Classified ad corrections and humorous notices from The Chief
A partial transcription shows February 2 1961 comanche chief errors in R D Jones sewing machine ad and misread phone numbers. It notes corrected lines for For Sale sewing machine and clarifies ownership with Mrs Kelly after 7 pm. The piece references humor in classified ads and recalls a fat lady waitress ad and a joke about a 90 year old man meeting a 99 year old woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
Kelly
Rh. D. Jones
As Star
R. D. Jones
McAllen
Valley Morning Star
Acs
Naegel
la Feria
W. Harrison
Harlingen
George Delan
Star-Telegram
Cap
Refugio County
Home notes as visitors brighten Shady Elim
The Home reports a return to normal following illness with many visitors. Luke Springstead celebrated his 83rd birthday with a surprise visit from his daughter Dwayne Sutton and Bill Wheeler of Rock Island Minnesota. Visitation extended to Rufus McNutt by Jimmie Hidrogo Rocky and others. The article notes multiple families from Comanche Brownwood Waco Fort Worth Pasadena and Beaumont visiting residents and conveys sympathy for the passing of Zeulla Coker and Mac P. Straley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Springstead
Dwayne Sutton
Bill Wheeler
Rock Island
Minnis
Sutton
Viet Nam
Fort St
Oklahoma
Rufus McNutt
Jimmie Hidrogo
Rocky
Austin
Harold Northcutt
W. E Northcutt
Alvin Steele Ail
Comanche
Myrle McGlothlin
Brownwood
Ira McGlothlin
Rodney
Pasadena
Mollie Moore
Fane Waldrop
Calvin Cox
I. M
Mae) Vineyard
Walker
Zeulla Coker
Mac P. Straley
White Point Club Has A Party
The White Point Community Club hosted a 42 inch party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Goosby with co-hostesses Mrs. Robert Eaton Mrs. Rena Burdette and Mrs. J V Williams. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Verde Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Clark and others. High score prize went to J H Arthur and low prize to Ben Wilhelm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Point
Joe Tupin
Armstrong Cox
Ray Marlin
Ben Wilhelm
J. W. Williams
Ey Burdette
Robert Eaton
Harris Roberts
Bertha Gove
Joe London
Clifford Reynolds
J. H. Arthur
Medicare enrollment opens with 1968 sign up period
About 14 million people over 65 who missed the initial sign up for supplemental medical insurance under Medicare can enroll during a period now open. Those enrolling by April 1 will have coverage begin July 1, 1968 with a $4 monthly premium matched by the government. Delaying enrollment costs higher premiums and later opportunities. The article urges checking elderly relatives’ enrollment status and notes a family visit to Comanche for Mr. and Mrs. Garner Couch and others.
J B Layne Honor Roll Third Six Weeks
J B Layne Elementary School announces honor roll lists for the third six weeks. Students across third to fifth grades named include Berta Goodson-Stephen Hazelrigg Jeff King Linda Mazures Reba Hale Tona Evridge Mathew McDaniel Kristi McElroy Edwin McGuire Kenneth Ripley Kelly Waggoner Ollie Shan Kelly Calhoun Kelly Jean Welch Matthew Gaines Bart McDougal Derek Parkinson Nina Beth Durham Mark Scott Mark Schuman Nancy Froh Jenifer McDougal Kimberly Renshaw Denise Saunders Vicki Ward Devin Froh Linda Andrews Sherry Brown David Jones Shella Levens Judy Scott Sam Waring Deborah Weathers Louise Hill Debbie Carnes Donna Johnson Shirley Kidd Janda Stewart Carol Warren Kylie Tupin Kent Fails John Humphries Ruby Schuman Lynnwood Dukes Tina Gleaton Marilyn Hagood Beverly Marshall Deborah Preston.
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Berta Goodson
Stephen Hazelrigg
Jeff King
Linda Mazures
Reba Hale
Tona Evridge
Mathew McDaniel
Kristi McElroy
Edwin McGuire
Kenneth Ripley
Kelly Waggoner
Ollie Shan
Kelly Calhoun
Kelly Jean Welch
Matthew Gaines
Bart McDougal
Derek Parkinson
Nina Beth Durham
Mark Scott
Mark Schuman
Nancy Froh
Jenifer McDougal
Kimberly Renshaw
Denise Saunders
Vicki Ward
Charisse Fanning
Cheryl Gillette
Philip McDaniel
Blake Williams
Devin Froh
Linda Andrews
Sherry Brown
David Jones
Shella Levens
Judy Scott
Sam Waring
Deborah Weathers
Louise Hill
Debbie Carnes
Donna Johnson
Shirley Kidd
Janda Stewart
Carol Warren
Kylie Tupin
Kent Fails
John Humphries
Ruby Schuman
Lynnwood Dukes
Tina Gleaton
Marilyn Hagood
Beverly Marshall
Deborah Preston
Boyds Attend Meeting In Waco
Mr and Mrs Charles T Boyd of Shady Elm Nursing Home attended the Central Chapter meeting of the Texas Nursing Home Association in Waco on January 25. The main topic was information on the new minimum wage law effective February 1 and officers for 1968 were elected. While in Waco they visited Mr and Mrs Earl Porterfield, the aunt and uncle of Mr Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Boyd
Shady Elm Nursing Home
Texas Nursing Home Association
Waco
Boyds
Boyd
Earl Porterfield
Midland visit from Glenda Houck and her parents
Glenda Houck of Midland spent the weekend visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Houck in the area. The trip highlighted a family reunion atmosphere and stretched over the holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Glenda Houck
Mrs
Cecil Houck
Gustine Beta Club prepares for state convention in Dallas
Eleven members of Gustine High School Beta Club depart for the State Beta Convention in Dallas. Leaders are sponsor couples Mr and Mrs Gilbert Davis and Mrs A L Kingsbury. Arlene Adams sings at the talent show with Patsy Page at the piano. The Gustine chapter started in December 1960 and has since carried out multiple activities.
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Gustine
National Beta Club
Gustine High School
Beta Club
Dallas
Danny Davis
Patsy Page
Frances Rushing
Zay White
Jenny Kingsbury
Debbie Collins
Arlene Adams
Brenda Davis
Sherry White
Gilbert Davis
A. L. Kingsbury
Baker Hotel
Arlene
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elim
White Point Club
Medicare
Azle
Garner Couch
Cathy
Kyle
Andy
Bob Carpenter
Bob C. Carpenter
J. B. Layne Honor
C. E. Irby
J. B. Layne Elementary School
Vieet
Mais
D Fern
Chrysler Motors
Eran
Dudley Bros
Gustine Girls
Seed Business
Burton Bros Feed & Seed Store
James Mercer
Comanche Seed and Feed
Mr. Mercer
Burton & Hands
Tom Burton
Shurfine
Chuck
Ays
Florida
Sears
Food King
Rites Reaves
SILK
Wolf Brand Chili
HUNT
Duncan
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