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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1964
Page
1
A fragmented calendar of local ads highlights store deals from EZER BUYS and WALKER'S to Ben Franklin and Gustine. The piece mentions upcoming sales on freezers, batteries, and clothing, with notices about store closings for a short vacation and invitations to visit new cafeterias and markets. It references people like Arthur, Paul Patton, and C. O. as part of neighborhood promotions.
Comanche City requests residents to conserve water through Saturday as crews repair a collapsed concrete section and replace filters. Officials say service may be interrupted for hours while the line is restored and urges cooperation from all users during the repair period.
The Second Annual Attorney General's Youth Conference was held in Austin from July 10 to 12. Initiated by Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr, it aims to curb youth crime by engaging youth in seminars and community projects and to serve as a clearing house for ideas among youth workers and educators. Comanche County sent six delegates including Jane Caraway and Quinn Mason sponsored by local groups.
Miss Barbara Barrett County Home Demonstration Agent resigns effective July 31 announced by Comanche County Commissioners Court. Barrett a Denton native has served as H D Agent since January 1 1964 with junior assistant training in Graham Young County.
The 1903 one cylinder Cadillac, first in Denton County, passed through owners including Mr. Green of Denton department stores, actress Ann Sheridan, Henry Lively of Dallas, and now the R. K. Lane and Keith Lane Jr. family from Comanche after inheriting the vehicle shown at the 1964 Comanche Rodeo Parade.
Mr and Mrs M M Carmack become new owners and operators of the Fieldan Motel in Comanche after purchasing it on July 17 from Menard Fields of Floy dada. The couple, natives of Comanche County, previously ran a Sid ney area stock farm and are active in the Methodist Church.
Comanche Courts motel at 706 E Central Comanche sold to Brownwood couple Mr and Mrs J D Henson. Nine unit property owned by John H Hall former Comanche mayor now Justice of Peace and City Judge. Halls plan to move back to Brownwood after year start and will oversee interests there.
County Tax Assessor-Collector John Beaty reports 298 332 38 in total taxes collected to date for the 1965 roll. State taxes 41 501 01 and County taxes 107 886 06 plus County Road tax 29 641 92 compose the total. Eight school districts Gustine Sidney Comanche Blanket Zephyr De Leon Priddy May are served with 219 303 39 collected for schools. Motor vehicle plates year to date 167 650 81. Office staff includes deputy Marilyn Elrod and five others. De Leon sub-station overseen by Mrs. Clara Gray.
Miss Brenda Camp of Whitney elected to teach English and Spanish at Comanche Public Schools. Baylor University valedictorian and outstanding high school journalist, she will sponsor the Arrow head at CHS and move to Comanche soon.
Thousands attend the Thursday parade in Comanche ahead of the 24th Annual Amateur Rodeo. The Comanche Roping Club reports a successful event with strong crowds Friday and Saturday nights. CHS Indian Band leads the parade. 4-H Club wins parade with Horse Care Thru 4-H float. Lone Ranger Riding Club tops riding entries. pet parade winner is Denny Lavender.
Co. O. Smith former Gonzales operator reaches agreement with City Products Corp to open a Ben Franklin Store in Comanche. The independent franchise will sell homeownership items soft goods toys and a quality variety line from a new building on the square. Opening target August 20 with temporary housing at Straley Trailer Park and later relocation to Lake Proctor.
Here from Brady Mary Evridge daughter of Mr and Mrs I G Evridge of Brady visited last week in Comanche with Mr and Mrs Joe Evridge.
The Western Auto Wizards and First Methodist Saints meet July 23 for the Co Manese Little League title. Saints hold edge after winning the winner's bracket. a Wizards victory forces a July 25 deciding game. Saints lineup: Dickson Brazier Parker Seider Ellis Glen Riley Summers Shaw. Wizards lineup: Rogers Kirkland Mayer Hutchins Easley Hutchins Cleveland Kirkland Rachels.
County 4-H Rally Day in Comanche on Thursday July 30 at Lake Banes Park features swimming games crafts and ring games with an afternoon and night program. Rally Day chairman Sharon Craig invites all 4-H members parents and leaders to attend and participate, with registration at 1 30 pm and events running through 10 pm including a night party and park cleanup.
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