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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1956
Page
15
A newly released history of Texas Tech marks its thirtieth anniversary year. Mrs. Andrews used diaries college records and faculty recollections to document early days and notable figures. The book follows Tech joining the Southwest Conference and the staff plans first release through the Tech Book Store.
Mrs Ruth Green of Comanche has been elected to a position in the German Public Schools She brings five years of teaching experience from Sidney schools and will begin duties at Gorman.
The Comanche Farm Bureau appeals for emergency drought relief for peanut growers in Texas drought areas. It urges the Secretary of Agriculture to implement aid and suggests amending the Soil Bank to pay 6 cents per bushel on 59 percent of allotted acres to offset losses from the drought.
Jaycee president Jimmy Carpenter notes Texas Jaycees back a state wide plan for annual salaries and sessions, with Fort Worth delegates aware. Comanche Jaycees have 96 street markets set, about $500 short of the goal, needing 50 markers at 9.40 each. Donations may be left at Harelik's Western Auto or The Evans Co. The group also backs Mental Health programs and hospital quarters beautification, led by Dr. William T. Calhoun. A Junior Jaycee unit now functions in the local high school, ages 21 to 35.
Officials state peanut farmers must comply by October 1 1956 with a proposed payment in No 2 form to obtain relief. They note the Soil Bank program can administer relief through ACP offices using existing peanut producer machinery.
The Jaycees describe themselves as a service organization focused on civic development community progress leadership training and more. If any young man in the community ages 21 to 35 wants to join and has not been contacted contact Bill Wilkerson Roy Brannan Jr or Van A Evans.
A July 26 gathering at the Stag Creek Club house drew a large crowd for an old fashioned sing song. Leaders included Hilma Coker Susie Cook Art Rachels Harper and others. visitors were welcomed to participate. The July business meeting was skipped due to the Peach and Melon Festival parade in De Leon.
On August 23 the community held recreation night featuring dominoes canasta and visiting. A large crowd enjoyed the evening with friendly games and socializing.
Tarleton State College announces the appointment of Leon F. Carapetyan of Dallas as instructor of voice in the division of fine arts. A Genoa City, Wisconsin native, he earned a bachelor of arts degree from Ferris.
Carapetyan has completed all requirements for the master of arts degree. North Texas State College will confer in January. He served in the Army from July 1953 to June 1955. his appointment becomes effective in September. States derive names from Indian words more than from other languages. Texas has over 16,000 miles of railroad, the most in any state.
The Comanche Chief reports on a local supply of office hardware with a focus on staples and staplers. The piece notes availability at area shops and highlights model variety for consumer and business use.
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