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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1963
Page
1
An ad lists Barbie dolls clothes Tonka steel toys and power toys plus a 14 lb automatic washer for 299.50. Ripley’s promotes Christmas gift items at a furniture and appliance sale with possible football page bonus and savings.
The Comanche High School Indian Band directed by Jack King earned two Division I ratings at the University Interscholastic League Marching Contest in San Angelo. About 40 supporters joined the band as they performed tunes including the TCU Fight Song and Giant score.
The Comanche Jaycees and the Tonn Council sponsor a holiday dance on Wednesday night November 27. All CHS students and CHS alumni bound for college are invited to attend. Also notes Borger visitors Mr and Mrs S L Moore with children Bruce Joy and Gay spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Bagley.
The Comanche Chief will publish on Wednesday instead of Thursday due to Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Thursday Nov 28 will be a holiday in Comanche and schools will observe a two day holiday period Thursday and Friday. The Chief asks the public to submit news and ads early. The post oak is the most widely distributed oak in Texas.
The Comanche Indian Maidens and boys begin 1963-64 play at Eastland on Thursday November 21 with girls at 6 30 and boys at 8 00. Coach Oliver loses six starters but returns lettermen Dorothea Byrd Letha Dunn Pam Ormsby Judy Hicks Doris Evans Sandra Coan Nan Henson. Coach Ray Smith brings six returning lettermen including Hugh Fletcher Coney Elliott Skipper Shumpes Billy Williams and John Norris. Opening home games follow on November 26 against Gatesville AAA Hor nets with three games A and B teams girls and boys.
Nov 1963 at CHS Homecoming night, student body celebrates the coronation of Misa Letha Burton as Homecoming Queen for 63-64. Donald Fiest, Jerry Foreman, and others preside as attendants. The event closes with the new queen receiving cheers from the Indian Band and the student body.
The Greater Comanche United Fund is halfway to its $7 000 target, with 69 percent of the business canvassed and Drive Chairman Roy Dale Adams describing progress as fair. Rural Leaders have not reported yet as they continue soliciting through November and hope to raise remaining funds. If the goal fails, recanvassing the business district may be needed.
Walter Hill of Comanche led two bulls to wins at the Concho Hereford Sale in San Angelo last week. WH Colorado Domino 27th was reserve junior yearling. WH Colorado Domino 37th sold for 8095 to Dr T D Young, marking the top price.
Dandy Domino a Appaloosa owned by Houston Bally Robertson of Camanche won the Worlds Champion Junior Cutting Horse award in Las Vegas Nevada after competing against horses from 33 states and 3 Canadian provinces. The horse also earned a gold and silver belt buckle and a silver tray, and has a long record of placing in cutting and halter events since purchase in 1961.
Blanket's Tigers meet Kyle Panthers in bi district action at Blanket Friday night with 7 30 kickoff. Blanket holds 6 wins 4 losses while Kyle is 9 wins 1 tie. Switzer notes Kyle's offense features a 190 pound back and a fast runner.
Comanche County’s 3rd Annual Pecan Show is planned for Saturday December 7 at the courthouse. Entries from commercial and home pecan growers should set aside a quart of their best pecans from each variety including improved and native types to compete. A grand champion trophy and three engraved champion plaques will be awarded along with blue red and white ribbons in each class.
Lamb feeding program entries are due by December with the deadline set by Kenneth Evans of Gustine for the 1964 Comanche County Junior Commercial Lamb Feeding Program. The show, luncheon, and market study trip are scheduled for March 14 15 and 16 1964 with over 200 head expected.
The A P Super Market at 1001 W Central will reopen Tuesday morning November 26 after a Sunday fire on October 27 caused damage mainly in the meat department. Local manager Jimmy Warren thanks customers for patience during remodeling and notes a special notice in next week's Chief.
Postmaster Jim Carpenter urges timely mailing for out of town parcels and distant greeting cards to ensure Christmas delivery. Recommend parcels and cards include ZIP codes. local and out of town bundles should be separated to ease workload. business mail and important mail should be at the office by 4 30 p m for first outbound mail. For overseas military mail use air service to ensure delivery by Christmas.
Dorothea Byrd, senior at CHS, selected as Daughters of the American Revolution Gold Citizen by the faculty. Nominees included Kay Burton and Letha Dunn. the state winner will write a 300 word essay on Our Christian Heritage and receive a $100 bond or $75 scholarship. The Texas DAR state winner will attend the State Conference in Fort Worth on March 18, 1964, with expenses paid.
Dublin Lions, district 8-AA champions, head to Odessa to face Crane High School Golden Cranes for the bi district title. Dublin routed Lone to Loboes 36 zero and dominated district play with wins over Comanche, Cisco, Hampton, Granbury, and De Leon while only losing to Goldthwaite.
The Humble Company will present a 1962 Southwest Conference football highlights film with commentary at the Lions Club gathering next Tuesday night. Clyde House, the club program stimulator, notes the meeting will be at Carthens Cafeteria.
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