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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1968
Page
1
Local VFW Post 8460 sponsors the Buddy Poppy sales on Saturday May 25 to benefit disabled and needy veterans widows and orphans. Funds support Veterans Service Offices and the national home for orphans at Eaton Rapids Michigan.
Floyd M Key County Agricultural Agent notes moth emergence in Erath and Brown Counties suggests May 23 28 as the spray window for pecan nut casebearer. Comanche shows limited emergence but two sprays around May 23 and May 30 are advised. Insecticides include DDT Malathion Toxaphene Carbaryl or Guthion with zinc sulfate additive.
The Comanche School Board accepted Rose and Sons bid of 251859 to build the Comanche Elementary and Music Buildings. Architect George Sowden and Rose & Sons representatives joined the Thursday night meeting. Construction starts Monday May 27 after review of alternate plans.
Protect against a shortage of zinc. Follow the insecticide directions on precautions and grazing recommendations. For more information leaflet L-245 Texas Guide for Controlling Insects and Diseases on Fruits and Nuts is available at the County Extension Agents Office.
Charles E. Paul, 44, convicted in Cervell County court of murdering his De Leon mother in law, Mrs. Don McClellan, at her home with a 22 caliber pistol. The jury sentenced him to 20 years. venue was moved to Gatesville. defense cited insanity. Prosecutors were Byron McClellan and Sam Cleveland.
Memorial services are planned for Sunday morning at 7 29 at Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche near the Confederate Monument. The 4H girls group assisted by VFW Post 8199 will conduct the service and graves of veterans will be decorated with U S flags. If any grave is misidentified, please call to correct it. Extra flags will be left with caretakers for placement. All are invited.
The Chief will be published a day early next week as presses roll on Wednesday due to the Memorial Day holiday. May 30 mail subscribers receive papers at the usual time on Friday since mail delivery is canceled Thursday. Advertisers with copy are reminded that Tuesday May 28 is the deadline for next week's issue.
Memorial Day Thursday May 30 designated official holiday by Comanche Chamber of Commerce. Most Comanche businesses will close and Post Office will not deliver mail. Dispatch and mail separation schedules for out of town and local boxes will mirror Sunday and holiday hours.
Royce Lubke of Comanche will attend Boys State in Austin from June 18 to 19. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Lubke and is active in the National Honor Society Future Teachers of America Spanish Club and the C Association. He played football and basketball and serves on the student council.
CHS presents graduation exercises in the high school auditorium on Friday May 24 1958 at 8 00 PM. Valedictorian Gale Carpenter and salutatorian Larry Blackwood lead the class with a program including processional coronation march specials and the pledge to present diplomas and class gift by the senior class officers.
The Chamber of Commerce announces an employment service offering full and part time help with current files for farm workers truckers and office personnel. Students are being sought for summer work and a list will be kept to handle odd jobs. A working student is presented as an asset and source of pride to the community.
Lions Club set for May 28 with speaker John Ammons manager of Mid West Electric Cooperative Roby. He will show a slide film on electrical construction in Vietnam and U S aid to underdeveloped countries. Program committee chairs and assistants named.
A 24 hour period report from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. lists daily high and low temperatures for May dates in 1974 and rainfall totals. Notable entries include May 16 through May 22 with varying highs, lows, and precipitation amounts.
The City of Comanches pool opens May 25 at 2 pm and stays open six days a week until 9 pm with Sunday hours at 6 pm. Billy Williams, CHS senior athlete, serves as lifeguard this summer, while Sharon Beaty oversees concessions and shines as top student. A new pool slide adds excitement. admission remains 20 cents for students and 4% cents for adults.
Invitation for bids to build two flood prevention dams in the Blanket Creek watershed is circulated. Sites Nos 2A and 9 near Blanket and Zephyr, with bids due June 7 at 2 30 p m in Temple. Work to start within 26 days of award and finish in 208 days.
The Highway Trust Fund, covering 90 percent of construction, faces higher costs with the interstate program. Government says costs rose nearly 20 percent since 1965, pushing per mile from $673,000 to about double. Comanche County motorists paid roughly $161,000 last year through gas and tire taxes, while the fund’s pay-as-you-go model struggles to meet the new schedule.
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