Coleman Friday Night Showdown Sparks Eagles Rally
The Ney Eagles under coach James Able aim for the regional Novice title as they travel to Coleman Friday after routing Carbon 60-34. Nichols at 165 pounds leads a fast Hornets attack while Comanche County fans prepare to support the Eagles with key starters listed by Able.
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Y Eagles
James Able
Coleman
Carbon
Coist
Able
Hornets
Nichols J Hornets
Eagles
Nicky Pruitt
Donart
Bobby Wilson
Pinkard
Larry Steele
Cox
Don Scott
Omanche County
Letters To Santa In Comanche Chief Christmas Edition
The Comanche Chief will publish a Christmas edition on Friday December 23 featuring Santa Claus letters from local children. Letters may be delivered to the paper or mailed to Santa Box 192 Comanche Texas. Regular news and holiday features from local businesses will also appear.
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Santa
Santa Claus
Farmers Discuss Irrigation District Formation in De Leon
About sixty five area farmers attended a Soil Conservation meeting in De Leon on November to discuss organizing an irrigation district. Present were Ben Sudderth engineer, W T Cal president of Upper Leon Municipal Water District, Albert Brannan, and county Supervisor Davis. The group explored financing with Farmers Home Administration and noted a possible water supply from Proctor Lake.
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de Leon
Orion
Y Johnson
Fontaine and Com
Ben Sudderth
An- Westions
William T. Cal
Upper Leon
Albert Brannan
Brazos
Davis
Davis, County Superft
Farmers Home Action
Home Administration
Proctor
Upper
Local Basketball Schedule Highlights Dec Week
The schedule features the Indian Maidens under Coach Leta Andrews facing De Leon on Friday at 5 30 PM, followed by the Comanche Indians vs De Leon Bearcats at 8 PM. Next week includes Comanche Junior High games, a triple header on Tuesday, and the Comanche Invitation Boys Tournament from Thursday to Saturday. A feasibility study for an engineering project is planned with a community survey to gauge interest.
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de Leon
Leta Andrews
Orland Aldridge
Comanche Indians
de Leon Bearcats
Comanche Junior High
Gustine
Lyndell Coan
Bill Barnes
Ardean Kimmel
Charles Hicks Wins Final Football Contest
Charles Hicks of Kingfisher Oklahoma won the final Comanche Chief football contest with only three missed games. He receives the $5 first place prize by mail after a season that saw upset wins like Oklahoma over Nebraska. Second place went to J T Harrell of Naperville Illinois with four missed games and two years of subscriptions. Third place went to Clint McEwin of Houston Texas with five missed games and his Chief subscription extended one year. Honorable mentions include Mrs Perry W Farley Bastrop Texas Tom Cox Jr Mary Ruth Ross John D Hicks and Mrs Donnie Hicks of Comanche.
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Oklahoma
Nebraska
Charles Hicks
Kingfisher
Oklo
Hicks
J. T. Harrell
West
Bruce Lane
Naperville
Harrell
Clint McEwin
W. 26Th
Houston
Clint
Perry W Farley
Bastrop
Tom Cox, Jr
Mary Ruth Ross
John D. Hicks
Donnie Hicks
Comanche
Deelie
Cash Night At Majestic Theatre Sparks Old Time Style
Charles Marshall new owner of the Majestic Theatre runs Cash Night each Wednesday. The prize starts at 25 dollars, with 25 more added weekly until won, reaching 50 this week. J D Dolberry won 50 dollars and Jo Lean Williams won a book of eight passes. Over 450 have signed up. next week restarts at 25 dollars. Notable prior winners include Dr Terrell Sharp and Brenda Marshall.
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Charles Marshall
Majestic Theatre
Marshall
J. D. Dolberry
Jo Lean Williams
Billy Evans
Comanche United Fund Near Halfway Mark
United Fund head Gilmore Durham reports the drive is dragging at the halfway point and urges more donations. Those who wish to contribute should contact Roy Dabney secretary or mail checks to United Fund in care of Comanche banks.
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Comanche United Fund
United Fund
Gilmore Durham
Durham
Roy Dabney
Comanche Chamber invites tour of new sewing plant
Chamber members and Industrial Foundation donors are invited to a 6:45 am Tuesday morning preview of the Comanche Manufacturing Company sewing plant. Oscar Harris urges attendance to see the modern facility with weather heating and air conditioning. The plant, equipped with sewing machinery, is near operation within a week or two.
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Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Fund
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Comanche Industrial Foundation
Comanche Manufacturing Company
Oscar Harris
Comanche Manufacturing Co
Comanche B Team Opens Rising Star Play
The Comanche B basketball team, 1 win and 1 loss, meets Santa Anna A in the first round of the Rising Star Invitational on Thursday December 1 at 5 30. If they win or lose they play again Saturday morning. Probable starters include Gary Lacy Chris Ev ridge John Hutchins Max Parker and Marion Kirkland. The B team began with a 127 victory over Early B and followed with a 46 42 loss to De Leon B.
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Comanche
Santa Anna A
Braves
Gary Lacy
Chris Evridge
John Hutchins
Max Parker
Marion Kirkland
de Leon
Fire destroys ranch house at Biggs Ranch near Como m.
A large frame dwelling and adjacent garage on the Biggs Ranch ten miles south of Como was destroyed by fire discovered about nine o'clock Tuesday night. The property belonged to James Biggs and was the former home of the late C M Albin who sold the ranch to C V Biggs. The owner found the fire on his return from his parents home.
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Biggs
Comanche
James Biggs
C. M. Albin
C. V. Biggs
Comanche County Boom Surges as 1960 to 1965 Gains Shown
A Census Bureau mid decade study shows the big boom has raised local income per capita from 1363 to 1546 dollars, boosted retail spending from 1175 to 1422 dollars per capita, and increased nonfarm employment in Texas from 2,532,000 to 2,861,000, reflecting a stronger local economy.
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Comanche County
Census Bureau
Labor Department
Department of Commerce
United States
Texas
Comanche IS Invitational Boys Tournament Opens Next Week
Comanche High School announces its annual IS Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament for December 19 10 with double elimination play. Priddy versus Maitland leads Thursday night action along with ACC High School San Saba Llane Gustine and Dublin vs Co. Abilene Christian and Priddy cited as favorites while all teams rank contenders. First games start at 5 PM and four games are scheduled each day. A new Medicare reimbursement rule speeds payments to survivors when a beneficiary dies reducing the need for estate representation.
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Comanche High School
ACC High School
San Saba
Llane
Gustine
Dublin
Comanche
Priddy Pirates
Abilene Christian High School
New Fixtures Installed at McCullough-Jeanes Co
The McCullough-Jeanes Co has begun installing new fixtures after lowering the building ceiling and other improvements. An open house is planned once work is completed. The Littlest Angel is a must for Christmas with a copy available at the Comanche Public Library.
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McCullough - Jeanes Co
Comanche Public
Indians Win 73 44 For Third Victory In Four Games
Indians defeated their opponents 73 to 44 securing a third win in four outings as the season heats up.
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Indians
GRIEF
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Ney Eagles
Yice
Poeun
Ners Meelan Foration District
Walter
Beaty Roy Loudermilk
Cash
Terrell Sharp
Wayland Leslie
Sammy Marshall
David Tankersley
Brenda Marshall
Jimmy Farley
Glen Parker
Donald Campbell
Fort Worth
Don Kirkland
Alice Stokes
Brownwood
Okla
Federal Aviation Agency
Fion
Coma
Bir Ie
NCHE
Industrial Air Park
Comanche Public Square
SHIER
Priddy
Maitland
Social Security Office
Medicare
Glen McNatt
Social Security
McNatt
McCullough-Jeanes
Big Tommy Humphrey
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