School Board reorganizes leadership and bids set for April
El ton Ray McDonald and Wayne Stewart are declared elected for three year terms. Wm. G. Parker is named president El ton Dudley vice president and Wayne Stewart secretary. Building insurance plans with five local agents cover three years. Bid opening moved to April 25 at 2 pm to allow more bidders. Summer School plan discussed and teacher college training encouraged. The 1968 69 school calendar approved and contract mailing/timelines set. Clyde House Jr associate professor at A&M University wins three month Travelers Insurance Co fellowship at Harvard Connecticut. House to depart June 1 return Sept 15. Comanche Public Library offers travel and landscaping ideas for lake house plans and vacation planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Ray McDonald
Wayne Stewart
Wm. G. Parker
Elton Dudley
Ord
Clyde House, Jr
A&m University
The
Travelers Insurance Co
Harvard, Conn
Clyde House
Comanche
McDonald and Stewart Win School Board Seats
Comanche Independent School District patrons cast 368 votes last Saturday to fill two board seats. Elton Ray McDonald led with 283 votes and Wayne Stewart was re elected with 266. David Beene trailed with 188. McDonald resides near Comanche and is a peanut farmer and stockman. Stewart is parts manager for Arthur Chevrolet Olds Inc.
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Comanche Independent
Elton Ray McDonald
Comanche
Highway 16
McDonald
Wayne Stewart
Arthur Chevrolet Olds, Inc
Stewart
David Been
Gustine 1982 Annual Off The Press
The Gustine High School senior class releases The Oh Tiser printed April 4 under Mrs. Sue Langley. Editors in Chief Gail Decker and Zay White guide staff including Frances Rushing as business manager, Danny Davis sports editor, Sharon Harrison photo writer, Lenora Haggard arts editor, and Kathy Burks as subscription editor with numerous assistants. Junior reps are Jenny Kingsbury and Harold Harrison.
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Gustine
Oh Tiser
Sue Langley
Gail Decker
Zay White
Frances Rushing
Jean White
Danny Davis
Dannie Allen
Sharon Harrison
Patsy Page
Lenora Haggard
Ann Priddy
Pageant of the Arts shines at Comanche Garden Club Show
The Spring Flower Show titled Pageant of the Arts runs next Saturday April 20 from 2 to 7 pm with free admission. Exhibitors may register 8 to 11 am. Garden Club volunteers召 organize staging entries classifications and awards with Mrs. Harold Denny as chair and Mrs. Tom Dudley overseeing judge and hospitality details. Gail Decker of Gustine High School contributed a poem The Challenge appearing in National Beta Club Journal and earning third place.
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Comanche Garden Club
Harold Denny
Darrell Smith
H. C. Williams
Tom Dudley
E. A. Kerby
W. D. Bryson
Earl Cden
Herbert Williams
Walter Roberson
Robert Eaton
Norman Zschiesche
J. H. Arthur
Harold Lock
Elton MacDonald
Armstrong Cox
George Goosby
C. J. Reynolds
Louis Harelik
W. H. Dudney
C. A. Crownover
Gaston Boykin
John Burton
Jim Bumpas
H. H. Wiggins
Nick Higginbotham
Walter Durham
C. A. Rea
Dwight Brightman
Ronald Collinsworth
Earl Barry
William Chilton
Beula Ann Roberts
Elmo Montgomery
N. A. Berrey
J. C. Biges
B. W. Gore
Raleigh Hill
J. C. Wilkerson
Noel Wilkinson
Gail Decker
Gustine High School
National Beta Club Journal
James H. Decker
Gustine
Gail
FHA
Comanche Businessman Williams Injured At Home
Retired prominent Comanche merchant Ir T. J. Williams suffered a broken hip after a fall at his home 701 West Wright last Friday morning. He was moved to St. David's Hospital Austin in Room 241 for about three weeks. Family visitors include Coman Shear of Alice Gail Dudley and son Jim, and Herbert Williams with his wife and Williams remains in Austin with him.
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T. J. Williams
West Wright
St. David's Hospital
Austin
Texas
Coman Shear
Alice
Gail P. Dudley
Jim
Herbert Williams
CHS Observed By Students
San Saba Student Council representatives visited CHS on March 25 to observe teaching methods and student behavior in several classes and the library. The six visitors included Bardy Daran, Manisha Behrens, ele Ellis, Cheryl Ellis, Sharon Terry, and Weldon Nesbitt.
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San Saba
Bardy Daran
Manisha Behrens
Ele Ellis
Cheryl Ellis
Sharon Terry
Weldon Nesbitt
Two Pet Peeves in Children's Literature
A reader argues against simplified language and date sensitive fairy tales. Emphasizes expanding vocabulary with simple additions like parlour and praising imagination. Encourages reading aloud and seeking richer illustrations, noting books are costly but available freely through care.
Chief announces political races and filing fees for 1968 primaries
The notice lists candidate announcements for Congress 17th District Omar Burleson and several state and local races. Filing fees are specified for district and county offices, with signatures required on political ads and a ban on ads reflecting poorly on individuals.
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Por
Congress
Omar Burleson
Hearts of Men and the Call to Christ's Way
A devotional passage urges turning to Him in this hour of the day. It encourages readers to accept the challenge of walking the path, Christ's Way, and to recognize His love for all.
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Christ
Spanish Edition On Military Mail Available
The Post Office Dewartmoert will publish a Spanish edition of its military mail pamphlet to aid families sending letters and packages overseas. Representative Omar Burleson announced Correo Militar-Guia Postal Para Acelerar El Servicio will appear in select post offices and copies are available through his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewartmoert
Omar Burleson
Correo Militar — Guia Postal Para
el Servicio
Burleson
Gravesite Rites Planned For Mrs Donaho
Mrs Donaho 90, a former Comanche resident, died in Sulphur Springs. Graveside services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Oakwood Cemetery, directed by Comanche Funeral Home. Son Dr John Donaho, a Methodist minister, will conduct the rites. she is survived by four daughters.
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0. H. Donaho
Sulphur Springs
Fridey
Oakwood Cemetery
Comanche Funeral Home
John Donaho
Nonaho
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Geritol Liquid
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First Street
Skelly Truck Stop
FORD
Jones County
T. Hobbs
John Deere
Liland Fagan
Everett J
Grindstafe
Runnels County
Lynn Nablers
Brown County
Bert Massey
Mrs
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Elrod
Co. C. Hampton
Ardell Ellis
Claud Jones
Homer ED Miller
Irvin Dunn
HW. IL
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Lane
Donaho
Harelik
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SMA
Bakers Baby
Haley
Mylania
Alka Seltzer
Gillette
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