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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1971
Page
10
A brief note explains Technicolor derives its name from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where it was developed. It also notes Congo copper output of 362000 tons in 1969 and describes the zaire currency named after a Congo River explorer’s reply, meaning river.
Coleman hosts split results as Bluecats overpower Indians 72 35 in boys game with Eugene Bates leading the Indians and senior Susan Hicks scoring 47 for the Maidens who won 70 51. Coleman girls outscored 52 41 by end of third.
Francis Isham reports Comanche Junior High teams sweep Eastland, with 7th grade Paps and 8th grade Maidens winning 46-17 and 49-17 respectively, led by Bennie Williams and Linda Andrews. John Humphries topped the 8th grade Paps with 21 points as the local teams extend season success. Narcissus poetry and local florist ad conclude the page.
Tim Daugherty, once Comanche High School football coach and biology teacher, visited Comanche on Monday. He left in 1947 for Deming New Mexico where he taught for 23 years, and the Daughertys recently moved to Dublin to settle here.
Gustine high school boys and girls basketball teams split with Pottsville on Tuesday February 2. The girls led 32 27 at halftime but Pottsville surged to a 59 56 win as Gustine fouled late and Debie Thompson scored 28 for Gustine. The Gustine boys won 56 46 behind Ricky Coolbaugh 14 Ken Lubker 12 and Alan Luker 11 with Roy L Newsom coaching. Also notes handy tent patch tips using a potter and iron on patch.
Card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation for kindness shown during stay at Scott White and Hamilton hospitals. Gratitude for flowers cards visits and love gifts noted. Also mentions visits from Robertson eyes up Burnet and Mrs Lavis Williford of Lubbock visiting Inez Mewborn Jess Odell and the Craig family of Hasse.
The February meeting of the Comanche County Young Homemakers was moved from its previous date to Monday Feb 15 at the Comanche Homemaking Cottage. Members should bring foods for shipment to Comanche County servicemen in Vietnam.
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