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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1962
Page
1
Special pep rally invites Indian fans for season opener vs Lions on Friday at 9 30 at McCullough Hardware Department. Hardware store promotes hunting gear and furniture with a payment plan starting March 1.
Sidney Bobcats travel to Wile for a six man football matchup Saturday night. Kickoff at 7:30, aiming to climb to second place behind Mullines. County title implications hinge on this in a tense standings race.
The text discusses an Indian Band making a public appearance at a scheduled evening meeting. It mentions a band performance at 7 and notes a fuller program coming later.
Courthouse offices and over governmental agencies including the Post Office and Comanche banks will be closed next Monday, November 12, to observe Veterans Day. Other firms remain open and Comanche schools will operate as usual.
Captain Don S. Spencer a Sc-54 Pilot with the 57th Air Rescue Squadron at Lajes Field Azores was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service as a pilot with the 13th Air Medical Transport Squadron at Travis AFB A son of Mr and Mrs Tom Spencer of Newbury he is also connected to Fort Worth families through Mr and Mrs Bill Dudney and Mr Carnes with illness noted at All Saints Hospital
Seventeen Comanche students earned places in the All-District bands as the event drew performers from 28 area schools. Fifty plus Comanche musicians competed, with Grady Hall Sue Albin Lynn Brown Tim Slider David Chambers Richard Frazier and Autie Mae Merrell among those placing in the First Band. The All-District event began 14 years ago with Eastland Breckenridge and Comanche as early participants.
Dublin hosts a scrappy 8-AA clash as the Indians seek their first district win in a string of three straight victories. Key linemen and backs listed for offense include Carpenter Williams Allen Wright Jarratt Chappel Shumpes Norris Todd Northcutt Foreman Feist, with Northcutt ready after illness and Wilson out at least a week.
Comanche County voters favor Connally over Cox by 1460 to 971 as statewide races swing Democratic. Dallas County adds six Republican state representatives, boosting GOP parity in the Dallas delegation to 6 3. Nine of fourteen constitutional amendments pass, while No 14 Trial De Novo fails.
The Comanche County Young Homemakers announce a bake sale on Saturday November 17 on the square starting at nine o clock. Special orders available with delivery options and a price list for cream pies fruit pies coconut cakes and various desserts. For inquiries contact listed local coordinators in Gustine and Gatesville.
Comanche County held a spirited write-in campaign in Tuesday’s general election. Democratic nominee Charlie Clinton sought his first full four year term as Commissioner Precinct No. 4, facing challenger Franklin W. Seckinger. Clinton won with 518 votes to Seckinger’s 327 write-ins.
Comanche County hosts fall showmanship with thirty 4-H and FFA youths bringing calves to the Livestock Show Barns. Gayle McCullough reports solid gains, led by Lady Paul Ripley’s 630 pound calf gaining 170 pounds in 48 days, with David Paul close at 163 pounds.
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