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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1963
Page
20
Funeral services for 84 year old Mrs Martha Ann Swinney were held in Mullin with minister Clarence Bryant officiating. Interment at Oak View Cemetery. Survivors include seven sons, six daughters, two brothers, 42 grandchildren, 102 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs George B Page Gustine attend Parents Week end at Howard Payne College May 3 4 Nancy Page a sophomore hosts May Queen Sandra Mouser a Houston senior Faculty coffee choir concert barbecue lunch HPC band performance and an informal Coke party plus a College Theatre presentation of Pet while visiting the college complex including plans for a new Academy of Freedom residence hall and student center opening in fall
At the annual rodeo Claude Dudley and Jerry Swindler attempted a paired run but collided after Jerry forgot his designated side. Jerry fell, ending the act suddenly and drawing cautious reactions from the crowd and judges.
John Caton and John Cunningham were selected as delegates to the annual Boys State in Austin Texas. Caton, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Caton, is in the National Honor Society Indian Band president of the American Heritage Club and on the Arrowhead Staff. Cunningham, son of Mr and Mrs Burton Cunningham, is in the National Honor Society member of the Newbury 4-H FFA and a football letterman. Alternates are Don Kemmitz and Charles McNutt.
West Side Story themed annual concert at Comanche High School Tuesday May 7 featured Beginner Junior and Senior bands directed by Jack L. King. Senior Band performance of The Stars and Stripes Forever highlighted the program with Cathy Fanning on the trumpet and the brass section.
Cisco Junior College announced a summer program under President G. C. Hogue. The session runs June 3 registration 8 am to 4 pm and 6:45 to 7:30 pm, with classes starting June 4 at 6:45 pm. Expected enrollment aims for 150, largest in college history, tuition 28.50 per course.
Registration for the second six weeks will be held July 15 with classes beginning July 16. Final exams for the second semester are set for August 22 and 23.
Students curious about the highest class average may attend a May assembly where special awards will be distributed alongside scholarships and other honors.
Old Cunningham Future Teachers of America club met April 18 in the Comanche High School Auditorium. Miss Lee McGlothlin spoke on working in special education and the qualifications and challenges of teachers in the field. Officers elected for 1963 64 are Kenneth Shumpes president Gail Gleaton vice president Jane Caraway recording secretary Patsy Benton treasurer Linda Davis reporter. The next meeting is May 9 with John Caton discussing what FTA means.
At Comanche High School seniors learned by running KCOM for a day from 6 AM to 6 PM. Wilbert Webb and assistants supervised as students dj and news announcers received ratings of excellent good or unsatisfactory. Webb hopes to make senior day an annual school event.
Anonymous Sophomore reflects on a life of self deprecating humor about appearance. He compares his casual look to wind blown hair and misfortune with broken combs and torn clothes, noting small accidents and social awkwardness rather than deeper issues.
Claude Dudley serves as FFA president with officers including vice president and secretary roles filled by Lane and Pat Jesse Abbey. Members must maintain a B average and enroll in agricultural courses while pursuing outstanding project and leadership work for Lone Star degree eligibility. Nominees from Comanche include Frank Power Steele Neeley Keith Kemmitz.
Summer is urged as the right time to buy a new Chevrolet with a broad lineup including convertibles sedans wagons and sport models. Dealers tout stock cleanly pressed for a busy season and promise quick delivery on the model and color customers want.
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