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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1968

Page

12

Sermon Remains Focus of Western Hills News

A large crowd attended last Sunday’s sermon by Rev. Vic Allen of First Baptist Gustine with a spirited song service led by Rev. Don Ballinger. Next Sunday Rev. Sabin of Victory Church Mexican Mission will preach. Several visitors and newcomers are noted among many local neighbors and family updates appear throughout the community column.

Neil Jones Golden Rees Vic Allen First Baptist Church Gustine Don Ballinger Sabin Victory Church Maude Levisay May Dorothy Johnson Mims Hospital Lula Strom Joe Jones Felix Robertson Ada Matthews Herman Lloyd Pueblo Colorado Daisey Willis B. Ross Jeanette Willis San Angelo Carl Ellis Linda Winsboro Ken Hobson Leona Shaw Blanket Bruce Lane Newburg Dollie R. A. Pittman Susan Bentley C. R. Gamel San Antonio Maggie Wilson James Wilson Ava Howard Fort Worth Bert McGuires McGuires R. D. Collins Winters Hugh Taylor Brownwood Bill Clements Pearl Smith Froctor Edgar Brinson de Leon Golda Keith Anna Pack Lewis Nelson Elmer Luckie T. E. Rasberry Rasberry Doyle Bowens Houston Gladys Dawson Monahans Cora Belle Whitehead

Comanche County Agri. Stabilization Summary for 1967

Kenneth White reports Comanche County ASCS highlights for 1967. ACP cost shares aided 952 producers. extensive soil and water conservation measures across farms include terracing 20 710 feet, 7 561 acres controlled shrubs, 1 550 acres for Livestock Water Pipelines, 25 442 acres planted to winter cover crops, and numerous other programs with peanut, cotton, and wheat allotments, payments, and farm measurements listed.

Kenneth White County ASCS Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Comanche County Wheat Conservation — Soil Bank

Felix Williams 89 Longtime Comanche County Resident Dies

Felix Williams 89 longtime Comanche County resident died Monday in a local hospital. Services held June 4 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W. A. Ross and Rev. Lloyd Horton officiating. Burial at Indian Creek Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs. E. Y. Burdette Comanche and Mrs. Johnnie McDonald Georgetown, son H. L. Williams Lubbock, two sisters two brothers ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and a Methodist. Born August 25 188 in Comanche County. His wife Leah Jones died 1954 and a daughter died in 1934.

Felix Williams Comanche W. A. Ross Lloyd Horton Indian Creek Mr. Williams Leah Jones Methodist Church E. Y. Burdette Johnnie McDonald Georgetown H. L. Williams Lubbock Omie Black Myrtle Cozart Delano Calif Horton Williams McFarland

County ASCS Committee Members Named

The county committee administers ASCS programs for the county. Elected for the period starting October 1, 1967 are James S. Couch Chairman Riley W. Hilliard Vice Chairman Elmer J. Straub Member Kenneth G. White Office Manager for Comanche County ASCS.

James S. Couch Chirman Riley W. Hilliard Elmer J. Straub Kenneth G. White Comanche County ASCS

Nomination Acceptance by Comanche County Democrat

The unnamed Democrat accepts the nomination for State Representative from the 64th Legislative District with humility and determination. He thanks supporters, invites contact day or night, and congratulates his opponent on a well run race, inviting counsel in duties.

Kathy Burks Honored With Bridal Shower

Miss Kathy Burks bride elect of Eddie Kimmel of Gus tine was honored with a bridal shower at the Buddy Pecker home in Board Church community. Seventy guests registered. orchid arrangement at table with pink punch cookies and gifts opened by the couple.

Kathy Burks Eddie Kimmel Gustine Buddy Pecker Board Church Kathy Eddie

Camp Fire Girls Outing at Lake Eanes

The Whaka Manuka Camp Fire Girls spent Wednesday May 28 at Lake Eanes starting with a Flag Ceremony, followed by games, a cook-out lunch and work toward Wood Gatherer Bank. Participants include Katie Wilkerson Kimberly Renshaw Beth Proffitt Margie Presswood Kathy Patterson Becky O'Brien Dana Moos Billie Ruth Love Ann Hathcock Cheryl Gilette Judy Conway Nancy Froh Martha Flannery Billie Joe Elliott Janet Cox. Guardians were Mrs. Lee Presswood Mrs. Adolph Proffitt Mrs. T. L. Gillette and Mrs. W. A. Flannery.

Camp Fire Lake Eanes Katie Wilkerson Kimberly Renshaw Beth Proffitt Margie Presswood Kathy Patterson Becky O’brien Dana Moos Billie Ruth Love Ann Hathcock Cheryl Gilette Judy Conway Nancy Froh Martha Flannery Billie Joe Elliott Janet Cox Lee Presswood Adolph Proffitt T. L. Gillette W. A. Flannery

Nabers Seeks Seat as 64th District Candidate

Lynn Nabers from Brownwood, recent Democratic nominee for State Representative in the 64th District, visited Comanche Monday. Nabers travels to Austin for the Texas Special Session that began Tuesday.

Nabers Lynn Nabers Brownwood Austin Tuesay

New County Judge Calvin Lee Moves to Comanche Home

Calvin Lee, the county judge, relocates from Lake Proctor with family to a new residence in the Pet sick Addition area of Comanche. Peanut growers favor Polyram for higher yields by defending against leafspot and offering safe handling, promising a larger harvest and sound kernels.

Calvin Lee Lake Proctor Petsick Comanche

Pvt. Otwell Completes Infantry Course at Ft Polk

Army private Dennis L. Otwell 20 son of Delbert L Otwell Rt 2 De Leon completed nine weeks of advanced infantry training May 24 at Fort Polk La His final week included guerrilla warfare exercises simulating Vietcong night attacks and village aids He learned methods to remove booby traps set ambushes and avoid enemy ambushes plus map reading communications and weapons skills

FT. Polk Dennis L. Otwell Delbert L. Otwell de Leon

Davis and Scott visit Dixon home in San Antonio

Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Davis and Mrs. Kathleen Scott of San Antonio were weekend visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dixon in San Antonio.

San Antonio K. E. Davis Kathleen Scott Walter Dixon

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