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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1966
Page
8
A story follows a man from public housing through Army service to higher education and business start up. He uses GI benefits, FHA loan, Small Business loan, and Soil Bank programs to buy land, start a ranch, and support his parents on Social Security. He urges Congress to curb government spending and taxes.
L. D. Cox of Comanche recently bought four registered Angus cows from Paul Dreiss Jr of Comfort.
Congressman Burleson introduced legislation to bar entrance and user fees at Proctor Reservoir. He argues the land is public and residents already paid, noting the Corps plans 50 cents per period or $1 per car from April 1 1966. He aims for quick committee action to repeal the fee authority.
Woman wanted for half day work at The Chief. Needs to be a good typist. Contact Bill Wilkerson.
The Social Security Office will hold an open house on Tuesday April 12 from 2 to 4 p m. Visitors can tour the facility and learn about services offered and how to apply for benefits.
An advertisement offers an electric trolling motor for 29.88 and a range of boats and motors at Sears Roebuck and Co in Comanche. It invites customers to call or visit 12 Sunset Center with phone number 356 2556.
The Comanche Indian Band traveled by three buses on a Saturday in April to Dallas for the Thomas Jefferson Rebel Band Festival. They competed in Class AA against Irving High Cadet Band Seagoville High and Richardson Cadet Band. Richardson was named outstanding in Class AA. The Indians earned a second in concert playing with one judge giving a first. They also placed second in sight reading.
FARM LISTINGS WANTED large or small acreage with buyers via Herbert Goodson of Burton and Goodson Insurance Co contact 356-225229. FOR SALE 216 acres includes remodeled house large well spring fed creek pasture stock tank pecan trees cultivated land and timber 14 miles from city limits Mrs J B Hancock Rt 1 Gustine.
Soda Springs officers urge all residents to attend a community meeting at 7 o'clock Tuesday night April 12. Bring ideas and games to share as the town gathers for discussion and activities.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Nabors Franklin, a former Comanche resident, will be held Saturday at 2 pm in the First Methodist Church. She died at 3 pm in Kingman, Arizona, where she had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Ross Householder.
Natalie Michell Hilliard daughter of Mr and Mrs Lonnie Hilliard of Comanche has eleven living grandparents. They are Mr and Mrs W H Westfall Mr and Mrs L W Westfall Hasse Mrs Cora C Davis 87 Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Merle Hilliard Mr and Mrs W W Hilliard and Mr and Mrs Jess Warren of Beattie.
Aunt Mary Davis of Comanche marked her 93rd birthday with a family dinner at daughter Ella Langley’s Rt. 2 home. The event coincided with her son Aaron Davis and daughter-in-law’s 40th wedding anniversary, plus the great-granddaughter Lisa Ann McMillan’s end birthday. A longtime friend Ellen Colcleasure attended and they recalled 75 years of change.
Stock tanks and irrigation tanks cleaned out All types of dragline crane and back hoe work B R Johnson Ph 643-0225 Brownwood (40-43p).
Mrs A J Mattiea of 2127 Warner Rd celebrated her 101st birthday on January 30. A retired teacher who taught in Fort Worth and Comanche Schools, she has two daughters including Elsie and Opal. She recently returned after six months recovering from a broken hip.
Mr and Mrs Billy Murphree of Monahans visited their parents Mr and Mrs W H West fall and Mrs Cod Murphree this past weekend in a family gathering noted in local society circles.
Eldon Mahon, Abilene businessman, plans a TV appearance on KRBC TV Channel 9 Saturday night April 17 at 10 15 to discuss his bid against Rep Omar Burleson. Observers call the race a horse race with Jones County as a focal point.
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