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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1960
Page
6
The Buckmaster family expresses deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during Mrs Mollie Buckmaster illness and after her death. Special thanks to Drs Mims Blackwood nurses at the hospital and those who called brought food or sent flowers. May God bless you.
Mrs. G. J. Lindsey celebrated her 90th birthday on March 27 with an observance at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church. Elder Len Dalton delivered the morning message. The event drew more than 100 friends and relatives, with lunch and birthday cake in the new lunch room. Numerous out of town visitors attended from Hamilton, Stephenville, Wichita Falls, Breckenridge, Coleman, Arlington and other cities.
Miss Edwinna Cearley former Home Demonstration Agent of Comanche County died at her Houston home after a four month illness. She served during World War II under County Agent Calvin Holcomb and later led Occupational Therapy at Brooke General Hospital and Veterans Hospitals in McKinney and Houston. She is survived by her parents three brothers and a sister in Houston and a brother in California. Martha McChenny Berry is noted as a Georgia philanthropist who founded schools for mountaineer children.
City officials led by Mayor John Hall met April 25 1960 at 7 PM. The council approved minutes from April 11, authorized sewer tape purchase, extended West College sewer main, appointed Tax Equalization Board members Shirley Tackett Roy Brannan Jr and Minnie Elkins, approved per diem and adjournment. Fines through April 26 included two $2.50 standings for traffic violations.
Twenty one Comanche High School senior honor students and sponsors were honored by the American Association of University Women with a banquet April 21 in Tarleton State College Cardinal Room Stephenville. Tarleton students provided entertainment for the Comanche girls and others from the area. Attendees included Judy Lloyd Louise Helm Paulette Morris Janie Woods Bonnie Richards Elaine Lewis Peggy Ellis Joyce Nichols Marilyn Foreman Pat Haley Eldena Burks Nancy Davis Bettie Burton Mary Ann Durham LaJane Davis Janetta Weems Glenda Hanson Sue Butler Sue Harris Judith Allen and Mary Payne.
A candidate for Road Commissioner pledges to cut spending on high priced machinery and redirect funds to road work. They prioritize improving school bus and mail routes, eliminating blind corners, and retiring old dilapidated equipment.
The J. B. Layne PTA held a 2:30 pm meeting on Tuesday April 12. First grade students performed a medley of songs and the band directed by Kevin Brazier played several selections. Mrs. A N Boyd’s class won the attendance prize. Dr Mary Walker noted as a Civil War era pioneer and suffragist is mentioned in the program.
The Sidney 4-H club sponsored vaccination on April 26 with 57 dogs vaccinated by Dr. J. H. Hallmark D.V.M. Adult leaders and 4-H members assisted the veterinarian including Carol Steele Linda Janes Shirley Bauer Co L George Dale Steele Herschel Janes Bill Carrouth LaRea Seale and Clarence George.
A brief note of thanks conveys deep appreciation and sincere gratitude to those who offered support and kindness. The writer expresses heartfelt acknowledgment for the assistance received.
A patient expresses thanks for the many cards flowers and visits received while hospitalized. Appreciation goes to the Blackwood Mims Hospital staff for their kindness and prayers during recovery.
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