Christmas edition sparks town's activity in Comanche
This week’s issue highlights a reprinted critical letter about The Chief and notes strong reader engagement. The paper announces its Christmas edition with Santa Letters from area children and business greetings, plus coverage of a petition to abolish the Comanche Independent School District and a public meeting as residents discuss implications.
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Comanche
Gustine
Sidney
Fred Hall
Comanche Independent School District
News From Shady Elm Article Highlights Local Visits
Judy Johnston reports visits among Shady Elm residents including Mrs. John Perkins Mrs. J D Bachman and Terry. Guests card included Mrs Martha Guill Mrs Jon Murray and Mr and Mrs Travis Godfrey of San Angelo. Also present were Mr and Mrs Travis Ripley Bill Beaty Robert Lee and Mable Mehaffey Odessa and Beckham Guthrie Henriet ta. Walter Liss pastor of The Victory Baptist Church led Sundays services and the church youth staged a Christmas program.
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Judy Johnston
John Perkins
J. D. Bachman
Terry
Martha Guill
Guill
Jon Murray
Travis Godfrey
San Angelo
Bertha Frazier
Travis Ripley
Laura Ripley
Bill Beaty
Robert Lee
Mattie Beaty
Mable Mehaffey
Odessa
Open Letter by Dr Calhoun Urges School Support
A letter from Dr William T. Calhoun asks readers to support local schools, noting the open letter and accompanying article aim to clarify questions about the current school system. The message ends with holiday wishes for a merry and safe Christmas from WBW.
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Wm. T. Calhoun
Card of Thanks for Guadalupe Torres
We express deep appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown after the loss of Guadalupe Torres. The family thanks friends and relatives for acts of kindness, food, flowers and cards.
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Guadalupe Torres
Stag Creekers Hold Community Tree and Holiday Party
About one hundred residents gathered Saturday night at Stag Creek for a town tree and party. Carols were sung with piano and violin accompaniment. 22 children attended. A jolly Santa distributed candy and gifts to each child as poems and notes from attendees, including Lisa Worley, were shared.
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Stag Creek
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