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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1967
Page
3
Readers complain of Lake Proctor water loss after June drawdown. Water once at 1162 mark supported fishing and boating. now the lake is murky, stumps appear, fish die, and irrigation pumps suffer from mud and scum. Corps control noted as limited, awaiting higher approval.
Gustine Tigers defeat Brooksmith 59 to 19 in a league football game as Ronnie Allen and Boyd Westfall star with multiple touchdowns. Allen adds two fumbles recovered and a 23 yard TD run, while Steve Rowell and Gary Rinehart contribute key plays. Brooksmith fights back with a late 55 yard kickoff return and a 50 yard Pettit TD.
Gustine Student Council met with President Danny Davis and sponsor Mr. Davis to elect officers including Harold Harrison as vice president and Jenny Kingsbury as secretary. They set weekly assembly topics FFA FHA meetings first week speakers second, third week open, fourth week film, with freshman initiation Sept 29 and a locker contest winner receiving a free period.
FilA ers at Gustine hold first meeting with new home economics teacher Joyce Nuck. Club votes for bake sale September 23 in Gustine and reinstates Girl of the Month with nominees Zay White and David Savage. Queen and beau to be announced at FHA FFA picnic September 29. Entertainment by Jenny Kingsbury and Arlene Adams. Also reports visitor Jess House from Phoenix Arizona visiting sisters in Comanche.
The Gustine Beta Club met with 14 members to elect officers Harold Harrison president Bill Pettit vice president Gail Decker secretary Zay White treasurer Jenny Kingsbury reporter and appoint chairmen. They plan to attend the Beta Club convention February 23 at the Baker Hotel Dallas publish a school paper and run a Beta concession at home football games.
Annual cook-out at Creek Community Center planned for Saturday night. Attendees are urged to bring hamburger meat hot dogs and buns. A wildlife film will follow the event inviting community members to join the fun.
Texas veterans accepted for college this fall should apply at the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Waco for GI Bill benefits. Eligible veterans with over 100 days service since January 31, 1955 may receive monthly allowances up to 130 dollars or more. Submit DD Form 214 and a copy of separation document to obtain a certificate of eligibility for school submission.
The White Point Community Club, in its 30th year, elected officers on September 6. Mrs. Ernestine Arthur was named president, Mrs. Beula Roberts vice-president, Mrs. Rena Burdette secretary, and Mrs. Viola London treasurer. Seventeen members attended and completed a public quilt.
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