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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1963

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Grand Jury List For October 7

Prospective grand jurors for the new term in 52nd District Court must report at 9 a.m. Monday October 7 per District Clerk Ben Wilhelm. Names include Wylie Walker Gustine Mrs Paul Patton Gustine Mrs M C Huey Rt 1 Gustine D B Harrison Rt 1 Gustine Teq Littlejohn Rt 1 Dublin Mrs Levis Wilkerson Rt 3 De Leon Roy Thomas De Leon Billy J Hare Rt 1 De Leon Wade Butler De Leon Mrs Toye Keith De Leon P B Rann De Leon Carroll Loudermilk Comanche Mrs Dalton Perkins Comanche Mrs G P Dudley Comanche Herbert Goodson Comanche John Keeter Comanche. Stanley Rauhut, summer worker at Yellowstone, has returned to the University of Texas for his sophomore year.

52Nd District Court Ben Wilhelm Wylie Walker Gustine Paul Patton M. Cc. Huey D. B. Harrison Teq Littlejohn Dublin Levis Wilkerson de Leon Roy Thomas Billy J. Hare Wade Butler Toye Keith P. B. Rann Carroll Loudermilk Comanche Dalton Perkins G. P. Dudley Herbert Goodson John Keeter

Comanche Leads 8-AA Enrollment Over 1 000

Comanche Public Schools report 1 059 students enrolled after three weeks in 1963 64 under Superintendent S H Fletcher. Comanche tops District 8 AA with largest enrollment, followed by Cisco then Hamilton Granbury De Leon and Dublin in the district.

Comanche S. H. Fletcher Cisco Hamilton Granbury de Leon Dublin

Young Farmers Plan Meetings and Awards Banquet

Ralph L. Evans of National Farm Life Insurance weighs in on planning a farm family budget at the regular Young Farmers meeting Tuesday night September 24 at 8 in the CHS Vocational Agricultural Building. The group observes State Young Farmer week with activities September 26 and a Saturday September 98 Area Awards Banquet in Stephen.

Ralph L. Evans National Farm Life Insurance Company CHS Vocational Agricultural Brating Stephen

Comancheans Attend State Demo Art Show

A statewide art contest sponsored by the Women of the State Democratic Executive Committee was held at the JAL Ranch Headquarters in Alvarado. Comanche artists Monselle O'Brien and Colin Reed showed works in Merit and Scholarship divisions. Reed’s painting won a purchase for the Alvarado hospital, and O'Brien’s remains with Mr. and Mrs. Wilkerson.

Women of the State Democratic Executive Committee JAL Ranch Alvarado Jett Cowden Julianna Cowden Texas Hillsboro Colin Reed Comanche Monselle O’brien Tarleton State College Joanne Koclanes Dallas Bill Wilkerson J. C. Wilkerson C. W. Gray John Jolink Monselle O'Brien

Milk Receipts Show Increase in Central West Texas August 1963

Central West Texas market saw total Class I milk receipts of 13 703 453 pounds in August 1963 with a daily average of 442 047 pounds. August daily Class I use rose 5 percent from July and was up 3.7 percent from August 1962, while 14.5 percent above August 1961. There were 372 producers delivering 15 378 276 pounds in August for a daily average of 496 073 pounds, 2 percent above July but 2.2 percent below last year and 3.9 percent under August 1961. Daily deliveries per producer averaged 1 334 pounds in August. Minimum uniform price for 3.5 percent milk in August was 5.23 dollars per hundredweight, subject to location adjust ment. Butterfat differentials apply for variations from 3.5 percent. This price exceeded July by one cent and was higher than August 1962. Eighty eight point seven percent of producer milk was Class I in August 1963, up from July and well above August 1962. Producer receipts equaled 112.2 percent of Class I utilization in August, versus 112.5 percent in July and 119.1 percent in August 1962.

West Texas Central West Texas Byford W. Bain

County Tax Collections Total 510068 for Year

The report notes county tax collections reaching 510068 for the year. It references ad valorem duties and sales tax as components driving the total. The fragment details appear truncated but indicate a summary of revenue sources and totals.

Indians Visit Badgers for Third Outing Friday

The Comanche Indians travel to Lampasas to face the high ranked AAA Badgers in their third game of the season. Lampasas beat Georgetown 29 0 in their only start, while Comanche seeks its first win after close losses to Eastland and Coleman. Kickoff is 8 PM with a large home crowd and the 88 piece Indian Marching Band.

Indians Lampasas Badgers Comanche Eastland Coleman Bluecats Georgetown Roger Oliver Bluecats

Moormans Hold Meeting Here

The Comanche Division of Moorman Mfg Co held its bi annual state meeting at Lake Eanes Park Comanche with 95 representatives from Texas and New Mexico. Vice President R B Hulsen and Hugo Hendrian from Quincy Illinois spoke. The retirement of W B Cox Portales New Mexico was noted.

Moorman Mfg. Co Lake Eanes Park Comanche Texas New Mexico Brownsville Texas Valley Albuquerque R. B. Hulsen Hugo Hendrian Quincy Illinois

Mrs Withers Recovering From Eye Surgery In Palestine Home

Mrs Sylva ers of South Austin is recuperating from eye surgery in a Palestine Nursing Home. Her daughter Mrs H C Crawford owns the home and will stay with her until she can return to Comanche in a few months at 318 East Neches Palestine Texas.

Sylva Ers South Austin Tyler Palestine Nursing Home Sunedhen Texas

David Hill To Class of Manche High School Elected Officers

David Hill has been elected to office in the Manche High School student government for the 1963 64 academic year. The slate includes other officers chosen by the class and aims to lead school activities and events.

Manche High School

Texas 4-H youth to compete in national tractor contest

Seventeen year old John Cunningham from Comanche will represent Texas at the Western U S 4 H Tractor Operators Contest in Bismarck North Dakota September 29 to October 1. He is a high school senior and state champion after six years in 4 H work. Humble Oil funds the trip and awards. Contest features driving with farm implements safety quiz and a practical troubleshoot test. Trophies go to the top four. events include a tour of the North Dakota State Capitol and a recognition banquet with Governor William Guy as speaker.

John Cunningham Comanche Texas U. S Bismark North Dakota Young Cunningham Burton Cunningham Route 4 John Garrison Reservoir William Guy Coopera Extension Service Humble Oil & Refining Company North Dakota State University

Kenneth Black New President of Gustine FFA

Gustine FFA Chapter elected Kenneth Black as president at the first meeting of the 1963 64 year. Officers include Wade Luker vice president George Luker secretary Royce Westfall treasurer Paul McKee sentinel Pete McDougal reporter. Chapter Advisor is Harry Thornton. Members plan projects and a visit to the State Fair on Rural Youth Day October 5.

Gustine Ffa Kenneth Black Wade Luker George Luker Royce Westfall Paul McKee Sentinel Pete McDougal Harry Thornton

Braves to Face De Leon B Team Thursday at Indian Memorial

The Comanche Braves, B unit of the Indians, meet De Leon B on Thursday night at Indian Memorial Stadium. Ray Smith leads the Braves as coach in what is billed as the game of the season.

Comanche Braves Indians de Leon Indian Memorial Stadium Ray Smith Braves

Seniors Receive Class Rings At Comanche High School

Forty nine seniors at Comanche High School received their class rings during activity period on Thursday September 12. Senior sponsors Miss Marguerite Ross Mrs. Pete Hobby Jacok King Coach Ray Smith and Don Cook met with the group.

Comanche High School Marguerite Ross Pete Hobby Jacok King Ray Smith Don Cook

Sidney Eagles Host Carlton Six Man Football Thursday

The Sidney Eagles will host the Carlton six man team on Thursday night September 19 at 8 pm. The Eagles opened with a 34-6 win over Gordon and then lost 34-14 to Brooke Smith last week.

Sidney Eagles Carlton Eagles Gordon Brookesmith

To Visit in Killeen

Marsha Wilkerson will spend the weekend in Killeen visiting Brooke Wimert.

Killeen Marsha Wilkerson Brooke Wimert

Wright tops Chief's first grid contest with perfect picks

City Councilman Jerry Wright and Postmaster Jim Spenter share top honors by predicting all ten football games correctly in The Comanche Chief contest. Wright, a Wright's Leather Goods partner, wins the cash prize while Spenter receives a year’s subscription. several others land honorable mentions for near-perfect results.

Jerry Wright Wright Leather Goods Manufacturing Comanche Coleman Olsen Stamford Goldthwaite Dabna Brookesmith Sidney Eagles Gustine Turnersville Lampasas Georgetown Meridian Clifton

Cloudy Weather Continues Suppresses Local Crops

Weather report notes persistent cloud cover affecting farming in the area. The page cites ongoing conditions and their impact on crop prospects, with unclear measurements and several unreadable fragments.

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Gemnere Ve Een Bencen Esiber Rrecorder Ae Geeteeereres Seaddseeeerseres Iain Stanley Rauhut Yellowstone National Park University of Texas SHIEF Young Farmers Comanche County Young Farmers Chapter Norman Moore Gayle Isham Jr Elton McDonald Bill Willmann J. B. Layne Feuerina Vost Worth Next Lions Meeting Calved Rived Simu Moormans W. B. Cox Portales Moorman’s Moorman United States Underwood's Brownwood Comanche Division Loel Dene Cox Dwight Graham Justin Art Ass‘n David Hill Sidney Tien Jimmy Farley Rt. 2 Merlin Elliott Mary Ruth Ross Alice Stokes San Benito John D. Hicks Box Kribbs Wildwood Stephenville Roy Pope Donnie Hicks Ruby Hall Jack Pyburn Charles Wright Wayne Hill Comanon
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