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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1967
Page
5
The Crosstimbers District FFA meets April 24. Donnie Daniels Buddy Lane Harold Gressett and Johnny Garner will seek the State FFA Degree. Ray Johnston and Randy Geye are also in competition.
Market fully steady to strong with most cattle selling higher than last week. Estimated receipts 750 head including stocker steer calves 26 to 35 dollars, stocker heifer calves 22.50 to 28, steer yearlings 500 to 700 pounds, fat calves and cows in diverse ranges, hog top at 17.25 dollars.
Taxpayers who keep good records can save tax dollars at filing time says Ellis Campbell Jr. District Director of Internal Revenue in northern Texas. Those who itemize deductions should keep cancelled checks receipts and statements to support them.
The article lauds National Library Week and its slogan Reading Is What’s Happening. It notes libraries face higher demand for books and services as readers seek more leisure and knowledge, urging patrons to visit and see recent achievements.
There were 290 people at the Gustine FFA banquet last Tuesday night to hear Kenneth Wyatt the speaker for the event. Danny Davis served as toast master while Dicky Treadway and his band provided entertainment. Awards were given to FFA members and appreciation awards to adults. Pictures and full coverage appear next week in the Comanche Chief.
Comanche High School's 1956 graduating class, 65 members strong, plans a summer reunion. Several classmates remain unlocated and readers are asked to contact Sammy Marshall or the Post Office with any whereabouts for Evelyn Davis Iris Hinds C J Thompson Gertrude Rackley Betty Louise Steele Troy Dobyns Lloyd Hudson Dwain Smith Waylon Moore. Galileo's first telescope magnified only three times.
Elections of officers for the Comanche FHA Chapter were held with Sue Cox elected president. Lou Barret becomes 1st vice president and a slate of vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, historian, parliamentarian, sergeant at arms, and typists were named. Five members will attend the state meeting in April 1922. An adviser from the Breckenridge area attends as well. Local society notes include visitors from Snyder and Saginaw and a report on the 35th Texas State Gospel Singers convention in Stephenville drawing over 4,000 attendees.
Ginger Seay and Rusty Carnes have been chosen as Most Outstanding seniors after classmates nominated six students and teachers voted. Carnes, Student Body President, holds multiple offices and activities including NHS, FFA, football, track, and student council. Seay, editor of the yearbook, was senior class president, Girls State participant, NHS member, and active in music and clubs.
Bad weather caused four days to be cut from the school calendar for the 1966-67 year. The fifth and sixth six weeks were rescheduled, reducing attendance days to 175. The sixth six weeks ends May 19. graduation is May 22 with the baccalaureate May 21.
Mr. and Mrs. John Munn spent part of last week with the Swearengins. Opal Mayes has served two days on a federal jury in Fort Worth and will report again next Monday. Frank Reese underwent a major operation in Temple Veterans Hospital and is recuperating at a local hospital after a 15 day stay, expected to return home soon.
The Warrior received an Award of Honor in Journalism at the 1967 Interscholastic League Press Conference held at the University of Texas.
San Angelo residents Mr and Mrs Lester Hoover Patsy and Mike Hoover and friend Bruce West visited Comanche with Mrs J C Gaddy. Fort Worth banker C J Guthrie and Mrs Anthony joined the Anthony family in Comanche for the sixth district Texas Bankers Association meeting in Brownwood drawing about 450 attendees.
The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company perfected balloon tires in 1923, marking a major advancement in automotive technology and tire design.
If it is usable put it back into use with a want ad. You will be surprised at how much people will pay for articles you no longer use. Phone 356-2636 and place a want ad with us this week. The Comanche Chief.
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