Social Security marks 34th anniversary in August
The 34th anniversary of Social Security is noted this month with 24 million Americans receiving 2.5 billion dollars in benefits and 20 million on Medicare. Glen McNatt of Brownwood notes the law has expanded from old age coverage to include dependents survivors and disability. Medicare began in 1965 and now supports hospital care doctor bills and extended post hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Glen McNatt
Brownwood
McNatt
Congress
Scout Executive Pounds Resigns From Comanche Trail Council
John H. Pound resigns as Scout Executive of the Comanche Trail Council to join the Texas Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases Assn in Austin. During his tenure the council grew from 1500 to 2000 boys and the staff from two to three. Camp Billy Gibbons at San Saba County improved its inspection score from 57 to 94. Family and community life in Brownwood noted as leaving a big gap.
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John H. Pound
Comanche Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Texas ‘Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases Assn
Austin
Nathan Cedars
Pound
Steff
San Saba
Billy Gibbons
Pounds
Brownwood
Red Timmons Crowned in Nederland Boat Mishap Death
E W Red Timmons aged 58 formerly of Comanche drowned near Nederland after a fishing trip with three friends. His boat suffered motor trouble and waves from other boats likely tipped him over. He could not swim due to a removed voice box. Survived by wife Maggie 120 Hilldale Drive Nederland, two sons and two daughters, six grandchildren, and several relatives. Burial was at Port Neches Cemetery. Comanche visitors attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. “Red
Timmons
Comanche
Nederland
Maggie Cook
Port Neches
Maggie
Hilldale Drive
E. W. Jr
Darrell
A. E. Cook
Eugene F. Cook
Elwood Baxter
Abilene
C. H Timmons Sr
C. H. Timmons Jr
Opal Peters
de Leon
Brewers Hold Family Reunion
Family gathering at Lake Banes over August 16 and 17 brought three Brewer siblings Paul Brewer Ola Hall and Alice Boyd plus many descendants. Guests shared meals, photos and stories while nine new babies joined the list. Linnie Sargent and Ott Nolen wed. officers elected for the clan group.
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Lake Banes
Brewer
Paul Brewer
Ola Hail
Alice Boyd
Brownwood
Sam Boatman
Carl Thorp
Ola Hall
Teena Bessent
Linnie Sargent
Ott Nolen
Beulah Ann Roberts
Lelia Boatman
See— Treas
Juanita Thorp
Robert Boyd
Oakwood
Chandler
Barney Horton
Carl Horton
Don Parks
Rotan
Don Trim
Snyder
Ray Boatman
Dianne
Waco
San Angelo
Yvonne Bessent
Malinda
Teena
Big Lake
Carla
Hurst
Druke Hall
Sidney
Thanks for Help In Grass Fire Cleanup
The Archie Boyds thank everyone who assisted in extinguishing a grass fire in their pasture. They express gratitude to the fire department and all helpers for their efforts.
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Fire Department
Archie Boyds
Ite
Community notes from Mt Pleasant area gatherings
Rev Melvin Guthrie delivered an inspirational message at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church. A large community of visitors and kin attended events with extended greetings from Aus tin Ave Church of Christ. Multiple local families including the Merrells, Wryans, Cokers, and Fishers are noted with visits, reunions, and birthdays in August.
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N. Jones
G. Reese
Melvin Guthrie
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Tom Fagan
Kent Wiles
Fagan
H. R. Payne
Austin Ave
Bryan
Antie Mae
San Marcos
Tom Boyd
David
Westfall
Lake Proctor
John Hall
Hilma Coker
Sidney
Elmo Letetter
Brownwood
Clyde Fisher
Eastland
W. L Donalsons
Knox City
J. R. Stewart
Abilene
Donnie Madisons
Rising Star
Ida Richmond
Ida Hall
Charles
Vermella Hansard
Ben McWilliams
Zeb May
Herman Coker
Reese
John Vines
W. L. Lissertals
Kermit
H. C. Smith
Wm. Boyd
Mamie McGinnis
Pearl
Flower Talk Flower Talk By Frances Isham
The Rose family reaches far through fruits such as blackberry strawberry plum pear and cherry and peach and raspberry and apricot. The column notes their rose-like blooms and suggests flowers convey love when words fail with delivery by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Isham
Rose
Older patients in mental hospitals show gains in independence
A state hospital experiment creates a sheltered workshop for elderly patients and updates living quarters to curb institutional living. Three quarters of participants reached higher self care and many left the hospital. The program combines work, personal care improvements, and social activities to foster active living. Community support and ongoing action programs aim to expand benefits for older citizens.
Cheek Family Visits Relatives Over Weekend
Col. and Mrs. A. R. Cheek and daughters Libby and Sara visited Miss Lottie Cheek. They also visited relatives Oleta Cheek and George Jackson of Brownwood.
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Cheek
Col
A. R. Cheek
Libby
Sara
Lottie Cheek
Oleta Cheek
George Jackson
Brownwood
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WM. G. Parker
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Mary Pittman
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Myrtle Moore
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Alan Cotters
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Dick Irby
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Susan
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