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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1972
Page
1
Comanche County residents may meet candidates for district county and precinct offices Thursday April 6 at 7 30 PM in the District Courtroom Comanche County Courthouse The event is sponsored by the Comanche County Farm Bureau whose president Stelvin Johnston invites all to attend.
The city council will consider keeping parking meters after a referendum passed by one vote 346 to 345. Ernest Ebel led the aldermanic race with 563 votes, Roy Turner 559, John Huett 516, and Ewart Steed 82. The three winners will be sworn in at the next council meeting.
M D Stewart of De Leon won reelection Tuesday receiving 178 of 309 votes. He defeated two opponents while Woody Powell won the council seat, defeating Dan Burlison.
The Supreme Court ruling in Dunn vs. Blumstein voids 30 day residency requirements. A federal court enjoined Texas law in Whatley vs. Bullock decided March 31, 1972. Texans who resided and registered 30 days prior can vote state and local elections. new arrivals may register on arrival.
A record 6,269 Comanche Countians had qualified to vote in the May 6 party primary, per County Tax Assessor-Collector Louise Evans. She noted registrations would rise with Wednesday last day registration, compared to 5,567 the previous year.
The Comanche County unit of the American Cancer Society proclaims April as Cancer Crusade Month. Mary Wilhelm Petitjohn leads calls for volunteers to conduct a house to house drive starting April 17, with a first two weeks for business outreach led by Selma Berry. A goal of 4800 dollars is set for Comanche County and workers may collect kits April 6 at 5 pm from the County Treasurer's office.
Mr. and Mrs. FE J McDougal are notified their son Larry is selected as an Outstanding Teenager of America 1972 by Out standing Teenagers of America director W Gilbert Beers. Larry is considered for the Texas Outstanding Teenager of the Year Trophy and could win national scholarships of 1000 dollars or regional scholarships of 500 dollars. He will be honored in the 1972 edition of Outstanding Teenagers of America.
February sales of Series B United States Savings Bonds in Comanche County totaled $19,629, per bond chairman Jack Moore. Two month period sales reached $27,815, 17 of the 1972 goal, with Texas up 11 percent and national sales up 24.5 percent.
Mayor Clarence Schwartz proclaims April 1972 as Cancer Control Month and April 5 as Cancer Control Day in Comanche. He urges city participation to support the American Cancer Society and promote early detection and treatment through public education and strengthened research efforts.
About 230 veterans in Comanche County will share roughly 16 000 in accelerated GI insurance dividends. Nationwide 286 million will be distributed, with World War II holders receiving the bulk from the National Service Life Insurance trust fund.
Texas Power and Light began applying a six percent rate increase to bills in Comanche and surrounding area. Assistant manager Wayne Pinkerton said the Price Commission recently approved the raise, and it will appear for the first time on April bills.
Sen John Tower telegram confirms Rural Electrification Administration loan of 413000 to Comanche County Electric Cooperative. Funds will improve existing systems and extend service to 470 new customers.
Band Takes Top Honors earned a Division I in Ballinger on March 25. Concert numbers Totem Pole Masque and Greensleeves earned Division I excellent ratings. Sight reading Bournemouth received a superior rating.
Olney High School topped the invitational Redskin Relays with 93 points. Dave Kerby won the mile in 4 47.7, while Harry Dudley placed eighth in the 220 yard dash in 23.6 and Joey Williams finished fourth in the pole vault helping the Indians post 20 points.
The first Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair debuts May 31 on Schreiner Institute campus Kerrville and runs through June 4 with demonstrations in ceramics woodworking leather craft jewelry metal sculpture pottery and glass blowing. The Hill Country Arts Foundation will schedule evening performances at Point Theater.
Bo Elrod is honored as Comanche's Outstanding Citizen for 1971. The award cites his leadership in the Jaycees and multiple community efforts including memorial services, fairs, school events, youth programs, and local organizations. He and Marilyn have a daughter, Donna Ray.
The Comanche Junior High girls track team hosts a meet Friday April 7 with preliminaries at 2 30 p m and finals at 6 30 p m. Coach Leta Andrews says entries are light with only four teams Mc Gregor San Saba Granbury and Comanche entered by Wednesday morning hoping more teams join by Friday.
Comanche High School's 9th grade team is favored at the Freshman track meet in Stephenville Friday. Coach David Smith's 7th and 8th graders will run in a special junior high division.
Gustine voters elected the first woman mayor, Mrs. Chester K. Martin, who received all 65 votes. Mrs. William Kirkland led the council ticket with 52 votes, followed by Pobby W. Couch with 37. Wayne Caraway earned 35 for the third council seat. School board winners were Russell Moore Hayes 134, Doe Mast 129, William Kirkband 111, with Wayne Adams 102, Guy Moore 67, and Bobby W. Couch 73.
Entries for the first annual Texas Grain-Fed Beef Cook Off flow into Austin. The event, by cattle industry leaders and the Texas Department of Agriculture, offers a $500 grand prize and a $200 prize for three category winners Cassaroles Gourmet and Economy dishes. Commissioner John C White says twenty four finalists will earn $50 and an expense paid trip to Austin for finals on Saturday May 13. Rules and entry blanks available at Texas Department of Agriculture in Austin 78711.
Coach Leta Andrews leads the CHS Maidens to Midway Waco for a tough Saturday meet. Prelims start at 12 30 with finals to follow. Kay Williams and Norma Williams lead sprints while Linda Andrews Linda Spruill and Fredda Davis anchor relays and field events. Janet Brightman may race if cleared from a leg injury.
A 24 hour weather summary lists temperatures from March 29 to April 4 with highs ranging 59 to 85 and lows from 4 to 64. Rainfall to date is 1.13 inches.
Comanche County unit of TS TA will meet at Gustine High School on Monday April 10 at 7 p.m. A business session will select a new slate of officers for 1972 73. Teachers from Sidney Gustine De Leon and Coleman will provide talent acts.
Collins and Cunningham won the two seats on the Comanche Independent School Board in a record ballot. Collins had 930 votes and Cunningham 788 of 1606 total. Ben Sudderth 604, Judy Wilkerson 578, Bill Blue 266 followed. The new trustees were sworn in Monday night. L. L. Dukes was elected president, Elton McDonald vice president, and Wayne Stewart re-elected secretary.
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