02 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1960
Page
1
A jumble of midcentury classifieds notes sales and specials. Highlights include radios at 50 units, laundry advertising, protein blocks, portable items, and a Dollar Days event with prices like 79 dollars and 108 dollars.
Vague OCR fragment mentions a state examination request and a person or entity likely named Boyd Bandyorning or Bi and a location including Rideperton. Details are unreadable. core action is a request for state examination with names and place obscured.
The opening public school enrollment at Comanche for the 1960 61 term totaled 968 a drop of 5 from the first day total last year. County Superintendent Elzo Brinson estimated a potential of about 1 025 based on scholastic age and transfers. Superintendent S H Fletcher said a few more students registered Tuesday and Wednesday. Comanche High School first day total showed a drop to 280 from 284 last year while Junior High gained and Elementary figures unclear.
Comanche Indians travel to Eastland for a toss up season opener against the Mavericks. The squad aims to improve a 2 7 1 record from 1959 while injuries and shifts test early depth. Local fans expected, 65 member band to perform, and early prep noted for 1961 motor vehicle inspection stickers.
The G W Spivey residence at 400 E Paine Ave was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin about 4 30 Tuesday morning while the family was away. Assistant Fire Chief and Driver John Carpenter estimated the loss at 2500 dollars. Despite the blaze Comanche shows an excellent low fire loss record so far in 1960.
The article warns farmers and eligible individuals to file for the federal tax refund on gasoline without delay as the final deadline is September 30.
Comanche will observe Labor Day on Monday September 3 as one of six official holidays for 1960. Most merchants will close for the day though some service stations cafes and suburban stores will remain open to serve the public.
The Comanche Swimming Pool at Lake Fanes Park will reopen Saturday for the Labor Day holidays after a weekday closure. It will be open Saturday Sunday and Monday night for the 1960 season.
The Comanche County Livestock Association opens the 1960 61 commercial steer feeding program with a 10 a m weigh in at Durham Public Scales across from the Comanche ice plant. Entries will be exhibited at the 26th annual Comanche County Junior Livestock Show set for January 20 21 1961.
Scooter owners are reminded that state law requires mufflers brakes lights and state tags plus a driver license for operators. Police Chief J L Shook says regulations are in effect and enforcement will begin with cooperation requested from riders. Weight certificates will be submitted to the weighing and inspection committee. County Agent Angus Dickson Jr. notes up to 30 commercial steers may enter the upcoming snow show, up from 24 last year.
Jaycees and safety officials sponsor a Labor Day Coffee Stop over September 2 to 5 near the Blinker Lights at Highways 67 and 36. Free coffee and cookies offered to motorists to promote safer driving and the Slow Down and LiveCampaign. Dr. W D Blackwood of Comanche suffers a broken leg from a horse incident. City Commission of De Leon rejects petition for a street use election to improve traffic safety.
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