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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1955
Page
9
Murphy will take over as head coach next fall at Comanche after a storied coaching career abroad and in Dublin. He plans to observe players this summer, assess 40 to 50 candidates, and rebuild the squad despite graduation challenges, aiming for a strong 1955 season with a supportive wife and 12 year old son joining.
A school stage production titled A Boy Named Beulah drew strong crowds and lively praise. Cast included David Beene as the title character, LaRita Streety as Polly McBride, Harold Fritts as Scat Katz, and Gene Coulter in fearsome tango moments, with Margie House as the stepmother and Beulah’s eccentric England aunt, LaGene Manchester.
The combined Staff and Senior Play cast celebrated May 5 at Jane Cagle’s home with fried chicken baked beans olives frites potato salad and cookies and Cokes. Guests then ate on the terrace before viewing a preview of the 1955 Arrowhead and announcing outstanding students and campus couple. Miss Dunn Mrs Cox and Mrs Lightfoot received appreciation gifts from students.
Howard Payne College marked Seniors Day on March 18 with CHS seniors attending. Guests included Mr. Chaffin and Mrs. Palmer, welcomed by president-elect Dr. Guy D. Newman. A noon barbecue, stage band performances, 12:45 sectional meetings, and a Bowie Theatre free movie followed.
Lubbock report shows almost a quarter of Tech's spring student body, 1323 veterans, with 1085 under the Korean GI Bill, 83 under World War II bill, and 155 enrolled under the Hazelwood Act. Registrar W. P. Clements cites benefits sources.
After a lively program, the crowd departed content and relaxed. Attendees left feeling entertained as the event concluded smoothly.
Comanche Public Schools teachers engage in a self appraisal program since December to evaluate classroom instruction and teaching methods. They hold regular meetings to study improvements and plan educational enhancements, with three county meetings each year and a December Christmas Banquet as their social event. An English Workshop on integration is among the workshops attended by various departments.
The Comanche Indians posted a 30 27 season opener win over Ranger. They reached semis in Temple and finished with mixed results, beating Brady 49 36 Lake View 33 36 and closing with a 47 44 upset of Winters Blizzard s for second place despite early losses and tough playoff rounds.
A joint high school and college English workshop occurred at Howard Payne College in Brownwood on October 22. Attendees from Comanche included Mrs Lightfoot Mrs Palmer Miss Werner Mrs Cox and Mrs King. The workshop tonic was Building a State Course of Study in English.
Mrs. J. E. Lightfoot, faculty publications sponsor, has headed the department for years and under her leadership CHS publications have won many prizes. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Gorman Hawkins and son Rickey visited Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Williams in Paris last weekend.
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