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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
1
The Comanche Chief invites children to send letters to Santa Claus for publication in the Wednesday December 20 issue. Letters should be mailed to The Comanche Chief Box 749 Comanche. This annual event is eagerly anticipated each year.
U.S. Weather Bureau data for 24 hours ending 8 a.m. shows temperatures ranging from 17 to 81 degrees with several days of high readings. Rainfall trace recorded on December 11 and December 12 while total rainfall to date stands at 23.72 inches.
The Comanche Jaycees announce a turkey shoot this Sunday December 17 starting at 1 p.m. at the Dudley Ranch on the Brownwood Highway. Participants should bring a .22 or shotgun and Jimmy Seals leads the event.
City Police Chief Charles Anders urged parents of young girls to warn children about an older man attempting to lure them into a blue pickup. Three local cases have been reported with similar patterns in the area. The suspect is about 25 years old, 5'5'' to 6' tall with blond hair, driving the blue pickup. Anyone with information is asked to contact the City Police immediately.
Comanche County residents buy more cars each year with two or more per driveway increasing. County car ownership rose to 123 cars per 100 families while total auto restorations grew from 5 360 to 5 949 in five years. Local spending on gas oil and repairs last year reached 2 299 000 dollars as the auto market fuels the economy.
The district will dismiss on Wednesday December 20 for Christmas holidays, marking the end of the first semester. Teachers resume January 2 and students return January 3 for the second semester, per Supt H R Jeffries.
Comanche County invites residents to a singing on the square Saturday December 23 at 7 p.m. Traditional Christmas carols will be sung with song leaders and an organ hoped for on the courthouse lawn. The event aims to start an annual Christmas tradition on the town square.
Comanche varsity and B-team squads head to multiple events this weekend. The Maidens defend Granbury and open vs Mineral Wells with potential Saturday night title shot, while the Indians face Diamond Hills at Granbury then possible 9:45 a.m. Saturday game. B-team girls idle this week after third place at Bal linger.
City Secretary John Beaty reports Comanche received a 1972 revenue sharing check from the federal government totaling 17 180 dollars. One percent was withheld as a reserve. City officials have not yet decided how to use the funds.
Comanche hosts a free children’s show at the Majestic Theatre on Wednesday December 20 at 3 p.m. Charlie Marshall funds the annual event and Santa Claus visits December 21 22 and 23. City offers free parking all month and carol singing on December 23 at 7 p.m.
This piece urges giving enduring gifts of Christ like peace love and kindness. It outlines five gifts Tender Kindness Inner Stillness Appreciation for Common Things and Christmas Faith to renew hope and sustain daily life. It emphasizes sharing love and goodwill as lasting treasures.
Thirty eight of CHS twenty six member sophomore class took the NEDT on October 18 during the national testing period. Over two thirds scored above the national average with six students earning certificates for top scores including Donna L. Johnson at 95 and Bette Clendennen and Debbie Ann Carnes at 99 the high score.
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