27 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
1
Halloween night offers fun but risks when children dart into traffic or walk on dark shoulders. Map routes to known homes, use crosswalks, wear reflective costumes, and carry flashlights. Supervise closely, prefer daylight hours, and consider a neighbor party with safe games and planned routes.
Hal Dean Windham of Valley Mills was convicted in Comanche County on a $10,000 plus theft tied to a July 1 1976 tractor theft from a farm near Rising Star. A 220th District Court jury gave a 30 year Texas Corrections term and remanded him to jail. The case, prosecuted by Leslie Vance, covers a three day trial with appeal planned by attorney Keith Woodley. Windham’s nephew Robert Windham also serves a prison term for a related tractor theft.
Comanche seeks to extend a 5-2 mark as they face 2-6 Eastland Mavericks on Friday. Eastland has struggled in district play 0-4 and has been hit by injuries at quarterback and fullback.
Harris rating calls the Comanche Indians 37 points clear of the Eastland Mavericks for Friday night. District 9 AA standings show Breckenridge leading after a 42 0 win over Coleman with Eastland near bottom and upcoming games Breckenridge at Hamilton and Coleman hosting Clyde.
Harvest season report shows 28 farms with 1,654.8 acres threshed and 1,356,499 pounds harvested. Average per acre is 820 pounds or 27.3 bushels.
ASCS confirms 1976 early season peanut yield in Comanche County with 1,654.8 acres producing 1,356,499 pounds at 27.3 bushels per acre. Disease and quality drop push prices down. farmers skip some acreage while baling more hay for cash.
The church hosts a family Harvest Festival with a Land activity run from 9 30 to noon including a haunted house fishing booth balloon dart throw puppet show kid crafts fortune telling and games. Bake sale Grandma attic rummage sale and auctions begin through the day with lunch options and a barbecue dinner.
The notice warns readers to adjust to Standard Time on Sunday October 30. Failure to change clocks may cause delays for Saturday night activities and Sunday services, and even impact TV game schedules. Take heed and turn the clocks back.
Henry Blackshear of Lamkin is acquitted by a 220th District Court jury after a two day trial over an April 1977 incident in which Gaylon Jones was wounded in the arm by a .22 caliber pistol. Defense contended the weapon discharged accidentally during a scuffle.
The Comanche Great United Fund Drive is ongoing and has collected 2448.31 so far. Uncontacted donors may leave contributions at First Comanche Bank or the Chamber of Commerce office.
Texas voters face seven proposed amendments in the November 8 statewide ballot. Absentee voting started October 19 at the County Clerk's office in Comanche and runs to November 4. Amendments cover court size, bonds for Veterans Land Fund, bail rules, agricultural and marine associations, refundable production assessments, banking via electronic devices, and renaming the Judicial Qualifications Commission to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
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