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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1965
Page
1
Weather shows mild wet Feb with more rain expected while shoppers chase bargains at Higginbothams and Len Bonick's Ben Franklin Store. Local firms highlight specials from dry cleaners to lumber and garden tools as Comanche County banks and abstract offices promote services.
Comanche the District 7 AA champions prepare for a bi district game against the Fredericksburg Brady playoff winner set for Monday or Tuesday February 22 or 23 at Llano. The team, coached by Russell Berry, finished 21 6 with a 7 1 district mark after a 72 47 warm up win over Eastland. Hugh Fletcher led scoring with 43 points in a high scoring season. The bi district winner advances to the regional in Lubbock next weekend.
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual director election next week with ballots mailed February 22 and due March 10. Outgoing directors include Sid Carney Gilbert Webb Louis Harelik Dr William T Calhoun BE A Kerby and D F Caraway. Holdover directors are Roy Brannan Jr Jack Jouette Bill Clemons Don Lavender C E Tabor and Elton McCullough.
School trustees for Comanche Gustine Sidney and De Leon independent districts and Canty School Board will be elected Saturday April 3. Two members to Comanche and Gustine boards, three to Sidney and De Leon, terms three years. County Board two seats from Precincts 1 and 3 for two years. Incumbents listed with holds. several candidates have filed including Clemons Adams Pipes Clark Walker Wilson and others. Filing deadline is March 3 at midnight.
District 23 B junior high basketball tournament opens in Gustine with first round results: girls Carlton over Star, Sidney over Priddy, Gustine over Mullin. boys Carlton over Star, Priddy over Sidney, Gustine over Mullin. Consolation games set for Thursday and finals Saturday with both girls and boys crowns on the line. Rev John Pasham and First Methodist De Leon host church services and open house for new $80 000 building to be dedicated with Bishop Kenneth Pope preaching.
February is Heart Fund Month and the county drives to fight heart disease. Dr. Hugh Edward Wilson III, renowned heart surgery expert and professor at Southwestern Medical School, will speak at the Lions Club event Tuesday night February 23.
Porter McCarroll ends 38 years with the Texas Highway Department in Comanche County including 30 years as Maintenance Foreman. He tendered resignation effective April 1 and went on vacation. Loudermilk, 55, of 305 W Mill, has been elevated to acting Maintenance Foreman and awaits permanent status approval. Both men spent their entire service in Comanche County and are noted for long, unbroken records.
The Comanches Chamber of Commerce announces its annual banquet will be held April 9. Dr. Wm. T. Calhoun, chamber president, says hometown industry will be featured with short talks by local manufacturers on growth and plans. Committees list and overall planning roles are detailed.
The Chamber of Commerce votes set 1965 holidays. Memorial Day and Independence Day fall on Sundays and are observed on Mondays. Christmas closings on December 25 and 27. Holidays include Memorial Day May 31, Independence Day July 5, Labor Day Sept 6, Thanksgiving Nov 25, and New Year Jan 1.
Comanche County Electric Cooperative will sponsor an 11 day Washington trip for winners of an oratorical contest open to youths 16 to under 18. Contest judging weighs knowledge speaking ability poise personality and appearance. Entries due March 5 1965.
The Comanche Post Office will be closed Monday February 22 for the holiday. Mail for post office boxes will still be distributed on a holiday schedule with most mail by 8 am. Out of town mail deposited before 3 pm goes at 4:15 pm. items in the large Courtesy Box before 6 pm go to Stephenville via Star Route.
The annual 4-H Share-The-Fun Festival will be held Saturday February 20 at 7 30 p m in the Comanche High School Auditorium. Fifteen acts from Comanche County 4-H clubs will be judged on talent showmanship audience reception costume and adherence to 4 H standards. The planning group includes Mrs D F Pair Mrs T Couch Bill Parker Bill Lane and Bill Parks. The public is invited to attend the 1925 festival.
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