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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1971
Page
14
Martha Stephens outlines protein needs for the average worker and compares sources like elve steak cheddar cheese and eggs. She highlights cost per protein gram, showing combined foods reduce daily protein cost to about 22 cents and notes broilers as economical options with guidance from the home demonstration agent.
Free electronic hearing tests offered to identify causes and solutions for hearing problems. Tests cover ear wax, ear tubes, hearing nerve function, bone and air conduction, with explanations in plain language and no high pressure to buy. Joe Treadway schedules clinics at DeLuxe Motel in Comanche Monday July 12 from 10 30 AM to 12 noon, plus weekly tests in Stephenville and Hamilton offices.
Sheriff Jack McCollum resigns and Lewis F. Marshall is appointed to his seat. Cotton farmers plan to hold seed until buyers pay $50 per ton. Obituary notes Miss Glennie Hoff dies while vacationing in Louisiana. Numerous school faculty listings and local announcements follow, including marriages, birthdays, and public notices from Comanche and surrounding towns.
Higginbothams offers sewing guidance for permanent press fabrics. Expect tips on polyester cotton blends, machine tension, stitch length of 10 to 12, gentle fabric feeding, careful zipper easing, preshrinking, and careful steam pressing to avoid puckering. Mrs. Williams, Higginbothams staff home economist, can be reached via local store or 915 356 2545 for assistance.
Mrs Minnie Ettie Pilcher 81 died Thursday in a De Leon hospital after a heart attack. Funeral held July 2 at First Baptist Church with Rev Ralph Heickman officiating. Burial in De Leon Cemetery. Survivors include husband Earl Pilcher two daughters Lois Fields Paducah and Alene Orwell De Leon two sisters Jimmie Warren Gorman Elise Kidd Seminole five granddaughters five great granddaughters.
Mr and Mrs Flynn Brownlee and their sons Elvin and Jay visited over the weekend in Sweetwater with friends.
Frances Isham explains flower meanings for weddings including ivy as a sign of trust, four leaf clover luck, five leaf clover bad luck, and yellow rose for jealousy. The piece invites readers to call for planning and decorating assistance.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wetzel of Conroe visited her parents the J C Wilkersons last Friday. Ishams Flowers located at 400 East Central listed contact number 356 3310.
Mrs Emma McKeehan 88 died July 1 at German Nursing Home after seven years there. Services July 3 at Sipe Springs Baptist Church with Rev Joe O Neal and Rev Evan Holmes officiating. Burial in Sipe Springs Cemetery. Survived by five sons five daughters twenty eight grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
A two car collision 18 miles west of Breckenridge killed golf pro John Matthew Wright Jr. and his wife Thelma of Shady Oaks Country Club in Baird. Thelma Wright notably tied for Medalist with a 76 and won the Longest Drive at PAR's first Invitational Golf Tournament last September. The incident removes a noted West Texas golf couple and friend to the Ladies Golf Association.
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