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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1960
Page
4
Hamilton County reports its first bale of cotton ginned on Tuesday August 23 at the Hamilton gin. The milestone marks the start of the local harvest season with growers hopeful for strong yields.
The Gatesville State School For Boys currently houses 1,783 students. The large enrollment highlights the institution's scale and its role in the state's juvenile education system.
Mrs. Cynthia Jane Gray, Hamilton County's oldest resident, died last week at age 108. Her death marks the passing of a longtime local figure with roots tracing back to the early settlement era. She is survived by relatives and was a fixture in the community for decades.
The Goldthwaite Independent School District approved a budget totaling 174 236 dollars. The plan covers district operations and anticipated expenditures for the upcoming fiscal period.
About 77 4-Hers plus seven adult leaders one visitor and two extension agents took part in the 1960 Comanche County 4-H Rally Day at Lake Banes Park on August 18. Officers elected Camp Chairman John Cunningham Newbury 4-H Club Co Chairman Carol Lee Steele Sidney 4-H Club Reporter Bobby Lane Newbury 4-H Club. Ribbons were awarded at 5 p.m. in volleyball horseshoes washer pitching with blue and red ribbons going to multiple Sidney Gustine Hazeldell and Comanche 4-H members including Richard Frazier Linda Jones Carol Byrd Grady Hall Tommy Couch Grady Ripley and Wayne Westfall among others.
Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Co R Timmons gathered at the Timmons home in Hasse on August 6 7. Attendees included Autry and Benna Timmons Crane Floyd Mosley Jal Glenda and Paul David Jal Debra and Kin del De Leon and many others with kin from Wichita Falls Odessa Bronte Comanche and Dublin. It marked the first immediate family reunion since the oldest son wed in 1935. Billy Mosley of Jal did not attend.
Probate Court on Aug 18 granted Jean Kirk permission to apply as executrix of the Annie Lucille Gilder estate. Commissioners Court authorized a $40 monthly salary for Leon Sledge as sheriff radio operator. Lake Panes Park outing by Coman Girls and Blue Bird Camp Fire Birds on Aug 12 featured games and tours with many participants and leaders listed. Deeds filed record transfers Vernon Gilcrest to M. E. St. Clair and others. land and school land interests noted. New motor vehicles registered include a 1960 Chevrolet pickup and a 1960 International pickup.
Mrs Robert Eaton concluded a weeklong visit in Arkansas. She was accompanied by Lula Rice and her son Howard McKinny and Linda McKinny. The group included Mrs Reeves of Blanket and Mrs John Brownwood with Mr L Raley and Mrs John Brownwood.
Miss Sandra Kay Lubbock is welcomed by grandparents Mr Farner and family as a new arrival. The brief note records a cordial greeting from relatives and the event’s happy tone.
Court notices show judges in Morris Brown Ulmer Smith Childers Farmer Collinsworth Lee issuing fines for speeding at 65 to 80 mph and for failing to yield. Several individuals from Comanche Waco Llano Dublin and surrounding areas are cited with fines of 1 dollar plus costs totaling 16.50. Death records list Albertie Cunningham and Mary E Northcutt with burial details and birth origins. District court records include an annulment case Vivian M Brown versus Elvin C Peoples and several marriage notices and licenses.
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