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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1956
Page
7
A historic community note describes how Mr Kelley, known as Big Mr Kelley, influenced students and teachers across the school system. His dedication helped many young people in the region pursue studies and character.
A set of proposed amendments to the state constitution appear on the general ballot this fall. One amendment would allow bonds for the Wetlands Board to rise from 1 million to 2 million, while others address teacher retirement, justice for certain inmates, and government operations. The full text of five amendments is published in this issue.
Officer Jack Sutherland of the Fort District releases Comanche rural traffic data for July. Four accidents involve injuries or damage, including one fatality and one injury, with total damage of 3850 dollars. The period shows an increase from 1955 in accidents and deaths.
The following men are summoned for induction in the forces on 7 August and will depart Brownwelt at 11:45 am by bus to the examination and induction site. Names listed include Muhle May Maynard and others from Comanche and nearby areas. The board expects 16 preinduction and 6 examined men, with further orders for those reported on September.
The Texas Legislature proposes an amendment to Article III adding Section 611-b to authorize general laws to provide up to twenty dollars monthly in state funds for U.S. citizens aged 18 to under 65 who are permanently and totally disabled, with limits and conditions including avoidance of concurrent benefits and a $1.5 million annual cap.
Lloyd Fritts, confined to the hospital for several days with pneumonia, is reported to be much improved and progressing well. The notes mention Jesse's verse to his little friends and imply a general sense of cautious optimism among locals.
The text notes Mayo and Mrs Oswell Bright with children Berta and Tom visiting Dallas last Tuesday. It presents a personal reportage tone about a local family's trip and mentions their companions as part of a society item.
Mr and Mrs Roy Grayson relocate to Harlingen where he will manage a used car lot recently opened by Clemons Motor Company. Bill Clemons partner in Clemons Motor Company here is also in Harlingen this week.
The weekly revival in Van Dyke features Evangelist Rev Melvin Fields of Freeona Texas with Mrs Fields and their three children Sue Jo and Bettie. Next Sunday August 12 is set for the first Van Dyke homecoming to become an annual event.
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