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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1961
Page
1
Local notes mention Thanksgiving meals at Lola’s Cafe and an assortment of weekend shopping tips. References to gas prices, a new car model, and regional bargains appear alongside family updates and deer hunting successes over the weekend.
The 70 piece Comanche Indian Band led by Jack King received a Division 2 excellent rating at the Region 2 I M C marching contest in San Angelo Public Schools Stadium. A Division 1 rating for inspection and top twirling scores were noted for CHS performers and students.
Comanche County hosts its first annual Pecan Show and meeting in Gustine at the high school on Saturday December 2 starting at 10 a.m. Pecan Association President M Autry of Hazeldell says the program will feature top speakers on pecan varieties planting and propagation with Brownwood grower J L Rainey and De Leon enthusiast J H Womack among listed speakers.
Elton Swindle and John Campbell spent last weekend with their parents. They were joined by Joe Combs and Ricky Hurt of San Antonio. The group are classmates at Sul Ross College in Alpine.
The report lists San Angelo attendees including Mr and Mrs Ethan Wetzel and four local students who are friends of Beverly Smith. It notes Mr Norris made films of the Indian Band and mentions several named residents and guests connected to the event.
The Chamber announces a Christmas promotion running November 27 to December 16. For every 50 cents or more spent at a Chamber member firm, participants earn one vote per cent purchase. The top four clubs win checks from the Chamber, with all rural and town residents urged to join and help Santa visit a rural club. Details and Red Hot Specials appear in the full page advertisement.
Marsha Wilkerson, CHS sophomore and overleader, elected FFA Sweetheart for 1961-62. She will compete at the Cross Timbers District meeting on December 4 among 26 contestants. Her father is James Wilkerson. she plays alto sax in Indian Band. W. M. Day presides. Morris Dean sponsors district activities.
The U S Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District awarded a 5 752 110 dollar contract to Armstrong and Armstrong with J H Ryan and Son for Proctor Dam spillway and embankment work on the Leon River near Comanche Texas. The joint venture offered the lowest bid of six opened October 31. Construction started in 1960 and is about 20 percent complete with spillway excavation roughly 91 percent done. The project aims at flood control and water conservation. Congressman Omar Burleson announced the award in a telegram to Comanche officials.
Comanche Jaycees sponsor a pancake supper at Me's Cafeteria on Friday December 15 with servings starting at 5 pm. Tickets cost 50 cents and include pancakes with syrup butter bacon and coffee. Proceeds fund the Shoes for Children campaign aiding underprivileged local kids.
Maintenance Superintendent and division officials from A and P visited Comanche on Tuesday to inspect the new building and discuss opening plans. The officials reviewed premises and outlined steps toward the store’s launch.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church Comanche will hold a rummage sale on Saturday Dec 2 in the McDonald Building west side of square. Anyone with rummage to donate may contact Mrs John Reese or Mrs Troy Marshall.
Comanche Independent School District seeks a $250,000 bond on Saturday December 2 1961 at Comanche City Hall for a new upper elementary grade school with 10 classrooms a central library a semi science room and other facilities. The measure faces cracks foundation problems cramped quarters inadequate restrooms and no assembly space prompting a tax rate rise from 1.50 to 1.70 per hundred dollars. Qualified voters are urged to study the condition and proposed program and cast their ballots.
At the Comanche County 4-H Achievement Program on Saturday night in the high school auditorium 215 awards certificates and pins were presented to 4-H members adult leaders and supporters. County officials awarded 103 membership pins for a year of work and a complete record. Gold Star awards went to Sue Couch and Dicky Dickson with International Relationship Awards presented by visiting agent from India. Ben Barnes gave the principal address and honorary Texas Citizen commissions were awarded to Pache and M C Chan Narajars with other leaders recognized for support of 4-H.
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