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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1962
Page
1
The Comanche issue details subscription prices and local retail deals effective October 10. It promotes long term subscriptions at varied annual rates and showcases a NorGe 1962 model rater offer, plus a sale on 1963 PONTIAC and VALIANT vehicles at local dealers.
Fragmentary notes describe a four night meeting in Texas involving major service organizations and professional offices. The text mentions a program or course and a planned session. exact dates and locations are unclear due to damage. Entities named include Texas and Slecare.
Comanche County Young Farmers Association sent 36 members to the Stephenville area meet on September 29. Lane of Comanche won Outstanding Young Farmer and received a $6 pair of boots. Daymond Power elected Area Vice-President. State Vice-President also named Bill Lane. State awards set for January 4–5, 1963 in Fort Worth.
Area football of interest includes Thursday October 4 Gustine at Ogden Flats at Sidney Friday October 5 Cisco at Albany Clifton at Hamilton Cross Plains at De Leon Dublin at Ranger Brownwood at Stephenville Tuesday October De Leon Juniors versus Comanche Juniors here.
Local banks report deposits near seven million dollars at the September 28 call. Comanche National Bank holds 3,782,222.95 and State National Bank 3,187,?902. Deposits at the June 30 last call totaled 6,694,042.? Bankers note rains and peanut harvest boost prospects as Tom Brightman and Jimmy Wilkerson visit from the University of Texas.
Goldthwaite, a powerhouse Class A squad, routed the Comanche Indians 40-8 Friday night before about 1,700 fans. Benningfield starred with three rushing touchdowns, 209 yards on 15 carries, and strong defense. The Indians, plagued by fumbles and interceptions, fall to 0-4 in a tough season and prepare for Llano next.
The Comanche County Baptist Association opens its 88th session at First Baptist Church Gustine on Monday night October 8 and continues Tuesday October 9. Rev M F Cox of Gustine preaches the annual sermon Tuesday morning at 9 30. The item notes a rummage sale by Ladies of the Episcope Church at the parish house Friday and Saturday October 45 and 6. Nancy Carawrey and Sharon Durham, freshmen at TCU, were home over the week.
Hubert Frank Smith Sr aged 66 of Houston died when a 1956 pickup struck the parked car he and his wife Mable Lee Smith were changing a tire beside Highway 36, 1.2 miles northwest of Comanche. Jose Rodriguez and Mrs Smith were injured. Rodriguez suffered a compound leg fracture.
Comanche’s Durham Peanut Company undergoes extensive remodeling and automation upgrade. The plant, founded in 1927 by Walter Durham Sr., now features new conveyors and drying equipment. Pat Cagle, president, highlights bulk handling incentives and a rebuilt facility spanning multiple sites in Comanche Pleasanton and Oklahoma.
AMGUS Dickson Jr and Walter Hill led a crew at Hil Ranch Comanche to document brucellosis testing. Officials from Washington and Austin visited the ranch with Dr Shilf Dr Upchurch and Maxwell. Calves were vaccinated and scenes filmed for an educational nationwide film set to release this fall as part of the eradication program.
Comanche Roping Club members are urged to attend an important meeting Monday night October 8 at the Golden Arrow Cafeteria starting at 7 30. Club president Ollie Gandy says the vote will decide how to proportion out the money.
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