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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1965
Page
1
Advertisements lure readers with discounts from Higginbothams L&H and Roy Bass, urging visits for buys and specials. Promoted items include beds foam and cheap values, drinks from Drink-Amer, tire deals via Humble and Gustine, and an anniversary sale with broad savings noted by shoppers.
The Chief announces a special observance week emphasizing soil conservation. Regional leaders and local farm groups plan activities highlighting farm and ranch practices to protect soil value and support rural businesses.
An event titled Pek To Award Roll is planned for June 22, 1965 at 8 in the evening at Creek Community Center. The Stag Creek Electric Utility Committee invites attendees and the public to join the ceremony and related activities at the Creek location.
Comanche prepares to erect an 88000 dollar Class B airport financed by federal state and local funds. The plan includes a 3600 foot north south runway a 2400 foot east west runway lighting storage facilities hangars a fuel depot and 24 hour weather access. Construction to begin soon with Homer Hunter and Associates directing the master plan.
More than one hundred Scouts plus adult leaders and twenty staff members head to Camp Billy Gibbons in Comanche Trail Council for the camp's second session starting Sunday afternoon June 20. Listings include Troops 30 55 47 from Dublin San Saba Comanche with leaders and ten to twenty boys. Breckenridge Troop 63 and Troop 17 from First Christian. Brownwood Troop 2 Volunteer Fire Department and Troop 66 Lions Club with ten and six boys respectively. locals Tyson Clemons Steve Clemons John Rachels Micky Scott Merlin Harington Robert Cobb James Fanning Joe Brannan. The Toppers top Little League standings before the break in play with a tie for first place.
More than 150 cowboys and cowgirls from Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico compete in AJRA Rodeo at Comanche June 17 18 19. Events include bull riding bareback bronc calf ropeing ribbon ropeing barrel racing pole bending and more with nine action packed showings. X-Bar-S Ranch of Austin supplies stock and $350 trophy saddles will be awarded to top all around cowgirl and cowboy. Admission 50 cents to 1.00. Open house highlights county jail remodel by Scott and Mrs Vancl eave with renovations including tile floors replastering heating upgrades and exterior improvements.
G W York resigns as Midwestern University director of admissions after a tenure beginning in 1962. On July 1 he becomes associate registrar at North Texas State University. MU President Dr Travis Whit praises his service and wishes his family well. York, native of Comanche, earned a B B A from North Texas and an M Ed from Howard Payne College. He will continue work toward further graduate study at North Texas.
Don Walker a 1964 UT Austin graduate has been appointed Comanche High School assistant football coach succeeding Pete Hobby who left for Lewisville High. Walker starred at Whitewright High School earning all district honors in football and basketball. He quarterbacked his senior team to a 1 0 record, attended UT on a football scholarship and played two years on the varsity. He will teach science alongside coaching and resides with his wife in the Pet Sick addition of Comanche.
The Fleming Oak on Comanche Public Square will get an official Texas Historical Marker. The Texas State Historical Survey Committee approved the marker, sponsored by the City of Comanche, to be erected on the courthouse square.
Glo Bud an Ikey Pipes owned Quarter horse captured its fourth grand championship at the Gillespie County Fair and Horse Show in Fredericksburg on Saturday. The horse previously won top honors in Clifton Dublin and Winters. Glo Bud’s pedigree traces to Glo McCue and Babe Neil with Glo McCue owned by Earl Albin and Babe Neil by Floyd Prather.
The Homemaking classes announce their annual play school from June 21 to 26 at the Homemaking Cottage. Classes run 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enrollment for four and five year olds opens June 17 and 18, limited to 25 children with a $1 registration fee. Each child must bring a coloring book crayons pencil blunt scissors and paste.
Lion Tommy Young district leader in District 2 E will serve as installation officer for the Comanche Lions Club program Tuesday night June 22 at 6 30. A spokesman says Young is an enthusiastic Lion and will leave officers with a lasting impression of true Lionism. All elected officers urged to attend this special installation night affair.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Good son spent the weekend in Dallas visiting their daughter Mrs Franklin Hall and Mr Hall.
Blanket prepares Diamond Jubilee celebrations to be held July 9 and 10 in the town. A barbecue Saturday night and a street dance follow. Prizes will honor the beard and Blanket’s oldest resident.
Pictured Raiders Little League team sponsored by Harelik's Department Store sits in a first place tie after the first round. Front row left to right David Liles Garry Patterson Steve Adams Paul McGinnis Danny Graham. back row Danny Colcleasure Douglas Benge Derwin Isham Tommy Liles Ramon Sanchez Johnny Towe. managers Orval Benge and Sammy Salois shown in background.
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