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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1970
Page
6
The piece extols July 4 as a celebration of freedom and prosperity rooted in savings. It lauds U.S. Savings Bonds as a guaranteed security for individuals and families, urging continued thrift to guard independence and economic stability.
The 1970 Dinosaur Days festival in Glen Rose is set for Friday and Saturday with a paluxy River inner tube race for youth 8 to 18 at 10:00 AM on July 4, square dancing at Oakdale Park, horse and mule races, a downtown parade, 4-H Play Day, a street dance on Courthouse Square, and a $1 entry fee for events.
Colonel Wilson FE Speir of the Texas DPS urged Texans to adopt the Drive Friendly theme during Independence Day. He warned up to 46 lives could be lost in Texas from July 2 to July 5 due to speed fatigue drunk driving and wrong-way ops. Highways patrols plus other DPS officers will be on duty, with the Operation Motorcide program reporting thrice daily. A Holiday Road Patrol with 45 to 50 patrol cars will aid motorists, sponsored by the Texas Motor Transportation Association. Junior Chamber rest stops and media partners join in the safety drive.
The Dublin Hospital School of Vocational Nursing plans its 1979-71 class starting in late August. The 12 month program meets state board requirements and leads to the licensure exam in Austin. U S citizens of good character with two years high school may apply via Mrs LaRue Bell or Mrs Mildren Whitt at the hospital.
The Comanche Jaycee Wives met at Janice Swearengin's home on June 29 to elect officers for 1970 71. Barbara Lane was chosen president with Sue Rineham as vice president and Polly Rees as second vice president. Other posts include Ruth Goodson secretary Kathy Johnston treasurer Kristi Nelson reporter Catherine Pendleton chaplain Brenda Seals hospitaltty chair. Outgoing officers listed and meetings set for last Monday each month at 7 30 p.m.
A bridal shower for Cathy Coker bride elect of Jack Godfrey was hosted at Mrs. Murphree's home on June 20. orchid and white decor highlighted the event with gladioli and orchid asters on the table. Hosts included Mrs. Willis Steward and Mrs. Jack Stark among many. The wedding is set for July 11 and the Cokers and Godfreys are listed as parents. Also noted are travel details of the Victor Scott and Pat Cagle families attending a Peanut Convention in El Paso and Juarez.
Winn Pharmacy of Brownwood won best overall float with an old stagecoach pulled by four Shetland ponies. Scottie's Marine Service won first in commercial floats, McDougal's Auction Barn took second. Erath County Trailblazers Club won riding club honors. Brown County Junior Sheriff's Force placed second. John Evridge of Newbury led children with an African lion cub Pandy Abbey. Comanche’s Esther Lane named rodeo queen after a Saturday crown.
Dr. John E. Hutchison announces an all out effort to boost Texas agricultural income by 1 billion by the end of 1976 crop year. The plan centers on Comanche County and statewide potential with improved marketing, production guides, and coordinated extension demon stations. The Rural Development Committee and multiple agencies will assist.
Eighty seven senators and representatives join to amend the 1968 Gun Control Act to remove restrictions on .22 caliber ammunition. Bills by Sen Gale McGee and Rep Robert Sikes would repeal sale reporting for .22 cartridges while other rifle and shotgun ammo limits have already been repealed. Lawmakers cite criminals ignoring laws and citizen resentment of registration, with Florida Democrat Sikes noting youths can be drafted at 19 but cannot buy .22 ammo for practice.
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