New Texas Almanac Debuts with Features and Maps
The 1972 73 Texas Almanac from A H Belo Corp shows census figures, tidelands and telephones histories, grain sorghum tale, and county and state listings. Hardback $2.50 paperback $1.95, mail options $3.03 and $2.45. Front cover San Jacinto Monument night view and 254 county maps.
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U. S
Texas Tidelands
A. H. Belo Corporation
Dallas Morning News
Texas
Price Daniel
Crawford Martin
San Jacinto Monument
UT Austin Student Withdraws to Enter Madrid College
Jimmy Pierce, a University of Texas Austin student, will leave at semester end to enroll in a Madrid college. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C C Hampton and the son of the former Frances Hampton.
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Jimmy Pierce
University of Texas, Austin
Madrid
Spain
C. C. Hampton
Frances Hampton
Blair and Stanford Engage for Plains Wedding
Mr and Mrs Barron Blair of Plain announce the engagement of Linda Dorene Blair to Donald R Stanford. Linda Dorene is a Plains High School graduate and both are attending Texas Tech University. The wedding is set for January 8 at the First Methodist Church in Plains.
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Plains High School
Stanford
Denver City High School
Texas Tech University
First Methodist Church
Plains
Stag Creek To Hold Annual Xmas Party
The Stag Creek community will hold its annual Christmas party on Saturday night December 18. Attendees should bring a gift suitable for themselves and exchanged by number. Carols music and refreshments will follow.
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Stag Creek
Hasse 4-H Club Plans Christmas Play
The Hasse H Club met Monday December 13 with fourteen members present. After a brief business session they practiced their Christmas play to be staged December 20 at 7 30 p.m. at the Hasse Community Center and the public is invited to attend.
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Charla Clark
Hasse +H
Hasse Community Center
Christmas Celebration and the Gift of Giving Ourselves
A reflective piece on Christmas, urging sharing through listening, caring, helping, and loving. The author notes gifts of time and presence as the richest presents, illustrated by personal anecdotes and the warmth of holiday generosity.
Fellowship Held At Camp Billy Gibbons OA Weekend
The winter fellowship of the Arrow the National Scout Honor camping group was held at Scout Camp Billy Gibbons. Stanley Walker of Brownwood Troop 14 was elected Lodge Chief for 1972 and will be installed at the OA banquet January 7 1972. Other elected officers include Charles Graham Vice Chief Phil Watkins Secretary and Roy Hash Treasurer. The weekend featured the annual Indian dancing contest won for the second year by the Crow Society from Breckenridge with Gartha Browning as adult advisor. Arrow members came from Cisco Breckenridge Sidney San Saba Stephenville and Brownwood.
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Fellowship of the Arrow
Billy Gibbons
Charles Graham
Breckenridge
Stanley Walker
Brownwood
Charles Craham
Phil Watkins
Roy Hash
Crow Society
Gartha Browning
Arrow Men
Cisco
Sidney
San Saba
Stephenville
Deadline Near For Submitting Medicare Claims
Deadline in December 1971 for filing Medicare reimbursement claims for medical expenses from October 1969 to September 1970. Brownwood Social Security Office manager Glen McNatt warns claims must be filed before year end 1971. Claim forms available by writing or phoning 646-7533. Also, Mr and Mrs Dennis E Treadaway announce the birth of Stephanie Ann December 9 at Brownwood Community Hospital weighing 7 lbs 2 oz. She has a brother Dennis Jr. and a sister Twila Dawn.
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Medicare
Glen MceNatt
Brownwood Social Security Office
Dennis E. Treadaway
W. Central
Stephanie Ann
Brownwood Community Hospital
Melvin Thompson
Cleburne
Ewell Treadaway
Brownwood
Stephanie
Dennis Jr
Twila Dawn
School Menus for December 20 24
December 20 24 menu list shows Tamales with chili whipped potatoes green beans and rolls on Monday. Tuesday features turkey and dressing early peas cranberry sauce bread fruit and milk. Wednesday Thursday and Friday are Christmas holidays with holiday greetings. Stephen Norris of Dallas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Norris over the weekend.
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Dallas
Stephen Norris
Mrs
Lee Norris
Two Officers Live Near Los Alamos For Liaison Study
Lt Col Darrell G Martin and Maj Jonathan E Frederick, stationed at Los Alamos and based at Kirtland AFB East, live in White Rock New Mexico to foster closer ties between military services and civilian laboratory staff. The scheme aims to improve reporting and collaboration, with a liaison office to be reevaluated next year. Local Brownwood visitors Mr and Mrs Hubert Morris joined the Livingstons for a Sunday visit.
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Kirtland Afb
Albuquerque
N. M
White Rock
N.M
Los Alamos
Darrell G. Martin
USAF
Jonathan E. Frederick
USA
Martin
Chester H. Martin
Gustine
University of Texas
Alice Wilkerson
Dawson
Cost of Raising Child to 18 Estimated at 19800 in Comanche County
A study by the Institute of Life Insurance using Bureau of Labor Statistics and Agriculture data estimates lifetime costs to rear a child from birth to 18. In Comanche County, with average net family income $5000-$6000, cost per child runs about $19,800, including birth outlay of $580 and $2,490 for medical needs. Food totals $8,020. clothing $3,790. transportation $3,800. and other expenses such as education, housing share, recreation, and personal care.
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Institute of Life Insurance
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Comanche County
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Ned's Grocery
ENCO
Kimbell
Amond
Cascade Dishwash
Gladiola
Gebhardt's
Crisco
Folger's
Blair
Hasse 4-H
Col Martin
Hubert Morris
Johnny Livingstons
New York
Burleson
Rufus Haynes
Hattie Heizer
Western Hills
Haynes
John M. Hatchcocks
Hill
P. D. Hill
Vicki
Santa
Chamber OF Commerce
Comanche
Charlie Marshall
Majestic Theatre
Seiko
Mido
Accutron
Bulova
Caravelle
Wittman
Barrick’s Jewelry
VAY Aba
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