17 May 1957
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1957
Page
1
The 1957 senior edition of The Chief thanks editors Becky Bax Ellen Durham Betty and Mrs J E and Mrs Ottie and features community groups including the Service Agency, a G E Appliance promotion, Cloud Phillips first anniversary, and Stark ad. Local merchants promote products from conditioners to groceries with free offers and upcoming registrations and notices from Comanche firms and residents.
Fellowship meeting at United Pentecostal Church 505 S Houston St begins 7 30 Monday night May 20. Ministers and special singers from Brownwood Gorman Dublin De Leon Ste PHenville and other places expected to attend.
The Gustine School closes the year with closing exercises from May 19 to May 24. The baccalaureate sermon on Sunday May 19 features Roy Hill of the Baptist Church. Eight grade and senior graduations follow with speakers Howard Johnson and Herman Moore.
Ed Palmer of Gustine has been elected to the Board of Directors at First State Bank of Gustine. Other directors include C. E. Leatherwood of Dublin as president, I. C. Willingham of Gustine as vice president and cashier, Eva Compton, and Wayne Adams. Palmer is a rural mail carrier and partner in the Gustine Mercantile Company.
Lou Ellen Durham tops the 1957 senior class with a 96.2 average and serves as band member, Student Council vice president, Spanish Club vice president, and National Honor Society member. Jamie Oden headlines as salutatorian with a 96.35 average and two years as class vice president, co captain of the Indian football team, and NHS member.
Comanche groups led by the Chamber of Commerce Red Cross and Salvation Army organized clothing and food relief for Lampasas flood victims. A van load from Choice Baking Company and a pickup from Durham Peanut Co were sent Tuesday with volunteers aiding cleanup. Cash donations over 200 were forwarded and laborers are needed at 1 per hour with bedding if staying overnight.
Elder H. J. White of Houston preaches at the Primitive Baptist Church on Tuesday night May 21. Everyone is invited to attend this religious service and share in the gathering.
Notice thanks CHS Senior Editors Becky Baxter Lou Ellen Durham Sue McGlothlin and Betty Newhouse plus Faculty Sponsors Mrs J E Lightfoot and Mrs Ottie Cox for producing a high quality issue The Chief also praises faculty and student cooperation and merchant patronage noting school news took priority with other material omitted for this edition
Atwood's Hatcheries of Comanche Texas won Reserve Grand Champion in the Texas Chick Poult and Egg Show held at Texas A M College. Ed Atwood's H N Nick Chicks were praised for vigor condition and rapid feathering with no point deductions. A & H Nick Chicks also earned a blue ribbon and high show placement among about 40 entries.
The article notes 94.6 average with ranking beside Lou Ellen and Jamie in game points. Tom is Pallie Palmer's son and Sue is the McGlothlins' daughter. both are active seniors in all activities. Sue led high-point in freshman and sophomore years and will join Lou Ellen and Jamie as May speakers.
Mrs. Jayne Harper wife of superintendent Joe Harper stands out as a busy talented Comanche figure. A sixth grade teacher in Comanche Schools she directs CHS Choral groups teaches voice expression before and after school and directs the First Methodist Church Choir. She led last year’s Comanche County Centennial Pageant and remains in demand across Comanche and surrounding areas as a soloist and teacher.
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