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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1972
Page
1
Special to The Chief reports Comanche County farm receipts totaled 15 644 000 in the year. Increased gross income came from better weather, larger plantings, heavier fertilization, and more efficient operations aided by machinery. The mix was 38 percent crops and 62 percent livestock poultry and related income.
Comanche County's full term of the 52nd District Court opens at 9:00 Monday morning with District Judge Byron L. McClellan set to empanel a grand jury. Prospective jurors listed include residents of Dublin De Leon Gustine Comanche and nearby areas.
Thousands of Comanche County property owners receive tax statements for the new pay period beginning October 1. County statements total 7 285 for personal property and real estate, with school districts and cities also mailing many renditions to property owners.
Seventy one contestants faced many upsets and a tie in last week's Comanche Chief football contest. Thomas Connally of Sid ney Rt. 1 won $5 by missing only one game plus the tie. Sylvia Moya of Tarleton State College and W. C. House tied for second and third using the San Saba Comanche game tie-breaker. Subscriptions to the Comanche Chief are awarded, with honorable mentions to Sheila Cloud and B. B. Spivey for also missing only two games.
The Comanche United Fund drive runs from October 16 to 31 after a Tuesday Board meeting. Campaign chairman is Ronnie Boston with Bo Elrod as co chair, Roy Brannan Jr. is president and Mary Wilkerson is publicity chair. Holdover directors are Don.
Sidney Homecoming is set for Friday October 6 with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against Carbon. A turkey and dressing supper runs from 5 to 7 p.m. in the lunchroom, priced at 1.25 for adults and 0.50 for children under 12, with NHS urging participation.
Mayor Clarence Schwartz announced the city is nearing completion of a paving project with 54 blocks paved in three months. Work on the Houston Street blind railroad crossing will start this week or next. City Works Manager John Beaty said Comanche received 11801.20 in sales tax revenue for the past quarter.
The Comanche Indians journey to Clifton to challenge the fifth ranked AA Cubs with Coach West optimistic about an upset. Clifton’s offense and defense impress, while Comanche hopes to limit turnovers and injuries, starting the same lineup as last week for a 8 p.m. kickoff about 70 miles away.
The Texas Employment Commission Brownwood office serving Comanche County announces a schedule change. Beginning the first week of October the TEC representative will be at the Comanche County Courthouse biweekly instead of weekly. In October the dates are the 4th and the 18th.
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour period report from 8 a.m. to 6 a.m. detailing temperatures and moisture.
The Texas Highway Week event invites Comancheans to tour the De Leon Highway department on Thursday September 28 from 2 to 5 pm. Glen Trotter, District Engineer, notes coffee and cookies will be served and highway construction procedures explained. Visitors may tour departments, drawing tables, planning divisions and labs.
A would be thief attempted to crash a City of Comanche Dodge pickup through a heavy chain link fence at the City Barn on S. Mary Street last Friday night. After failing, the suspect also tried to pull a City truck through the fence, which likewise failed. City workers repaired a sagging section of the fence.
Comanche hosts a Thursday night football doubleheader at Indian Memorial Stadium with the Frosh facing Dublin B-team after a 54-6 win over Brownwood and the Junior Varsity meeting Clifton B-team. The Frosh kick off at 5 20 p m followed by the JV game.
Police report an abandoned Jonesboro School System bus found Friday night on the east outskirts of Comanche near Waldrep's Implement Company. The bus sat by the traffic light at US 67 277 and State 36. it had been stolen from its regular lot.
Congressman Omar Burleson announces Comanche County designated a redevelopment area by the Economic Development Administration. The area qualifies for the full EDA program including loans and grants aimed at distressed regions with high unemployment outmigration and lower incomes.
The Comanche Noon Lions Club announces a candy sale to raise funds for charity. Each bag contains 160 individually wrapped pieces sold for 1.00, with profits supporting club charities. Candy pickup is at the Heartland Building.
Pat Clenden announces the 1973 Comanche County Fair planning session. The group meets Tuesday October 3 at 7 30 p m in the Texas Power and Light Hospitality Room to evaluate the fair and require all member organizations seeking a free booth in 1973 to attend.
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