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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
7
Pictured Allen B. Ernest who will conduct the Summer Revival at The East Side Baptist Church from August 21 to 24.
Sipe Springs Baptist Church will hold a revival beginning Sunday August 21 with services through August. Rev. Bud May of Carlton will conduct the services. Prayer services start 7 30 p m and preaching at 8 p m each night.
Recent visitors to the C. L. Wilson residence were their children Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Bob Wilson and daughter from St. Paul Minnesota and Dr. and Mrs. Curtis L. Wilson Jr. and children from Arlington. Also visiting were Mrs. Wilsons sisters and nephew Rev. and Mrs. R. T. Breedlove from Quanah and Mrs. V. R. Elliott from Abilene, along with Rev. and Mrs. Ray Elliott and daughter from Ranger.
Superintendent Gilbert Davis announces Gustine schools start Monday at 8 20 with morning bus runs and 2 00 dismissal then 3 50 regular time. An opening assembly, course registration, noon meals 30 cents, and new teachers including Mrs Mildred Witten and Don Habley.
The Gustine Tigers started football practice on Monday August 15 to defend the District title from last year. Several players are not yet out, and coach Don Habley from Strawn brings experience as the team builds for a strong season with some 14 players already practicing. Nearby visitors from Fort Worth include J Robert Duppstadt Robbie and Debbie and Mrs Gene Zimmerman of Hurst among others visiting the Wilkerson family.
Tarleton State College hosted the District 4 H Dress Revue on August 12 with 33 entries. Jean Cunningham won the senior county prize wearing a red wool suit with a white dickie and red suede hat. Arlene Adams earned the junior county ribbon in royal blue sleeveless attire with blue and green accessories.
Sunday gathering at Lake Eanes brought together the Evans clan from across Texas. Attendees included Walter and Irene Prater, Leo Evans, Ronnie Evans, Patsy Ainsworth, and many others with several regional relatives unable to attend.
The Lions club will host an unusual musical program by a group called The Unnecessaries, composed of prominent Comanche business leaders and social figures. Cycle House urges attendance, promising surprising musical harmony and community talent. Also mentions visiting locals Austin St. and Mrs. David Goodson.
August 17, 1966 cattle sale reports solid attendance with many buyers. Stocker and feeder cattle fully steady to higher, butcher calves and bulls up, receipts around 1,100 with price ranges for steers, heifers, cows, calves, and hogs led by top hogs at 26.00.
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