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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1956
Page
1
In Comanche the drug firm announces a big free giveaway all day Saturday and Friday with prizes including an $8,000 Cadillac Eldorado Seville. T. G. Frick and Summers urge listeners to join the contest, with a safety test underway and daily gift tips in the edition.
Cent ral West Texas welcomes Cloud's Phillips 66 with a Grand Opening on Saturday May 19 in Comanche. Harry Cloud begins as Phillips Jobber serving retail and wholesale. Jimmie Plumlee leads the station staff with Dennis Hughes Kenneth Grayson Sharon Green and Cloud. Free gifts include Libby Hostess Glasses for five gallon customers lubrication certificates for non purchasers, plus toy banks balloons and candy for children. Howard Harlowe of Harlowe Oil Co Brownwood oversees Brownwood area Phillips outlets. the new Comanche station features round the clock service and central heating throughout the modern building.
The high school plans an eight o'clock program featuring the junior and senior bands. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds aiding the CHS fund. The event includes pieces like Blue Suede Shoes and Mickey Mouse, with students and commentary by Mr Atwood.
Centennial Committee at the REA Building voted to start the celebration in Comanche this Saturday May 19. Citizens attire should be old time or unusual, with Saturday dress-up and prizes later for the most unique garb.
Superintendent Harper announces a junior high system next year. Sixth to eighth grades move to Ward School, first four grades to Grammar School, with gym band hall and auditorium reserved for junior high students. Mrs. Robbie Burdette stays as junior high principal. no staff changes.
The Comanche School District advances efforts after a School Board study. A new Agriculture Department is planned and a driver's education course will be added next year. Choral may also be offered, according to Superintendent Harper.
Cyril Greene, recently operated on in Houston, was able to return home to Co manche on Wednesday, marking a positive recovery milestone.
Sixty one Comanche High School seniors are due to receive diplomas May 24 at the auditorium. Valedictorian Ann Blackwell and salutatorian Jeanette Read lead a popular participation program. Corky Straley is high ranking boy. Baccalaureate services May 20 will be led by Monte F Manchester. The close roll lists numerous seniors and honors include Honor Graduate William C Chilton.
A brief note discusses the prevalence of various ailments among residents and the tendency to speak openly about health concerns in community life.
The CHS community lauds Principal J. E. Lightfoot for efficiency, patience, and dedication. In his third year as leader, he also teaches consumer math and co-sponsors the CHS Student Council alongside Mr. Harper. Becky Baxter endorses his impact on student success and future readiness.
A campus fundraising drive on the A&M campus supports Billy Fred Curry, an Aggie student injured and paralyzed after a gym accident. Five campus groups sponsor a weekend sale at the North Gate offering soft drinks and ice cream to raise funds for his hospital bills. Proceeds plus donations from the Student Senate Welfare Committee aim to cover large medical costs.
May 21 to 25 set for Comanche cleanup effort led by Mayor Oswell Brightman. Public cooperation urged to promote health prevent fires stop neglect and beautify the community. City trucks will pick up boxed or bagged trash along curbs on May 23 24 25.
Mrs Pearl Moore, wife of District Clerk Tom Moore, underwent surgery at a Brownwood hospital last week and is reported to be making satisfactory progress.
Notice to readers credits CHS editorial staff and sponsors for the annual senior edition. Special thanks are given to Senior Edition Co-Editors Ann Blackwell and Jeannine Gleaton, Business Managers Pat Sullivan and Stanton Hughes, faculty, student body, and merchant patrons for their cooperation.
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