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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1975
Page
2
The Comanche Chief reports a bond issue up to 2 million dollars to fund a new Comanche High School. Backers urge voters to approve Saturday citing accreditation, vocational programs, special education leadership, and teacher pay. A local toll-free tax impact inquiry is offered via James Bachus.
Local junior high district track meet in Breckenridge on Friday April 11 lists event winners and placements. Notable results include Frances Mayer first in long jump and 220 yard dash, Rocky Bingham second in 60 yard dash and joining 440 yard relay first, and Donna Hall and Phyllis Riewe earning marks in field events and relays. Other top finishes include Kim Soules second in high jump and Debra Rankin second in 660 yard run.
The incidence of head lice appears to be rising among Texas school children amid longer hairstyles crowded rooms and crowded living conditions. City outbreaks show 200 to 300 percent increases. Nurse Kathleen Eads warns lice are not dangerous but can disrupt learning and cause secondary infections. Lice lay nits on hair shafts and spread through close contact or shared items. Regular combing and medicated shampoos help, and infested children should be kept from class until treated. Parental and school cooperation is essential.
Comanche County Independent Cattlemen's Assn meeting scheduled for Thursday April 24 at De Leon old City Hall at 8 00 p m. Open to all interested attendees urged to attend.
List of daily hospital admissions and discharges for Comanche and nearby towns from Monday April 7 to Sunday April 13. Names include Azalee Norrid Dorothy Cox Jessie Mae Stokes Gene Grisham Charlene Frazier Luther Williams among others with towns Comanche De Leon Dublin Lipan Rising Star Sidney Gustine and Gustine Texas.
The First Baptist Church in Gustine marks its 75th anniversary on Sunday May 4 with an 11 AM service by Dr. A J Quinn followed by a noon meal in the fellowship hall. Former members pastors and descendants of charter members are invited. Contact Mrs A N Boyd with contributions or photos.
Saturday night April 19 many fine musicians from over the county are expected to attend a Musical. You have an invitation to come and hear some of your favorite tunes. All musicians have a special invitation. Refreshments of sandwiches cakes cookies snacks punch and coffee will be served. Come early and stay late for that we tapping music.
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