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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1966
Page
1
Snow fell across the region, with reports of depths up to eight inches, easing drought concerns. The weather warms as shops publish weekend bargains from McCullough-Jeanes and others, urging readers to check ads for specials on groceries, furniture, and clothing.
City officials and employees have started a broad clean up and rodent control program. They report cleaned streets and alleys with more to come and urge residents to maintain vacant lots and buildings. Rat bait is available free at city hall with guidance to use only what is needed.
Richard Armstrong, secretary director of the American Junior Red Cross Assn, was in San Francisco for a weekend meeting of the California division. The event centered on organizational planning and regional collaboration.
The Gustine Church of Christ schedules a five day lectureship from February 28 to March 4 on Christian Attitudes. Speakers include Rex Tilley Gatesville Andy Moore Gorman Payne Haddox De Leon Dennis Kellogg Comanche and W L Fry Stephenville. Minister Joe Wolfe invites all area residents to attend. The AJRA secretary Armstrong, active for three years, reports over 600 dues paying Texas members and plans more organizing trips to Arizona the Dakotas and Washington.
Comanche and Eastland Counties schedule a four night irrigation short course in De Leon and Gorman from February 28 to March 4. Sessions run 7 30 to 9 30 p m at De Leon Vocational Agriculture Building and German High School Auditorium with teachers Wayne Reese and James S Denton presenting on irrigation management economics and related topics.
At the recent election for the Board of Directors of Comanche Chamber of Commerce the following were elected Bob Arthur Ted Durham Wayne Pinkerton Bill Dudney Morris Gaither and Dean Markum retiring directors are Don Lavender Bill Clemons C E Tabor Elton McCullough Jack Jouette and Dr Wm T
Local elections show little activity with no opposition. Three incumbents Kelley Turner Parker seek City Council reelection. Dr. Wm. T. Calhoun is the only trustee candidate for Comanche Independent School District. Evans and Carney will not run. Council filing ends March 5. school board filing ends March 2.
Johnnie Livingston manager of the L H Discount Store states he will not run for County Judge due to business commitments. He thanks supporters and urges consideration of his candidacy at a later time.
El tos Dudley partner in Dudley Bros Ranch has been named to the Comanche Independent School Board to fill the vacancy created by Floyd Prather resignation. Dudley will serve until April 1967, with the Prather departure linked to his election as a State National Bank director.
Ex officio Calhoun notes holdover directors Boyd Anthony Roy Dabney R C Isham Ben Evridge Bill Jones James E Carpenter and Roy Brannan Jr retiring president. New officers will take office in March.
Fifty four Comancheans attend a Public Relations Training Course Monday night February 21 taught by Frank A. Driskill of the University of Texas. Nineteen firms represented. The fourfold course covers General Personal Business and unity Public Relations. Driskill holds B A and M S degrees and has extensive teaching and PR experience.
This Friday February 25 World Day of Prayer will be observed at the Presbyterian Church with coffee at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and an service in the sanctuary. Sponsored by United Church Women leadership from First Methodist Church. All are invited to attend this world wide prayer fellowship.
Gustine High School basketball chiefs Carl ton Priddy tied for the strict title after a split in the 17 B playoff. Gustine defeated Priddy in the first game but fell to Carlton in a close second. Front row Robby Stuteville Ronnie Sparkmen Ronnie Rinehart Carl Ray Adams. top row Danny Davis Wade Luker Jim Fieldman Boyd Westfall Coach Donald Haile.
Comanche Indians coach Joe Crouch pushes full participation despite bad weather. A 6 member early turnout aims to boost district standings from last year while seniors and freshmen pace events from distance to sprints and field. The squad lists runners and relays while planning meets at Brady Ste henville Goldthwaite and the Redskin Relays ahead of the April 15 district meet.
Comanche County’s 1965 agriculture year shows total cash farm income up by 91 905 to 12 938 39 with peanuts leading at 4 825 762. Cotton and fruits and vegetables also contributed while cattle and calf sales topped livestock receipts at 3 013 250 and livestock products at 6 661 000. Milk revenue declined to 1 108 000, and government payments rose to 240 267.
Official holidays for 1966 set by Chamber of Commerce members include Memorial Day May 30 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 5 Thanksgiving November 24 Christmas December 25 and 26 and New Year’s Day January 1 and 2 1966.
Texas Tech student Rusty Durham, a junior from Comanche, was seriously injured in a car collision near Abilene last Friday. He was sent to Hendricks Hospital for facial fractures and faces planned surgery Monday February 28.
Sidney High School girls, District 17 B champions coached by James Able, travel to Brownwood High Gym Tuesday March 1 to face the May girls for the bi district title. Game time is 8 p.m. The photo lists Sidney players Inez Vineyard Lana Carrouth Mary Ward Share Wright Barbara Glasgow LaVerd Henry Rita Reed and others with coach Able.
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