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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1971
Page
8
The Comanche Tops Club met Monday night with Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Boyd among attendees from Gusine. Fenton Swird was named Queen of the Week. Weigh-in begins at 6:45 with a 7:30 p.m. meeting and a low calorie salad supper scheduled for Monday night.
Last weekend visitors to the H. H. Lockridges included Scotty Lockridge and Bri from Beaumont, Mr. and Mrs. Willis from Dallas, Mrs. Willis from Comanche, and Bill Lane with son Billy Jacek from Plano. They spent time with the Foremans in Plano.
A city corner at Houston Street near Durham Peak is described as dangerously blind with past accidents including a fatality. A blinking red light is proposed to force stops, costing under $209, but council has not acted. The piece urges road safety, funds study, and appeals for United Fund donations.
A mix of home tips and local fare discusses choosing pumpkins for eating or carving. It also covers time change this Sunday and ongoing Comanche football with two home games left. Weather and farming notes mention peanut harvest troubles and rain delays.
The Abilene Zoo offers 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children 12 and under for educational tours. Groups should write Box 69 Abilene 79694 to plan visits. The zoo emphasizes conservation and research as part of its living laboratory.
Duane Ogle tops this week's contest with the most entries and one miss. He wins a subscription to The Chief and a tie breaker close call earns him the top prize. Glenda ll and J N Hicks follow in second and third. Honorable mentions go to several Comanche area entrants as Texas outlets report broader participation. The United Fund drive plans updates and urges community support before the holidays.
Friends of the Comanche Public Library hosted a reception for Rev. C. Klingman at the Garden Center on Sunday afternoon. About 150 guests, including several out of town visitors, attended the honoring event with cookies and salted nuts.
Visitors include Sarah Fletcher from Abilene Christian College and James Fanning with Southwest State in San Marcos. Also in the area are Joe Dudley Tarnteton and Robert Cobb. Mr and Mrs L C Durian visited College Station to see daughter and family Dr and Mrs David Ruesink and the Church, Mike and Katie.
Mrs. Vera King Mrs. Betty Allen and Mrs. Verna Tate of Stephenville spent the weekend in Fort Worth visiting the Don Tates.
The Comanche VFW Auxiliary Post 8460 hosted a luncheon Tuesday noon to honor county service officers from 34 counties. Mrs. Georgia Pate chaired with assistance from Mrs. Clara Mae Scott and others. thirty five attended the affair.
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