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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
12
The children of J. S. Kerley express heartfelt gratitude for friendship and kindness shown during his illness and passing. They pray others may be blessed with such friends in times of need.
Mr and Mrs C D Stovall return home after a week in Arlington visiting their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs A L Massingill. They visited relatives in Brownwood Fort Worth Azle and Austin and were later visited by Mrs Buchanan Lewis Fagan of Eastland Mrs T J Oliver and family of Odessa and Mr and Mrs Bill Elliott.
Novembers burials at Oakwood Cemetery Comanche include William P Magness on Nov 2 Aldie B Smith on Nov 8 Rob S Steward on Nov 18 Alice C Spann on Nov 23 and Mary Williams on Nov 26. Christmas visitors Mr and Mrs George Walker with children Janet and John visited in the George Walker and Ide Lane homes. Also Mr and Mrs Joe Walker and Julia visited in the George Walker and Mrs Azalea Ellis homes.
Four hours of arguments before a three judge federal panel questioned the legality of Texas 1.75 poll tax as a voting requirement. Judges will not rule immediately and urged payment of the tax by January 31 for next year's eligibility. The case tests Congress findings under the 1965 voting rights act, amid disputes over discrimination and education and income factors affecting Negro voters.
Comanche Indians drop two games at the Howard Payne Invitation Basketball tournament in Brownwood. Brady edged Comanche 46 42, and Ozona beat them 47 44 as Comanche faded in the final period. Jimmy Norris topped scoring with 15 and 16 points respectively. Coach Orland Aldridge searches for a winning lineup as Comanche, with only two lettermen, hosts Goldthwaite Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Buster Camre and Mrs Garrett celebrated Christmas Day with Mrs Garretts daughter Mrs Bill Williams and Mr Williams of Grandbury in attendance.
The Indian Maidens coached by Leta Andrews fall to Coleman 41 to 37 after a tight game. Tie at halftime 11 11, final period sees Coleman surge ahead with Gwinn Summers scoring 13 points, Shirley Humphrey 12, Linda Hicks 7, Hazel Ward 1. Comanche to host Goldth.
Fort Worth figures Coach and Mrs. Don Walker and children Mike Monty and 2 month old Robin visit Comanche Wednesday to see old friends. Walker is athletic director and football coach at Brewer High, while Mrs. Walker works as a substitute teacher.
Mr and Mrs Bob Davis and Vickie and Mr and Mrs Garland McGuire Sheron and Susan were all home for Christmas visiting with Mr and Mrs J K McGuire and Kenneth and Treva Luker in a local community gathering.
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