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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1970
Page
9
Ray McEwin who received his discharge from the Army on February 20 is visiting his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Dwight Woolsey.
Precinct 2 of Comanche County invites bids to purchase a Ford Chevrolet or GMC truck with cab and chassis. Specs require a 1970 model or larger 2-ton chassis, 210 HP V8, air brakes, ICC connections, 82 to 86 inch cab to axle, heavy front and rear springs, 900x20 tires, and trade of a 1961 International 2-ton truck. Bids due by 10:00 AM March 9, 1970.
The Comanche High School Maidens lost to Post in a 61 59 decision at the West Texas regional, despite leading early and late, with Sarah Fletcher scoring 29 and Beverly Tupin 16. Post edged ahead on a final buzzer shot as CHS finished 24 5 under coach Leta Andrews.
Sunday service at Western Hills was led by Rev John Wiles and a youth chorus from First Baptist Church with David Verable directing music. Special music featured Nancy Wiles Debbie Grimmer Kay Harelik Vareta Bean and Kaye Caronenter with John Key at piano.
The 1970 Share the Fun Festival on February 21 in the High School Auditorium drew eight acts with 384H participants. The Teen 4-H Club won the rotating trophy with Blown With the Breeze, while Soda Springs 4-H Club claimed the Junior division with The Curing Machine. Blue ribbons went to The Curing Machine from Soda Springs 4-H Club and Blown with the Breeze from Teen 4-H Club, among other entries. district contest eligibility noted for two skits.
Comanche County 4 H Adult Leaders convened February 23 at Comanche National Bank with Vice Chairman Jerry Vines presiding and Floyd Key calling roll. Attendees included Barbara Williams Betty Cunningham Fern Simpson and Bobby Vineyard. They discussed Share the Fun festival improvements and set dates for Favorite Food Show March 21 County Courthouse and 4 H eliminations March 23 24 and April 18 Yarlet district event.
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