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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1972
Page
1
In April Delph Briscoe backers plan ten bus tours across Texas to promote his gubernatorial bid. Tour four visited Comanche on April 15 25 with about 200 Uvalde residents taking part, 25 30 per trip, traveling at their own expense aboard chartered buses for three day segments on Tuesdays and Thursdays, spreading Briscoe for Governor message.
A four hour period from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. reports temperatures with highs and lows for April days. April 12 shows high 9 low 70, April 13 shows high and low 70. Moisture and other details are noted but not fully visible.
Arch Boyd and Damon Martin earned National Education Development Test recognition for scoring above the 90th percentile among U S sophomores. The test combines English usage math, social studies reading natural science reading and word usage. Seventeen sophomores took the test as a pilot effort to align with higher grade testing standards.
The Mid-Continent Auto Association opens operations in the area with Jim Sikes as regional manager. The Texas representative is Ben Sudderth Law Offices, and officers Eugene Price and Charles Tilman were in Comanche for legal matters. The club plans added features beyond standard auto club services.
Volunteers from the American Cancer Society go door to door asking neighbors to join the fight against cancer. They urge you to invite them in when they call and to give generously to support the cause.
Special to the Chief reports census data on Comanche County highlighting 925 single men versus 651 single women over 14, a 142 to 100 ratio. It notes national and Texas trends, with marriage rates rising but ages at marriage now around 23.3 for men and 20.8 for women.
Heartland Life Insurance announces its annual shareholders meeting at the Comanche home office. Jim Roberts reports growth from five mergers into a 13 company group with over 21 000 policyholders and nearly 5 million in insurance in force. Officers elected for the year include Tom Beene Kenneth Gardner Jim Roberts Robert Scott Wayne Rutledge and others. Louise Evans reminds Comanche County residents to sign tax rendition sheets before April 30 to claim Homestead Exemptions.
A full day of worship and fellowship at Sacred Heart Church in Comanche on Sunday April 23 includes noon worship followed by activities from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bingo entertainment tamales and cakes will be sold. The highlight is awarding two butcher nogs and goats to ticketholders. Church members urged to attend.
District 8 AA meet at Ballinger on April 15 produced regional qualifiers Harry Dudley in 100 yd dash and 220 yd dash second places with times 10.2 and 23.8. Dave Kerby advanced in the Mile in 4:50.0 while Joey Williams qualified in pole vault at 113 inches. regional finals set for Odessa April 21–22 with preliminaries at 4:00 p.m. Friday and finals at 1:00 p.m. Saturday.
Mayor Clarence Schwartz and Comanche city officials urge residents to use water wisely as reduced rates take effect. Summer and spring charges are 30 cents per 1000 gallons after the first 5,000 gallons.
A pie supper and political rally are set for Friday evening at Van Dyke. Candidates are invited to attend or send a speaker to share their views. Proceeds benefit the Cancer Crusade fund and all residents are urged to attend.
Mary Helen Cunningham and Timothy Eugene Fails were among 34 students from 17 mid-Texas high schools honored at the Outstanding West Texas Scholar Awards Banquet in Brownwood Monday night. The event, hosted by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, featured keynote speaker John W. Foster of Dallas.
The Gustine FFA chapter will host a Community Banquet on Thursday April 27 in the Gustine School gym starting at 7 30 p m Tickets are $1 75 and may be bought from any Gustine FFA member.
CHS Maidens prepared for the District 4-A meet in Snyder facing Abienne Anson Cisco Clyde Colorado City Eastland Haskell Merkel Lake View Snyder and Winters. Coach Leta Andrews emphasized tough competition and finishing in the top spots with prelims at 1 30 p m and finals to follow.
Proctor area residents will hear the May 6 political pitch at a rally scheduled Monday night April 24 at 8 00 in the Proctor Community Center. The event aims to draw candidates for district county and precinct offices and attract voters prepared to listen to the aspirants.
Comanche ISD has an agreement with Tarleton College to train teachers. Student teachers include Kathy Carouth of Sidney, Gloria Ray of Lingleville, Timothy Parrott of Coleman, Kay Parrott, Barbara Nowlin of De Leon, Cap Nowlin of De Leon, and their spouses. They pursue Elementary Education with P E minors, plan local careers, and engage in sports, reading, fishing, and family teaching traditions.
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