Comanche County Prepares for Speaker Ben Barnes Day
In Comanche County and the 64th District residents gather at Lake Proctor for Speaker of the House Ben Barnes Day with state leaders and legislators in attendance. The Comanche Chief plans a Special Speaker's Day Extra Edition dated April 21, saluting Barnes, the youngest speaker in history. The issue notes praise for Barnes, honors the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department, and praises local coach Houston Jolley and the 1967 track team. it also highlights Joe Crouch and Nieman Marcus record sales in 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Ben Barnes
Lake Proctor
House
Senate
Barnes
Wastman
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
VFD
CHS
Joe Crouch
Joe
Bill
Comanche
Orland Aldridge
Houston Jolley
Bob Clapton
George Ellis
Fred Curry
Bob Carpenter
Jim Carpenter
J. D. Warren
Harry Cloud
Daymond Power
Denton
Nieman - Marcus Company
Texas
Dallas
Nieman ‘Marcus
Spring Sprucing Up Home Improvements Rise in 1960s Era
County H. D. Agent notes according to a Commerce survey seven of ten homeowners plan remodeling or modernization. Financing flexibility, higher incomes, and aging houses from the 1950s drive demand. Upgrades like kitchens baths wiring heating and cooling raise livability and value, while exterior upkeep enhances curb appeal. The note closes with a family thanks statement for illness and death care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Stratton County
H. D
U. S. Department of Commerce
Summer Camp Choice Should Draw Close Look
Guide on selecting a summer camp stresses matching personality and needs, visiting camps, and asking key questions. It advises checking director age and credentials, counselor ratios, safety, medical staff, activity range, and waterfront safety, noting camps fill quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Stratton County
H. D
Lucille Moore
Texas A&m. University
Expression of gratitude for flowers and support during sorrow
Mrs Burl Farner and family express appreciation for the flowers cards and food received during their time of sorrow. They thank Mim's Hospital and Shady Elm Nursing Home staff and pray the Lord blesses each helper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Elm Nursing Home
O. J. Moore
Itp
Mim’s Hospital
Shady Elm
Burl Farner
Families Visit Relatives Across Counties This Weekend
Mrs J D Hinton and her sons from Snyder spent the weekend in Proctor with her parents Mr and Mrs Dwight M Brightman who had just released after a 17 day hospital stay for a heart attack. From Fort Worth Sharon Durham visited Comanche with her Durham family relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hinton
Snyder
Proctor
Dwight M. Brightman
Brightman
Minnie Elkins Leads Comanche Federal Land Bank Office
Minnie Elkins ran the Comanche Federal Land Bank office during manager John Robertson's absence early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Elkins
Comanche Federal Land Bank
John Robertson
Card of Thanks for visits and hospital support
A note expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for visits to the hospital to see Charlie along with the many cards letters and flowers. Special thanks are given to the nurses and doctors at Blackwood Farmery Hospital and to Mr and Mrs Charlie Owen and Jerry and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Blackwood Farmery Hospital
Charlie Owen
Jerry
Bank manager attends secretaries meeting at Buchanan Lake
John M. Robertson of Federal Bank in Comanche is at Buchanan Lake this week for a secretary's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Buchanan
John M. Robertson
Federal the Bank
Comanche
Buchanan Lake
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National Fire Protection
Granbury
Jolley
Cisco
Jet
NEW Winegard Colortron
Dub’s TV Service
N. Houston
W.austin
Comanche, Tex
Bahamas
U.S.A
Chrysler-Plymouth Division
Plymouth
Eastern Airlines
Fury
Dudley
Central
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Riley-Gardner Memorial
Hamiltton
S. J. Isham
International Pest Control
Gayle Scifres
Nelson
East
Walcott Ave
MR. and
Mrs. Earl Nelson
William T. Calhou
Dentil
Neera
Nesrestt
Hamilton Render
INO, Bassilton
TELAS
James Slide
Optometris
Teerveny & Saterday Aferese
Comanche Higginbotham Bldg
HOPE
G. W. Ware
W.M. W. H. Dudney, Jr
Secy
William Lane
N. Cole
James F. Hallmark
E. Central
Ladora
Dudley Bros
Harris Drilling CO
Baling & Sand Pumping
Gould’s Submersible Pumps & Systems
Frank Harris
E. Wakoti
Billy Harris
W. Oak
Clark Insurance Agency
Austin ST
Bruce
Nellie Mab
Mims Memorial Osteopathic Hospital
Comanche, Texas
Royd. Mims, D.O
South
Austin
W. S. Gribble, D.O
Dan Mims, D.O
Comanche Funeral Home
Porter B. Franks
Mgr
W. Grand Phone
Comanche Hospital, Inc
Flannery
Blackwood Clinic
Pho
W. D. Blackood
W. A. Flannery
D.O
Sargu Ovetetrios
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