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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1976
Page
3
The Comanche Indians host the De Leon Bearcats on Friday night in the final 1949 season game for these county teams. A win could yield a three way tie for third in the 8 A standings if Hamilton defeats Dublin. Comanche had a 1-4 start after a 14-13 loss to Dublin despite leading late.
John M. Robertson former owner of Comanche County Abstract Co. is named secretary-manager of the Comanche County National Farm Loan Association succeeding Walter Hill who resigned after buying Comanche Piggly Wiggly. He invites farmers to visit at the new office while noting Federal Land Bank loans offer long payment terms at low interest. Directors include D. W. Long J. A. Lightfoot Gail P. Dudley Cliff Pettit L. T. Cunningham. The text also covers Ford S FO models and Texas travel guides, then shifts to a 90 day 75 cent minimum wage law and a local Arlington family's Thanksgiving visit and Cowboys game.
At the Rector Cunningham Post No. 232 meeting the Proctor Dam flood control and soil conservation project received support. A delegation to Washington for federal approval was favored, with cooperation from the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club to fund the mission.
The Sidney High School senior class will stage Auntie's Money a three act comedy by Tom G McGee in the school auditorium Thursday November 17 at 7 30 pm The organizers promise a funny plot with unusual characters that will hold the audience in laughter and suspense from start to finish.
Howard King, author of Texas Tourist Travel Guide, discussed his nationwide guide focused on Texas wonders. He explains the book aims to help outsiders and Texans learn about the whole state, overcoming limited local views and bias in tourist impressions.
John Edwin Gleaton turned eight on Wednesday November 9 and marked the day with a party at his parents home. After cake and punch, guests played football in the yard, including Bob Slider Bill Meyers Gary Don Swearengin Billy Charles Wheat Billie Rhea Stephens David Goodson Tucker Loudermilk Ken Ringgold Paul Gleaton Mary Payne Jan Leach Linda Lu Burnett Judy Allen Mary Ann Durham Valetta Jones and Alma Jo Ruth.
Layne Beaty notes pecan picking is underway with nuts harvested on the halves and warns crows will take them if left too long. He mentions finger blight pecan disappearances by neighborhood boys and passersby and stresses respect for pecan property rights. Ex Vice President Garner visits Uvalde homes and comments on the issue.
The May-Mullin 6 man quarterfinal will be at Mullin Friday at 7 30 p.m. The winner advances to face Ledell Oglesby survivors in the semifinals. Other matchups include Blackwell vs Marathon and Harrold vs Trent.
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