Dudley Bros Hereford Sale Set For Wednesday
Dudley Bros sixth annual Hereford Bull Sale will be held at the Comanche ranch on U S Highway 67 and 377 two miles west of Comanche on Wednesday November 8. Approximately 110 registered bulls will be auctioned by Walter Britten and Bert Reyes before buyers from several states. The Dudley operation, dating to 1938, emphasizes performance cattle under the American Hereford Association program with bulls shown in pasture condition. The sale draws national attention for the Dudleys show herd success in Denver Kansas City Phoenix and other major fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Bros
Dudley Ranch
Gail, Tom and
Estos
Walter Britten
Bert Reyes
DB Ranch
Southwest
Comanche
Runnells
Comanche Ranch
U. S. Highway 67
American Hereford Association
Dudleys
Denver
Kansas City
Phoenix
Abilene
Fort Worth
Albuquerque
Memphis
Tulsa
Omaha
Little Rock
Amarillo
Tyler
Gustine High to Host Chicken Supper Before Homecoming
The Gustine Senior Class sponsors a fried chicken supper on Thursday November 9 before the homecoming game with Cherokee. Tickets are $1 from seniors or at the door. Supper runs 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the lunchroom. game starts 7:30 p.m. on Gustine Tiger field with halftime awards for Football Sweetheart and Mr. Football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Cherokee Indians
Gustine Tiger Field
Cold Air Brings Temperature Drop and Moisture
Cold air moved into Coman che early week dropping temperatures to near freezing and bringing needed moisture. Rain in the city ranged from .97 to 1.26 inches while countywide totals reached one to one and a half inches. The week ends with warm, clear weather and no rain forecast. farmers welcome the moisture for peanuts and ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Cemetery Working Set for Democrat Cemetery Event
Officers of the cemetery association announce a working at the Democrat Cemetery on Saturday November 4 inviting all interested persons. Rev George Henry Mullin president and Mrs Azalea Ellis secretary urge attendees to bring a basket lunch to share at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Cemetery Association
George Henry
Mullin
Azalea Ellis
Comanche
De Leon Harvest Festival Invites Community To Bazaar and Dinner
The De Leon First Methodist Church invites friends to the fifth annual Harvest Festival on Saturday November 4 beginning at noon. The event features a bazaar bake sale flea market and an auction after dinner with items including antiques and surprises. Auctioneers Luther Porter and Anthony Brinson scheduled to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
de Leon First
Cuthbertson
Luther Porter
Anthony Brinson
de Leon Methodist Church
No Sign Ups For 68 Cropland Adjustment Program
Charles M. Cox acting director DASCO announces Congress eliminated the 1968 Cropland Adjustment Program from the 1968 Appropriation Bill. There will be no sign ups for 1968 CAP while 1966 and 1967 CAP funds remain available for annual and cost share payments through the full agreement period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Charles M. Cox
DASCO
Congress
Two Men Shot in Comanche. One Charged With Assault
Two Latin Americans were treated for gunshot wounds at Comanche hospitals after a 22 caliber shooting in the 100 block of East Mill Avenue near the Santa Fe Depot. Augustine Lopez was charged with aggravated assault and battery and held under $1,000 bond in each count after a preliminary hearing. trial set for November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Sheriff's Department
E. Mill Ave
Burton Bros
Santa Fe
Raymon Moreno
Comanche Hospital, Inc
Cayentano Hernandes
Mims Memorial Hospital
Augustine Lopez
Hampton
D. F. Caraway
Lopez
Caraway
Ben D. Sudderth
Gustine Tigers Travel to Sidney for Six Man Title
Gustine visits Sidney Thursday night for the Comanche County Six Man Championship at 7 30. Gustine carries one loss this season, to Jonesboro, and is favored. Sidney seeks to defend after last year’s crown and has bounced back since losing star QB Nicky Pruitt to a broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Gustine Tigers
Sidney
Sidney Eagles
Gustine
Jonesboro
Nicky Pruitt
Dixon Named To Select Group Of Outstanding Chairmen
W I Dixon of Comanche was named one of 26 outstanding chairmen of county historical committees in Texas for 1967. He chairs the Comanche County Historical Survey Committee amid 254 county panels statewide. the award was announced at the Texas State Historical Survey Committee meeting in Galveston October 26 to 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Dixon
Comanche
Texas
Dixson
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
The
Texas Historical Foundation
Galveston
Veterans Day Program in Comanche Scheduled
The Chamber of Commerce plans a Veterans Day program on Saturday November 11 at the Comanche square. Bob Arthur chairs the event with Judge Truman Roberts delivering a short speech. A band will play, Boy Scouts will raise the flag, and the American Legion will honor overseas servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche Square
Bob Arthur
Truman Roberts
American Legion
Cub Scouts To Reorganize Next Tuesday November 7
An organizational meeting for all boys ages 8 to 10 will be held at 7 30 pm in the Comanche Jr High Cafeteria Tuesday November 7. Boys age 7 in 3rd grade may join with a parent or guardian present. Joe Waring Cubmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Jr. High
Joe Waring
Future Teachers Meeting Set Here for Saturday
District XI Texas Future Teachers of America Convention comes to Comanche on Saturday November 4 with registration 8 to 9 am in Comanche High School basement. Gale Carpenter presides. James Fanning Joe Brannan present colors. Minister R G Parkinson addresses advisers. workshops led by Ballinger Dublin Water Valley Wall Brownwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Future Teachers of America
Comanche
Comanche High School
Gale Carpenter
James Fanning
Joe Brannan
Jerry Ellis
Olan Cunningham
Michial P. Pumphrey
CHS
House of Delegates
District XI
Michial P. Pumphery
Winters
Martha Fanning
Ann Noble
San Angelo
Rita Crew
Brady
Telena Burk
Ballinger
Fredda White
Coleman
Brownwood
Dublin
Indians Host Strong Pirates Friday Night
The CHS Indians welcome the Granbury Pirates in a key District 7-AA showdown led by Granbury star George Rains. Jolley’s squad aims to upset, with a balanced line and a plan to block and run effectively. If Comanche wins, the district race could tilt into a three way tie with Fastland.
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Indians
Pirates
Pirate
George Rains
Granbury
Rains
Eastland
Pat Thomas
Burleson
Cisco
Clyde
Comanche
Jolley
Fastland
Comance
Lerron Jones
Jimmy Armstrong
Tom R. Dudley
Casey Bradshaw
Freddie Rogers
Billy Adams
Buddy Lane
Chamber notes on Comanche road sign wording and pricing
Floyd Prather and Elton Mc Cullough work on a location for a Comanche road sign. Louise Harelik reports the committee has samples of different wordings but has not decided yet. After a decision the slogan goes to another committee for pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Prather
Elton McCullough
Comanche
Louise Harelik
Indian Band Smorgasbord Proves Very Successful
The Annual Indian Band Smorgasbord held last Saturday October 28 sold 725 tickets and served 650 meals. Proceeds will fund equipment and uniforms for the band. Band-Parents and members praise the event as a big success and urge press coverage.
Gifts For Vietnamese Children Christmas Drive Aiding VNAF
Captain Donald Ward, a U S Air Force adviser in South Vietnam, asks readers to support a Christmas aid drive for about 40 VNAF fighter squadron members and their families. The Comanche Chief and Capt Ward’s family coordinate donations of toys food and decorations to be mailed by December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VNAF
Donald Ward
Viet Nam
Sunset Drive
Comanche
Capt. Ward
Ward
United States Air Force
South Vietnam
Vietnamese Air Force
United States
North
Veitnam
Winners In Chief's Football Contest Listed
Mrs. Ruby Hall wins the week by missing one game and guessing the tie break most closely. Buddy Hicks takes second and a year of free subscription. TenLancaster places third for similar accuracy. Honorable mentions go to Esmeree Elliott Nacy Wilkerson Danny Farley Shelia Cloud and several Comanche residents. The column notes local support for the Comanche Indians playoff push against Granbury with a community project proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Hall
Buddy Hicks
Comanche
Eastland
Buddy
Bobbie
Ten Lancaster
Esmeree Elliott
Brownwood
Nacy Wilkerson
Austin
Danny Farley
de Leon
Shelia Cloud
San Antonio
Clint Mee Ewin
Houston
Cleve Callaway
Gerald Langley
Sammy Marshall
Donnie D. Hicks
Melvin Harkins
Naomi Hicks
Jerry Grayson
A. L. Brownlee
Fort Worth
Indians
Indian Memorial Stadium
Granbury
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Hereford
Gail
Tom
Eltos
Tom, Gail and
Eltos Dudley
Gustine High
Sid Carney
Moorman Manufacturing Company
Comanche Ffa
Carney
Billy Williams
FFA
C. C. Hampton
Gustine Vs
Dixon
Cub Scouts
Water Valley
Wall
FTA
Coleman c
Stephenville
Lake View
CHS Athentic
Houston Jolley
Granbury Pirates
Sweetheart of the Comanche Ffa
Judy Stanley
Vickie Gaines
Jackie Barret
Smorgasbord
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