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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1953
Page
5
Mr. Dan Martin is honored as a favorite teacher and A-1 worker at C. H. 8S. He sponsors the student council and Distributive Education Club and keeps students on task. He helps with odd jobs including wiring up the micro.
The D E club blends school with downtown training for future full time work. Annual hay ride and chicken fry were held at John Keeter's farm, with a skating party in Brownwood. Juanell Couch and Howard Summers attended the State D E Convention in San Antonio where Couch was runner up as Area D E Sweetheart. Officers for 1953 53 included Gaylen Nelson president and Juanell Couch Sweetheart.
On Saturday night May 9 at 8 30 p m the Junior and Senior Banquet was held in the Comanche High School Gymnasium. The theme The Top Hat Night Club featured top hat and cane centerpieces and silhouettes. The event included a cocktail punch table dinner and dessert and was hosted by the Junior Class president Tom Cunningham with a response by Senior Class president Jerry Gregory. The CHS Orchestra directed by Mr Atwood provided entertainment. The Senior Class of 1953 thanks the Junior Class and sponsors for a memorable banquet.
Members of the Comanché Volunteer Fire Department are requested to attend a special school of instruction on Thursday night May 21 at the Fire Station. Assistant Chief John Carpenter announced that instructor Mr. Byn from the Texas A&M College Mining School for Firemen will lead the session which starts at 7 30 o'clock.
The Seniors of 1953 thank Mr. Martin and Mr. Swindle for driving us safely to Bandera and back in rain. Their kindness and patience made the Senior Trip to the ranch enjoyable and trouble free.
Comanche High School sees two sets of twins in the graduating class, Donnie Dee and Lonnie Lee McDougal, and Diane and Dixon McGlothlin. Dixon joins the Army this year, ending an 11 year run in the class. The Parker twins last graduated in 1946.
Sidney Baptist Church marks its seventy third anniversary on Sunday May 24 with a program to honor heritage and worship. The schedule includes Sunday School 10:00, worship 11:00, lunch 12:00, song service 1:15, visitor recognition 1:45, life of the church highlights 2:00 and an inspiration address by Marvin Clark Brownwood at 2:25.
At a Girl Scout Council meeting plans were outlined for a day camp the first week in June with a gypsy theme. Three Brownie troops and two Intermediate troops will participate, with Senior Troop No. 3 aiding leaders. Newly elected council officers were named including president Mrs Boyd Anthony and camp director Mrs Walter J Barret.
The Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church begins Sunday May 24 under Mrs John Carpenter with a team of teachers. Classes for ages 4 to 12 run 8:30 to 11 a m during the week. All children are welcome and invited to attend.
Comanche County schools end 1952-53 with last class days May 22 for most and May 29 for Comyn. Community programs and graduations include Beattie May 21, Proctor May 22 after 2:00 p.m., Van Dyke May 22, Comyn graduation May 27 with County Attorney Jim Fannin delivering the address, and Hasse event May 22. Local music teacher Mrs. W B Sartor coordinated plans with school staff.
The Jones family expresses sincere thanks for flowers and kindness during the illness and death of husband and father J P Jones. They remember the thoughtfulness with prayers for blessings. Also mentions a guaranteed house paint offer from McCullough Jeanes.
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