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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1962
Page
1
Fragmented notices describe a cable TV operation on show at a high school and store promotions, with prices and a box submission for a social security related inquiry. The text mentions Mayes, Coman Xas, and a senior class offering a movie pass at a Theatre, noting local agents and weekly features.
Final plans for a larger faster Gustine FFA rodeo set for May 31st and June 1st and 2nd are under way with Raylan Collins of Trail City supplying bucking horses and events featuring pig scramble calf riding and bull riding. Local and area 4 H clubs invited to participate. parade and homecoming street events planned with tickets at 1.00 and 0.50 for adults and children.
A local facility showcases updated filtration and attractive seasonal refreshes. Residents note improved water quality and a welcoming environment. The pool's ongoing efforts aim to boost community use and enjoyment.
Rural carriers will distribute June Livestock Survey cards to Gustine boxes as USDA bases its estimates on replies. Postmaster Jim Carpenter urges patrons to fill and return cards. The survey aids state milk, calf, pig, lamb, wool, and hen counts. Gustine High School seniors hold Baccalaureate May 20 with Dr. Quinn as speaker. graduation May 25.
Arm strong and Ryan, the Roswell based firm, won a 5.58 million dollar contract for stage two of the Proctor Dam project. Project manager J H Ryan Jr. notes local hiring and purchasing, with about 150 workers on three night shifts to pour 1000 yards of concrete nightly. A giant 200 foot crane lifts cargo as cement is batched 150 feet above ground.
The Comanche Jaycees stage a four day carnival from Thursday night through Saturday night May 19. Organizers promote the event as the fourth annual Treasure Hunt with prize drawings and a large attendance estimate. Local residents join in as guests and part of the Junior Chamber of Commerce efforts.
Absentee voting for the June 2 Democratic Primary run-off is now underway at the County Clerk's office. Comanche County voters face a short ballot with four state races and, in Justice Precinct No. 1, a Justice of the Peace race. Balloting continues through Tuesday, May 29.
Annual services will be held in the Stag Creek community Sunday May 27 at 10 30 am. A noon lunch will follow and singing begins at 2 pm. Everyone is invited.
The two project leaders Armstrong and Ryan outline heavy reinforcement needs as the two and a half year effort progresses. They indicate more than 2,836,000 pounds of reinforced material will be used to complete the construction phase.
The Comanche County Young Farmers hold their regular meeting Tuesday night May 22 at 8 in the Comanche High School Ag Building. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Gus Wehliman of Victoria and Mrs Allen Wehlman of Gonzales. A program on How To Say Tile will be presented.
The Chief announces next week’s annual Comanche High School Senior Edition edited by Sherrilan Loudermilk and Sharon Durham. It will feature graduates portraits, school news, features, and ads, a 27 year tradition praised by subscribers and advertisers.
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