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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1964
Page
1
The fragmentary text mixes sale pitches from Higgin Furniture and Rug ads with references to a 1964 Comanche High meet on a Saturday. Mentions include Higginbothams carpeting bids, Walker's store, Harelik's umbrellas, and Arthur's Chevo Inn hardware. The readable line hints at a community event and local shop promotions.
In Comanche selections this week Gustine Larry Williams Elliott Dan Francis Thompson Easley Earl Marion Kirkland Plumlee Stan Geye Oak Ray Dudley and Saints Max haw ana Mike rl named as all star nominees as preparations for summer tournament proceed.
De Leon prepares its 50th Peach and Melon Festival August 5 to 8 with queen judging August 4 and Miss De Leon chosen by most festival tickets sold. Events include parades, concerts featuring Sonny James and Pete Tyrone, free melon slicing, old fiddlers contest, and a big melon auction.
The Comanche Hospital hires three high school girls as Candy Stripers from May 27 to July 31 to assist nurses. Karen Otwell Beth Steward and Sue Russel wear red and white pinafores and perform beds meals flowers nursery duties and patient care. They work eight hours a day four days a week under charge of Betty Roberts Naomi Reed and hospital staff.
The Saints rally from seven runs down to beat the Wizards 10-8 and win the local Little League city tournament after dropping the opener 13-1. Mike Dickson earned the win for the Saints with key hits by Dickson Parker and Ellis, while Wizard slugger Jerry Mayer starred before the final out.
The Comanche Annual Little League Tournament begins Tuesday night August 4 at 4 with eightteen teams. First games feature De Leon versus Gilthwaite at 7 30 and Comanche vs Dublin in the nightcap. Thursday matchups include Stephenville against Harlton and Gorman versus San Saba, followed by two more games Friday and the championship Saturday. Tournament director Jerry Wright of the Jaycees notes the event marks ten years of sponsorship.
Mrs Edna Jones of Comanche passed away soon after a visit to Arkansas. The death occurred while she was away from home with family and friends. Funeral plans are pending with local arrangements to follow.
The 26th annual meet ing of the Comanche County Electric Cooperative is set for Friday August 7 at Indian Memorial Stadium Comanche. Election of two directors will occur with A N Boyd seeking re election from District 1 and Don Compton and Virgil Morris from District 3.
Comanche County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office is commended by the Texas Highway Department for efficiency in processing Motor Vehicle Certificates of Title for January 1 to June 30 1964. State officials note a 0.24 percent rejection rate from 1690 title applications well below the 3.4 percent state average praising the staff for outstanding service to citizens and motorists.
Public Works Director Joann Jolink reports daily pumping around 1.08 million gallons with partial restrictions. On July 27 to 28 total consumption reached 1.404 million gallons, aided by a full storage reservoir and council urging conservation.
Comanche fires scorch two dwellings last week with extensive damage to outbuildings and pasture. Jim Turner home at 805 E Oak St and an unoccupied frame house at N Pearl St and Martin Ave burned, cause undetermined per Fire Marshal John Carpenter. Fire calls rose to more than two dozen as rural pasture fires and sheds burned, prompting a safety plea from Fire Chief Willie Tup and Fire Marshal Carpenter to take extreme precautions.
Rev Harry Hames resigns after 414 years as pastor of East Side Baptist Church Comancheeffective at the close of the Aug 2 service. He and Mrs Hames will move after a Leesville revival Aug 7-11 to pastor Knapp Baptist near Snyder Texas first Capitol was at Bell's Landing on the Brazos River.
Ben Barnes gains national honor as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of America for 1965 selected by a 13 member National Board of Editors. He represents Abernes state and Comanche Brown Runnels Counties. nomination came from De Leon Chamber of Commerce. The edition highlights state winners with Foreword by President Johnson. A large salt plant is located at Grand Saline in Van Zandt County.
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