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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1962
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes advertise a chaotic mix of ads and notices. Mentions around Swindle’s and Durham’s pharmacies, a political ballot prompt for a Democratic run, and a weekend swim gear sale with items like suits and beach bags.
Tilden P. McFerrin is selected as the new minister for the Grapevine Church effective June 13 after four years at another local church. McFerrin and his wife Lela have two children and will relocate from Ellis County to serve in Tarrant County.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Comanche courthouse project and nearby frame buildings along the square during July 1859. The text hints at delays and later progress as construction begins in a foggy setting on the town’s main area.
Construction begins on replacing the old frame field house with a 20 by 72 foot block tile structure in the northeast corner of the stadium lot. Earl Chaney leads the first construction phase with completion slated for August 1. Separate contracts will be issued for the building.
The Highland community near De Leon in Erath County ties Mulberry of Fannin County for first place in the State Community Progress Contest. The joint award highlights regional efforts across rural districts.
Results from the June 2 Democratic Run-Off Primary will be tabulated and announced at The Comanche Chief Saturday night. Polls close at 7 pm with returns available soon after. Ide Lane, County Democratic Chairman, hosts headquarters at The Chief. precinct chairs should report counts by phone or in person.
The Van Dyke community hosts a homecoming on Sunday June 3 at the Van Dyke Community Center. Jack Pyburn president and Mrs Wilson secretary announce events with a noon basket lunch and provided tea coffee ice and bread.
Gustine hosts the Future Farmers of America Invitational Rodeo and homecoming May 31 to June 12 with a Thursday opening parade at 5 3 p m. Activities include a Saturday parade, fried chicken supper, ice cream, a local history talk, and a community band and rodeo events led by Fort Hood Army Band.
A brief tornado touched down Monday afternoon near Sipe Springs hitting the J N Odom farm two miles northeast of town. A new barn, corrals, a tandem trailer and sheds were destroyed. Five trees uprooted between house and barn. debris scattered up to a mile away. Other damage included uprooted trees on the Ted Barton farm. Services announced by North Side Baptist Church for weekend preaching by Pastor Lafe Smallwood.
Edwin Sartor of Sartor Bros. Implement Co. Comanche travels to Vienna Georgia for three days of intensive training on Ford tractors and equipment. He joins seventeen Ford tractor dealers to study operation end features across multiple models. The program includes classroom instruction and hands on sessions.
Located in central Georgia on a 525 acre site, the center offers small classes for personalized instruction. The facility includes a dining room, service shop, classrooms and recreation areas with year round outdoor training possible. Lord operates the Southern Training Center and trains hundreds of dealers annually.
The Brownwood Jaycees plan an installation banquet Saturday night June 2 at the Holiday Inn. Comanche members are urged to attend and contact Jerry Wright for tickets.
Glen Morgan age 40, currently assistant superintendent in Levelland Public Schools, is elected as principal for a combined Elementary and Junior High School in Comanche. He will start August 1, bringing 14 years of teaching and administrative experience from Brazosport and Cuero districts plus Levelland. Morgan holds a bachelor’s from Hardin-Simmons and a master’s from the University of Houston. The Mortons, Baptists, have two daughters in second and fifth grade.
A light turnout of about 1500 to 2000 voters is expected in Comanche County for four state races and one precinct contest. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm at all 29 boxes. The race slate includes governor lieutenant governor attorney general and congressman at large, with a contested justice of the peace race in precinct 1. Ide Lane will oversee headquarters and returns at the Chief office Saturday night.
For Governor John Connally of Tarrant County and Don Yarborough of Harris County. For Lieutenant Governor Preston Smith of Lubbock County and James A. Jimmy Turman of Pannin County. For Attorney General Waggoner Carr and Tom Beavley of Travis County. For Congressman At Large Woodrow Wilson Bean of El Paso County and Joe Pool of Dallas County. For Justice of Peace Precinct No 1 Donald Ray Spivey and Otis A Braziel.
The Comyn Baptist Church schedules its annual homecoming for Sunday June 10. Members and guests are invited to attend the church event with services and fellowship to follow.
Learn to swim lessons begin Monday June 4 at 9 am at Lake Eanes Park Municipal Pool. Classes run daily in three hour blocks for beginners intermediates and advanced with a lifeguard on duty. Fees cover pool entry only: 15 cents for 12 and under 35 cents for 13 and over.
The summer recreation program returns with 8 30 to 11 30 morning sessions at the high school gym directed by L O Newton. Boys aged 7 to 10 meet Tue Thu and 11 to E on Mon Wed with Friday swim. Twenty three teams form the Little League in Comanche with opening games May 31 at 7 00 and 8 16 featuring Oak Lawn Funeral Home Western Auto Wizards Toppers Blanket Saints Sidney and other matchups. Pre registration for swimming lessons is set for Saturday and Sunday.
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