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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1965
Page
2
The Comanche Chief is published every Friday at 203 West Grand in Comanche Texas. Editor and publisher is Wilkerson, with managing editor Wm B Wilkerson and associate editor James Wilkerson, the paper established in 1873.
The notice lists subscription prices: 3.00 per year and 1.78 for six months in Comanche County and rural routes of Dublin Gormas Blanket Carbon May Zephyr. Other Texas areas charge 4.00 per year 2.25 for six months. Outside Texas rates are 4.50 per year and 7.50 for six months. Minimum subscription 1.75. Second class postage paid at 7 lenas.
Supt S H Pletcher reflects on Comanche High School’s 1964-65 year noting gains in citizenship, reading and math, new teaching aids, and in-service training. He highlights May 21 graduation and urges students to appraise their time use and community impact while praising staff and community support.
By Troy Norris, principal, this piece reflects on the mythic Janus who could look both ways and notes January is named for him, urging readers to consider dual perspectives in life and knowledge.
The piece encourages students not entering college by citing famous figures like Edison, Penny, and Ford to argue that lack of formal schooling does not preclude success. It frames alternatives to college and challenges the belief that a degree is essential for achievement.
The Comanche chapter reports varied activities from the FHA field including Hobo Day events, officer elections, and fundraising efforts. Glenda Sulis is named Hobo Queen with Tessa White as runner-up, and $186 was collected in a weekend drive.
The Comanche Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America reports a highly successful year with its one hundred members beginning the year by earning funds through participation in activities and events.
O. B. Fields says Sardis Cemetery work will occur Wednesday. residents urged to assist. The note emphasizes community help and ongoing maintenance at the Sardis Cemetery.
Monselle O'Brien said the Soda Spring Club will hold its Tuesday night meeting on May 26 with interest and important plans discussed and likely strong attendance.
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