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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1965
Page
1
A summary of a student, linked to Mr. Janes and the Honor Society, receiving recognitions. The text mentions a best all around fellow student award, a plastic award and a press role, with references to Tarle College and economics.
The article mentions a new teenage baseball league with two divisions the Senior 16 18 and junior, including Cross Plains and Comanche representations. It notes a state wide district tourney structure and sponsorship by I and Olds Inc. It also highlights Bill Carouth of Sidney High School named valedictorian with a 94.48 GPA, NHS vice president, FFA president, and plans to study mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University.
On Friday May 7 from 8 45 to 10 45 a m Comanche J B Layne Elementary hosts a Spring Round Up to welcome next year kindergartners and their parents. First Grade students under teacher supervision will present a program in the auditorium then serve refreshments in the lunch room. Continued on back page.
Hundreds of Comanche County youngsters and parents look forward to May 24 as the Learn To Swim program starts under City of Comanche direction. Jack King leads the effort at Municipal Pool Lake Eanes Park with classes for beginners through advanced lifesaving offered in three one hour shifts over nine days. Enroll with Jack King or Mrs. Roy Nelson.
Chief staff photos show a festive mood as Comanche hosts the CEE carnival in the courthouse square. Rides will spin each night through Saturday attracting families and local residents.
The Gustine Salvation Army unit starts its annual drive with a Kick-Off coffee at City Drug and Cafe at 9 50 a m on Tuesday May 11 chaired by Roland Miller. The committee includes I C Willingham J A Thurmond Bill Miller Mrs A C Crist Gilbert Davis and other Gustine citizens.
Plans are nearing completion for the CHS graduating classes of 1949 and 1950. The reunion is set for July this year. For more information or if you are a member of the 1949 or 1950 class, contact Bill Dudney or Mrs E J McDougal in Manche.
The Chief announces a new large type column for readers and describes the Linotype machine recently installed on the front page. It automatically sets type from perforated tape and invites visitors to view how it works.
Dr. Roy D. Mims announces final negotiations for Dr. William S. Gribble Jr to acquire a substantial interest in Mims Memorial Osteopathic Hospital and clinic in Comanche Texas. Gribble will serve as Director of Surgery and consultant in cardiac diseases while Dr. Mims plans a major expansion and his son Roy D. Mims Jr. joins July 1.
Mrs. Ruby Daniels was elected worthy matron of Comanche Chapter No. 310 O E S at a regular meeting Tuesday evening. New officers include O B Carthen as worthy patron and Alma Willingham as chaplain with installation scheduled for Saturday evening June 5.
Meeting of all Little League sponsors and managers will be held Monday night May 10 at 7 o'clock in the Veterans Building. The session will finalize organization for the summer Little League program and urges team sponsors to bring their managers. Representatives from Sidney and Gustine are urged to attend.
Walter Barret, a retired Comanche rancher, suffered a slight stroke Thursday morning May 6 and was admitted to Mims Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The Chief shows Bob Carpenter at left who has set type since 1929 and will demonstrate the new automatic typesetter installed at the paper. Come by to see the machine in operation.
Gilbert Davis elected president of the Comanche County Unit, TSTA, at a April meeting in Comanche High School. Davis, superintendent of Gustine schools, will serve June 1, 1965 to May 31, 1966, with officers Alda Daniels, Wynona Pinkard, Sue Langley, and Cyril Irby. Paul A. Cunyus, Tarleton dean, spoke on education trends.
Stag Creek Community won first place in the Extension Service District 8 Community Improvement Program held last week. First place earns $100. Judges included Mrs. Jean Henry and R. E. Burleson. Stag Creek’s Record Book will enter State Record Book Judging this week with four communities statewide advancing to the May tours. Comanche County congratulates Stag Creek and wishes success in state competition.
A head on collision on the Goldthwaite highway 12 miles south of Comanche at 12 15 p m Thursday May 5 killed a three month old infant and sent four others to the hospital The article lists Mr and others as among the injured with further details incomplete.
The 1965 Cancer Crusade has been rewarding to House-to-House Chairman Mrs. W C Chilton. Donations are still welcome from any business or individual missed. Comanche County aims to match surrounding counties and save lives of friends or relatives. Contact local leaders for contributions.
Mrs Edward Robertson of Austin and Gus and Leslie Burks of Gustine are identified as parents and guardians related to an infant in a local public notice. The brief item names these individuals and notes their roles in the family.
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