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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1967
Page
1
Comanche County’s rise from cattle country to a cotton frontier is traced from post Civil War settlement through 19th century cotton booms. The piece notes rail and wagon routes, water, soil, and the boll weevil threat, ending with peanut industry growth and storage logistics shaping the early 20th century economy.
Gustine Independent School announces appreciation from Superintendent Gilbert Davis for support during the football season and the Bi-District game. Special thanks go to the Comanche Chamber of Commerce Comanche Jr. Jaycees Lions Club Volunteer Fire Dept Comanche School Comanche Chief Gustine State Bank and National Bank of Comanche.
The Comanche Garden Club hosts Christmas Market Day at the Comanche Garden Center. Doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Vendors offer handmade gifts and home cooked foods from town residents.
Comanche County recorded 8 812 800 dollars of peanut sales in 1966 as officials discussed train operations and sidings left open after railroad assignments. The mention nods to historical ties to cotton and local commerce, noting candy bars and peanut butter sandwiches as familiar uses for peanuts.
Talpa Centennial and Gordon collide for the regional six man championship at Indian Memorial Stadium Thursday night at 7 30. Gordon seeks an 8 1 season finish after beating Gustine in bi district while Talpa Centennial earned a bye and prep for the title game. Admission is 1 25 for adults and 50 cents for students and children.
The Co Manche ISD School Board called a bond election for December 16 1967 at City Hall to seek $250000 for a new Elementary Building and a High School Music Building. Absentee voting is available in the School Superintendent's Office second floor of the high school daily through December 12 from 9 am to 5 pm.
Bennie B. Davis of Farmers Home Administration announced Maurice A. Bud Deason will serve as assistant county supervisor in Comanche, replacing Fay Brown who becomes Frio County supervisor. Effective Oct 23, Deason trains in Marlin for two months and reports to Comanche by Dec 26. He is Williamson County born, a WWII Army pilot, AAM degree holder, with farming and ranching background. The Deason family moved to 804 N Lane, Comanche.
The Comanche United Fund Drive runs this week with a Friday push aiming to reach a $5,500 goal. Contributions support eight local services including the Comanche County Livestock Assn, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Public Library, Red Cross, Lamb Show, Salvation Army, and Contingency Fund. Distribution totals include $1,000 for the Livestock Assn and $900 for the Boy Scouts among others.
The 7th Annual Comanche County Pecan Show will be held in Gustine on December 2. Entry is open to any grower with one or more pecan trees. each entry requires about a quart of pecans. Entries due by 6 p.m. Friday December 1. judging occurs December 2. Winning pecans go to the Regional Pecan Show in Fort Worth December 13-15. only county ribbon winners advance.
Mrs. Euell Arthur of the Clanche Co Heart Council warns that heart disease and rheumatic conditions strike all families. She cites a million annual deaths, 22 million with disease, and 500,000 children affected, urging regular medical checkups and donations to the Heart Fund to support research and rehabilitation campaigns.
Comanche High School will hold its annual basketball tournament next Thursday through Saturday December 7 8 9. Opening games include Dublin vs ACC High School San Saba vs Cisco Eastland vs Priddy and Comanche vs Llano with finals set for 8 30 p m. San Saba is favored after reaching the finals previously and Dublin Fastand and Comanche expected to challenge Wayne Preston's Indians who also host Coleman Friday and Stephenville Tuesday.
The Comanche County Home Demonstration Council sponsors a Christmas Workshop on Tuesday December 5 at the Stag Creek Community Center. It begins at 10 39 a m with holiday ideas on display and talks by Hazel Qualls TP&L and Arlene Moore Lone Star Gas. Attendees bring a covered dish for noon. plates cups and coffee are provided.
Members of the IOOF and Rebekah Lodges will hold their annual Christmas dinner and program Thursday night December 7 in Lodge Hall. A spokesman urges all members of the orders to attend the 7 30 oclock affair.
A memorial effort is organized in Napa to support a living cause and assist someone in need. Funds will be directed to welfare and medical support through local groups and organizers. The event aims to honor a person’s memory while funding ongoing aid.
The Jaycees outline plans to build two baseball fields at Jaycee Baseball Park with Texas Power and Light guidance. The project funds for Little League and Babe Ruth fields total about 4500 dollars for new lighting, fencing, stands, and facilities, with labor by volunteers. Donations are sought December 4 through 9 at local banks and the Chamber of Commerce, with further outreach December 11 to 16.
Teenagers in Comanche County control about 908000 dollars of local spending annually. National research shows US teens average 750 dollars per year, with local teens in Comanche County totaling about 1746200 dollars weekly across 1210 youths, funded by allowances and jobs. They influence family purchases in food Cars and furniture totaling over 35 billion nationwide.
Harry Thornton director of the Texas Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association will attend the National Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association and the American Vocational Association Teachers Convention in Cleveland Ohio on December 19. He was chosen as a delegate by fellow Texas Vocational Agriculture teachers after being elected president of the District Vocational Agriculture teachers organization. He thanks Superintendent Gilbert Davis for support.
Multiple games schedule across December 1 to December 7 at the Comanche gym. Indian Maidens clash Cross Plains at 5:30, followed by B-team games and the Comanche Indians against Coleman Bluecats. Junior high and Stephenville matchups round out the week with an invitation tournament set.
Walter Marwitz of Priddy won first place in the Comanche Chief football contest with two missed games out of 15. Speedy Hicks of 203 Martin St. took second, and Ken Luker received third. Several others had three misses and shared smaller prizes or subscriptions. The paper teases more contests next fall.
The thirty third annual Co Manche County Junior Livestock Show is scheduled for January 18 19 and 20 1968.
Gustine Public School Board of Trustees expresses interest in a community program named in the notice. The board invites input and collaboration from residents and local organizations to promote education and local engagement.
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