Comanche School Budget Details and Music Dept Notes
The Comanche school system lays out a detailed annual budget with salaries and teaching supplies at 175 165 dollars, transportation and lunch expenses 55 890, plant operation 12 680, insurance and interest 4 300, and debt 23 055 57. Expected receipts total 280 548 55 from federal lunch funds 5 600 state funds 194 085 72 local taxes 57 156 05 lunchroom receipts 21 000 and miscellaneous fees 2 355 32. The board emphasizes public support for schools and notes a new public speaking course and an established music program with instructors named, while some schools explore mechanical lunchroom music machines.
Hens and Cows Will Save This Area Says Higgs
Stephenville editor Rufus Higgs argues poultry and dairy will steady Comanche and Erath Counties through drought. He notes rising laying hens and solid dairying despite high feed costs and weak markets, predicting hopeful futures for farmers with manageable debt.
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Conservative Texans Target Sept 14 Democratic Convention
Governor Allan Shivers leads Texas conservatives toward the September 14 state Democratic convention in Mineral Wells. The drive seeks to replace liberal leaders, unite the party, and heal the national split while Texans urge support for Shivers and other favored candidates in the November elections.
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Gorman Plans Spanish Peanut Festival for 1955
The Quarterback Club of Gorman votes to abandon the summer Indian Train Festival and stage a Spanish Peanut Festival in September 1955, a unique Texas festival move after Floresville.
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Two Comanche Youths Enlist In Air Force Buddie Plan
Comanche County youths Thomas L. Layman and Clifford Stanley enlisted for four years in the Air Force under the Buddie Plan to remain together through their term. Layman is the son of Artie and Mrs. Layman and Stanley is the son of Bert and Mrs. Stanley of Comanche.
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Butler Couple To Move To Kermit This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Herbert Butler plan to relocate to Kermit this weekend. Mr Butler will take a position in the market department at Bell Super Market.
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