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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1965
Page
3
An array of ads highlights major savings at CHIEF, HUB, and area stores. Bill Dudney's HUB advertises up to half price on sport coats. Everett's Food Mart promotes savings on Quality Foods. Men’s wear and Notion Sale feature deep discounts. Also listed are TV viewing deals, Spring fashion, and upcoming store clearances in Comanche area.
William C. Bryant of the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Committee explains that farmers may receive top payment rates if they sign up and divert at least 40 percent of their feed grain base into conservation uses. Key figures for estimating feed acres are 20 40 and 50 while the minimum diversion is 20 percent and maximum 50 percent of base. If a farmer signs up and diverts only the minimum acreage the payment falls to the lower rate. Continued on back page.
Gail P. Dudley, a prominent Co manche rancher and businessman, was re elected president of the Texas Hereford Association at a banquet in Fort Worth. Vice presidents named were H A Fitzhugh Roy Herman R Rust Largent and F Jake Hess with Bill House giving the keynote. House noted less foreign beef enters the U S due to European shortages but warned cattlemen to resist future dumping when demand rises.
Comanche Postmaster Jim Carpenter reports from Washington that Postmaster General John A. Gronouski says a breakthrough in electronic ZIP code readers will lead to installations in major post offices within about a year. The new machines will sort and read up to 35 000 letters per hour, enhancing mail flow from large to small offices and speeding inbound mail and outbound dispatch in communities.
Mr and Mrs W B Nance acquire Owl Drug from Mr and Mrs Jimmy Tucker and take charge in Comanche. The Nances return from New Orleans to restore ties with friends and customers, plan a formal open house later after redecorating, and describe their family, schooling, church, and local roots.
A rummage sale will take place Saturday February 6 at the former used car office corner North Austin and Wright Ave from 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Mrs Len Bonick leads the event and seeks donations of clothes odds and ends and cakes by phone at 556 3258 or 356 2570 or drop off at 208 West Neely after 3 30 p m.
Carpenter stresses that ZIP codes remain vital in current mail handling and will work with upcoming seeing eye devices and mechanical sorting machines to handle growing mail volume. He says the new equipment will not threaten jobs but require minimal manpower growth at major massing points.
Damon Hall a Sidney livestock buyer and ranchman is charged with murder with malice in a Comanche County case. A special venue of 125 prospective jurors was summoned for selection to hear the 52nd District Court trial scheduled for Monday. Prosecutor Byron McClellan leads the case with defense by C O McMillan. Judge Tru man Roberts will preside.
After a pancake supper hosted by the Junior Chamber of Commerce 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 as secretary treasurer. Board members include Don Salter Ernest McDougal Damon Power Houston Bally Robertson Elias Dudley and Dick Armstrong. Plans for 1965 rodeos and horse shows were set with dates to be announced.
Ned Stewart of Comanche underwent surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Worth on Monday.
Fort Worth on Tuesday welcomed visitor Happy Hathcock and companion Ann for local engagements and sightseeing.
Rev. and Mrs. B L McCord are visiting Fort Worth this week, according to local society notes. The couple is seen at events and social gatherings around the city during their stay.
Comanche Indians defend district title and lead 7-AA standings with 5 0 record, beating Hamilton 22 16 and ACC High 51 48 to reach 18 5 on the season. Dublin stays close with two wins, Granbury tops the girls race, and George Salois is sidelined by a knee injury before Friday’s Granbury game.
Dr. Guy D. Newman president of Howard Payne College will speak to the Comanche County Unit of the TSTA at Comanche High School auditorium Monday February 8 at 730 pm. He will discuss our privileges and responsibilities in preserving heritage and freedom.
The Comanche County Farm Bureau Membership Committee will gather in the Junior High Cafetorium on Thursday February 11 at 630 PM for a rally and kick-off supper. A county wide membership drive begins February 12 led by Edwin N McKay of the Texas Farm Bureau Austin office who will preview agricultural issues before the State Legislature.
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. held a stockholders and directors meeting at the General Offices at 10 am on Friday January 22 with about 40 attendees. All officers and directors were re-elected and management reported a good 1964 with prospects for 1965. Garden Club ladies provided a noon meal at the Garden Club Center.
The seventh annual Career Day at CHS Friday features speakers from Howard Payne University Texas A&M and Comanche area pros across twenty six career fields. Dr Guy D Newman president of Howard Payne will give the keynote on The Challenge of Tomorrow with sessions on law medicine nursing engineering and other professions led by local and visiting experts.
1965 automobile truck and farm truck license plates go on sale announced by John Beaty Jr County Tax Collector. Plates may be bought at the Courthouse Tax Office or De Leon City Hall Sub Office with white plates and black lettering. Vehicle registration requires title and last registration receipt. lists include multiple series for autos trucks and farm trucks. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs Ellis Colvin of Houston were overnight visitors with Mr and Mrs Walter Jack Barret Lou and Martha.
Comanche County records show a record low 1,601 residents paid poll taxes by the January 31 deadline for 1965 voting. In 1964 the figure was 2,989 and 1,981 in 1963, with up to about 1,000 extra votes from first time or over age voters. Two elections, possibly including referendums, are set for 1965.
Bill Jones, partner in the Frozen Food Lockers, files for re election to Comanche City Council. He currently serves his first term as alderman. Mayor Gyale C. Pirkle and Councilman Joe Waring also seek re election in the April 6 city election for two alderman seats.
Texans face reduced voting rights after 1965 poll tax payments. those who missed the tax may vote only on federal offices or national propositions. The first election date is April 3 for school trustees, followed by a city election on April 6 in separate towns.
Front row and back ground details show 1965 Comanche County 4-H Council officers including Chairman Sharon Craig, Boy's Vice Chairman Richard Jones, Girl's Vice Chairman Nancy OBrien, Information Chairman Jane Ann Robertson, and Secretary-Treasurer Lola Pair. Delegates and presidents from De Leon Proctor Gustine and Sidney are named with others listed as not shown.
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