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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1975
Page
1
The Comanche school board meeting drew a standing ovation for Superintendent H. R. Jefferies who urged residents to unite behind a bond issue for a new high school. He warned that education costs rise with inaction and urged the community to set aside differences and focus on what is best for their children and future generations.
Congressman Omar Burle son announces a 101,855.25 grant from the Office of Education to Texas for 698 Comanche County children. Funds support special education services for low income students to raise attainment to age-appropriate levels under Part A Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for fiscal year 1975.
Comanche School officials held a round-up on Thursday March 13. Principal James Wilson says 48 five year olds signed for next year’s kindergarten and 15 four year olds plus one three year old joined the Early Childhood Program. Screenings set for April 1 2 and June by appointment. About 80 to 85 wonted to advance to first grade when 1975 76 opens in August.
Comanche County 52nd District Court will arraign 21 defendants named in 22 grand jury bills at 9:00 a m on Thursday March 20 District Judge Byron McClellan will also set trial dates for previously billed defendants and new cases per District Clock Ruth Page.
Officials report virtually no absentee ballots cast in four subdivision races for Sidney Independent School District Comanche County School Board Comanche Independent School District and Comanche Hospital District. Gustine and Comanche city races also show little absentee activity ahead of April 5 contests with end of voting at 5:00 p.m. April 1.
The First United Methodist Church of Comanche held a consecration service Sunday March 16 at 12 00 noon in the Fellowship Hall for its new Educational Building led by Dr William T Stephen son administrative assistant to Bishop W McFerrin Stowe The Goodson family donated a picture of the old church painted by Miss Berta Greene before her marriage to Herbert N Goodson Rev C C Kling man dedicated the portrait Dr Gordon Dennis gave the benediction and the congregation sang Bless Be The Tie That Binds.
The Blood Pressure and Diabetic Clinic will be held March 19 from 9 to 4 in the Hospitality Room of the TP and L Building. It is free of charge, sponsored by the Noon Lions Club and supervised by the State Health Dept and Comanche County Health Physician, offering services to all ages.
The board schedules a session at 7 30 o clock to confer with school facilities officials. The meeting aims to discuss facility matters and plan for future school needs.
Evangelist Reverend Gene Jackson of First Freewill Baptist Church Bristow Oklahoma will lead a revival at Liberty Freewill Baptist Church 504 E College Comanche March 25 26 27 and 28 at 730 p m Songs led by Jimmy Warren All are invited to attend.
The March board meeting elected Ray Rankin as president and Harvey Kaase as vice president with Wayne Stewart as treasurer. The new officers will be introduced at the Chamber of Commerce banquet on April 3 at PAR Country Club.
The United Pentecostal Church of Comanche on South Houston announces a three night revival from March 19 to 21 at 7 30 p m. William Dean, pastor from Killeen UPC, will preach. Dean previously served as DeLeon UPC pastor and Comanche County Veterans Service Officer. The congregation invites all local friends to attend across three evenings.
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