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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1963
Page
1
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A school notice addresses first grade parents about required documents for enrollment. It lists steps for compliance including providing baptismal or hospital certificates and birth documents. The circular notes penalties or delays if certificates are not presented and mentions Texas Education requirements.
Clarence Evett, longtime local service station owner and manager, becomes Sinclair marketer for Comanche overseeing wholesale and retail accounts. He bought W. C. House interest as Mr. House retires after 41 years in the oil business in Comanche. Evett and his wife Nelda Faye Smith reside near Sidney with two children James Milton and Mary Lewell. They plan to serve farm and ranch accounts and appreciate regular Sinclair customers. Company HQ at Sinclair Station two blocks east of the square on the Fort Worth highway.
The Stephenville All Stars edged the De Leon Stars 4 3 in Saturday final action at the Comanche Little League tournament. Comanche placed third by beating Dublin 9 8 in the opener while Stephenville previously shut out Dublin 4 0.
The rural co op holds its eighth annual meeting Friday night August 30 with 7 p.m. registration and entertainment and 8 p.m. Call to Order. Directors up for election are Claude McPherson and John Levisay in District 1 Newbury Place II and B J Pyburn and L L Dukes Jr in District 2 Sidney Place II. Registered members receive prizes and business details will be shared.
The municipal swimming pool at Lake Kanes Park will close Monday marking the end of summer operations. The facility saw a weekend crowd and will wrap up after this final weekday session.
Opening enrollment in Comanche Public Schools for 1963 64 totaled 1028, down 28 from last year. County figures show 1160 scholastics as a district goal. Co manche High School first day enrollment stood at 345, up from 324 last year by 21.
Gustine Public Schools will start Monday September 2 with a 9:00 am to 2:00 pm early schedule. Buses will run late to reach school before 9:00 and regular hours begin 8:30 am to 3:40 pm thereafter. Reverend Sanders of the Methodist Church will speak and teachers will be introduced. The public is invited to attend.
Sidney school enrollment increases from 134 on opening day last year to higher figures this year. Superintendent Ray Pruitt notes the rise as the district adjusts to new students and schedules.
Comanche Public Schools resume activities as 101 ex residents prepare for Texas colleges and training programs. The group includes 32 CHS graduates entering fields from pharmacy to engineering and journalism, with attendees bound for UT Austin, Texas Tech, Tarleton, A&M, Baylor, TCU, and many others.
Comanche High School athletes on a one a day practice schedule as the Indians, about 47 players strong, prepare for Friday night’s home opener against the Mavericks. A Burnet scrimmage showed solid defense and ball control with three fumbles recovered and two interceptions, though Tommy Plumlee broke a arm and will miss four to five days. Coach Roger Oliver says much work remains before the Eastland game. Johnny Huett, a 1963 graduate, is back home from Texas U.
R D Holiday, once a principal and teacher in town, stopped by for a brief visit on Thursday. He is currently with the public schools in Houston, where he has spent the last several years.
C L Scott of Coleman is the new project engineer for the Proctor Dam and Reservoir. He will move to the project office September 8. Scott, a native of Fearon, has been away with duties in the Army Engineers Fort Worth District and will relocate with his family to Dubbin. He is married and has three children.
A pre dawn fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed a farm home on the C. L. Hicks property about 2½ miles northeast of Comanche. The occupants were away at the time and the blaze was discovered shortly after 3 AM. Local authorities investigated a related set of charges filed in Comanche County court.
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