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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1966
Page
1
Rita Iyur Ita, Miss Reed and Barbara Clawson figure among top scholars at Sidney and Gustine schools. Rita earns National Honor Society status and letters in FHA with first prose and spelling prizes. Barbara, Eagle and runner up in Sidney Pageant, captains basketball and earns regional honors.
Rena Haynes and Ray Calcote are named Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Gustine High School's 1966 senior class. Rena, daughter of H. R. and wife, holds a 89.89 grade average and held FHA positions including First Vice President and President. Ray, son of J. D. Center, has 88.52 and served as FHA Treasurer and President with multiple years on the Pep Squad and as basketball captain. Commencement is Friday May 20 at 8 pm in the Gustine High Auditorium. Baccalaureate is Friday May 13 at 8 pm with the pastor of NES Methodist Church delivering the address.
About 2 500 Comanche County voters followed a state trend in the May 7 Democratic Primary while county and precinct contests produced varied outcomes. Incumbents like County Clerk Ben B Wilhelm and County Treasurer Azalea Ellis held, with Wilhelm noting his lack of opposition. Frank W. Seckinger unseated incumbent Charlie Clinton for Commissioner Precinct 4, and Elza Brinson and other incumbents won renomination. W. I. Lane became Chairman without opposition.
The May 13 service honors Edwards, pastor of Rodney Methodist Church, and his three children. Relatives gather as the community pays tribute to the family during a prolonged illness and local prayers.
A May 20 event at 8:00 p m features Pavard Brown of the department in Abilene as the speaker at Sidney High School.
The note from the Chile office praises advertisers and readers for keeping the paper afloat. It credits Bob, Woody, Gus, and Minor for long hours. announces a closed office Saturday so the crew can take a break and enjoy time off. The message hints at upcoming improvements after installing a new press.
A Gustine community revival effort culminates in a May 2 homecoming with a parade at 4 00 PM a hot fried chicken supper at the schoolhouse at 5 00 PM and a final rodeo performance at 6 00 PM in the Rodeo Arena one block north of the Smith Memorial Rest Home.
Saturday May 14 the Arrow head and Warrior staffs hold a rummage sale at the vacant Enco Station on South Austin across the railroad tracks. Opening time is 8:00 A.M. and closing at 1:00 P.M.
Official memorandum from the Comanche County judge declares May 1966 a time to honor Texas seniors who contributed to the county and state. The notice urges all residents to participate in Observance-1966 and to recognize older citizens as parents, friends, and counselors, with the signature dated May 10, 1966.
Cross Plains and Bangs managers meet to elect officers for the Texas Teen Age program. Weldon Turner is reelected president with Bo Elrod as vice president and Wendall Bryluy of Bangs as secretary. Last year Comanche hosted the first program with the senior team tying district play and losing playoff to Bangs and 5 in Brownwood.
Two Gustine High School students competed in the State Interscholastic League meet in Austin on May 6. Wade Luker won first in prose and Steve Rowell tied for first in slide rule. Wade, a senior, earned one semester’s paid tuition at Tarleton. both boys are active in FFA and Gustine school activities.
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