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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
1
Miss Ola Cunningham recalls forty years of Comanche Public Schools in a series of capsule sketches. Humorous episodes include a Latin miscommunication, a pupil with lice, a tobacco incident, and motherly discipline tensions reflecting the era.
W. Z. Compton principal of Comanche High School and director of vocational agriculture was chosen by the school board to become superintendent of the schools when Superintendent Bramiette retires July 1. He is a highly regarded educator, popular with staff and students, and a graduate of John Tarleton College with a degree from A and M College.
Comanche County teachers under Superintendent Dale Howard will receive back pay of 2064 for the 1937-38 session from a new Texas Legislature appropriation. The Rural Aid percentage rose from 69 to 92 percent, guiding payments to each school including Sabana, Mercer Gap, Soda Springs, Briar Grove, Indian Mountain, Cross Roads, Buffalo, Fairview, Duster, Oliver Springs, Energy, Harmony, St. Joe, Trinity, Elm Grove, Cotton Grove, Liberty, Jakehamon, Van Dyke, Hasse, Downing.
Five sisters gathered at the D. C. Dingus residence in Comanche for a reunion. Attending were Mrs. Dingus, Mrs. S. E. Hogan of Comanche, Mrs. S. McDonald of Indian Gap, Mrs. A. R. Lane of Santa Anna, and Mrs. Bink Brown of Hamlin. The annual meeting plans include July 14, 1949. Out of town guests included Connie McDonald and daughter, Floyd McDonald, Dan Bingham, Ben Keith, Mrs. Grady Ravenshine, and Jim Brown members from nearby towns.
A school is not ancient halls or wealth or fame but masters who teach with love and guide eager minds. It is eyes that open and questions that rise, hearts that grow, and youths ready to learn and labor for worthy tasks. A school forges character and skill in pursuit of noble effort.
This issue of The Chief is sponsored by the Seniors of Comanche High School for the 1938 39 school year. Most material was written by the class members and covers many school life happenings. The issue aims to inform readers about Comanche High life and wishes graduates success.
The CHS seniors express deep gratitude to teachers and staff including Miss Hattie Brightman Coach Frazier Miss Blanche Dabney Miss Jeanette Woods Mr. Compton Clovis Fletcher Tom Joyce Easley Pat Howard William Logan Mrs. George G. Smith Miss King Mr. Bramlette Ola Cunningham and others for four years of guidance, music, home economics and campus beautification.
A new net fence will be built around Whitney Cemetery in the Fleming community next week. County official P. A. Pettit states the cemetery is neglected and fencing is necessary. Those willing to help with labor or funds should contact Mr. Pettit.
The Comanche Garden Club sponsors a flower show in the old City Hall room in the annex of the Comanche National Bank building on Saturday May 27. Everyone is invited to display a flower arrangement. For details contact Mrs. Joan Reese arrangement chairman or other club members. An admission fee of ten cents will be charged.
The 1939 senior class commends Superintendent Bramlette for turning a muddy campus into a thriving greenspace with drainage, shrubs, hedges, and new walks. They funded a corner plant garden and praise his role in adding a gymnasium in 1938 and improved back drive for buses and parking.
Parents and friends of West Ward children are invited to a short program at the High School Auditorium on May 23 at 7 45 p m The second third and fourth grades will sing and the rhythm band will play There will be two short playlets and an operetta.
Ola Cunningham longtime Co Manche Schools employee will retire after forty one years of service. A special program in the high school auditorium at 10 o clock Tuesday morning invites former pupils colleagues and the public to attend.
A list of graduates of the Comanche Grammar School to receive diplomas at the May 26 exercises, announced by Principal R. L. McCarley. May graduates include Dorothy Armstrong and many others. mid term graduates list follows with 20 names.
Mrs Nelson Smith will present an illustrated lecture on Scotland this afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30 at the home of Mrs J C Wilkerson under the Methodist Missionary Society. The public is invited. She is a former English teacher who spent a year in Scotland and gathered useful information.
The Rev. A. B. Lightfoot delivered a sermon at the First Baptist Church in Santa Anna this Sunday, addressing the congregation on faith and community values.
J D Bramlette resigns after four years as Comanche superintendent with goals met building ties, gymnasium, campus beautification, and faculty strength. Ola Cunningham plans to retire after forty one years on Comanche Public Schools faculty, leaving a legacy in teaching English, coaching, and library development. Francis Browne of the 1939 Senior Class lauds her early teaching, school service, and dedication.
Twenty eight Gustine area farmers attended a trench silo meeting at L. L. Allen's farm. W. I. Glass spoke on Extension work and E. R. Budaly discussed trench silo construction and operation, noting high local interest and plans to cut feed rather than bundle it. A community silage cutter and an ensilage cutting machine funded via Farm Security Administration will assist more farmers this summer.
A Beene Produce Company truck carrying ninety six cases of turkey and custom hatching chicken eggs burned early Thursday morning last week twenty miles from Pecos. The eggs valued over 800 dollars were en route from Comanche to California. the truck was insured but the load was not.
I. T. Dixon invites all interested to join a cemetery working at Proctor on May 31. Attendees are asked to come early and bring dinner.
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