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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1970
Page
3
Saturday election day mobilizes Comanche Democrats to cast ballots in the County Judges race with the winner facing an opponent in November. Republican candidate H H Lockwood is listed for County Judge. No statewide runoff will be held this year as May results produced majority victories.
Larry J. Jones pastor of Board Baptist Church near Comanche goes to the High Plains Baptist Hospital in Amarillo as Student Chaplain for a summer program. He will study with peers from several states, under director Robert H. Lloyd, toward a Master of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Interim pastor Dr A J Quinn will lead Board Church in August. Other local notes cover a Morgan River fishing trip and relatives visiting in Comanche.
Indian Creek residents and ex‑residents met at the church on May 31 for the annual homecoming. Mervin Bowman of Brownwood was re‑elected president with Brady York as vice president. A memorial service was held, a special song sung, and the gathering concluded with a prayer. The oldest attendee was Mrs. Dollie Pinkard. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowman of Cullman, Alabama traveled 800 miles. Despite a smaller crowd, attendees enjoyed visiting. illness of Mrs. Leon Haynie was noted. A noon meal under the tabernacle followed Wayne Ratgon’s thanks.
A E Vineyard received honors on May 23 at the Soda Springs Community Center as students who rode his bus for 20 years celebrated his retirement from Comanche Public Schools. He was given an oil painting and a gift certificate, with a plaque from parents patrons and board members. Granddaughters Cindy and Kathy Ravenshine greeted guests as they arrived.
Texas Safety Association reports April traffic crashes cost Texans nearly 38 million dollars. First four months total exceeds 185 million under a National Safety Council formula. Farm to Market roads show the sharpest rise in fatalities with a 51 percent increase from last year.
A local feature highlights Comanche Green and nearby shops inviting customers to browse and enjoy community offerings. The piece emphasizes a sense of place and ongoing commerce in the neighborhood.
Miss Kathy Spalding, bride elect of Bill Carouth, was honored at a May 22 bridal shower in Sidney hosted by Mrs. Mazurek. Sixty-two guests greeted the couple with arrangements of white gladioli and carnations, punch and cookies, and soft piano music. The event featured hostesses and attendees from Abilene, Brownwood, and Comanche, with plans for the PAR Bridge Club gathering on June 6.
Mrs. D. F. Caraway and Mrs. John Pogue co hosted the Comanche Study Club on May 14 at Mrs. Caraway’s home. Roll call featured Latin American personalities. Mrs. H. H. Williams presented anAztec Mother’s Letter and Miss Hattie Brightman spoke on Toward Tomorrow. A Spanish themed refreshment plate with miniature pottery jugs served as favors.
Carla Bransom daughter of Kenneth and Mrs Bransom of Carrollton and granddaughter of Mrs Milner received a U S Savings Bond for being the outstanding piano student. The award presented May 24 during the spring recital. Bransom has seven years as a national Piano Guild member, performed in the Sonata Festival in Richardson and earned a standing rating to play in the Honors Recital. She will be a junior at R L Turner High School Carrollton. She is the great granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs H B Jones of Sidney.
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