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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1961
Page
1
A faded town notice hints at a rainfall error for a prior Chief and mentions varied weather figures. The fragment also references a sheriff sale and a charity benefit at a local cafe with fashion show led by Comanche women. The text lists community shops, a hatchery project by Atwood, and local families, leaving a patchwork picture of town life.
The 1961 Comanche County 4-H Share-the-Fun Festival is planned for Friday March 3 at 7 30 in the Comanche High School Auditorium. Judges from Brownwood include Mrs E C Bartholemew Bob Eaton and Mrs Larry Gage. Senior division entries must be 13 by January 1 1961. First place winners advance to district competition at Tarleton State College Stephenville on April 15.
A Masonic banquet commemorating George Washington's Birthday will be held at Me's Cafeteria on Thursday Feb 23 at 7 p.m. All Masons and their families are invited. A Masonic Home program will be presented, with Virgil Norris directing ceremonies and W M of Hope Lodge No.481 presiding.
Tom C. Mazurek Jr and Dale E. Steele have filed to seek another term on the Sidney Independent School District Board of Trustees. Election is April 1, with March 1 as the filing deadline per Ray Pruitt the Sidney superintendent.
Nancy Caraway was chosen drum major of Comanche high school Indian Band for 1961 62 with Lewis Rambo as assistant. Sheridan Loudermilk and Preddie Anderson were candidates. Judges Hilmar Wagner and Charles Peak based selection on leadership poise marching ability and tests on commands. Nancy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D F Caraway a junior who plays the flute.
Public School Week in Comanche runs March 5 to 10 with open houses at all three schools. The week opens March 5 with ministers’ youth emphasis from pulpits, a visitation program starts March 6, and open house at all three schools is set for March 6. Posters will be displayed in local business houses and The Chief will publish further details next issue. Enrollment stands at 1,018 with 283 in Junior High, 276 in High School, and 459 in J B Layne Elementary. 46 teachers currently serve the district and additional teachers may be added if enrollment stays healthy. Nearby basketball trip notes Abilene Christian and Austin College games with Coach Ray Smith.
The Comanche Jaycees honored LaRue and Ronald Dillin for 1960 with Outstanding Citizens Awards. They run the Dillin Childrens Nursing Home at 408 N Houston St caring for 26 handicapped children from Texas and beyond. The home has expanded to five wards three private rooms a reception room and a new laundry. Thirteen children are totally handicapped and four attend Comanche schools. Sammy White a physically handicapped graduate pursues a public counting course. Mrs Dillin hopes a local church provides a Sunday School space for nine children with teaching and transport arranged.
The 1961 Comanche Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held Thursday night March 23 at Me's Cafeteria. Guest speaker will be Louie Throgmorton of Republic National Life Insurance Co. Six new directors will be installed. committees cover program, tickets, foods, and decorations. Tickets cost 1.50 and are available through chamber directors.
Sidney High School senior class will sponsor a talent show Friday night February 23 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Admission is 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults. Everyone is invited to attend.
B. M. Palmer from Central Texas Fertilizer Company will speak and conduct soil testing for the Comanche County Young Farmer Chapter meeting Tuesday night Feb 28 at the Comanche High School Ag Building at 7 30 o clock. Members urged to bring soil samples for testing.
A benefit style show sponsored by the Comanche County Heart Association will be held at Me’s Cafeteria Friday at 7 p.m. Patsy Arthur’s Fashion Shop provides fashions. Door prizes, music, refreshments, and $0.50 tickets support the Comanche County Heart Fund.
John Hall seeks another term as mayor of Comanche with two prior terms. Chester McKinzie and Ruth Loudermilk file for re election to city council and City Secretary Pirkle also runs for council. Dr Wm T Calhoun declines re election. Filing deadline March 4. Five candidates file for three seats on Comanche Independent School District board. filing deadline March 1. Howard Payne Stage Band to entertain Lions Club at Mo s cafe Tuesday night.
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