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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1961
Page
1
Geemeee Gas and Humble rebrand as domestic oil firms with local dealers. A Wednesday afternoon voting outlook shows light participation. Jaycee Chest merch tickets go on sale May 18 19 and 29 for weekend events.
The notice outlines league divisions and age groups with dates requiring forms by Tuesday May 16. Recreation programs will be held at Mond on 8:30 to 11:30 and overseen by the Chief recreation official.
The Chief announces CHS will publish its annual Senior Edition next week featuring 62 graduates photographed with school news features. Editors are Margaret McDonald and Sherian Muncy. the 26 year tradition relies on timely copy from correspondents.
The Comanche Chief reports elected 1961 62 Comanche High School cheerleaders: Susan Bowers Jan Robertson Marsha Wilkerson Ruth Robertson and Martha Hamrick elected but not pictured. Ruth Wilkerson Hamrick and Robertson previously cheered. Senior leaders Deanna Durham Jeanne Mims graduate next week.
Comanche resident J C Biggs takes over Henderson's Food Store here succeeding Trav Rasberry who resigns Rasberry will pursue independent food store ventures possibly in Stephenville Biggs has four years in grocery management and ownership prior to food retail he also ran a tractor implement business and garage Henderson's is owned by Joe Henderson of Dublin and is a major regional supermarket.
Harold Perkins leads Frank Hall by one vote with John Dudley close behind as Comanche High School students prepare for a Friday run off for the 1961 62 Student Council president. The campaign drew strong interest from candidates managers and student body with banners and unique campaign cards displayed in halls.
Sidney High School selects 1961 valedictorian Johnston and salutatorian Ross based on averages of 93.45 and 93.16. Nine seniors are listed as diploma candidates. Baccalaureate May 12 at Comanche Church of Christ. trip to Galveston follows. commencement May 19 with Dr Rex Riker. Elementary graduation May 18 at Sidney School Auditorium.
Comanche High School senior Jackson Bowers will be featured in a voice recital at the High School Auditorium next Monday night May 15 at 7 30 He is a baritone student of Lewis Woodward Tarleton State College and studied with H Grady Harlan Howard Payne College He will be accompanied on piano by Janet Meyers daughter of Mr and Mrs V A Meyers Miss Meyers is a 1961 Comanche High School senior and a student of Dr Martin Tarleton State College Bowers also stars as a football lineman for the Indians and has district weights in track He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lee J Bowers.
Directory lists display advertisers by category with page numbers. Entries include APPLIANCES HATHCOCK'S 8 and many others such as AUTOMOTIVE vendors Arthur Chevroet 4 86 9 Clemons Motor Co 4 Evett's Mobil Station 4. The page covers services from banks to florists, druggists, feed stores, and insurance agencies with multiple listings and exact page references.
B P Ransdell district manager of General Telephone announces an open house at the local office next Wednesday May 17. The new building addition is in use since February 17 and the public is invited to visit from 3:30 to 8 p.m. with refreshments door prizes and gifts for all. Special tours will be for school groups.
W. C. Pettit and team completed the first eastern Comanche County oil production from the Strawn sand at 1950 to 1997 feet on the Pettit ranch 1.5 miles southwest of Energy. The well alongside the L Pamplin Survey is expected to yield about 94 barrels per day on pump, located near Marble Falls gas producers.
Gustine plans the first annual FFA rodeo and homecoming May 25 to 27 in a new area. A street parade opens events with guest performers the Light Crust Dough Boys. Higginsbontham’s will donate a $25 bond nightly for a lucky ticket. Local FHA hosts a fried chicken dinner before rodeo.
The Comanche Jaycee Carnival begins Thursday night and runs through Friday and Saturday. Jaycees oversee booths including games and prizes, rides such as ferris wheel and octopus, and a Treasure Chest for shoppers. Each of the three nights includes a big give-away with $300 in prizes and a television on Saturday. free tickets may be obtained from listed merchants. Proceeds support Revels Community Improvement.
Billy Joe McDonald, 26, of Comanche dairy work, pleaded guilty in 52nd District Court to the January robbery of two elderly sisters. A jury sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Adams brothers earlier faced guilty verdicts. J W Adams received 18 years. The trio and two others had earlier been linked to the theft of more than 10,000 dollars from Misses Lonie and Hester Jeon.
Jim Roberts was elected president of the Proctor Progress Club for the coming year, succeeding retiring president Beaty, with Roberts taking the helm to lead club activities and initiatives.
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