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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1969
Page
2
A long note urges support for Texas public schools highlighting a 115 year tradition of education beyond books. It calls for open house attendance at J. B. Layne Junior High and High School, and references Notre Dame, Ben Barnes, tax debates, highway fatalities, and local events from Comanche County.
State Rep Lynn Narers reports on four weeks of the 61st Legislature. House Bill 269 would create a statewide library network linking local libraries to share books and later a state wide information system. The Texas Water Development Plan aims to supply water for 50 years by diverting Mississippi River water to West Texas. Narers worked on Brown County Water District No 1 employee benefits, Willow Creek district area adjustments and lower director bond requirements, plus creating a Winters Hospital District. Governor Preston Smith urged more vocational training and higher teacher salaries, with Senate and House to fund through 148.8 million in new taxes.
Mr and Mrs R C Isham and their nephew Dennis Isham of Washington with Mr and Mrs Glen Fritts left Tuesday for a week long trip to the West Coast of Mexico. They drove to Presidio and will finish the journey by train.
The Singing Cadets of Texas A and M under Robert L Boone will give a concert at Brownwood High School Auditorium on Friday March 21 at 8 pm sponsored by the Brown County A and M University Mothers Club The group draws from many campus schools and departments and performs a varied repertoire.
March 3 to 7 school menus list daily meals. Monday features barbecued on bun with sides and banana pudding. Tuesday offers fried chicken with gravy whipped potatoes and peaches. Wednesday serves spaghetti with meat and vegetables with milk and jelly. Thursday includes hamburgers with toppings and chips with milk and gelatin. Friday is a holiday.
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