Deadline Approaches for May Democratic Primary Filings
Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee chair W I Lane warns that the Monday February 3 midnight deadline for filing applications to run in the May 2 Democratic Primary is near under new Article 13.07a requiring a $50 filing fee. Lane lists several candidates filing or signaling runs in the 17th Congressional District and other offices, with counties including Comanche, Erath, Parker, and Fisher among those in the district, and notes continuing interest for county and district races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I Lane
Comanche County
Democratic Executive Committee
Jane
Lane
Rainfall figures and local sales ads in the Comanche Chief
Rainfall totals up to 8:30 A.M. run 1.48 inches with a 2.46 inch total to date. The issue includes local ads for Gibbs Exclusive, Service Drug, Wayne Feeds, Durham’s Prescrip Pharmacy, and real estate listings. Nursing classes start February 17 and a fire tube ad promotes a 670x15 tire.
Proctor Reservoir funding eyed in 1965 budget request
Washington budget notes show a $100,000 request for operation and maintenance of Proctor Reservoir for FY 1965. Burleson says the item is unlikely to face major hurdles but will be watched closely. Visitor Oswell Brightman visited Austin last week as Tom Brightman returned home after a three day stay. An average of fewer than 50 snakebite deaths occurs annually in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D.C
Burleson
Uest
Proctor Reser
Stin
Oswell Brightman
Austin
Tom
CHS Career Conference Slated For February 7
Comanche High School to host its sixth annual Career Conference on Friday February 7 as part of the High School Guidance Program. Dean Paul Faulkner of Abilene Christian College will be the keynote speaker addressing students on the theme American Youth Privileges and Responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Himelf
Paul B. Faulkner
Abilene Christian College
Faulkner
Look Magazine
Three Way Race for 8-AA Basketball Title Sharpens
Comanche Granbury and Cisco each post wins to stay tied for the 8-AA lead with one loss apiece. Granbury girls hold a one game edge over Comanche Maidens as schedule week begins with key Friday games and a February 4 Cisco at Comanche rematch. Fort Worth visitors note and district schedule wrap the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Granbury
Cisco
Comanche Indians
Granbury Pirates
Cisco Loboes
Granbury Girls
Hamilton Bulldogs
Hamilton
Dublin
Stephenville
de Leon
City Aldermen Election Set For April Seventh
The Comanche City Council ordered an election on April 7 to fill three alderman seats. Terms expire this year for Adolph Proffitt Jerry Wright and H O Kelley. Candidates must file at least 30 days before the election with City Secretary Mrs Bess Arthur or Mayor Gyale Pirkle. Abilene visitors Wyatt Lee Morrs and family spent the weekend with Mrs Katie Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Adolph Proffitt
Jerry Wright
H. O. Kelley
Bess Arthur
Gyale Pirkle
Gail Dudley Chosen President of Texas Hereford Assn
Gail Dudley a Comanche Hereford breeder and operator of the DB Ranch with brothers Tom and Eltas Dudley was elected president of the Texas Hereford Association at the annual banquet in Fort Worth. He succeeds J. M. Schrum of Sugar Land. Board members include Jim Gill Coleman Leand Wallace Big Spring Tom Weinheimer Stonewall and Gene Whitehead Menard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Dudley
The
Texas Hereford Assn
Fort Worth
Dudley
Hereford Group
DB Ranch
Comanche County
Tom
Eltas Dudley
J. M. Schrum
Sugarland
Hereford Association
Dirtors
Texas Hereford Association
Jim Gill
Coleman
Leand Wallace
Big Spring
Tom Weinheimer
Stonewall
Gene Whitehead
Menard
Jaycees Pancake Supper Fundraiser Set for Feb 7
The Comanche Jaycees announce their Aunt Jemima Pancake Supper on Friday February 7 1964. All you can eat for 50 cents with pancakes served 530 to 830 pm at the veterans building. Proceeds support Little League Park Youth Building and other Jaycee projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran's Building
Quaker Oats Co
Blackburn Syrian Co
Folgers Coffee Co
Foritt Music Co
Brownwood
Little League Park
Three Co Manche School Board Trustees Seek Re election
Floyd Prather George Willis and Louis Harelik filed for re election to the Co Manche Independent School Board with terms expiring The trio are the only candidates named by School Board Secretary Wm E Clemons as of late Thursday The filing deadline is March 4 1964 for the April 4 election and candidates must be over 21 and reside in the state for one year and in the district for six months or longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Independent School Board
Floyd Prather
George Willis
Louis Harelik
Wm. EF. Clemons
Board
Texas Lutheran Band Plans Priddy Concert Saturday
The Texas Lutheran College Concert Band under Dr Marine Nyquist will perform in the Priddy High School Gym on Saturday at 7 30 pm. The 44 member group will offer a free will donation at the concert and welcomes the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Lutheran College Concert Bank
Seguin
Marine Nyquist
Priddy High School
Beaty Explains Poll Tax Change for Federal Voting
County official John Beaty Jr outlines that abolishing the poll tax affects only those who could buy it but did not. Eligible 21 to 60 year olds who miss the January 31 deadline may vote in federal races only after registration during an upcoming period. Beaty urges eligible residents to purchase the poll tax and notes local rules vary by town size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beaty, Jr
Comanche County
Beaty
Rep Ben Barnes Seeks Re Election To Texas Legislature
State Representative Ben Barnes of De Leon announced this week his bid for re election to the Texas Legislature representing Brown Coleman Comanche and Runnels counties in the 64th District. He filed with W I Lane chairman of the Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee and had The Chief publish his name in the political column. Described by papers as floor whip and a workhorse Barnes is seen as a leading figure with strong support in his district. A December Barnes Appreciation Dinner in Brownwood underscored his local popularity.
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Lane
Max Carriker
Roby
Fisher County
Carriker
Texas House of Representatives
Carri
Oma Burn
Anson
Jane County
Vetr
National Agress
Burleson
Conanche
Hamilton
Erath
Parker
Palo Pinto
Lastland
Shackelford
Stephens
Jones
Fisher
Taylor
Nolan
Scurry
Callahan
Word
Barnes
Comanche County
Texas
Senate
J. P. Word
Meridian
Bosque County
Comanche
Hood
Somervell
Johnson
Ellis
Hill
Bosque
Coryell
Ben Barnes
de Leon
Brown
Coleman
Runnels
Truman E. Roberts
Brown, Coleman, Comanche and
W. I. Lane
Democratic Executive Committee
Rep. Barnes
The
Houston Chronicle
Connally
Tunnell
Amarillo Daily News
House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas House
San Angelo
Brownwood
New Coliseum
Rebekah Lodge Elect Officers in Comanche
Rebekah Lodge No 106 in Comanche elected new officers for the year at the regular meeting on January 23. Java Betha Davis served as installing officer with Jovele Hambrick and Beatrice Smith assisting. 18 members attended the session. Members in good standing are invited to attend Thursday 7:30 PM meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Rebekah Lodge No 106
Sesson
Nelan Evett
Noble Grand
Doris Wilson
Ruby Daniel
Azala Lellis
Matilda Emert
Estia Parrish
Tavia Dutton
Odessa Lake
Betha Davis
Nobel
Katie Williams
Jocie Hambrick
Virgie Williams
Outsid
Jane Tate
Inside! Guardian
Beatrice Smith
Mary Wilhelm
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Congress
Matchety
E. Duncan
Jomanche County
Service Drug
McKesson 2
Profill
Service
Gibbs Exclusive
Eugene Rau
Mercer
Anche Feed Co., Inc
WAYNE
America
Ake
Ted Durham
Durham
Prescrip
Xter
CEE Civic Improvement
Tern Hills Nursing
BROS
Roperty
Berrey & Zschiesc
Jim B. Jenkins
Arthur
Proctor
Urleston
WM. G. Parker
Adult Leaders Assn
Adult Leaders Association
Jane Ann Robertson
Bill Parks
Parks
Jane Ann
Hearshel Jones
Stag Creek
John Robertson
D. B
Buddy Harrison
Gustine
J. A. Cox
Sidney
CHS
Faulkner Or. Faulkner
J. Roy Smith
Nesa and
Birch
James Wilkerson
Mr Smith
Wilkerson
Abidlene
Wyatt Lee Morrs
Abilene
Katie Jones
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Herbert Goodson
Texas Hereford Ass'n
Jaycees
Texas Lutheran Band
John Beaty Jr
John Beaty
Rebekah Lodge
Atzalea Ellis
Heart Fund
Heart Association
Gayle Pirkle
City of
HEART
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