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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1968
Page
1
Vic Scott manager of Gold Kist predicts a strong peanut year for Comanche County based on field surveys and grower reports. He notes reduced insect damage, about a quarter of the crop dug, with dryland yields around 35 bushels per acre and irrigated areas near 30 to 100.
Sartor Bros Comanche Ford dealer hosts a field day Tuesday October 22 at Evridge farm east edge of Comanche. Ed Sartor invites attendees to test drive the new 1959 Ford tractors with assistance from E Voss Dallas Zone Manager Ford Tractor Division and Sartor personnel.
The First United Methodist Church of Co Manche hosts its inaugural Harvest Festival on Saturday November 2. Proceeds go to the church building fund. events begin at noon with a bazaar featuring crafts, baked goods, and treats, plus child focused activities and a diaper drive by the Youth Department.
Comanche County signatures for a local option election are checked against the voter registration list. If enough qualified voters sign, the Commissioners Court must call the election within 20 to 30 days after regular session. The next Court session is Monday Oct 28, with action possible then if legal requirements are met.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large farm house in Mercer Gap Sunday after 3 09 AM. Mrs Rita Rogers and her two teenage sons Frankie and Freddie owned the home and most belongings were lost. The Rogers youths saved a few items with help from neighbor Charlie Rutherford as Comanche Volunteer Fire Dept. responded.
The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. with an auction featuring items of all kinds donated for the occasion. Truman Renshaw, head of the Festival Committee, calls the festival a big event and invites everyone to join in the fun and fellowship.
The Comanche Lions Club will conduct a sale next Tuesday October 22 to market blind made products from Lighthouses for the Blind Texas. Proceeds support glasses and aid for local needy while delivering goods to homes.
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a daily report covering 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. temperatures and rainfall. October highs range from 75 to 89 with variable lows. rainfall year to date is 31.13 inches, with a trace to light amounts noted in the period. Stockmen are warned of two screw worm confirmations in Comanche County.
United Fund directors report good response and cooperative volunteers as the 1968 drive moves from city to county. A Monday meeting at 11:30 am in the Chamber of Commerce will enlist county leaders. The drive totals $3624 to date toward the $7075 goal with Red Cross USO and Jr Livestock Show linkages noted.
The Comanche Indian Band and the Comanche Band Parents announce their annual smorgasbord at noon October 26 in the Junior High Cafetorium. Tickets are $1.50 from band students, with proceeds to the Band Uniform Fund to buy new uniforms by the end of the 1969 70 school year.
Comanche Band Parents seek donations to fund new uniforms with a chance to win a Deluxe Pick up Camper Cover donated by Comanche Trailer Company. Donors receive a ticket per dollar, with exchange possible if the winner’s pickup is not the correct size. Mr Isham and Mr Maxwell note versatility and long wheelbase suitability.
The county draws a list of Petit Jurors for Monday October 21 at 10 a.m. Names include John T. Ingleton Riley Hilliard Thomas W. Brown Gayle Pirkle Frank Luker Jerry Clark and many others from De Leon Dublin Comanche and Sidney. List features residents across towns and routes.
County Judge Calvin Lee explains voters will use their home voting box for the November General Election. The county realignment of precinct boxes takes effect in 1969 after the Legislature required the Commissioners Court to reduce seven boxes, with the change taking effect next year to meet the mandate.
The Comanche Indians travel to Clyde for the AAA Conference opener at 7:30. Coach Jolley has shuffled the starting offense with two new ends and changes across the line as Clyde seeks its first win while Comanche aims to rebound from two straight losses.
The article outlines a rule requiring a voting box to have at least 50 voters. It explains the rationale behind the minimum and notes implications for election integrity and ballot handling.
Comanche County's 52nd District Court grand jury returned 23 true bills, the largest in years. Five indictments for theft, two for assault with intent to murder, ten for forgery and passing, two for making drawing and uttering, and four for burglary. The criminal docket will be called Monday morning with District Judge Truman E. Roberts presiding and District Attorney Byron L. McClellan prosecuting.
Connie Lee Cross of Mineral Wells and formerly of Gorman faces a murder charge in Comanche County Justice Precinct No 1. A juvenile hearing is set for Monday afternoon before County Judge Calvin Lee, in a closed court. The defendant, born January 13 1953, is alleged to have killed her estranged husband Kenneth Ray Cross 26 at a farmhouse eight miles northeast of Gorman. County Attorney C C Hampton said the hearing will be closed.
Sidney Eagles travel to Pottsville for their second district game Thursday night at 8 o clock. Both teams sit at 1-0 in district play after Pottsville defeated May 524 and Sidney beat Mullin 41-32.
Absentee voting began October 16 and will run through November 5. Expect heavy turnout as applications arrive at County Clerk Fred Hall's office. Voters may cast in person at the clerk’s office or apply by mail for a ballot.
Mrs Estella Riojas 22 died after a two vehicle crash at N Houston and W Walcott. The other driver Joe Power 19 was uninjured. Riojas mother of two, born May 23 1948 in Junction, survived by husband Estevan and seven brothers and five sisters.
Earl Albin of the Earl Albin Ranch in Comanche will hold a Breeders Production Sale at 1 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 22 nine miles south of Comanche. Auctioneer Ike Hamilton will run the sale featuring 70 head of fillies stallions and geldings mostly by Royal King. Royal King has topped performance categories for years and the sale includes 20 foals and 10 brood mares by King line. The Albin Ranch spans 1 200 acres and is known for producing top quarter horses.
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