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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1966
Page
1
Advisors of the Comanche Young Farmer Chapter display trophies and awards at the Area IV Farmer Banquet in Abilene. Spalding holds the publications trophy, Davidson the Attendance plaque, and Boyd the Outstanding Program of Work first place trophy. The chapter advances to the State Young Farmers Convention finals in Corpus Christi, December 12 to 14.
The district approves a 532 596 total expenditures for 1966 67 across General, Lunchroom, and Athletic funds. Revenue sources total 536 017 with state and federal support, local taxes, and receipts from lunchroom and athletic activities. Enrollment stands at 1 058 with 452 in grades 1 5, 267 in 6 8, and 307 in high school.
The October 1966 grand jury reports 19 indictments after a two day session. They commend officers and officials, note jail conditions, and suggest salary review by the commissioners court. The report thanks Judge Truman E. Roberts and mentions ongoing improvement and appreciation to district attorneys. Bus driver hiring notices follow for Comanche School District.
The Comanche B-Team and 8th graders will host Hamilton on October 6. The 8th grade game starts at 6 00 p m with the B-team following at 7 30 p m.
Charles W. Marshall of 897 N. Travis has purchased the Maiestic Theatre at 207 N. Houston and will assume management on Sunday October 9. Verle Elliott stays as projectionist and Melrose Carter handles the ticket window and concessions.
The Sidney Eagles coached by James Able travel to face Mozelle on Thursday October 6 with kickoff at 1 30 p m local time.
Patrick Clindenin age 25 has been appointed assistant pastor and youth director to Rev. Robert Haynes for the expanded Comanche Gustine and Sidney Methodist parish. A Texas Wesleyan College senior and Nashville native, he moved to Texas in 1956 and is a Corsicana High School 1959 graduate. He has directed youth work at Riverside and Central Methodist in Fort Worth and leads Sunday services at Gustine with youth programs at Comanche and Gustine.
Comanche prepares for a Friday night showdown with Goldthwaite Eagles in a non league finale. The Indians rely on a stout rushing defense while Goldthwaite features a quick backfield led by Charles Blackburn and Bobby Roundtree as both teams look to polish season form and stifle each other.
In Gustine last Thursday a steering committee was formed led by G L Stevens to study an irrigation district using Proctor reservoir water. Gordon Johnson and C Rayburn joined the meeting with 20 local farmers to explore a feasibility survey. The group discussed an 18 inch underground line to Hazeldell nine miles away and long term financing including government loans and revenue bonds. Preliminary work aims to finish by December 1 with a nonprofit corporation to govern user participation.
CHS sophomore David Tankersley, starting tackle on the B team, missed only two games to win $5 in Comanche Chief football contest. He failed Clifton over Hamilton and Tennessee over Rice. Three others missed three games each. Northcutt and Langley led scoring margins, with Reid edged by five points. Honorable mentions extend to four-miss contestants.
Mac Carson uncovered bones in a field near Gustine confirming a second ancient burial on the Y. D. Carson property. The July discovery included a 30 year old woman's remains about 5 ft 6 in tall and an unidentified animal skeleton. The latest skeleton lay 50 feet north, with a healed arm fracture and well preserved teeth, suggesting age and an average height man buried on his right side.
Postmasters in Comanche Gustine and Sidney announce October ZIP Code Week from Oct 10 to 15. Letter carriers will distribute no postage needed cards for frequent but missing ZIP Codes. Rural and single ZIP areas receive out of town cards to standardize addresses and speed Christmas mail delivery.
Instructions explain pre holiday card processing. Fill in street number city and state then mail to postmaster. Post Office will add ZIP Codes and return cards to sender. Addressee name not needed. Include sender name and address on front for return. If local ZIP coding fails cards go to indicated city for code addition.
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