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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1970
Page
3
Comanche County Sheriff Gaston Boykin reports five signed statements accusing minors of Benzedrine sales. One probationer was jailed a week, then released on bond. No drug use evidence found in Comanche High or Junior High schools.
A large crowd attended Shady Elm open house on Mother's Day as Texas Nursing Home Week begins. Local residents visited relatives in Mineral Wells and Dallas, while the community plans to visit the nursing home during the week. The week features church services led by Rev. Leroy Woolsey and highlights two outstanding girl athletes from regional track and basketball teams headed to Abilene for the state meet. Comanche Manufacturing announces a civilian contract with a major clothing maker, signaling more workers returning. T.B. testing Friday noted on page one.
The Garden Club meets Thursday May 21 at 2 30 pm at the Center with a business meeting and program. Officers for 1970 71 will be installed by Mrs Tom Dudley including President Mrs James Slider and other officers. Ruth Askew of Fort Worth visited Miss Rena Owen over the weekend.
Billy Williams named one of nine basketball lettermen at TWC and started at guard for the Rams while his CHS team fame grows. Rod Monahan tops the TCU Horned Frogs pitching, helping a 17 win season as TCU finishes fourth in the SWC. Tarleton State graduation set for May 17 with 192 candidates and Senator J. P. Ward to speak. The Corral at Hardin-Simmons releases its May issue featuring Steve Kerby and other campus creators.
The Collins family expresses deep appreciation for the kindness of friends, relatives, and neighbors during their loss. May God’s richest blessings be yours.
May 18 and 19 menus list hamburgers with sides and milk on Monday and chicken salad on Tuesday with corn tomato and desserts. Dallas visitors Mr and Mrs Elton Swindle visited Dallas last week to see Mr and Mrs Jerry Swindle.
Cheryl Xene Ingram, daughter of Tom Ingram, is listed among candidates for degrees at the May 18 commencement exercises at Hardin Simmons. The article notes her family connection and the expected ceremony date.
The Comanche Jaycees held their 1970 71 installation banquet at PAR Country Club May 1. Jerry Ables of Granbury swore in Bo Elrod as president and Charles Pendleton as first VP, with Dr. Richard Lane second VP and Jerry Nelson secretary. Additional officers included Gary Don Swesrergin treasurer Stanley Swindle chaplain Ronnie Boston Larry Graham Jim Owens and Jim Seales as directors. Master of Ceremonies Richard Lane announced guests including Odessa Mayor Jim Reese and family.Outgoing president Kendrick honored locals with awards and the Jaycee of the Year went to Bo Elrod. Kendrick received a scrapbook from Martha Kendrick and Sandy Boston.
Denton visitors Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Norris spent Mother's Day in Denton with their son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. John A. Norris. Mr. and Mrs. George Ware spent last weekend in Coleman visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leo Branat.
Jelly Comanche School teacher Miss Beulah Stark age 26, critically injured in a Sunday wreck on Hwy 277 east of Comanche, is reported improved and moved April 28 to Providence Hospital in Waco for intensive care. Five others died. several remain in critical condition in Stephenville hospital.
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