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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1962
Page
1
Mike Thomas fullback for the De Leon Bearcats has accepted an athletic scholarship to Baylor University. Weighing 215 pounds, he will play guard for the Baylor Cubs this fall after visiting friends in Comanche.
The Comanche Rodeo returns for its annual amateur event from Tuesday to Saturday with stock from Rodeo Lloyd Woodley. A big free parade is planned in the afternoon featuring the Comanche High School Band and color flats. Also noted are a parade pets addition and specials from local stores. A singing meet at Highland Avenue Church is set for 2 PM Saturday.
Theron Rush, 22, Comanche, faces assault with intent to murder charges after a midnight knife fight on North Houston Street near the Majestic Theatre. Bond set at 1000 dollars, Rush released. Four others involved, with Harold White in critical condition. Elton Ripley and Ronnie Ratliff also injured. investigation continues.
Burglars struck the Higginbotham firm in Gustine Sunday night but failed to enter the safe. Sheriff Belve Bean investigated and said intruders forced a back window, attempted to move the safe but abandoned the effort due to its weight. A 303 British rifle was missing after the burglary.
A Pettit Baptist Church revival will start Sunday July 22 and run through Sunday July 29 Evangelist Rev Jack Patton pastor of Energy Baptist Church will lead services Invitations extended by The Lane on behalf of the Pettit congregation.
Army Corps representatives will visit Comanche County Courthouse Friday to invite applications from landowners for permits enabling maneuver rights. Up to 10 workers may be hired, with a field office planned. 2,000,000 acres across several counties targeted for annual use over five years starting this fall. Public reception mixed among landowners. Also notes move of Geil York family to Wichita Falls for a new registrar post at Midwestern University.
Thirty eight hometown girls competed in Miss Comanche and Junior Miss Comanche pageants with six winners and runners-up. Lavonne Hall and Marsha Wilkerson received top honors. Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall and sponsored by Chief Motel, will serve as Miss Comanche and represent the Comanche Chamber of Commerce at local events. Virginia Eb, daughter of the Comanche, earned second place.
An All-Star Little League tournament is set for Monday and Tuesday nights July 30 and 31 at the local field with an opening game at 7 pm Monday pitting Comanche versus De Leon. Hamilton and Dublin meet in the nightcap. The winners meet Tuesday for the title while losers contest the consolation trophy.
Mr and Mrs Jess Cuthbertson traveled to Oklahoma this week to visit relatives and friends.
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