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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1961
Page
5
A bridal tea shower for Sue Gore was held on Saturday April 22 at Le Pat Cagle with Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Buell among the hosts. Guests enjoyed mints nuts and punch. Deanna Dur Virginia Kay Cobbal served at the punch bowl as others assisted with gifts and guest registration.
Comanche High School sent a group to the Regional Meet in Lubbock on April 21-22. Coach Moffatt departed early with track men Harold Perkins and Ken Wilson. Mrs Lightfoot led five literary contestants, with CHS athletes Bob Carpenter and Jim Jarratt joining Coach Sherwood.
Harold Pairish of Dallas, accompanied by Perry Pullen and Richard Martin, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Pairish here Tuesday.
The senior class will depart Wednesday May 10 for Mo Ranch in Kerrville and return Friday May 12. Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, bowling, gymnasium, ping pong, tennis, and a tile pool.
Mr and Mrs Harry Cloud and children Mary Ann and Harry Wayne attended the Fiesta De Flambo and Battle of Flowers in San Antonio last weekend with the coman chean group.
Charles E Norris aged 81 died at Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha at 11:00 AM April 18 1961 after a short illness. He was born September 24 1879 in Osborne County Kansas and lived on farms there and near Burr Oak. He was a longtime church member and is survived by four children two sons and two daughters and several relatives. Funeral services were held in Omaha and Burr Oak with burial beside his wife in Burr Oak Kansas.
The Future Homemakers of America Chapter held its officer elections on Tuesday March 28 for 1961 62. Elected officers include Luann Henson president Darlene Hightower vice president Thelma Lancaster recording secretary Katherine Grayson corresponding secretary Patricia Johnston treasurer Velda Butler reporter Elaine King parliamentarian Margie Vineyard sergeant at arms Nancy Cottrell song leader Ruth Cattles pianist Ginger Parsons typists and Letha Dun historian.
Connie Butler will attend the National FHA Convention in St. Louis Missouri July 18 as one of five area representatives for Area IV. She is sponsored by homemaking teacher Mrs. Davis of Stephenville and serves as chapter corresponding secretary this year.
On April 8 in Stephen ville three Comanche FFA judging teams competed in area contests. The daily judging team of W M Day Wallace Reid and Floyd Ravenshine finished 15th of 62. The live stock team of Butch Weatherby John Boyd and Billy Evans placed 16th of 27. The land judging team finished 20th of 27 with freshmen Robert Braden Jerry Biggs Billy Albin Denver Carleton. Billy Evans was third high individual overall and Butch Weatherby won a billfold for first in the entertainment contest.
With the senior class away on a trip, the school continues normal duties as juniors step in to act as seniors. Activities include a Student Council presidential campaign and elections, plus tryouts and elections for cheerleaders for the next year. Prospective junior high hopefuls include Judy Jarratt, Sandra Prather, Susan Bowers, Jan Robertson, and Kathy Fanning.
Junior High School sponsors a Jr. High Night on May 5 in the high school auditorium. Each room presents a skit with the Jr. High Band performing musical numbers and Mrs. Golden Reese's Choral Club presenting The Holy City. Admission price to be announced.
Oswell Brightman and Mrs. Howell Cobb of Comanche serve together on the federal Pettit Jury in Fort Worth, reflecting regional participation in a high profile case.
San Antonio last week welcomed visitors from Comanche and Belton including Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Durham Editor and Mrs. J. C. Wilkerson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brannan, former Comanche School Superintendent, and Mrs. Virgil Chaffin.
Mr and Mrs Bill Wilkerson and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs MV Blanton in Temple over the week end Katie Wilkerson stayed to visit with her grandparents a few days
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