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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1967
Page
3
Rain fell again across Comanche County with estimates from .35 to .70 inch, while De Leon saw over an inch. Open houses marked Texas Public School Week as locals observed student displays, noting education has advanced with grade level work. A sign in town advised against underestimating others.
A Comanche County notice lists servicemen serving overseas including SP4 Freddie Anderson and Gary Don Swearengin. It highlights local employment by over a dozen plants and agencies and notes government jobs in City and County, plus a sonic boom warning from the Air Force as SR-71 missions begin in the area.
Bob Haynes writes to J C Wilkerson praising the sister of the editor as a fine educated and talented writer. He expresses regret at not knowing her and offers kind regards and best wishes in a courteous closing.
Sidney high school girls basketball coached by James Abel lost 47 to 43 to Eula in Stephenville in the regional tournament. Sidney led most of the game but faded late as Karen Pruitt and LaVerda Hgary provided scoring and Kathy Spaulding added seven points. The 25-5 season ends with the setback and Mrs. George Bagley of Comanche undergoes surgery Friday at Stott and White Hospital.
Camanche High School senior girls and mothers are invited to the 17th annual Mother Daughter Tea sponsored by Tarleton State College Campus Club. The event occurs on March 1 on the Tarleton campus in Stephenville from 3 to 6 pm with campus tours afterward led by Tarleton coeds and Alpha Phi Omega volunteers.
Members of the Reiebian Club and guests gathered at the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells for a monthly meeting. After luncheon they heard a program on "Ben Franklin in Fairs" as thirteen or more of the attendees, including several from Austin, were announced among those present.
Over 100 people attended the Fielder home event on Sunday March 5 with hosts welcoming guests Mrs Jean Rachels and Mrs Dave Ravenshine. Volunteers registered guests and guided tours while a gift room and refreshments were provided by local volunteers including Mrs Hercel Jaynes and Mrs A C Kilgore. The Boyd family from Abilene visited to see their old homestead restored and notes of ongoing workmanship by Zola Boyd were highlighted.
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