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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1957
Page
17
Cooperative Extension Service supports 4-H safety training for youths aged 10 to 21, aiming to make homes and workplaces safer. Since 1945 scholarships and trips to the national Congress in Chicano help sustained achievement and educational opportunities for 4-H members.
The report lists multiple social visits and family greetings. Mrs. Erwin Ward and Ronnie visit Grady Hutchins and Mrs. J. K. Ward, with others including Mrs. Bob Stewart and families in Abilene, Muleshoe, and Stephenville. Notable mentions include attendance at the East-West football game in Abilene and various local contacts from Cisco and Carlsbad New Mexico.
A troubling tally shows workers facing itchy rashes and skin irritation from wool or synthetic fibers under hot work conditions. The report notes dermatitis and discomfort among employees in textile or garment production, calling for improved protective gear and ventilation.
Visits span multiple towns as families host relatives and friends. Fort Worth's Jack Lusk spent the weekend with his mother Sadie Lusk while Delbert Reed Glen Johnson and Winston Woolsey of Port Worth joined relatives here. Christine Reed visited De Leon hosts Mr and Mrs Buster Hanson. Comanche residents Lettie McCarthy moves to new home, selling previous residence to the school for a teacherage. Merlin Elliott family returns from vacations to Lake City Chattanooga and Nederland Texas.
Fort Worth residents visited Mrs. James Wilkerson and her family this week. Lake Whitney guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cox Jr and daughters Polly, Betty, and Sue for part of the week.
Howell Cobb and W. L. Morris both of Comanche are spending two weeks at Fort Hood with the Army Reserve officers. Mr. and Mrs. Paris Isham of Gustine and School Superintendent and Mrs. J. C. Helm Jr. of Stephenville have returned from an extensive Western trip through Colorado and New Mexico.
In Austin on Business Mr and Mrs H H Williams and daughter Quay depart Tuesday for a business trip to Austin Texas aboard the rie jest E.
State proposes House Joint Resolution 7 to amend Subsection (a) of Section 62, Article XVI, authorizing a retirement disability and death compensation fund for state officers and employees. Special election set for November 5, 1957 with for and against ballot wording and gubernatorial proclamation required.
A discussion of Scout Oath, Law, and promises, noting Scouting as a game with a purpose. Emphasizes citizenship training, character, and physical development guided by boys’ interests. Highlights volunteer leaders helping boys become future citizens. A sheriff sale notice appears amid text.
In front of 14,500 at the Cotton Bowl Dallas Coach Chuck Moser's North All Stars defeated the Southern Grid Stars 28 to 0. Players Creath Davis Joe Paul McCullough James Ruth John Gleaton and Ames Mercer were among the CHS Indian standouts cited in the game notes.
Coach and Mrs. Don Walker along with son Mike will relocate to the Preach Horton home in the Pet Sick Addition, moving back here next week.
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