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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1963
Page
1
Voters on Saturday will decide on four proposed measures including absentee voting reforms and a general improvement program. Local spots highlight pharmacy promos and Mulligan's annual sale as readers explore ongoing deals amid campaign chatter.
The Greater Comanche United Fund sets a $7,000 goal with a November drive chaired by Roy Dale Adams. Rural leaders in each community will collect funds during November, aided by Jaycees house to house campaign at 6:00 pm Monday. Community chairmen include Newbury Gayle McCullough Gustine Cleburne Willingham Sidney J A Cox Proctor Bob Mull Stag Creek Dave Ravenshine Soda Springs Jack Vineyard White Point J C Biggs Van Dyke Mrs Tom Wilson and Hasse W A Chambers. The fund is split among Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Jr Livestock Assn Salvation Army Lamb Show Contingency Fund and other allocations.
Dwaine Cottrell of Comanche edged out rivals by predicting the Cisco Comanche score closely to win the weekly $5 prize in The Chief's football contest. Jerry Wright took second for a Chief subscription, Jim Bob Basham placed third for a subscription, while two other entries and two Comanche Indians also mispredicted key games.
Mrs J V Carter Sr of 604 East Central Comanche suffered injuries from a fall at her residence Tuesday. She was transported to Comanche Hospital Inc for treatment.
The Comanche Garden Club hosts its annual Flower Show Fall Flowercade at the Garden Club Center. Mrs. Darrell Smith, show chairman, invites the public to attend the Saturday event after noon. The text also notes a separate schedule item about a basketball game against Goldwaite on November 19 at CHS gymnasium.
Comanche County's state winning 4-H Vegetable Production and Marketing Demonstration team departs Friday, November 1 for San Antonio. Members Walter McCullough and Sarah Lou J will present their project before the Texas Seedsman's Association annual meeting where they will receive state awards.
Gordon G. Moore, 79, of Lake Proctor, died Thursday afternoon when he slipped into the Leon River backwaters while fishing. Justice of the Peace ruled accidental drowning, with responders including De Leon police, fire unit, deputy sheriff, and state patrol assisting in the rescue and recovery.
Fire of undetermined origin struck the A&P Food Store Sunday afternoon October 27 causing extensive damage. Cleanup began Monday with a planned fire sale next week and remodeling to follow. Local manager Jimmy Warren, along with Dallas officials R. B. Rinehart and W. W. Johnson, announced plans to return with new merchandise after restocking. Smoke was detected near 3:00 by Pauline Ripley of the Speed Laundry adjoining.
Comanche County officials announce the District Gold Star Banquet at Tarleton State College in Stephenville on Saturday night November 2. The event honors the Gold Star Girl and Boy from 20 Central West Texas counties with local leaders and 4-H figures in attendance.
The Comanche Indians welcome the Hamilton Bulldogs to Indian Memorial Stadium for a 7:30 kickoff. Hamilton aims to rebound after a 16-6 win over De Leon, while Comanche seeks a return to form after seven straight losses in 8-AA. Hamilton has beaten Valley Mills San Angelo Lake View and De Leon this season.
Williem A Mahar, 61, without a permanent address, lost his left arm just below the elbow when he fell from a freight train boxcar near the MoorMan plant one mile west of Comanche on Oct 27. A motorist took him to Comanche Hospital. his condition was listed as satisfactory the following Wednesday.
Dudley Herefords reported an average $50 higher than last year at their second annual sale near Comanche. Bulls averaged $452 with 102 registered animals selling for $42,520, 401 attendees, top bull to C M Garrett Cross Plains at $845, and buyers including H H Hall San Saba and F M Elkins Barnhart. Layman bonds and trial date dominate legal notes.
Dr Dudley White warns heart disease is a major public issue not suited to be buried in a general charity drive. He notes the heart problem claims more lives than all other diseases combined and costs the nation over four billion dollars annually in lost production. Alda Arthur, president of Comanche County Heart Council, urges volunteers to support the 1964 Heart Drive and February as Heart Month.
A special advertisement runs this month in 140 newspapers in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Louisiana and Arkansas featuring General Telegraphs saluting the Moorman Manufacturing Company with headquarters in Quincy.
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