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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1961
Page
1
Advert reads low price freezers and a 7 piece set for 48.95. Sale highlights include HATHCOCKS brand freezers and Hammer-Saw combinations at discounted values for a limited time during the weekend at McCulloch store.
New junior high coach Battle is named the Comanche School's new head coach. The 8a graduate of Bay City previously held a coaching role at Midway and has background in basketball and track. Relatives and community details indicate a local hire with ties to the school district.
The feature profiles Hugh Monselie O'Brien Jr. of Comanche County who farms 937 acres near Comanche and gains fame for oil paintings of Texas scenes. He paints despite busy farming and service years, credits help from the Comanche County Electric Co-Op and Lawrence Steak House, and recalls starting as a boy and later turning to Baptistry church scenes during drought.
A total of $236,190 was loaned during the past fiscal year to farmers served by the Comanche County Farmers Home Administration. 61 local families received loans after eligibility by the county committee. 55.4 percent funded operating needs including livestock and equipment. 44.6 percent funded real estate and modern farm homes.
Rev. Louis Schippers aged 24 will be installed as pastor of the local Christian Church on Sunday August 19. He studies at Brite College of the Bible and Texas Christian University. He follows his brother in law Rev Kenneth Rouse who left for a full time pastorate in Shreveport Louisiana. Dr C C Klingman retired former minister will perform the installation. Schippers preached in Dallas prior to joining the Comoache church.
Area from Comanche to Gustine to Energy to Indian Gap Road to Newburg is set for voluntary quarantine against Anthrax. Veterinarians Hallmark and Hill propose cattle spraying, revaccination in 10 to 14 days, carcass soaking with kerosene and spray, burning affected areas, and broad vaccination to prevent fly borne spread.
Texas Animal Health Commission official J. M. Collier urges immediate vaccination of livestock within five miles of an anthrax death site and strict quarantine for forty premises. Roadblocks will check shipments. vaccination by a veterinarian is advised and deadline tied to last death or vaccination.
The 1961 Comanche Indians, short on experience with 30 to 35 players and only four lettermen, started double daily workouts under Coach Roger Oliver. Opening Sept 1 faces Eastland Mavericks, with early scrimmages planned against Longhorns, Armadillos, and Tigers as sidelined star Harold Perkins aims to return from knee injury.
The Comanche County Livestock Association holds its annual barbecue and meeting on Thursday night at Lake Eanes Park, starting at 8:00. John Robertson presides with J. A. Cox as membership chair, aided by Ira Clemons and Percy Parsons. Miss Mabel Hall and Miss Jewel Werner are on vacation touring the Grand Canyon and Colorado.
The record lists players with positions and numbers including Willis 115 back, Larry Bonner 130 back, Bob Allen 155 back, Skipper Shumpes 155 center, Bob Lane 125 guard, Larry Har bour 138 guard.
All 67 members of the Comanche Indian Band are to meet at the Band Hall Wednesday morning August 23 at 6 30 to board a bus for Tarleton State College Stephenville. The two day two night training camp will prepare for the football season with Tarleton's Hilmar Wagner assisting. A full daylight to dark schedule includes swimming bowling and a picnic.
The Comanche County Telephone Cooperative holds its Sixth Annual Meeting at Lake Eanes Park near Comanche. Registration starts 7:00 p.m. with 8:00 p.m. meeting. entertainment by Max Pyburn and band during signup. Two directors to be chosen for expiring terms. Leo Forrest guest speaker from Region 10. Door prizes include three 3 month free local service. Cooperative formed in the early 1950s with 530 members and ongoing expansion plans.
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