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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1944
Page
7
A long list of students from Senior to Freshman Honor Rolls is provided, naming numerous individuals by surname and given name. The notice also mentions a family visit to Artesia New Mexico by Hix Bryson and family, with Mrs S H Kibler and Gay.
Harold Pate, a 5 7 junior at CHS, stands out as a top football halfback and leading scorer. He also excels in geometry, enjoys airplane models, and is a new Draker and choir member. Known for cool head and easy nature, he weighs 135 pounds and turns 17 in December.
The C H S acapella choir joined the Texas and National Federation of Music Clubs and is placed in Sixth District of Texas. It is the only high school choir in Sixth District federated, and the only one in the state known to Mr Brumbelow. The choir will sing at the Sixth District Convention of Federated Music Clubs in Brownwood on Friday November 3.
Rebecca Hill known as Sis Hill is now employed at Vineyard Electric Appliance Store as a sales lady. She has worked with Comanche firms and most recently Coleman Grocers. The note also mentions Cape Charles and Cape Henry on the Atlantic coast at the Chesapeake Bay entrance.
A nostalgic poem praising school life and youth culture with references to fashion and pop culture icons. It blends playful imagery of dances, outfits, and sports with wartime rationing context and a patriotic tone from CHS Warrior. The piece weaves in figures like Grables and Lamarrs and ends by rallying youth vigor.
Miss Leve Roberson has sold the Roberson Sisters ladies ready to wear store to her sister Mrs. George W. Tate and daughter Miss Elizabeth Tate. A statement from Miss Roberson is found elsewhere in this issue.
Mrs L C Boynton is seriously ill at the home of her son Russell Boynton in Talpa. Christine Godfrey has returned from Yoakum where she was the guest of Mr and Mrs Garland Houck.
A verses celebrates a bond between two pals though fate keeps them apart. The speaker recalls a night sky, whispering destiny, and asks the younger pal to remember and hold the memory as they part. The tone is nostalgic and musical.
The Freshman class met and elected its officers on Sept. 8, 1944. Officers include President Charles Hicks, Vice-President John Lacy, Secretary Anna Lee Williford, Treasurer Don Keel, Reporter Janice Parker, with sponsors Miss Werner and Mr. Lightfoot. Mrs J T Edmondson owner of Co-Ed Shops returns from eastern markets.
Urges prompt treatment of coughs chest colds and acute bronchitis to prevent chronic bronchitis. Promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that reaches the bronchial membranes and loosens phlegm aiding rest with a money back guarantee if not sat isfactory.
Comanche Schools contributed to the National War Fund Drive with nineteen channels for use in relief of soldiers and war victims. The total contributions were Ward School 34.00 dollars Grammar School 88.51 High School 3 158.01 dollars. Hats off to Grammar School for their loyalty.
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