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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1961
Page
1
An advertisement notes the addition of Vesta Davis to the sale lineup and promotes summer savings. It references a clearance event, bank state details, and a dress clearance at Higg Inboth. The page includes multiple store ads and ongoing promotions.
Perkins Junior is listed for the July 15 event at the sprint Olympics with a 5 FS concession noted.
John Arnold Campbell 18, son of Johnny Campbell, was charged with murder after admitting he shot his father at the family home near Comanche on State Highway 36. He said the elder Campbell struck him and threatened others before the fatal shot was fired, then he reported the incident to deputies.
Voters in Comanche County Precinct No 4 including De Leon Boxes 15 and 33 will gather next Wednesday July 19 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to decide on forming a hospital district and a tax up to 75 cents per $100. Ballots present FOR creation with tax levy and bond assumption or AGAINST.
Comanche hosts the 21st annual Amateur Rodeo July 20 21 22 with Lloyd Woodley and Sandy Woodley producing. About 150 top cowhands expected. seven big events planned including bareback bronco riding and calf roping. Parade on Thursday at 6 PM features 200 mounted riders, prizes of 25 15 and 10 for floats and best dressed cowboys and cowgirls.
Band practices are scheduled for Comanche Junior High Monday at 7 15 pm and Senior Band Tuesday at 6 30 pm. Director Jack King announces the schedule as the Comanche Band leads the annual Rodeo Parade next Thursday afternoon.
Howell E. Cobb of Comanche and Lonnie Sikes of Bangs with E. J. Hughes of Brownwood left Thursday to attend the National Convention of Methodist Laymen at Purdue University. The event opens July 16 and runs through July 18, drawing about 5 000 laymen from across the nation. Cobb teaches the Men's Class at the First Methodist Church and is a sought after lay speaker in the area.
Mrs Joe Marshall is visiting in Portland Oregon with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Eddie Wells and children during the stay.
Beulah Duval of Lubbock and Mrs Eddie Cartwright of Rule visited here with their sister for a short family gathering and social call.
In cooperation with the Comanche Roping Club the Comanche Chief will publish a Rodeo Edition on Wednesday next week instead of Thursday. The edition covers the 21st Annual Rodeo and the Thursday parade with countywide circulation on opening day. News reports and ads should submit early for this edition.
Plans for Dairy Day Tour Friday July 14 start at 9:00 a.m. from Comanche Ball Park with visits to four Grade A dairies Gore Brothers Dick Armstrong D F Caraway and Merlin Davis and to the milk transfer station. A free lunch for up to 500 attendees will be served at noon at the Newburg Community Center.
A three day metal craft course will be held at Comanche High School Home making Cottage Monday to Wednesday July 17 19. Adults may attend and make an aluminum tray with hours 9 am to 11 30 am and flexible times based on progress. led by Mrs Vera Newton Comanche Homemaking instructor.
Bill Carpenter former high school star and son of Mr and Mrs John T Carpenter becomes line coach and head basketball coach for the Yoakum Bulldogs. A North Texas State College graduate he coached Pottsville two years with a six man district title run in 1959. Melvin Borchert previously Indian line coach remains head mentor at Yoakum after leading football last season.
The Comanche Band Uniform Drive, aided by a Jaycees Band Dads donkey baseball game, reached 5899 dollars, just 101 short of 6000. Band Parents Club seeks 3000 more to fund half the uniforms. Band Director Jack King reports September delivery of black with white and gold trim uniforms. Additional contributions came from Waring Insurance, M F Taber, Roy Caton, L B McPherson, Gary Williams, Daymon Power, T A McDonald, General Telephone, H F Williams, Jesse Cuthbertson, E H Denny, Autry Merrill, James T. Roberts, and George Bagley.
June 30 banks in Comanche and Comanche County report higher deposits. Flist State Bank posts 694 144 with year ago 679 877 and last call 741 000. Farmers and Merchants National Bank De Leon shows 2 694 144 on deposit, up from 2 859 844 a year ago. Blanket State Bank nears one million with 890 684. Comanche National Bank totals 3 033 302. State National Bank 2 791 826. overall county deposits rise amid improved lending totals.
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