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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1975
Page
2
The Comanche Community Education Association purchased the Comanche High School building and lands with plans to raze the structure and build a vocational school for graduates. Community fund drives target 8500 dollars as October opens pocketbooks for the Greater Comanche Community Fund.
The Proctor Bass Club held its regular monthly fishing tournament on Sunday September 28 1975 at Lake Proctor from daylight to 2 00 pm. Thirty one fishermen entered with 26 weighing in bass totaling 147 lb 4 oz. Les Strawn won first with 11 lb Ted Deisher second with 9 lb 11 oz Bill Dudley third with 9 lb 7 oz Randy Allen fourth with 9 lb 4 oz. Top ten list includes Bill Works Clarence Scott Bill Meeks Sam Marshall Tommy Fergerson and Charles Hubbard. Three Lunker bass weighed 4 lb 9 4 oz 4 lb 5% oz and 4 lb.
The City Council met at 7 00 p m September 29 1975 with Mayor Clemons and six council members present. They approved prior minutes and state highway speed ordinances for Comanche, arranged a police car deal, set grave space price at 100 and filing fee, set utility deposits at 30 with reconnect at 5, and adjourned after per diem. Upcoming events include October health and social gatherings, Halloween dance November 1 with $3 admission.
Mr and Mrs L C Durham visit College Station for five days with grandchildren Chuck Mike and Katie Ruesink while Dr and Mrs David Ruesink attend a meeting in Little Rock Arkansas
The list presents weekly school meals from Monday to Friday. Each day includes main dishes such as tacos, beef stew, hamburger salad, hot tamales, and pizza, paired with sides like vegetables, fruit, milk, and desserts.
A faith sermon contrasts imaginary earthly goals with real eternal aims. It cites Luke 12 16 20 Saul of Tarsus Abraham and Hebrews 11 to urge readers to seek God first and store treasures in heaven rather than on earth.
J. B. Loudermilk is reported to have returned home after a stay at Brownwood Hospital. The brief item notes his discharge and return to residence.
More than 75 youths aged 8 through 13 will compete in the Comanche County Punt Pass & Kick event sponsored by Clemons Motor Co. The program, in its 18th year, emphasizes conditioning and fair play with no entry fee. Registration closes October 3 at Clemons Motor Co ahead of the October 4 start at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to watch.
The Comanche County Farmers Union elected new officers for the coming year. President J. W. Sadberry leads with Wesley Mathis as first vice president and Jerry Solomon as second vice president. Secretary treasurer is Galynn Holland and reporter Ruby Solomon. Directors are Clifford Holland, Joe Morgan, Darlene Mathis, Lyndell Coan, Bill Jackson, and Jack Barnes. The peanut program was discussed.
Teams from Lohn Zephyr Mullin and Sidney met in Sidney gym for a Monday practice tournament. Zephyr beat Lohn 15 6 15 6 while Sidney defeated Mullin 15 4 15 6. Mullin won Consolation and Sidney defeated Zephyr 15 6 15 10 to take first. Sidney Bi District champs travel to Zephyr October 15 for District Tournament with winner facing Blanket.
Albin association officers announce a work session at Albin Cemetery on Saturday October 4. Interested participants are asked to bring a basket lunch and drinks.
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