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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1969
Page
8
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour temperature and moisture report. The entry mentions visiting relatives from Corpus Christi and Iowa Park and describes Easter holiday visits to Comanche with local families.
Cotton growers in upland counties will vote May 5 to May 9 on transferring 1970 cotton acreage allotments to farms in other counties within the same state by sale or lease. A county can approve transfer if two thirds vote yes. Ballots go to all record growers. votes must reach the county ASC office by May 9 or be postmarked by midnight May 9.
A vivid tale follows a young girl from conception to motherhood with candid detail. Ruth Gassman leads as the title character with a fresh supporting cast exploring growth and womanhood.
Eastland directed meet saw 25 players from five schools compete. Hastland won with 333, Cisco 340, Hamilton 365, Comanche end with standout Larry Smith of Cisco claiming medalist honors with 78. Comanche’s Kevin Braziel led locals with 93 as teams praised for rapid progress.
Thelma C. Elliott 53 of Comanche found dead after a 44 hour search near Brownwood. An autopsy ruled drowning. Her husband, charged with intoxicated driving, aided in the search and was later released on bond. Funeral held at Comanche Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Gustine Public School lists honor roll students by grade for the fifth six weeks. Names include Cheryle Moore Rita Reese Deann Hillhouse Juan Escobar Casey Zarate Mark Littlejohn Cristi Harvick Vicki Caraway Mike Hurst Steve Stateville Vicki Riley Scott Hayes Charla Reese Janes Stark Pat Kirkland Pam Kirkland Becky Massingill Steve Hillhouse James Luker Debbie Hurst Sherri Lester Gayland Stephens Don Harrison Joe Adams Pam Miller Sandra Gunter Marcene Luker Jenny Kingsbury Shelley Gunter Steve Rowell. The lawn mower is designed to trim grass but can injure fingers and toes. Keep children away while mowing.
The Brownwood chamber announces the banquet moved to Saturday May 3. Directors appoint committees for Agriculture Business Development Industry Civic Affairs Membership and Finance with Bob Arthur assisting on committee work. Nearby Brownwood hosts the 51st West Texas Chamber convention April 20 to 22 plus travel posters and maps on display.
Primitive Baptist Church in De Leon hosts a Sunday singing from 1 15 to 4 pm inviting attendees. Andy Hudson and Clara Gray announce the Jake Brown quartet of Fort Worth will attend along with others.
In 11 B Interscholastic League play at Zephyr last Friday Sidney claimed senior doubles with Steven Carroll and David Steele, plus 9th grade girls singles by Marcia Spalding. Zephyr won senior girls doubles and 9th grade boys singles as district finals were held at Howard Payne.
The possum, clearly identified in the south, has moved northward and been found as far as New Hampshire. It is noted that about 12 million acres of wetlands are needed to support North America's duck population.
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