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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1959
Page
1
The fragment describes a weekend event tied to a resolution numbered 31 and mentions Viet, suggesting a local observance or planning item. Names and clear dates are not readable, but the note indicates a scheduled weekend activity connected to a Vietnamese context.
Comanche Public Schools report opening day enrollment at 973, seven more than last year’s first day total. County Superintendent Elzo Brinson notes potential 1 049, with more students registering. High School down to 284 from 288. Junior High up six. Elementary up five. Labor Day holiday announced. 600 meals served in lunchrooms.
Comanche High School graduates from classes of 1949 and 1950 will hold a joint reunion in summer 1960. Members are asked to send address updates to Mrs. E. J. McDougal or Bill Dudley in Comanche.
Comanche will observe Labor Day on Monday September 7 as a holiday. The decision was among six official observances adopted by Comanche merchants in a Chamber of Commerce vote.
Mrs Charles Greve and her son Charles II of 2413 McNair Drive travel from Minneapolis to visit Mr and Mrs Delmar McDaniel.
Jack E. Cauley Jr rises to senior chemical engineer in the Butyl and Butadiene Section at Humble Oil Baytown refining plant. He advises on Butyl rubber production and designs facilities to boost output, with expertise in polymerization and control improvements. Cauley, UT chemical engineering graduate, is active in AIChE and ACS.
Dallas for the Farmers Home Administration announces Robert C. Toon county supervisor of FHA Comanche County will move to Corsicana Texas effective September 1 1959 Toon assumed new duties that day after eight years as Comanche County supervisor Neil B Eaves becomes acting county supervisor until replacement is named The report also notes football lineup changes and a 35 0 victory from last season between Santa Anna and the Mountaineers
All former students teachers residents and friends are invited to Soda Springs Day this Saturday September 5. Bring a basket lunch and join the community for a day of activities and dinner with drinks bread and stew provided.
Comanche High School hosts first Indian Club meeting of the new year Monday night at the High School Auditorium. Club organizers aim to boost wholesome support among boosters and fans with backing from the new coaching staff and local civic groups. New officers will be elected and a scout report on Coleman Bluecats will be shown as Comanche prepares to host Coleman in the home opener Friday night.
Ted Edminson a 55 year old Andrews oil field worker was jailed in Coleman Stee in lieu of $1000 bond after failing to stop and aid Johnny Plackett a 16 year old De Leon youth struck while walking along Farm Road 2247 three miles west of De Leon on Tuesday afternoon.
Opening day enrollment in the Sidney school system reached 134, up from 129 last year, reported by Ray L. Pruitt in his fifth year as superintendent. He said the start was good and anticipates a strong school year. The Comanche County School adds one teacher James Chap, son of Mr and Mrs Walcam, a North Texas State College graduate, will teach commercial subjects. R H Nowlin a counselor will spend one day a week at the Sidney school. Walker th Massengale and
Local option votes are set for Saturday in Priddy Mills County for off premise sale of all alcoholic beverages. Justice of Precinct No 6 is the only polling place with 72 petition signers. turnout expected near 120. In Brown County Justice of Peace Precinct No 4 seeks a beer election, with 88 absentee ballots cast and anticipated total around 800.
Gustine Tigers open 1959 football under new coaches Bob Hurst and Richard Gilbert hosting Iredell 6-man team. Kickoff 7 30 at Tiger Field with 25 cents students and 75 cents adults. Both squads return experienced players and are district favorites for 6-man honors this season.
Ronnie Dale Chambers five year old son of Mr and Mrs Elvis Manche has a rare blood disease aplastic anemia and is in critical condition at Easter Hospital Dallas He has been ill since March and was reported as improved Thursday morning but remains critical.
A rummage sale sponsored by the White Point Community Club will be held Saturday September 12 at the Veterans Memorial Building on South Austin Street in Comanche.
A narrow Wednesday afternoon vote sparked a recount and recheck as IEE vetoed a works bill. The result upheld Eisenhower's record of never having used a veto, according to officials.
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