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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
1
The program lists processional Holy Holy Holy prayers and sermon God of Our Fathers by Rev Turner with music direction by Johnny Miller. Valedictorian and salutatorian named, class colors blue and white, class flower white rose. Numerous graduates and honor graduates named.
After May 25 Comanche will not see many of its seniors. Of 88 graduates, 52 plan further education at business or tech schools, colleges, or universities including Tarleton, UT Austin and UT Arlington. 24 will enter work and 9 expect marriage soon.
New York research notes farm real estate values soared from 126 per acre in 1964 to about 170 statewide by 1972. Comanche County mirrors gains to around 202 per acre, a 60 percent rise. Nationally farm income hit a record 66 billion, with net income at 19 billion as lenders and federal aid boost values.
The Comanche Independent School District Board approves the 65 and older homestead exemption for 1973. Sign up runs June 1 to June 30, with rules on eligibility, filing in person, notary signing, and required documents including birth evidence and designation of homestead. Special handling applies for certain family situations and survivors.
Graduation exercises for the largest class in Comanche High School history will be held Friday evening May 25 in the school auditorium at 8 p.m. Eighty nine graduates will receive their diplomas in the ceremony.
Comanche Jaycees dominated the state convention held in Austin, winning the Gold Chip Award after earning the Blue Chip Award for five consecutive years. Past presidents Pat Clendenin Ronnie Boston Bo Elrod Bill Kendrick George Bingham recognized. Duane Ogle and Elton Swindle honored for publications and spiritual development. Reverend attendees toured Town Lake, enjoyed a fashion show, and door prizes. New state officers were installed with Clendenin named State Vice President for District II Region 210.
Air Show Committee meets at Golden Arrow Cafeteria for planning. August 18 show dedication honors POWs. Last year drew about 6000 as Col. Lefty Gardner steered a Jap Zero display. Committee members include Dr. Walhoun, Boyd Anthony, David Beene, Bob Arthur, Happy Hathcock, Dr. Sl ider, Joe Waring and Jim Roberts.
The City of Comanche opens Lake Eanes pool on Saturday May 26 with Bruce Parker as pool manager and Nancy Ormsby as lifeguard.
Parents with children starting school next August should register early. Pre-registration for first grade and kindergarten has been under way for three months, but a few students remain unregistered. Contact Principal James Wilson at Comanche Elementary for forms or information.
Clark Tractor and Supply Inc on the Gus tine Highway announces an open house Saturday May 19 from 10 am to 3 pm. Highlights include the John Deere Generation Caravan showcasing new John Deere implements with door prizes worth 100 dollars and refreshments. Joe Knapp manager of the new John Deere parts and service center, is married with four children and the shop foreman is Junior Berna.
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