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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1966
Page
1
The Gustine Little Leaguers backed by Higeinbothams of Gustine won the local title and went undefeated through the season. The Saints finished second with three losses and four wins. Playoffs start Thursday night July 7, with schedule in the second section.
Two local men suffered heart attacks during July fourth weekend shows. Joe Tes Nsenty of Humble Agent had a severe attack around 5 o clock July 3 and is at Comanche Hospital. Charles Marshall, owner of a local cafe, was admitted to Shannon Memorial Hospital in San Angelo July 3 while visiting daughter and family. Both are reported improving.
The Comanche Merchants sponsored by Gold Kist of Comanche share the league lead and must beat Bangs to reach state playoffs. Last weekend they defeated Cross Plains 5 to 1 behind a three hit outing from Jim Bob Basham. Rennis Coleleasure hit a three run homer. The deciding game against Bangs is set for Saturday at 8 pm in Comanche.
The First Free Will Baptist Church hosts a rummage sale on Saturday July 9 at the Humble Station on S. Austin one block south of the railroad track. New items have been added and prices reduced on all items.
Congressman Burleson announced that all hospitals in Comanche County are certified for Medicare participation effective July 1. Comanche Hospital Mims Memorial in Comanche and De Leon Municipal Hospital in De Leon are included. He noted about 95 percent of U S beds are certified and that roughly 19 million Americans aged 65 plus may now be Medicare eligible through over 7 009 general hospitals. District director Bob Tyler cites 46 099 seniors in the district and 835 000 in Texas in this age bracket.
Jesse Lorde born in 1889 in Avella Italy became a vaudeville comedian and later a stage manager before moving to Comanche. He rose from newspaper route to booster for the town, known for his green fingers and garden beside the Catholic Church.
About twenty enthusiasts attended a June 30 meeting to form The Friends of the Public Library. The group aims to boost library services and solicit gifts and endowments while supporting the Library Board program. Officers include Mrs. Bill Wilkerson president and Miss Hattie Brightman vice president. Membership ranges from 1 to 100 dollars with life memberships available. Members can contact Rena Owen Judy Wilkerson or Margaret Waring to join.
Mrs Euell Arthur will serve a fourth year as county representative and counselor for the Texas Youth Conference. Comanche County delegates selected to attend include Thelma Chappell Dirk Josvik Eugene Sanders and Jimmy Rambe. The 1966 conference will be hosted on the University of Texas campus and is sponsored by local clubs and organizations. The program moved from the Attorney General's office to the Texas Law Enforcement and Youth Development Foundation.
The First Methodist Church youth invite the public to an ice cream social on Wednesday July 13 from 5 to 7 pm. All you can eat for 25 cents. Also reported, Roy Turner, city alderman, returned home after three weeks in Brownwood hospital.
Mr and Mrs Franklin H announce the birth of a son named David Scott born Saturday July 2 in a Dallas hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds and twelve ounces and is the first child of the couple.
Judy Wilkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim H Wilkerson of De Leon, will represent Area IV of Texas Electric Cooperatives at the Miss Rural Electrification state contest in San Antonio August 17 19 She is a Pe Leon High School senior active in her church and MYF and is a former Peach and Melon Queen finalist for De Leon Festival She plans costumes and a Brownwood Parade appearance July 12 for Comanche County Cooperative and an August 12 meeting re lui st date release.
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