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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
1
Comanche High School structures reflect a 1923 main building with 1957 remodels, 1938 gym plus two additions, 1950 home economics, 1957 vocational agriculture, and 1968 band hall. Debt status notes 1973 bonds at 52 058 dollars and 1974 at 57 006 dollars. Financing from local Texas tax money.
On Thursday June 28 1973 Comanche County will host three Board of Equalization meetings. The County Board led by County Judge Fred Hall includes Frank Seckenger Homer Miller Sam Phifer and Claud Jones. The Comanche Independent School District board meets at the Elementary School Auditorium with Clinton Geye Olan Hicks and J L Roberson. The City Board at City Hall includes Herbert Williams Roy Brannan Jr and Adelph Proffitt. The forums aim to set and equalize taxable property values. Citizens with business are urged to attend.
A 16 year old Abilene girl will be tried as an adult for the death of 6 year old Eric Green of Comanche. Comanche County Judge Fred Hall waived juvenile jurisdiction, moving the case to district court. Patricia Black is charged with the April 16 strangulation and is noted as having been committed to a state home for stabbing a woman she babysat for.
The Saints edged the Wizards 9 8 in a tight gridiron style battle and Gustine defeated by forfeit the Oilers while the Raiders beat VFW II 14 0 in a busy week. Sidney leads with 7 1 while Texaco Oilers sit 6 2 and VFW 5 3.
Bill's Tire Store owned by Mr and Mrs Bill Blue opens this week at 405 Ft Central offering Cooper Tires for passenger and commercial use. Tractor tires arriving soon with on the road and on the farm service. Roy McDearman to operate the new service truck. Grand Opening planned. The Blu es reside Route 3 Comanche near Walnut Valley Agri Business with two children Sandi and Bill.
W R Poage congressman from Texas 11th district will represent part of Comanche County in the future. He notes the Supreme Court redraw may reduce local participation and welcomes new constituents while Omar Harrison continues to represent the larger part of the county. Office contacts listed in Washington and Waco for constituent services.
Comanche marks a special day next Wednesday with closures and halted mail service for the Fourth of July. The Comanche Chief will release early, printing late Tuesday night for Wednesday stands. home-delivery subscribers will receive the issue on Thursday.
The Comanche County Fair Association chaired by Truman Renshaw outlines dates August 16 to 18 with a Jaycee Carnival Thursday through Saturday nights.committee chairs list Virginia Daniel Jack Byrd Floyd Key Mrs Keith Johnson Jerry Vines Mrs Judy Wilkerson Mrs Barbara Williams and other volunteers. Admission is 50 cents for adults 25 cents for students.
The Comanche County Fair Art Show Committee publishes entry guidelines approved by the General Committee. Rules cover judging, entry fees 50 cents junior and senior 1 dollar adult, residency, prohibited copies, media categories A B C, four age divisions, size limit 20 by 24 inches, hanging readiness, and sign out requirements.
As part of the Comanche County Fair, a Miss Comanche County Pageant will cap the event on Saturday August 18 at 8 p m at the fair grounds. Open to any county resident who has completed high school, contestants compete in two ensembles with no bathing suit or talent portion. Prizes are savings bonds $100 $75 and $50 for the top three. Entry requires sponsor and a $10 registration fee with registration hours 5 to 7 p m on August 15.
The Summer Crusade begins its third summer with Sunday 7:00 pm services at First United Methodist Church led by Rev. William Logan of Brownwood. Sanctuary Choir tours, with four Comanche churches jointly sponsoring Central Christian First Presbyterian Saint Matthew Episcopal and First United Methodist. After worship, Iynes Graham Class hosts refreshments, with youth programs planned each week.
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