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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1965
Page
1
Comanche advertisements promote a sidewalk sale at Higginbotham’s with items up to 8.95, plus a GE air conditioner sale. Other local notices invite savings at Southern Savings Association, promotions from Exclusive Styles, and shop ads for Downing Hardware, Len Bonick’s Benlin Store, and Ham’s Pharmacy. Local businesses urge visitors to enjoy summer activities and visit storefronts on Worth Highway and Proctor Lake.
Jody Thy mine received a $100 check from the Countyration Agent on behalf of the Utility Company Texas. The event honored Stag Creek for community improvement and Extension District officials noted the Creek project in the program.
Comanche civic leader and Gold Kist plant manager Pat Cagle will relocate to Atlanta Georgia to head the Peanut Operation Department for the Gold Kist Division of the Cotton Producers Association. The new unit will supervise peanut plant operations across several southern states.
A large crowd attends the Sunday service as Dennis Kellogg begins his duties as the North Pearl Street Church of Christ's new minister. The Kelloggs moved from San Angelo with son Kenneth and daughter Carol who plan to attend Tarleton State College this fall. The family includes three other sons and extended relatives in Rankin and Wichita Falls. Mrs. Kellogg is a registered medical technologist.
Olin Willis and Bob Carpenter inspect grappling hooks made by Willis as part of a safety plan for Lake Proctor. A joint effort by the Army Engineers, Comanche County, and the City of Comanche aims to prevent water tragedies during the holiday period. Deputy Sheriff Raymond Patton will patrol the lake from Friday through Monday.
Sheriff Gaston Boykin and county officers will patrol park areas while Comanche police provide 24 hour radio service and other duties. Civil Defense through De Leon and surrounding volunteer fire departments and the Corps of Engineers will be on standby. Civil Defense Director urges all to take precautions to stay safe during the long holiday period.
The Electric A&M University certificate was presented by District Agricultural Agent John Burleson on behalf of Electric Utility Companies and Texas A&M University. Stag Creek plans to enter again next year marking the 13th year the community has entered. Guests at the Community Center awards program included Wayne Pinkerton Assistant District Manager Texas Power and Light and Annie Lucy Lane District Home Demonstration Agent.
Superintendent Davis announces two new full teachers and one part time instructor for Gustine Public Schools. A 28 year old Texas graduate will teach oral studies and help, while Tare a Sealey, a Tar plate graduate, will teach at Gustine High School. Paula Kiser is elected as part time business instructor, splitting days between Gustine and Sidney.
Plans are nearing completion for Comanche's 25th Amateur Rodeo to be held Thursday through Saturday July 15 16 17. Six events plus an open $200 purse Cutting Horse Contest draw 200 top amateur cowboys and cowgirls. Lloyd Woodley of Lampasas directs the show with CHS Indian Band leading the Thursday parade.
Mr and Mrs Dean Markum celebrate one year in Comanche as owners of the Golden Arrow Cafeteria and Restaurant they will serve free coffee at noon Friday July 2 to thank friends and customers in the area.
Comanche High School’s 1943 44 senior class will hold a reunion on Saturday and Sunday July 3 and 4 at Lake Eanes Park. Invited guests include former superintendents W. Z. Compton and Virgil Chaffin and former principal E. L. Curb. Local families urged to attend as the event aims to be a highlight of school life.
Tarleton State students Billy and Sue Albin along with sister Lou earned entry to the NIRA National College Rodeos Finals July 6 to 10 in Laramie Wyoming. Billy won the Southern Region Tie-Down Calf Roping and Sue placed third in Barrel Racing as a top team member. They depart July 1 from Fort Sumner New Mexico after a season of AJRA wins and multiple rodeo titles.
Hareliks Raiders lead the standings two games ahead with two weeks left in regulation play. Gustine and the Toppers battle for second as Comanche teams top Junior and Senior divisions. Regular-season notes include Saints climb, Saints beat Oaklawn, and Toppers upset Wizards. Upcoming games span July 2 to July 8 with tournament start July 8.
Local teenage team the Comanche Merchants top the standings after Grady Paul Ripley pitched a no hitter against Bangs Saturday night. He went the distance with one run allowed and 12 strikeouts, while Jim Bob Basham belted a first inning home run to give Comanche the early edge.
The county courthouse clocks are repaired with three of four on the house in perfect order. The south side clock runs a bit slow but will be fixed next week as Judge D F Caraway confirms the update.
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