27 Nov 1964
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1964
Page
1
A jumble of classified notices and ads appears, mentioning Higginbotham Ha cher ad, GIBBS half-size arrival, BLUE FLAME SALE at ARELA, DURHAM'S Pharmacy, J Store promotions, and a factory train sparemen report. Several entries reference local businesses like Markums Cafeteria, Higginready-To-Wear, Waring Insurance, Swindle's, and Walker's Appliance with generic sale language and dates such as March 1 1965.
James Claud Wilkerson editor of The Comanche Chief for 36 years was honored by the Comanche Garden Club. An appreciation speech praised his sports fandom, community leadership, editorial philosophy, devotion to family, church service, and humble spirit in a tribute led by Mrs. Joe Tupin.
Gustine Tigers and Strawn Greyhounds meet at Indian Memorial Stadium in Gustine on Friday November 27 at 7 30 pm for the bi district six man title. Comanche Jaycees sponsor tickets programs and welcoming committees for the game.
W JUDY FLEMING announces a pecan bake show in Comanche County to be held Saturday December 5 at the Gus School Lunchroom. Entries due by 9:00 am. Exhibits feature pecan cookies and breads with specific packaging rules and up to ribbons for top three in each class.
Fire officials say beds and bedding were damaged at the J F Kirkland residence by a faulty heating device discovered after a nighttime incident. No injuries are reported and investigators are examining the scene for further cause.
Dublin Lions, 11-0 champions of 7-AA, defeated Fredericksburg 28-6 in a bi district contest in Brady. They travel to Abilene to face Stamford on Saturday night November 28 at 7 30 after Stamford beat Alpine 13-7 Friday.
Tickets are now on sale at the Comanche Chief and will be sold throughout Comanche by local outlets. The notice urges residents to purchase in advance for an upcoming event.
The Comanche Public School and the Texas Education Agency will run an occupational survey with business cooperation. Businesses will fill forms, data kept confidential except a composite public result. The study aims to gauge adding more vocational work for fall 1965 with TEA recommendations pending.
Gaston C. Boykin the sheriff-elect said he will name M. T. Fox as chief deputy and Mrs Fox as radio operator. Fox formerly served as deputy sheriff from 1959 to 1961 and is currently chief deputy sheriff in Taylor County Abilene. The appointments await Commissioners Court approval.
Stag Creek community hosted an international Thanksgiving dinner with over 300 attendees. Students and residents from 18 countries, including Omar Nashif of Israel and Z A Nashif of Jordan, joined ceremonies at the community center before touring local sites.
Mrs Bill Parker, Comanche, 1964 Census of Agriculture crew leader, announced nine enumerators for Comanche County Lou Riley Nelda Chapman Louise Evans Mattie Haynes Nell Morgan Janiece Pettijohn Lydia Terrill This crew is part of 23 000 nationwide temporary workers for this census A four day home study course will train the enumerators
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