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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1965

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Chief hits in NY savings big sale at Bill Dudney's Hub

Ad section lists sales items from various stores. Big discounts at Bill Dudney's Hub including sport coats. Other listings show store promotions at Everett’s Food Mart and Gibbs Exclusive, plus Notion Sale at Ben Franklin and final clearance at Relik’s Department Store. Student Don Lacy news notes CHS Sophomore Don left for Austin to serve as Page in the House.

Bill Dudney CHS Don Austin Ines Ouse of Representatives

Feed grain program urged for higher diversion payments

Farmers in the feed grain program may receive top payments if they sign up and divert at least 40 of the farm's feed grain. William C. Bryant, chair of the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Committee for Comanche, notes key figures for estimating acres and diversions are 20, 40, and 50. The minimum diversion is 20 percent of base with a maximum of 50 percent and two payment rates depend on whether only the minimum acreage is diverted. Continued on back page.

William C. Bryant Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Comanche Committee

Gail Dudley Re-Elected President of Texas Hereford Association

Gail P. Dudley, a notable Comanche rancher, was re-elected president at the Texas Hereford Association banquet in Fort Worth. Fellows named vice presidents include H. A. Fitzhugh, Roy Herman, R. Rust Largent, and F. Jake Hees. Speaker Bill House warned of future import shifts and urged cattlemen to guard against foreign beef dumping.

Gail Dudley Texas Hereford Association Gail P. Dudley Hotel Texas Fort Worth H. A. Fitzhugh Roy Herman Caldwell R. Rust Largent Fort Davis F. Jake Hees McLean American Hereford Association Bill House Cedar Vail Kansas

New ZIP Code Reading Machines Revealed for Post Offices

Comanche Postmaster Jim Carpenter reports a breakthrough in reading ZIP coded addresses using new electronic machines. Postmaster General John A Gronouski says installations will begin in major offices within about a year with machines sorting 35000 letters per hour. The impact includes faster inbound mail from cities to small offices and quicker dispatch of mail from smaller communities.

Jim Carpenter John A. Gronouski Washington, D. C

Nance Family Purchases Owl Drug in Comanche

Mr and Mrs W B Nance have bought Owl Drug from Mr and Mrs Jimmy Tucker and assume management. Native Comanchans, they recently returned from New Orleans and plan to reconnect with friends and customers. They reside on the Fort Worth highway with three sons and one daughter. A formal open house will follow redecorating.

Nance Comanche New Orleans Doyle Brown Fort Worth Jim Mike Sandra Ray Sean Michael Ray R. E. Nance Board Church CHS Robert Reed Sidney Nances The Baptist Church Owl Drug

Sacred Heart Church Rummage Sale Set for Saturday

A rummage sale is planned by Sacred Heart Church for Saturday February 6. It will run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the former used car office on North Austin and Wright Ave. Mrs Len Bonick leads collecting efforts and asks for clothes odds and ends and cakes by phone 856-3258 or 356-2570. Contributions may be dropped at 208 West Neely after 3:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Church North Austin Wright Ave Len Bonick West Neely

ZIP Code Seen as Helpful to Mail Processing

Carpenter says the seeing eye device due next year does not negate ZIP Code usefulness. ZIP codes improve handling within the current system, with mechanical sorting machines aiding growth and not threatening jobs as mail volumes rise.

Carpenter

Murder Trial Set For Monday in District Court

Damon Hall a Sidney livestock buyer and ranchman is charged with murder with malice in Comanche County. A formal indictment from October led to a Feb trial date in 52nd District Court with 125 jurors summoned. Hall is free on $10,000 bond. Prosecutor Byron McClellan defends by C O McMillan before Judge Tru man Roberts.

Damon Hall Sidney S2nd District Court Hall Comanche County Sidney Livestockman Chester Carouth Carouth Byron McClellan Gatesville C. O. McMillan Stephenville Truman Roberts Hamilton

Earl Albin Elected President of Roping Club

After a pancake supper the Comanche Roping Club held its annual meeting and elected 1965 officers. Earl Albin became president with Robert Willis as vice president and Fred Mabe re elected secretary treasurer. Board members include Don Salter Ernest McDougal Damon Power Houston Robertson Elias Dudley and Dick Armstrong. Plans for 1965 rodeos and shows were discussed with dates to be announced.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Comanche Roping Club Earl Albin Robert Willis Fred Mabe Don Salter Ernest McDougal Damon Power Houston (Bally) Robertson Elias Dudley Dick Armstrong North Texas Cutting Horse Association

Ned Stewart Undergoes Surgery in Fort Worth

Ned Stewart of Comanche underwent surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Worth on Monday.

Ned Stewart Comanche St. Joseph Hospital Fort Worth

Fort Worth Visitor Happy Hathcock and Ann

A Fort Worth visitor named Happy Hathcock and an accompanying companion Ann were seen in the city on Tuesday. Local observers noted their presence near downtown venues and parks.

Fort Worth Happy Hathcock and Ann

Fort Worth Visit By Rev and Mrs McCord This Week

Rev and Mrs B L McCord are visiting Fort Worth this week, staying at a local hotel and meeting with community members. The trip highlights ongoing church and civic engagement during their stay.

Fort Worth B. L. McCord

Comanche Indians Lead 7-AA Basketball Race

Comanche Indians extend district lead in 7-AA play with 5 0 mark after 22 16 win over Hamilton and 51 48 non conference victory over ACC High. Dublin remains one game back with two wins last week. Granbury leads girls standings. Hugh Fletcher top scoring. Friday clash at local gym vs Granbury. Salois out with knee injury.

Comanche Indians Dublin Indians Hamilton Comanche ACC High School Granbury CISCO Ciso

Dr Guy Newman to address county teachers Monday

Dr Guy D Newman president of Howard Payne College Brownwood will speak to the Comanche County Unit of the TSTA at Comanche High School auditorium Monday evening February 8 at 7 30. He will discuss Our Privileges and Responsibilities in Preserving Our Most Precious Heritage Freedom.

Guy D. Newman Howard Payne College Brownwood Comanche County TSTA Comanche High School Newman Rochester Texas Sherman Baylor University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Howard Payne England Scotland United States Old Mexico James Slider Gyale Pirke Ted Durham Elmer Hannebut Texas Wesleyan College Nat Tracy R. B. Escue Jr North Texas State University Cullen Perry Santa Anna Theron D. Carroll Austin Joe Waring Louis Harellk Joe Tupin Boyd Anthony Jack M. Brightman U.S. Air Force Martha Harmon Abilene Mary EK. Moore Stepienville

County Farm Bureau Plans Feb 11 Meeting Rally

The Comanche County Farm Bureau Membership Committee meets February 11 at 6 30 p m in the Junior High Cafetorium for a rally and kick off supper. Edwin N McKay of the Texas Farm Bureau Austin office will speak on agricultural issues facing this year’s Legislature.

County Farm Bureau Comanche County Farm Bureau Edwin N. McKay Texas Farm Bureau Austin

Higginbotham Bros Directors Reelect Officers at Meeting

Higginbotham Bros. & Co. stockholders and directors met at the General Offices at 10 am on Friday January 22 with about 40 attendees. All officers and directors were reelected as the firm reported a good 1964 and favorable 1965 prospects. Garden Club ladies provided lunch at the Garden Club Center.

Higginbotham Bros. & Co Garden Club

CHS Career Conference Set Here For Friday

The seventh Annual Career Day on Friday February 5 will host about forty-two local and visiting speakers across twenty six career fields. Keynote Dr Guy D. Newman president of Howard Payne will address The Challenge of Tomorrow with many professionals covering fields from engineering to law enforcement and nursing.

Guy D. Newman Howard Payne Bobby Waller Euell Arthur Bill Clemons Rochelle Elliott Wil Margery Evans William T. Calhoun Anche Silvas Austin Henry Huffman Comanche Randle Alexander B. F. Irick A&m and Lee Dean Cox Ueal Horton Abilene D. M. Brightman FBI L. A. Hanley TCU David Bowers Texas A&m Howell Cobb H. L. Strawn Nolan Crow Bobby E. Williams Waco Gaston Boykin Dorothy Thomas North Texas State University E. E. Anthony Fort Worth Navy LCDR C. B. Williams Comenche CBM A

License Plates On Sale for 1965 Vehicles in Comanche County

Comanche County Tax Collector John Beaty Jr announces license plates for 1965 autos trucks and farm trucks are now on sale at the Courthouse Tax Office or the De Leon City Hall Sub-Office. Plates are white with black lettering and list ranges for automobile and truck registrations. Buyers must bring title and last registration receipt. note mentions visiting locals Ellis Colvin and Walter Barret.

John Beaty, Jr Comanche County de Leon

Poll Tax Payments Hit All Time Low in 1965 Elections

Comanche County records show only 1,601 residents paid poll taxes by the January 31 deadline, a sharp drop from 2,989 in 1964 and 1,981 in 1963. County officials note that the usual turnout exceeds the poll tax qualified voters by about 1,000 due to first-time voters and over-age residents. Several elections in 1965 may require poll tax payment for participation.

John Beaty Comanche County

Bill Jones seeks re election to Comanche City Council

Bill Jones a partner in the Frozen Food Lockers announces his bid for re election to the Comanche City Council where he currently serves as alderman. Mayor Gyale C Pirkle and Councilman Joe War ing have filed for re election with two aldermen to be chosen in the April 6 city election. A separate April 3 school trustee election precedes the April 6 municipal vote and poll tax status affects voters in 1965.

W. R Bill) Jones Comanche Jones Gyale C. Pirkle Joe Waring

1965 Comanche County 4-H Council Officers Named

Front view shows Richard Jones Sidney Boy's Vice Chairman Jane Ann Robertson Comanche Information Chairman Sharon Craig 1965 Council Chairman R G Burwell Stephenville presenting rotating gavel to Chairman Craig Nancy O'Brien Girl's Vice Chairman Lola Pair Secretary Treasurer Background lists William Fair De Leon 4-H Council Delegate Don Parks Comanche 431 President Mike Roberts Proctor 4-H Council Delegate Tony Kennedy Proctor H President Jane Pair De Leon 4-H President Sharon Evens Soda Springs 4-H Council Delegate Buddy Lane Newbury 4-H President Ronnie Cox Sidney 4-H President Other members not shown include Chris Carney Comanche 4-H Council Delegate Sharon Harri con Gustine 4-H President Zay White Gustine 4-H Council Delegate

Richard Jones Sidney Boy’s Jane Ann Robertson Comanche Sharon Craig R. G. Burwell Stephenville Craig Nancy O’brien Girl's Lola Pair Comanche County William Fair de Leon Don Parks Mike Roberts Proctor Tony Kennedy Jane Pair Sharon Evens Soda Springs Buddy Lane Newbury Ronnie Cox Chris Carney Sharon Harricon Gustine Zay White

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NY Savings Ore Everett Tee Food Mart Lues Botany Don Lacy Ginbotham Iself TV Cable Ser Jimmy Tucker Gibbs Exclusive Red & Whitey Notion Ben Franklin Siusale A&p Comanche County Abstract Kansas City Insurance Ser- Drug Store RELIK Am’s Grand Loan Baxter's Ain Association House U.S W. B. Nance Mrs. W. B. Nance Owl Mrs. Tucker Roping Club Dublin Lions Hugh Fletcher Pirates George Salois Guy Newman Jewel Werner DR. Newman MR. Mca AY Higginbotham Firm Houston Ellis Colvin Walter Jack Barret Lou Martha Bill Jones
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