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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1965
Page
1
W. M. Durham plans a new pecan shelling operation with capacity 5 900 pounds weekly. The plant will hire 4 to 12 workers with pay between 4 and 50,000 annually as shelling business expands. The facility aims to supply large city buyers focusing on quality and integrity of the pecans sold by Durham’s venture.
John Norris a senior received a 200 dollar second place award in a state essay contest sponsored by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons. His essay titled The Advantages of Private Medical Care advances to the National Competition with May results expected.
Armstrong explains why the widely known sorority is labeled 2 8 as the EAS A il Week. Sigma Alpha is one of the oldest off campus sisterhoods founded in Jacksonville Texas by energetic women who believe education on graduation faces a severe challenge.
The E.S.A. president notes the sorority has expanded beyond its origins to an international group. The extended discussion highlights the challenge for young women to understand and accept roles in a fast paced economy and society.
Longtime Comanche County County Agent Angus Dickson will move to El Paso to serve as County Agent for El Paso County, ending an eight year era. A appreciation reception is planned May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the CHS Indian football field with local leaders organizing the event and expressing thanks to the Dickson family.
Floyd M. Key Texas A&M 1948 graduate will become Comanche County Agricultural Agent on Monday May 17 announced by County Judge D F Caraway and District Agent Joan E Burleson of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service in Stephenville Key currently Bosque County Agent will report to Comanche County on Monday May 17 his wife Sarah and their three children will follow on the next page
Taking home prizes from L H Discount Grand Opening were Mrs. S. H. Fletcher Bert Rogers and Mrs. Ralph Woods. Mrs Fletcher won the grand prize of 50 dollars while Bert Rogers and Mrs Woods each won 25 dollars.
Lillian Durham known as Lil retires from Higginbotham Bros after 35 years of service starting February 1 1930. She managed payroll and general office records praised for reliability by Tom Beene. The Comanche School band hosts its annual spring concert Friday night April 350 with multiple ensembles and ticketed seating.
Kenneth Feist, a South Side clerk, sustained multiple fractures to his left leg when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Donald Faulkenberry at the Fort Worth and De Leon Highways intersection.
Skip Shumpes and Gray Jolink headline Comanche High School’s 1965 class with top honors. Cathy Fanning named high ranking girl. profiles detail academics, activities, and ARROWHEAD awards. Mrs Ora Swearengin returns home after hospital stay in Brownwood.
The Comanche Roping Club and Show Quarter Horse Show plan two days of events at the Comanche Rodeo Grounds on Brownwood Highway. Friday April 30 at 7:30 p.m. features the 1965 cuttin contest. Saturday May 1 begins at 10 a.m. with Halter Classes. Concessions on site, 4-H Leaders Association in charge. no admission charged. Judges Ford T. SloCum and Fay Oglesby. Jonesboro secretary Fay Oglesby.
Burks Museum will reopen Sunday May 2 for the summer season. Mr and Mrs A P Burks invite all interested persons to call from 2 until 5 p m at the museum on N Austin Street. During the winter months the museum was closed.
North Side Grocery at 703 North Austin, owned by Mr and Mrs Floyd Brawley and Ronnie Brawley, opens Saturday May 1 after purchasing the 7 11 Store on De Leon Highway from Jerry Scott. Free groceries for registrants and 50 Gold Bond Stamps with purchases of 2 50 or more, good through May 8.
The Burks devoted significant effort to expanding the museum with new viewing attractions. The museum will operate on weekdays by appointment only.
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