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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1970
Page
1
Jaycees host a volleyball tournament with 15 women’s teams and 31 men’s teams from Stephenville, San Saba, and Brownwood. First match at 6 30 p m on Tuesday April 21 with daily play except Wednesday and championship finals Saturday night awarding trophies and ribbons.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Curry spent last weekend in Houston with their son Bill Curry, his wife, and daughter Marci, who joined them for the family gathering.
Pat Cagle, an executive for Gold Kist and former Co manche resident now in Atlanta, is on a world trip to India for management talks. He and his wife depart New Delhi April 19 and visit Istanbul Athens Amsterdam London Paris Pudlin before returning May 20.
Pam Miller tops Gustine High School as valedictorian with 95.43 average for the senior class. Lavonne Boucher is salutatorian at 92.26. Eighth grade valedictorian Pat Kirkland earns 95.73 with Pam Kirkland as salutatorian at 94.36. Ton Harrison leads the eighth grade boys with 93.83.
Comanche Roping Club members are urged to attend a meeting Friday night April 17 in the County Courthouse Courtroom. President J H Tiny Burton said the gathering will begin at 8 00 sharp.
Absentee voting for the Democratic primary began Monday and runs until April 24. The County Judge race features Fred Hall Ewart Steed and Wayne Swindle challenging incumbent Calvin Lee. In Commissioner’s Precinct No 2 Eddie McDougal faces Sam Phifer. The state race centers on the Senate contest with Lloyd Benson opposing Ralph Yarborough.
Fort Worth residents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fagan spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Eiland Fagan, sharing time with relatives in the area.
The Texas Bureau of Business Research in Austin estimates Comanche County population rose 24.1 percent since the 1960 census and places the 1969 figure at 14,700, up from 11,865 in 1960. Official census data will confirm accuracy. Other area counties show varied estimates for 1969 vs 1960.
Coney Elliott son of Sherman Elliott of Comanche was promoted to merchandising and personnel manager for Colonial Foods in San Angelo. Elliott, CHS graduate, and his wife Nancy have a one year old son named Coby.
Emon A. Kerby Sr., De Leon banker with Farmers & Merchants Bank, selected as the businessman contributing most to conservation in Region 5 by the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District. He will receive the award May 9 at a Glen Rose banquet as district leaders expect attendees from Weath erford and surrounding counties. Texas regions span 52 counties with region 5 from Wichita Falls to Burnet and Jones County to Kaufman.
Burks Museum will open for the 14th year Sunday April 4 from 2 to 5 p m for the public. Owners Mr and Mrs A P Burks say the museum will also be open on weekdays by appointment with a 50 cent adult and 25 cent child admission. It is touted as one of Texas finest museums with new items added yearly.
In Co manche County a large share of males over 14 is not in school nor working nor seeking work. Ten year change shows more in the non work class rising to 1599 from 898. Nationally about 8.5 million in this group, with pensions aiding retirement before 65.
The Indian Maidens swept the girls district track meet at Stephenville, winning with 177 points to Llano's 119. Coach Leta Andrews continued her winning ways as the Maidens took the district crown. a full winners list will run next week.
The Class of 1953 or CHS is trying to locate members for a summer reunion. If you are a member or know an address, contact Mrs. Bess Moore Rt. 1 Sidney 842-585 or Mrs. Sue Vines Rt. 2 Box 5 Comanche 356-3568.
One of the top track meets in Central Texas will be held Saturday as the Comanche Indians host the annual Red Skin Relays. Coach Houston Jolley says 30 to 60 schools are expected from Class B A and AA regional qualifiers. Field events begin at 2 p.m. running preliminaries at 3 p.m. finals start at 7 p.m. with the 440 yard relay. Admission is 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Sarah Fletcher and Max Parker of CHS earned West Texas Outstanding Scholar Awards in Goldthwaite. The West Texas Chamber of Commerce presented certificates at a 10 a.m. reception for sixteen students in the Mills County State Bank Community Room.
A wooden motorcycle predated later designs, reportedly built in Germany in 1885. The contraption showcased early motorized travel and influenced subsequent two wheel innovations.
Comanche will field 12 men at the Regional Track Meet in Denton on April 25 after first and second place finishers in the District Meet earned eligibility. Qualifiers include Mickey Howerton shot put Jefferson Ellicott discus Randy Geye Gary Easley high jump Travis Welch pole vault Rusty Brightman Robert Ormsby Max Parker Harry Dudley 449 yard relay Kent Renshaw 880 yard dash Paul McGettis mile Glen Parker 330 yard hurdles.
A petition endorsing Bentsen for Senator is being drawn. Signatures are $1 to cover publication costs. Petitions can be signed at the State National or Comanche National Banks, or arranged for home delivery by calling Robert Cobb at 356-2087.
Private Bradford R. Spencer, 19, son of H. P. Spencer of De Leon and Mrs. Wanda Spencer of Fort Worth, is now serving in Vietnam. He was assigned as a repair man with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam on Feb. 24.
Jay Naman state Farmers Union president will speak Monday evening April 99 at 8 am in the De Leon Hitch School Auditorium. The event starts a family night gathering with a coalition of 296 farm groups backing the Coalition Farm Bill led by Congressman Braham Purcell. Naman testified before the Agriculture Subcommittee and urged farmers ranchers and business people to learn how a strong farm program can help.
The Siloam cemetery project postponed last Saturday due to wet ground has been reset for this Saturday April 18.
Sidney High School sophomore Marcia Spalding won the U S L district tennis title by defeating Jan Huffman of Rochelle and advances to regional competition. Leonard Schooler, also a sophomore, won the slide rule contest while Butch Cheek finished third. In junior high events Char lene Simpson placed third in 5th 6th grades Wendi Gibson fourth in 7th 8th grades and Reg Gibson was fourth in ready writing.
A junior high track meet will take place Tuesday April 21 at Indian Memorial Stadium. Events run from 4 45 p m to 7 p m with teams from Stephenville Coleman Clyde Dublin Goldthwaite and Comanche competing. Students from 7th 8th and 9th grades participate.
On Friday May 15 free tuberculosis testing will be provided at the County Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by personnel from the State Tuberculosis Association. All residents are urged to bring every family member for the test and return Monday May 18 for reading and results.
Max Parker tops CHS with a 95.06 average as highest ranking boy and National Honor Society president. Beverly Tupin earns valedictorian with 96.70 average, daughter of Eldon and wife, active in basketball and track. Sarah Fletcher claims salutatorian with 96.41, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Fletcher, president of Library Club and basketball and track participant.
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