Comanche Chamber Sells New Model Car and Holiday Specials
Local shoppers in Comanche and nearby areas can find holiday specials sponsored by the Chamber MERCE CLUB. Stores like HIGGINBOTH, DUDNEYs, ROY BASS Bakery, and FRIGIDAIRE promotions offer discounts, gift items, and in-store events. Shoppers spending over 50 dollars qualify for extra savings, with items ranging from a new model car to braided service goods and baked treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MERCE
Ind Soda
Newburg
Ors
Chamber
Juniors Preview Holiday Comedy Show
A fragmentary notice announces a junior high school comedy event titled Promise Me to be held December 14. It mentions Bay tasmen sponsors and a barbecue, with ads noting the entertainer lineup and promotional details.
Comanche Invited for Special Day at Fort Worth Stock Show
Comanche is invited to host a special day at the 1962 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth from January 26 to February 4. The city will receive recognition, a block of seats at the rodeo, a concert by the local band, and introductions to TV stars Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker. The event will feature 400 cowboys and 10,000 livestock entries with opportunities for a cowgirl sweetheart ride and opening parade participation.
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Fort Worth
Comanche
W. R. Watt
Texas
Lorne Greene
Ben Cartwright
Dan Blocker
Hoss Cartwright
Local Pecan Man Cooperating In A&M Experiments
L G Holland director of Comanche County Pecan Association cooperates with Texas A&M Agricultural Experiment Station on 1961 tests in Holland's orchard. Entomologist D R King and Tom E Denman conducted pest control comparisons for pecan casebearer. Progress Report 2217 summarizes spray efficacy and application timing, with results focusing on insecticide and application factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Holland
Comanche County Pecan Association
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
D .R. King
Texas A & M
Tom E. Denman
West Cross Timbers Experiment Station
Stephenville
Holland
Texas A&m
Agricultural Experiment Station
New Holland Introduces Mechanomics For Modern Farming
The company explains the term mechanism driven approach as a method to optimize the economics of farming through efficient use of machinery and scientific planning. It frames mechanization as an economic discipline guiding farm productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
County Agent Guides Soil Sample Testing and Fertilizer Plans
The county agent explains how to collect a soil sample for testing and demonstrates using test kits to plan a fertilizer program. This guidance helps landowners decide nutrient needs and fertilizer applications based on test results.
Pecan Growers Hold Successful Meeting in Gustine
Over 100 entries exhibited at Comanche County's first annual Pecan Show and Meeting. M Autry reported wide interest and announced the spring gathering in De Leon on May 8, 1962. Top entries and ribbon winners named. 25 best entries sent to Texas A&M for the State Pecan Show January 5-6, 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Dickson, JR
Comanche County
Gustine
Pecan Association
M. Autry
Hazeldell
Autry
Comanche County Pecan Association
de Leon
L. G. Holland
Comanche
Pecan Shellers and Processors
Cockrell
Goldthwaite
Shellers and Processors
Wichita
J. H. Womack
Brownwood Pecan
L. D. Romberg
Barton
Burkett
Cockrell's Nursery
B. E. Hanson
Womack
E A Walker
Charles Williams
Halbert
R. H. Nowlin
Brownwood
Holland
John Garner
Walker
Mahan
Edison Luker
Squirrels Delight
Stuart
Elton McCullough
Eva Compton
J. N. Boyd
Success
Gayle Rippetoe
Nowlin
Western
Schley
Hanson
Cockrell’s Nursery
Elmer Holden
Jack Pot
Wayne Hayes
Dublin
Fastern Schley
Desirable
R. L. Couch
Onlinon
Brightman Home for Thanksgiving Visit
Berta Brightman a student at North Texas State University Denton is home for Thanksgiving visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Oswell Brightman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta Brightman
North Texas State University
Denton
Oswell Brightman
Dr C B Wright Joins Memorial Hospitals Staff
Dr C B Wright formerly of Atlanta Georgia joins Memorial Hospital and Mims Clinic Comanche as associate. A Kansas City Osteopathic College graduate and longtime friend of Dr Roy D Mims he brings surgical training and Georgia practice experience to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Wright
Atlanta
Georgia
Memorial Hospital
Mims
Comanche
Kansas City Osteopathic College
Roy D. Mims
Wright
Kansas City Osteopathic Hospital
Mike Wright
Tennessee
Blackwood-Mims Hospital
Coman High School Library Memorial Shelf Highlights Donations
The Coman High School Library lists memorial book gifts from many families and individuals. Recent donations honor Paul Gleaton, Tommy Evridge, Anne Palmer, and others including Mrs. W D Blackwood with Wild America. Earlier contributors include Homer Palmer E E Anthony C P St Clair O O Brightman Ola Cunningham and Mamie Atwood Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Homer Palmer
E. E. Anthony
C. P. St. Clair
O. O. Brightman
Ola Cunningham
Paul Gleaton
Tommy Evridge
Anne Palmer Jr
W. D. Blackwood
America
Lita
Rollin Mitchell
Hattie Brightman
Oswell Brightman
Anne Palmer
Mamie (Atwood) Hansen
California
J. C. Wilkerson
C. C. Klingman
Truman Roberts Seeks District Judge Seat in 52nd District
Truman E. Roberts of Hamilton County announces for District Judge in the 52nd Judicial District to fill the late H W Allen’s unexpired term. Roberts, appointed by Gov Price Daniel as judge, was serving as District Attorney when Allen died last August 23. Formal declaration to come later.
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Truman E. Roberts
Hamilton County
52Nd Judicial District
H. W
Bill) Allen
Roberts
Price Daniel
Allen
Comanche
Hamilton
Coryell
Bosques
Brother of Orbin Rushing Found Dead
Orbin Rushing of Comanche and other relatives mourn the death of Huron Rushing of Lamesa found at home from carbon monoxide poisoning. The body was discovered at 9 a.m. Monday December 4 after last being seen at 9 p.m. Sunday with a burning stove in the house. Survivors include three brothers and three sisters and a half-brother and half-sister. locations cited include Amarillo Fort Worth Denver Muleshoe and Phoenix.
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Huron Rushing
Lamesa
Rushing
Orbin Rushing
Comanche
G. HK. Rushing
Phoenix
Ariz
Preston Rushing
Fort Worth
Viola Fason
Income Tax School Set Here Friday
Corneche County’s Income Tax Clinic will be held Friday December 8 at Me’s Cafeteria from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m Four speakers will cover tax topics for farmers ranchers and agricultural business people The speakers include Mrs E saan Ray Rogers Glen McNatt and Sidney L Jenkins The program emphasizes recent tax changes and required records deductions and income reporting The event is sponsored by the Comanche County Farm Bureau with IRS Social Security and Texas Agricultural Extension Service cooperation.
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Corneche County
Comanche County Farm Bureau
Internal Revenue Service Social Security
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Fred Clark
Farm Bureau
E. Saan
Voters Approve 250000 Bond for Comanche Junior High
Comanche Independent School District voters approved a 250000 bond by 298 to 174 to build a new junior high school with 10 classrooms a central library a science room and a nurse clinic. Fiscal Agent Gordon Chariton of San Angelo advised selling bonds December 15 with funds available around February 1.
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Comanche Independent School
Gordon Charton
San Angelo
Pancake Supper Funds Jaycee Charity In Comanche
At a City Council meeting Albert Brannan and Adolph Proffitt were named to the Brazos River Authority board representing Comanche to secure water from Proctor Lake when available. The Comanche Jaycees announce Aunt Jemima Pancake Supper for Friday December 15 at Me's Cafeteria with 50 cents for all pancakes. Proceeds support the Jaycee Shoes for Needy Children drive.
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Albert Brannan
Adolph Proffitt
Comanche
Brazos River Authority
Lake Proctor
Dublin
Stephenville
Hamilton
Gorman
Gustinee
de Leon
Proctor Lake
Jemima
Dale Nowlin
Jaycee
Chamber of Commerce
Ennny Jaycee
Jaycee Shoes
Jane Ann Robertson to Head Comanche 4-H Clubbers
Jane Ann Robertson was elected to head the Comanche 4-H Club for 1962 as president at the November 20 meeting in the Comanche County REA Building. Other officers named included Bob Brannan as vice president Vicki Pipes as secretary treasurer Charles Williams as reporter Don Parks as Council delegate Max Parker as song leader and Mike Dickson and Bennie Simpson as assistants.
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Jane Ann Robertson
Comanche County Rea
Bob Brannan
Vicki Pipes
Charles Williams
Don Parks
Max Parker
Mike Dickson
Bennie Simpson
County Singers To Meet Friday
The Comanche County Singing Convention will meet Friday night at the Primitive Baptist Church in De Leon. Singers from Fort Worth and other out of county guests are expected, with Baxter Ray in charge.
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Comanche County
Primitive Baptist
de Leon
Fort Worth
Baxter Ray
Freshman Virginia Cobb Visits Texas Parents During Thanksgiving
Virginia Kay Cobb, a University of Texas freshman, spent Thanksgiving holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howell Cobb, in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Kay Cobb
University of Texas
Mrs
Howell Cobb
Creation leaders and adults in Parks household
Adult organizational leaders identified as Mr. and Mrs. Bill Parks. The fragment notes leadership roles within a community group and mentions the Parks family in a brief archival item.
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Bill Parks
Cage Tourney Opens Here With Local Teams Competing
Play began at 4 30 Thursday at the local gym as Gustine girls face Carlton in the Comanche High School Basketball Tournament lid opener. Eight top area teams enter each division with finals Saturday night. Boys teams include Carlton Gustine Sidney San Saba Dublin Lingleville Granbury and Comanche. The Cisco girls replace Brady in the schedule. Friday and Saturday feature additional girls and boys games and semifinals.
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Gustine Tigerettes
Carlton
Granbury
Gustine
Sidney
San Saba
Dublin
Lingleville
Comanche
Cisco Girls
Brady
Comanche Girls
Comanche Boys
Lingleville Girls
Cilaco
Lingleville Boys
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Evridge
Higginboth
Roy Bass
Mrs. Turpin
Darlene Hightower
CHS
Darlene
Satnh
Vat Christa
A&m
CHS Library
Truman Roberts
Judge Roberts
College Station
Ray Rogers
Internal Revenue
Glen McNat
Sidney L. Jenkins
Jenkins
Caddo
Oklahoma
Murray State College of Agriculture
Oklahoma State University
The
Texas Agricultural Extension
Rogers
Itasca
Texas Tech
Internal Revenue Service
McNatt
Social Security
Glen McNatt
S. H. Fletcher
Fletcher
Phott
Sylvia Hass
Earlene Chaney
Carol McDaniel
Ealine King
Make
Women's Auxilary
National Wool Growers Association
American Wool Council
San Angelo College
Mary Anne Power
Jaycees
Brazos Water Board
County Singers
U. of T
Tigerettes
Carlton Girls
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