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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1972
Page
1
School time in service training will run August 14 15 and 16 for teachers aides and principals per H R Jefferies Comanche School Superintendent. New students in grades K 8 register August 14 and HS registration for new students July 7 or 8 with immunization and prior records.
A steering committee of citizens concerned about delinquent school taxes met July 21 in the Heartland Life Insurance Building conference room. Attendees included Joe Gore Truman Hazelrigg Boyd Anthony Jerry Vines Rusty Davidson and James Bachus the tax assessor collector for Comanche Independent School District. The group discussed actions to urge the School Board to initiate tax collection and pledged support to the board urging taxpayers to cooperate.
The Comanche Air Show adds top aerial acrobats Rob Bransom and Cathy Tarkington. Bransom will fly a Spinks Aero master and brings a 1943 start, 1970 71 national competition history, and roles as an insurance agent and bank president. Tarkington will perform in a Clip-Wing Cub, owned by Pappy Spinks, and is a recent TCU graduate.
The Texas Constitution, amended 201 times since 1876, would add 14 proposals in the November 7 General Election. Amendments cover salaries, tax exemptions, a constitutional revision commission, dual office limits, four year terms for top offices, school district governance, and other fiscal and structural changes, with detailed discussions to follow.
Discards from homes become work for men at the Salvation Army Men’s Social Service Center 2901 N E Fort Worth. Capt Richard McDonell says items refurbish goods for distribution and teach skills for future employment. Training covers upholstering painting electrical repairs carpentry and tailoring. Refurbished items go to Salvation Army Thrift stores and pickups occur Tuesdays in Comanche via 356 3233.
The Mental Health Center of Central Texas will dedicate the new Work Placement Facility for the Mentally Retarded on Friday August 11 at 2 p.m. The Brownwood site at 506 Edwards Street will be the focus with executive director Jackson King inviting area citizens and Dr. David Wade commissioner of the Texas department serving as principal speaker.
The Summer Crusade at Central Christian Church this Sunday August 6 at 7 p.m. Fr. Blanchard Boyer of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church will lead the session this week.
August 4 marks the start of a large revival at Gartman View. Lonnie DaVault of Oklahoma will serve as evangelist. he holds B.A. degrees from Free Will Baptist Bible College and Oklahoma City University and is the Promotional Secretary of Oklahoma Free Will Baptist. The event promises something for all ages.
About 1300 vocational agriculture teachers gather in Fort Worth for the annual conference and in service education workshop sponsored by the Texas Education Agency. Comanche representatives Ben Elebracht James McIougal and Jimmy Ball attend. Amelia Jefferies Receives Award for FFA Support at Paducah breakfast. John C. White and Stanley White among speakers at convention ending August 4.
The annual air show at Comanche County Airport on August 19 begins at 2 p m with Col Lefty Gardner and other WWII aircraft including P 38 and Mustang. Local dignitaries and Texas visitors join volunteers from Fort Worth area in coordinating the free event with public demonstrations and aircraft on display.
New federal social security increase will lift average retirement checks and total payments in Comanche County. Unmarried retirees will average 1932 annually, couples 3240, with single max 3096 and county average rising from 974 to 1169 per recipient. Total area payments rise to about 3.139 million next year. first checks reach recipients in October. Automatic future increases tied to the consumer price index begin in 1974.
Gustine ISD will again join the Free School Lunch program. Applications will be given to every student on the first day of school. Roger Oliver, superintendent, notes enrollment may reach about 170. Teachers report August 14 with classes starting August 16 and bus schedules adjusted for that day.
The Sports Booster Club will meet August 4 at 7 30 p m in the Junior High Cafetorium. Floyd Prather president says officers will be elected and plans for the coming year discussed. Everyone is invited to join and support the athletes and school.
Committees finalize plans for the Comanche County Fair to be held August 17 to 19. About 28 attendees at a Livestock Center meeting prepared publicity and urged merchants to reserve booths as space is limited.
Carol Jo Shoemaker a 17 year old De Leon resident was named queen of the De Leon Peach and Melon Festival before about 1000 spectators. She was crowned at 9 p.m. with Becky Morris, the previous queen, assisting and presenting roses. Millie Ann Sides was named Little Miss De Leon, while Terry Perry was named first runner up in the festival queen contest.
The second annual Comanche County Fair features a Miss Comanche County pageant on Saturday August 19 at 8 pm in the fair grounds. County residents who completed high school may enter with up to 25 contestants. Judging covers evening gown and hot pants competition replacing swim wear. no talent segment. Prizes are savings bonds of 100 75 and 50 dollars. Entry requires a sponsor and a $10 registration fee. For details contact Ouida Nowlin at M State Bank De Leon or lo Eked in Comanche.
First runner up Sherry Hamrick 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Harald Hamrick. Tammy Sue Nabors 6 daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Nabors listed as second runner up. Holly Jo Burlison 6 daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary Burlison named second runner up Miss Shoemaker will ride the Queen's float in the Wednesday parade beginning at 7 p.m.
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