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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1961
Page
1
The Comanche School Board calls a December 2 bond election to fund a new junior high school building with 10 classrooms a central library a lunch room auditorium and PE area. Absentee voting is available for 20 days at the County Clerk and at the official ballot site Comanche City Hall with election judge Joe Waring and three assistants.
The notice touts a local store sale with floor samples and a market-style display for area residents. It highlights a Motor Company street location and a later opening of a BUS SHOP at 06 W. NCHE with Robertson boasting 16 years in auto and field work. A TV CABLE application and reduced monthly fees are also mentioned along with bonus buys like a home hair dryer.
Six Starr peanut demonstrations harvested in Comanche County compare Starr with common varieties. Beaty planted 50 lb per acre on 1200 count seed under excellent conditions, with gross incomes of 432.12 and 4,354.17 from 4 acre plots. Other notes include Dean and Boucher plots and detailed kernel data, followed by obituary of Linda Sue Goforth, infant daughter of Curtis Roy Goforth.
Members of the Central West Texas Milk Producers Association in Comanche County will meet at the Courthouse in Comanche on Tuesday night, Nov. 21. Hoyt Smith, general manager of the Abilene based association, says this is an important business meeting and urges all members to attend.
Mullin, coached by Robert D. Lee, meets Oglesby in Gatesville for the bi-district six man title after a 50-14 win over Starr. John Reeves led Mullin with 25 points, while Calder Chesser and Dellis starred on defense as Mullin seeks a title repeat from 1959 era.
The Hamilton Bulldogs champions of District 8-AA meet Ballinger Bearcats 7-AA titlists Friday night in Ballinger for the bi district title.
Gustine girls nipped Comanche Maidens 40 to 39 after trailing most of the game. Henson led Gustine with 24 points, Elrod topped Comanche B with 18 as the night ended with a final free throw. Comanche B won 29-14.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Simpson and their Vernon children visited Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Parker during the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Louis Harelik have returned home after a visit to the wholesale market in Dallas. The regular third Sunday singing will be held in German on November 19 at 1 30 PM at the Congregational Methodist Church.
A meeting in the Comanche County Court room gathered livestock producers to back a state wide animal health push targeting screwworm losses estimated at 100 million dollars annually. Local educators and officials outlined the Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation and related eradication efforts. A new county committee chaired by Eltas Dudley was formed to support the initiative with C M Caraway and J H Burton as co chairs.
Comanche County tax collections for October totaled 100223.71 dollars per Tax Assessor-Collector John Beaty Jr. He says this amount represents about one third of the total tax rolls and thanks the public for cooperation. Poll payments lag, with 234 polls paid this month. Future elections are School Trustee, City, Democratic primaries, and the General Election in November.
The Comanche Jaycees will host a Pancake Supper on Friday December 15 at Mec's Cafeteria from 5 o'clock until late. The meal accompanies the High School Band Christmas concert on the same date, inviting the public to dine first and then attend the concert.
The Stag Creek community will hold its annual Thanksgiving supper and program Saturday night November 18 at the Community Center.
The Comanche Chief will publish one day early due to Thanksgiving. Copy will be mailed Wednesday November 22 instead of Thursday and readers are urged to submit news and ads early.
A county court room meeting Friday night November 17 at 7 o clock to organize Cub Scouts for this year and next. Parents of current or prospective Cubs urged to attend. John Watson will attend to present a film and explain needs. Odell Ormsby invites mothers to volunteer as Den Mother.
The Junior Class sponsors a Wednesday night talent show at Sidney High School Auditorium on November 22 to raise funds for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Show time is 7 30 PM and the event promises entertainment and fun for attendees.
Funeral services for Mrs. E. C. Seay, former Sidney resident, will be held at 10 am Friday in Bronte. Burial will follow in Bronte Cemetery. Mrs. Seay died Wednesday after a long illness in a Bronte hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Seay previously lived in Sidney and Stephenville before returning to Bronte. Mr. Seay retired as a rural mail carrier from the Sidney post office.
The Comanche Scout Trail conference covering eight Texas counties will gather at the First Presbyterian Church in Comanche on Monday night November 20 at 7 o'clock. A supper will be served and a program presented in the church fellowship hall.
Comanche basketball opens home season Tuesday with a three game slate against San Saba: boys A team and girls A squad plus the B boys. San Saba games were moved from November dates due to gym repairs, with doors at 5 30, 7 00, and 8 15 for the trio.
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