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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1966
Page
32
The children of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. West of the Amity Community near May invite relatives friends and neighbors to an open house at the West farm on Christmas afternoon in honor of their parents sixtieth wedding anniversary.
Arthur Chevrolet and Olds held their annual Christmas party Thursday night in the Comanche showroom with 59 employees and families. Barbecue turkey and ham with trimmings were served, Santa gave gifts to children, and veteran staff received bonus checks from Bobby Arthur.
MONTGOMERY Ala Alvin R Turner son of Mrs Ruth Turner of Rt 1 Blanket has been promoted to major in the U S Air Force He attends the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB The 10 month course is part of the Air University system to prepare officers for higher command and staff positions Major Turner a Blanket High School graduate earned a B S in mathematics from Howard Payne He was commissioned in 1954 through the aviation cadet program His wife Patsy is a native of California.
William Gaston Raoul 51 of Dallas died December 15 in a Dallas hospital. Born February 3, 1915 in Gustine he lived in Dallas 25 years. A World War II veteran and Baptist, he survived by a sister Elizabeth Fitzgerald. Service held December 17 at First Baptist Church Gustine with Rev Isham and Rev Brad Herbert officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Ft Gordon Ga Herbert H Worff Jr 24 weeks a 23 week course trained in signal equipment maintenance communications and leadership graduated from McAllen High School in 1960 and Pan American College Edinburg Parents live in Co manche Texas commissioned second lieutenant upon graduation Dec 15.
Army Private Jimmy D. Martin aged 19 son of Mr and Mrs Jack Martin Route 2 Comanche completed a light vehicle driver course at Ft Huachuca Arizona on December 14. The five week program covered operation and maintenance of military vehicles up to two and one half tons including instruction in internal combustion engines and chassis assembly.
A reader named Terry Thornton writes to Santa Claus with Christmas wishes for a bicycle, a ball glove, and a BB gun. He asks about the cold at the North Pole and signs the note with affection and holiday cheer.
The IRS outlines that farmers will no longer file separate gas tax refund forms. A credit against income tax will cover the 4 cent per gallon federal gas tax and a refund may occur if the credit exceeds tax owed. Lubricating oil tax and diesel fuel credits are added. keep records for IRS verification. Publications are available via the County Extension Agent or directly from IRS in Dallas, Texas.
A child writes to Santa asking for a watch and a glove, mentioning Mrs. Hathcocks and signing Love Lynn Harmon for a holiday request letter.
Frederick G. Harmon, a Brownwood attorney, 52, is named Adult Probation Officer for Brown, Coleman, and Mills Counties. He will supervise probationers, enforce terms, assist them, and may seek revocation for serious violations.
A letter from Monahans expresses interest in relocation to Comanche. Mr and Mrs Burges request information about the area a small farm or fishing camp to lease and a one month newspaper subscription.
Norma writes to Santa Claus claiming good behavior and requesting a camera barley a jewelry box and jewelry as gifts. She thanks him for last year's present in a polite conclusion.
A collection of brief notes from readers in Fort Worth area and College Station. Messages express gratitude for support during illness and share Christmas requests and holiday greetings addressed to Santa Claus from children and families.
A child asks Santa for a kitten a Barbie and a birthstone. She thanks for last year’s toys and asks if it is cold at the North Pole.
A child’s handwritten note to Santa includes requests for a helicopter toy a toy ball a jacket a bike and other gifts. Names like Danita Johy Gaines Mitzi McEloy Jackie Paul Rich and John West are mentioned along with general wishes for a firecracker rifle and a saddle.
A quirky message features a childlike note mentioning a big doll in magic, a player named Cheryl Jean W, a baby, and a mag suited suitcase. It ends with affectionate lines from Love- White and a request for Santa to reward good behavior.
A fragment reads a request to arrange a room for Hathcocks via Osborn, indicating a personal or domestic booking. No further details are legible.
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