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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1974
Page
1
Comanche County teenagers control substantial funds with an estimated 1,350 youths 13 to 19 spending about 1.15 million dollars locally and influencing family purchases. National figures show 29 million teens spend 24.7 billion annually with girls outspending boys and earning power driving purchases.
The annual Beattie homecoming at Community House gathers ex-teachers ex-students and old friends on June 22 and 23. A Saturday musical and Sunday singing promise entertainment as attendees bring a basket lunch and reconnect with friends.
Harold Tafker of Bowie reported a snake in his pickup at the DeLuxe Cafe parking lot Friday. He abandoned the vehicle quickly as rescue crews were alerted and the bizarre incident drew national wire service interest led by Joe Waring of the Comanche Rescue Squad.
Comanche County reports its first screwworm case in 1974 in the south area. Producers should curb spread by checking wounds, submitting samples to Mission Lab, treating newborns and wounds with organophosphate, monitoring healing, and decontaminating animals. The Southwest Screwworm Eradication Program will release sterile flies in the county. submit all worms to the Mission Lab.
A revival seminar at Victory Baptist Church runs June 21-23 and June 28-30 with services at 7 30 p m weekdays and 11 00 a m and 5 00 p m Sundays. A three minister team from Southwestern Baptist Seminary Fort Worth led by Rev Lloyd Atchison conducts sessions with teachings, small groups, singing, multimedia and drama. Rev Walter Liss invites all to attend.
Owner Tasker, sole operator of a 1962 flat bed loaded with dairy feed, reported a snake in the cab to Comanche Police. Officers checked the truck and found a reptile or similar creature. breed remains uncertain. Tasker refused to drive the animal to Bowie.
The First United Methodist Church announces a Bible School from June 24 to 29 for Comanche area children in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 each morning with Kathy Allen and her pup as a feature. teachers include Karen Coplen Oleta Wilhelm Kay Dudley and Wanda Renshaw. For rides call 356-3062 or the church 356-2120.
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce approves an ex students association organized under its guidance. John Gleaton is temporary chairman of the organizing committee. Plans center on a Homecoming football game each year with a Saturday night event including barbecue, awards, reunions, and recognition of players and teams. A directory of ex students is being compiled and former class secretaries will be contacted for addresses. Volunteers may contact John Gleaton or Frances Lockwood.
County fair hosts a local talent show this year on Saturday night August 17. It is a show not a contest and all county residents may enter by contacting Bob Elrod at 356-2461.
The Eastside Baptist Church invites every member to a special building program service this Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in the church auditorium. Rev W T Johnson of Austin will discuss a proposed multi purpose educational activities building and show slides. He will stay overnight and speak again at 11 00 a.m. Sunday worship.
A Comanche County committee reports on a planned general acute care hospital between Comanche and De Leon and notes De Leon’s separate hospital district choice. The study found 33 of 44 county beds non conforming and cites a need to meet federal standards while retaining regional ties and seeking a feasible, shared solution.
Comanche City Council approved a Texas Highway Department plan to four lane Highway 67 377 through the city. The project would begin at the 67 377 36 intersection and extend about half a mile past the McDougal Auction Barn cut off. Work may not start until after the new year.
Comanche Police and Local Rescue Squad fail to find a rattlesnake in the back of a 1962 truck after loud protests by Tasker who insisted the snake was present. Rescue workers cut holes, flushed with extinguisher fluid, and finally left with no snake discovered, tasker driving away with a damaged truck.
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