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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1961
Page
1
A 24 page edition advertises reading interest for students of all ages edited by Coman School Sentsors. Special thanks to Qntion Editors Muncy and Mar and sponsors Mrs. Almer for last minute graduation shopping. Swimming season opens for 1961 with a sale on open stock rows.
District rules require the transfer application be filed with the superintendent for grade level changes. Parents must submit forms through the local school office to effect transfers for the 1961 62 term.
D Dudley of Austin is urged to attend the annual event organized by the Texas Chapter of the Cancer Society on May 26. The notice stresses community participation and awareness efforts.
The north section of Comanche Square hosts the Jaycee Carnival with rides such as a ferris wheel merry-go-round pony rides and tilt a whirl and carnival booths run by local Jaycees. Free prizes nightly include a power lawn mower a portable TV and an electric mixer as the event runs Thursday through Saturday.
A special Pecan Nut Casebearer meeting will be held Friday May 19 in the County Court room in Comanche. County Agent Angus Dickson invites all pecan interests to attend at 3 o clock as the pecan casebearer damages pecans in Texas. He notes control hinges on timing with insecticides applied soon after the worm hatches.
The Democrat Cemetery Association will hold a meeting and work session on Saturday May 20. The announcement is from Mrs Azalea Ellis secretary.
The Jokers, last in the regular Comanche league, captured the City Bowling Tournament at Fiesta Lanes Brownwood edging Service Drag and the Old Pros by two pins. Jokers totaled 2934 pins while runners up had 2932. Old Pros took second in the regular league via a 4 0 roll off over Choice Baking. Summer league begins May 31 with seven teams and openings for one more.
The White Point Club will hold a rummage sale on Saturday May 27 at the McDonald Building on the east side of the square.
Mrs. Etta Mae Perkins aged 84 former Comanche County resident died Friday May 12 in a local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held May 13 at the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Hames officiating. Burial followed at Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood. She had lived in a Priddy nursing home and previously resided near Crosbyton and Brownwood. Survivors include her sister Mrs. Done Hill of Clifton and nieces and nephews including Mrs. L R Price of Houston and Mrs. Edythe Cagle of San Antonio.
After 15 years in livestock business Ernest F. McDougal schedules a first special stocker feeder sale for Wednesday May 31 at McDougal's Livestock Auction Barn Comanche Improvements and enlargements are under way to handle more consignors Contacts have been made with local and out of state buyers to assure fair market value for all consignments Financial Department Store describes today's banks with expanded activities.
Commencement for sixty-one CHS seniors set for May 25 at 8 PM in the high school auditorium with diplomas awarded by S H Fletcher. Baccalaureate on May 20 at 8 PM features Dr Baxter D D Greer. Judith Robertson salutatorian and Judy McCullough valedictorian address Ready to Accomplish.
As of May 16, in Comanche County 120 farms have filed intention forms for the 1961 feed grain program. The plan offers payments to divert corn and grain sorghum acreage to approved conservation uses, with participation affecting price support eligibility.
Mrs Dorcas Amanda Gore widow of John W. Gore died at 1 50 pm Saturday May 13 in a local rest home. She was blind 28 years but kept house for her husband until his death. Funeral at Mercer Gap Baptist Church May 14 with two pastors officiating. Interment Mercer Gap Cemetery. Survived by four daughters and four sons, two sisters, one brother, and 22 grandchildren.
Nancy Page daughter of Mr and Mrs George Page is Gustine High School 1961 senior class valedictorian with an average of 94.70. Kay Parkman is salutatorian with 88.27. Gayland Carson tops boys with 86. In Gustine Grade School George Luker leads with 95.2 as valedictorian and J W Hungerford 94.27 as salutatorian. Sue Eddleman, 92.3, is top girl. Other high ranks include Pete McDougal 93.7 Royce Westfall 93.6 and Kay Center 91.6.
Gustine FFA Rodeo organizers invite 4 H FHA and FFA groups and local businesses to participate in a Thursday May 25 parade through town beginning at 6 00 PM after noon.
Beattie Baptist Church will hold its annual homecoming Sunday on May 21 led by Pastor H. B. Keith. A full day's program is planned and the public is invited to attend.
Frank Hall won the Comanche High School student body presidency in a May 1 runoff over Harold Perkins after a tight preliminary. Campaigns featured vivid student performances and pledges including a Hawaii trip and a pool for summer, with other candidates John Dudley and James Fritts also highlighted.
An all day singing and dinner on the grounds is planned at Gartmanview Free Will Baptist Church on May 21. Officials invite everyone to attend and join the community event.
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