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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1965
Page
1
Readable fragments show Sears Faye’s Harelik’s Me eS and several buyers guides. Advertisers like L&H Discount and Cullough-Jeanes advertise specials. Community notices mention weather and events with partial names and dates.
Ben Barnes, 27, speaker of the Texas House, is honored as the West Texan of the Month by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. The selection honors his five years in the legislature, leadership as speaker, and work on water, tourism, education, and state agency reforms. He represents the 64th District including Runnels, Coleman, Brown, and Comanche counties, and is a native of German, Texas.
Union Thanksgiving services will be held Wednesday evening November 24 in the sanctuary of the First Methodist Church with Rev. John Wiles delivering the message. Music will be by the Methodist Choir. Other churches joining include St Matthews Episcopal First Presbyterian Central Christian and East Side Baptist at 7:45 p.m.
The United Fund Red Line nearly reaches the top signaling strong community effort. By Tuesday November 23 contributions total $5 317 and residents are urged to donate through Rev. B L McCord Frances Waring or Jimmie Dee Jones to push the line over the top.
The Department of Agriculture approved emergency loans for farmers in Conmache Cornell Hamilton Johnson and Scurry counties due to crop damage from rainfall drought disease or insect infestation as stated by the office.
At the Region VII Marching Contest held at Brady High School Stadium on Nov. 20 the Indian Band received a second division rating. Judges were Conrad Filho, Richard Thomas, and Ivan Goodwin. The result reflects an excellent performance amid football and marching contest efforts.
William T. Carruth, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee, said the ASCS County Office is not ready to sign up participants for new farm programs. Signups, likely in early 1966, will cover grains wheat cotton and cropland adjustment. Farmers will be reminded well in advance and signups typically run about six weeks.
Secretary of Agriculture Orville L Freeman outlined the Cropland Adjustment Program under the 1965 act to remove up to 40 million acres from surplus production for 5 to 10 year periods. The plan shifts land to public benefit uses, conserves soil and water, and reduces program costs through extended diversion. County ASC committees will oversee limits, eligibility, and payments, with details due in ASCS offices later.
Gustine Tigers the Class 7-B champions face Carbon Wolverines the 8-B leaders at Indian Memorial Stadium Thursday night November 25 with a 7 30 kickoff Local civic clubs sponsor the contest Gustine seeks revenge after a 24 16 loss to Carbon while Carbon is undefeated in ten games The clash pits brothers in coaching Dean Key of Gustine against Dale Key of Carlton in a high stakes six man thriller
The majority of Comanche business firms will close on Thursday November 25 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Comanche Public Schools and county schools will close Thursday and Friday with classes resuming Monday. A year is more than 31,000,000 seconds long.
The Comanche Study Club earned a Certificate of Merit for civic work in the Community Improvement Program funded by the General Federation of Women's Clubs and Sears Roebuck Foundation. Presentation was by Dora Carpenter at the November 11 meeting hosted by Mrs. John Reese. next meeting is December 9 at Mrs. J A Barton’s home.
The 1966 67 Texas Almanac is on sale with Comanche County data. It covers county history, terrain, lakes Proctor Lake and Hodges Park, agriculture including pecans and cotton, oil outputs, farm incomes, and population estimates up to 1965.
The Gustine Tigers crown district 7-B champions with key players Paul Matthews Kenneth Rinehart Boyd Westfall Lonnie Sparkman Jerry Miller Bill Pettit and Tommy Boucher. The supporting squad includes Ronnie Allen Mer Mike Evans Rob Stuteville Wade Luker with Coach Dean Key and manager Tommy Couch.
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