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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1962
Page
1
October 27 events center on CHS carnival activities with senior and junior contenders for queen honors. New city garage project bids from Beal contractor and a rural fire equipment note shape the area's autumn plans. Walgreen sale continues Saturday night at the drug store while Comanche BusS dairy Q ads hint at peanut trade features on page 2.
Granbury junior team battled to a 12-6 deficit, then rallied but fell short in a tight contest. The report notes a late surge and key plays by listed players as the game concluded.
A 19 year old youth allegedly robbed the Mills County State Bank in Goldthwaite on Monday noon taking about 500 dollars in cash and 2050 in checks from the depository. He fled in a stolen 1962 Ford and surrendered Tuesday after officers closed in. Eldon Comer of Abilene faces armed robbery charges.
The Senior Class of Comanche High School met to plan a Halloween Carnival with events such as a horse show at the rodeo grounds and a smorgasbord at the Ted Durham residence. Cassie Wilhelm was named senior queen candidate and Mary Ann Cloud was named duchess. The class chose blue and white colors and black robes with gold tassels for graduation. They launched a drive to gather used newspapers, aiming for forty pounds to send to an Abilene reprocessing firm, and ask for pickup contact.
De Leon Implement Company was burglarized last Friday night October 5. Manager Jim Norton says thieves stole an adding machine two electric drills and other tools while an attempt to crack the safe failed and no money was taken.
Four Comanche County banks report total deposits of 11 142 197 on September 28, up about 2 million from a year earlier. The two Comanche banks total 6 970 239.70, with gains over last year. Individual bank figures include Comanche National 3 782 228.95 and State National 3 187 950.22.
The Comanche team heads into Friday night action after wins over Marble Falls Round Rock and Georgetown. Injuries have impacted depth with Ricky Henry out for the season from a knee injury while Jerry Foreman returns to bolster both offense and defense as Northcutt moves to fullback and Todd shifts to halfback.
Sipe Springs Community Center will host a Western Round-Up next Thursday October 19 starting with a chuck wagon supper at 7 pm Western music will be featured after the meal Mrs J L McKeehan secretary invites everyone to attend
Woman's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church sponsors a rummage sale Saturday October 13 in the Armstrong Cox Building on the north side of the square. Lots of good rummage at reasonable prices available, according to organizers.
The Central West Texas Odd Fellow and Rebekah Association meets Sunday in Comanche at the Jaycee Building. Registration at 9:00 am, program includes call to order by J E Leake, welcome addresses by local and visiting leaders, devotion, lunch at noon, afternoon election of officers and memorial services, followed by supper and an evening meeting.
Dudley Bros ranch near Comanche presents a big Hereford bull sale on Thursday October 18 featuring 142 bulls including 8 two year olds and 54 yearlings. Sale conducted by National Auction Company Fort Worth with Walter Britten and Bill Wright as auctioneers. Dudley Bros of Gail Tom and Eltas promote rugged quality bulls aimed at range work and note national show wins.
The Comanche County Texas grand jury reports fourteen true bills of indictment after a three day session in October 1962. They commend the court for the charge given and thank District Attorney Byron L. McClellan and County Attorney Clyde Hampton for guidance. They urge closer cooperation among county officials to improve administration. The jury requests discharge subject to recall.
Four H and FFA youths prepare for a fall steer show in Comanche County with weigh in at 8 00 a m and demonstrations on washing brushing clipping and grooming. Ernest Davis assists with weighing and explains steer gains as a measure of progress alongside experienced 4 H and FFA members.
James E. Carpenter 36 was confirmed by the United States Senate as Comanche postmaster after 12 years in the postal service. He has served as acting postmaster since December 31 and was nominated by Rep Omar Burleson with support from Sen Ralph Yarborough. Carpenter is a World War II and Korea veteran, CHS graduate, and UT attendee, living at 303 W. Highland with wife Charlene and four children.
The J. B. Layne Elementary School Parent Teacher Association announces a meeting to be held on Tuesday at the school. Parents and teachers are urged to attend to discuss school activities and upcoming events.
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