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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1964
Page
1
Fragments describe rainfall amounts and temperatures, plus local ads for stores and promotions. References include Walker's department store, G. Harelik, Comanche Commerce, and Service Drug. Mentions new GE appliances, loaded blocks, and Chevrolet used sales.
Joe Faught of Lampasas rises from a high school DE student to assistant manager at Mullican Dry Goods Lampasas before being chosen as the new store manager in Comanche. He now lives in Comanche and attends the Baptist Church.
Comanche County commissioners announce approval by the Texas Highway Department to pave and resurfaced roads around Proctor Dam and reservoir under the Farm to Market Road program. The county will furnish right of way. estimated project cost is $12,000 with state maintenance after completion.
Comanche County hosts its annual Sears Swine Show at Bill Parker's farm this Saturday. Five 4-H gifts from Comanche County youth will compete for first place at 10 a.m. to qualify for the Area Sears Swine Show in Abilene. The county sow is being developed by Max Parker and will also represent at Abilene. The Area Sears Foundation Swine Show is set for September 26 at the West Texas Fair Grounds in Abilene.
Mrs Jewel Hall of General Delivery Comanche wins first prize of 5 dollars in the inaugural football contest sponsored by the Chief. Hall came closest to the Comanche San Saba score, missing two games alongside Mary Edna Walkoviak and Marsha Wilkerson who entered for fun.
Comanche County Agent Angus Dickson announced the Yoakum Plant Disease Laboratory field day on Thursday September 24 with tours starting at 1 30. Lab scientists will discuss yield data and sample results while afternoon speakers include Dr Lee Ashworth Dr H O Kunkel and Ben Speakers.
The third place prize of a one year Chief subscription goes to Bill Brannan who narrowly beat Baylor’s Johnny Lightfoot by 13 points in the Comanche San Saba game.
Comanche High School Indians host Llano Yellowjackets at Indian Memorial Stadium in the season’s home opener. Kickoff is 8 o clock with Llano and Comanche each holding one win and one loss. Two starters are hurt and likely out, while season tickets remain on sale at the Chamber of Commerce.
Comanche High School band travels to Austin on Saturday September 19 for University of Texas Band Day. They depart at 6:00 arrive about 10:30, eat lunch, join downtown parade formation, tour Capitol grounds and UT campus, and attend the game between Texas and Tulane before returning.
In observance of Young Homemakers of Texas Week the Executive Council outlines local chapter participation. Sunday Church Day Monday Good Deed Day Tuesday Chapter Day Wednesday Family Day Thursday Project Day Friday Community Day Saturday Area IV Day.
A meeting for all Comanche High School Indian Band Parents is scheduled for Monday night September 21 in the Band Hall. Director Jack L. King urges full attendance.
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