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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1965
Page
1
The page reads a collage of business promotions from HIE F KAT to many shops. It mentions a Shoe Sale, Fabric Sale, bargains in ladies wear, and various local stores inviting readers to shop this week. Deals at De , Service FABRIC, Cle, Mer-Oess, LAH Discount, Baxter's, Pauline's Beauty, and more are advertised.
Carl Lee South, 26, McMurry College graduate, is hired as Comanche High School band director. He has worked at F. A. Reynolds Music in Abilene and in Abilene Public Schools at Mann Junior High, plus Aspermont, with high ratings for Mann’s program. He and his wife, with three children, will move to Comanche in August and begin band practice mid August after a student meeting.
A wide quartet sing le event is scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. Residents report a large rural Texas singing gathering with the public invited.
De Leon Young Homemakers host Field Day at De Leon High School on Saturday July 10. Registration and refreshments begin at 8 a.m. Mayor Dr Terrill Sharp will greet attendees. Morning program features a Flower Fresh Fashions style show. Frances Rooney of Texas Electric Co. shares homemaking insights.
Scout Tyson Clemons of Troop 47 sails July 13 from Houston as one of 100 delegates to the First Pan American Jamboree in Rio de Janeiro after stops in Panama Lima and Panama again with tours before returning July 30.
Roy D Mims Jr opens his medical practice in Comanche after completing osteopathic training and a Bachelor of Science degree. He is a son of Roy D Mims and plans to return to service in the community. Also attending Methodist events at Purdue University include George Lippe Ernest Ebell and Paul Jeanes from First Methodist Church.
Mrs Euell Arthur president of the Comanche County Heart Council thanks all residents for contributions to the heart fund with a total gross income of 1682 05 dollars. The message stresses ongoing effort to fight heart disease and support homes and the economy, with a note that the rest continues on the back page.
Rev William M Greenwaldt new District Superintendent Brownwood District Methodist Churches will preach at Comanche Methodist Church 10 50 Sunday and lead 930 service at Proctor Methodist Church He is a Perkins School of Theology graduate native of De Leon and son of Walter and Mrs Greenwaldt He is married to Laura Jean Murph of Wichita Falls with three children Becky Karen and Carroll
Stag Creek Community Club hosts a Summer Country Supper on Saturday July 10 at the Community Center. Tickets are $1 for adults and 75 cents for children with at the door or through club members. Doors open 6 30 pm, food until all are full. dominoes and music add entertainment. proceeds fund a new building and improvements.
Three Comanche County youths were designated by Attorney General Waggoner Carr as delegates to the third annual Youth Conference on Crime to be held August 2022 in Austin. James Edward Morgan of De Leon is a De Leon High School student council member and FFA area vice president. James Troy Norris of Comanche is a Comanche High School junior class president and Boys State participant. Jane Ann Robertson of Comanche is 4 H president and MYF president and co editor of the Comanche High School paper. The conference will attract more delegates from the region.
Blanket observes its Diamond Jubilee with a Friday 8 p.m. sing at the Community Center and a Saturday program at the First Baptist Church beginning 2 p.m. History speaker Dr. T. R. Havens. prizes for beards and a quilt auction. Street party, square dance, saddle drawing, fiddlers contest, and a street dance cap the weekend.
At the close of business June 30 1965 total deposits across Comanche National Bank and State National Bank reached 9 126 891 06 up 445 973 63 from last year 8 680 917 43 Loans and discounts totaled 2 640 607 10 versus 2 633 545 55 the prior year Deposits at Comanche National Bank were 4 729 503 31 and State National Bank 397 387 75 Loans at Comanche National Bank 1 567 479 52 State National Bank 1 073 127 58 Attends Retreat Jane Ann Robertson attended a Conference Methodist Youth Council Retreat at TWC Fort Worth last week.
Plan now to attend this big Diamond Jubilee as organizers promise a treat not to be missed with celebrations and activities lined up for the community.
The 1965 Comanche Amateur Rodeo in Comanche Texas runs Thursday to Saturday July 15–17 with 8 p.m. performances. More than 200 top Central Texas rodeo stars, including Lloyd Woodley, will perform in six events with a $200 added purse. Admission is $1 for adults, 50 cents for children. paid parking is $5 for three nights.
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