERIAL and Hopppers. Pages highlight budget buys, fashion, rodeo notes, and upcoming events including a Hamilton Little Leaguers game.
Curly Hays of Abilene, longtime public service worker and retired Navy commander, will headline the Comanche County Livestock Association barbecue set for Friday night August 14 at Lake Eanes Park. The event features local leaders and club officials and promotes the upcoming Comanche County Junior Livestock Show with steer weights and eligibility details announced.
The Comanche Little League All-Stars, from six local teams, defeated Dublin De Leon and San Saba to claim the local tournament 12-4 over San Saba in the finals. Francis Thompson and Marion Kirkland earned the winning pitching. The team now has one title and two runner ups, and advances to the Hamilton League tournament this weekend.
E. Paul Jeanes a partner in Mc Cullough Jeanes Hardware Variety Store and Gift Shop and district lay leader of the First Methodist Church is recovering at Hendricks Memorial Hospital room 5301 Abilene after a fall from a ladder struck by a live wire on August 1 He suffered a broken arm elbow and other injuries. The couple had earlier recovered from a Christmas motor collision in Comanche.
Miss Berta Brightman daughter of Mr and Mrs Oswell Brightman Comanche will leave August 16 to teach homemaking in Bethel Public Schools Alaska She holds a B S degree from N T S A Denton She travels by bus via Los Angeles and Seattle then flies from Anchorage to Bethel Bethel a 1500 resident community on the Kuskokwim River within southwestern Alaska Future notes describe the river and surrounding country
John Jolink former City of Comanche Public Works director resigns after four years to join Choice Baking Company. He previously ran a Comanche bakery for 14 years and worked in his father’s Minnesota bakery. The article notes Choice’s emphasis on local hires and provides details on the firm’s bakery operations and staff.
Over 50 hopefuls to report Monday at Indian Memorial Stadium for initial practice led by coaches Oliver Hobby Berry Smith and Maddox. Morning sessions 1.5 hours due to heat. afternoon sessions 2 hours at 6:00. First game at Eastland September 4. Eight returning lettermen anchor lineup with many freshmen expected to join. squad listed with positions and names.
Comanche County Young Farmers led by Elton McDonald held their third annual tour despite 107 degree heat. About 100 travelers in 25 vehicles visited Hill Hereford Ranch and Gibson Ranch near Sidney, noting large cattle herds, Beefmaster stock, and brush-control progress.
Principal Troy Norris announces junior registration from 1 00 to 4 30 and sophomore from 8 00 to 11 30 on August 18 with freshmen 1 00 to 4 30. First day of school is August 27 and football practice begins August 17. all students must register at the proper times.
Thomas Connally an experienced appliance salesman and Mrs Inez Fisher have joined Higginbotham Hardware and Higginbotham Furniture respectively. They invite friends to visit and see them in their new positions.
Comanche County dairyman J R Williford Jr buys the MacGlothlin Feed Store and renames it J R Feed and Service. The business stays on the Goldthwaite Highway, opens seven days a week from 6 30 A M to 7 00 P M, and offers seeds fertilizers and Enco and Humble products. Williford, raised in Mercer Gap, previously ran a dairy and worked as a West Texas carpenter. he and his wife have four children.
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