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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1971
Page
3
CHS hosts number one Eastland for Homecoming in a clash expected to pack the stands. Comanche could pull a historic upset. rain slightly dampened week farmers and lake fishings at Banes Lake. Lake Banes hosts a local fish kill chatter while the State Fair looms in Dallas this weekend.
Mrs. Ralph Hall of Rockwall will give a book review titled Close Your Eyes While Praying at the First United Methodist Church in Comanche Monday evening October 11 at 7 pm The event is a Women’s Society of Christian Service project for the Lord’s Acre Hour program Admission is $1 A reception in the church parlor will follow the review.
Gustine seventh and eighth graders crush Jonesboro 39 to 18 with Jim Pettit and Gary Barnhart scoring multiple TDs. In the 5th and 6th grade game Gustine and Sidney tie 6 to 6 as Keefer runs 37 yards for Sidney, Barnhart leads Gustine in the later 7th and 8th game with an 88 to 18 Gustine victory.
Gustine High Tigers stay unbeaten in six man football by defeating Carbon Wolverines 60 8 on October 1. Al an Luker led Gustine with a 17 yard rush and 1 yard TD run while Pat Gunter added a 31 yard TD pass to him. Joe Adams kicked five extra points and 35 and 25 yard field goals for 18 points. The Tigers sit at 3 0, Carbon falls to 0 3, next host Gordon Friday night at 8.
Gustine Tigers dominated Jonesboro Eagles 48-0 in a non district six man clash played Friday in heavy rain. Key scores included Luker 38 yard run, 15 yard run, 24 yard pass to Adams, Gunter two TDs, Escobar one yard run, Rea end pass to Gunter, and Luker 26 yard kickoff return. Adams added extra points as Gustine recorded a safety.
The article notes a stifling defense allowing 26 points to a 9 point opponent and only 6 points scored on the A team. It lists the starting lineup Gordon Game Joe Adams Gene Luker Pat Gunter Mike Reagan Allan Luker Mike Gunter and notes defensive changes Mark Gunter replacing Gene Luker and James Luker replacing Joe Adams. It also mentions Mr and Mrs Herbert Williams returning from Houston after visiting daughter and family the Terry McCalls.
Mr. J. H. Bumpas Mrs. M. F. Taber and Jimmy Taber have returned from a vacation trip through Colorado Yellowstone Park in Wyoming and Idaho.
The Comanche 7th and 8th grade squads defeated Dublin on Thursday night. In the 8th grade Abel Cuellar scored on a 70 yard pass and a 30 yard interception return, Dan Holland added 60 yard TD runs, and Steve Davis kicked the extra point and a 32 yard field goal. the 8th grade won 17-8.
October 11 to 15 offers daily menus: Monday tacos with cheese and beans, Tuesday fish sticks and potatoes, Wednesday beef stew and rolls, Thursday pinto beans and spinach, Friday fried chicken and gravy. Milk accompanies all meals along with desserts. Odessa weekend visit includes Mr and Mrs M R Womack Melissa and Leslie visiting his parents and relatives.
The Dublin Hospital School of Vocational Nursing begins its eighth year under Director Mrs. Cowles R N. Eight students enrolled entered in training include Be Vanderpool Betty Davis Burch Vaughniece Hill Jac Spraggins Wilda Swanner Shoemaker and Doris Ne I Class officers listed with roles and scrapbook committee noted Mrs Nelson Fort Worth visitors Mr and Mrs esi traveled to Fort Worth on Tuesday.
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