David Tankersley Dies Survive Cancer Hope and Return
26 year old David Tankersley son of Kenneth and Ruthie Tankersley was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in February 1970 while at Tarleton State University. He began cobalt treatments in Abilene, became the first patient treated there, and after nine weeks the cancer nearly disappeared. He was released after four more weeks of treatment.
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David Tankersley
Kenneth and
Ruthie Tankersley
Hodgkin
David
Comanche High School
Future Teachers of America
Jewel Werner
Tarleton State University
Tarleton
Stephenville
Jim Terrell
Dr. Terrell
Hodgkin’s
Terrell
Cobalt
Abilene
Maidens Place in Four Events At McGregor Meet
In the fall of 1970 David, a CHS graduate, resumes studies at Tarleton with plans to coach high school football while completing student teaching at Stephenville High. Comanche Maidens gained four event placements at McGregor, led by Dixie Mayer in the 200-yard dash and Janna Elliott in the 880, with several teammates posting season bests.
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Tarleton
David
Stephenville High School
Comanche
CHS
McGregor
Dixie Mayer
Donna Rambo
Janna Elliott
Debba Fletcher
Lori Smith
Rockie Bingham
Tonya Stark
Fran Mayer
Susan Knapp
Training Program Set For Thursday April 14 In Comanche
Comanche County producers may earn private applicator certification at an April 14 7 00 p m program in the Comanche Court house. Floyd M Key Extension Agent says the session covers laws labeling pesticide safety mixing calibration and pest damage ID. Those who qualify can apply for certification through TDA or use a self study path via the county Extension office. TO WACO Mrs Walter M Durham Sr visits daughter Mrs Floyd Prather and Mr Prather this week.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Floyd M. Key
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas Department of Agriculture
TDA
Waco
Walter M. Durham, Sr
Floyd Prather
Mr. Prather
Bids Sought for Stadium Concession Stand Lighting in Comanche
Notice invites bids for a 16 by 128 foot concession and a 16 by 60 foot restroom building with plumbing, plus a lighting system and four 90 foot towers at Comanche High School. Documents available from the Superintendent. deposit required. Bids due April 25 at 8:00 PM. Board may delay or reject bids and waive irregularities.
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Superintendent of Schools
N. Lane
Comanche
Texas
Football Stadium
E. Central
Track and Field Meet Readout
Paula Steward ranks with 34 feet 6 inches in long jump and 28 feet 6 inches in discus while Linda Mazurek records 103 feet 11 inches and Steward adds 82 feet 0 inches indicating event results and placements.
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Berra Hanks
Fran Mayer
Dana Mayer
Cindi McDonald
Linda Mazurek
Paula Steward
Easter's Week Inspires Springtime Reverie by Henrietta Brooks
The poem celebrates spring's renewal from thawed winters to blooming meadows. It links nature's rebirth with Easter lore, retelling the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus as a timeless truth. Imagery includes grass, trees, fish, birds, daffodils, and Easter baskets.
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Henrietta Brooks
Wally
Calvary’s Cross
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By Nancy Wilkerson
Bounty Paper
Hunt
Hunt’s Peaches
Pepsi-Cola
Bread & Buns
Hunt’s Tomato Sauce
del Monte Tomato Juice
Wesson Oil
del Monte Pineapple
VU Waring Insurance Agency
Thriftee Food Store
North Houston
Gandy’s Yogurt
Gandy Buttermilk Kraft Orange Juice
Casslie Gandy
Frank
Houston
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