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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1966
Page
3
John Wiles describes his trip through Middle Eastern cities including Egypt and Damascus. He criticizes materialism and religious divides, notes urban squalor and beggars, and calls for Christian witness beyond sociological aid. He observes Arab views of Americans and hints at broader impressions to come.
Five Comanche County 4-H members showed Jerseys at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on October 9. Lar ry Blackshear, Russell Blackshear, Joyce Hart, Nancy Hart, and Charles Williams earned red ribbons in various heifer classes. Larry Blackshear and Russell Blackshear took multiple blue ribbons in yearling and cow classes, with placings from fourth to sixth. The county herd of five animals owned by three or more exhibitors placed eighth overall.
Comanche eye a win over Eastland as injuries burden the Indians. Ground gainer Colcleasure limps, leading rusher Ronnie Colsleasure out injured, and fullbacks Reeves and Plumlee nursing rib injuries. Despite these woes, Comanche expected to edge Eastland while Hamilton and Granbury also margin victories.
The Sidney Eagles beat Pottsville 47 to 28 in a district opener. Quarterback Nicky Pruitt ran in two TDs and threw for two more, with Donnie Stewart adding two rushing TDs and Ronnie Cox scoring. Pottsville was favored but Sidney led throughout.
Local notes list house warming for Mr and Grady Steele on Sept 25 at a residence, a devut at the Cormin Center on Oct 17, a monthly singing on the 3rd Sunday with visitors from Gartman View Beattie, and an honor event for Mr and Mrs Floyd Coker on Nov 12. Thanksgiving supper planned Nov 19 at Community Center. Church services feature Ty Dickens of Brownwood pastor on the third Sunday.
The Fagles face back to back tests as they play Cherokes in Sidney on October 27 then travel to Gustine on November 4 to battle strong opponents.
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