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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1970
Page
5
An editorial argues that inner pollution, not just environmental harm, threatens Americans. It links pornography, hatred, racial tension, and political polarization to a broader decay of attitudes. It cites Texas Senator Ralph Hall on sex morality and urges a solution rooted in love.
The article explains insurable interest in fire insurance, noting you cannot insure a neighbor’s house for profit or as a gamble. It cites cases: a tenant with a leasehold can claim coverage, while a seller who keeps insurance after sale cannot. Also mentions a public service feature by the American Bar Assn and Texas Bar, plus local notes about families and Duster community history in Comanche County.
County Agent Floyd Key warns ranchers and residents of Comanche County to prevent range fires during the hot summer. He notes good spring moisture but predicts risky conditions ahead and calls for fire guards, equipment, careful camping, cigarette disposal, and updated local fire plans.
Barbara Williams reports Comanche County 4 H Club members excelled at the State 4 H Roundup. Kerwin Stephens of Gustine placed second in Natural Resources Demonstration on water conservation. Cliff Conway Ronnie Fails earned eighth in Farm and Ranch Management Team Demonstration. Bill Lane received the outstanding 4 H Adult Leader plaque for 13 years of service in Extension District 8.
Delbert and Mrs. Brewster of Andrews announce the birth of a daughter Regina Grace weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces on May 24. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Brewster of Mercer Gap and Mrs. Cordin Hawthorne of Brownwood. Mrs. Howard Burttschell of Comanche and Mrs. Doyle Taylor of De Leon and Abilene left for Abilene to attend the West Texas Ladies Golf Tourney at Abilene Country Club Tuesday through Thursday. Both are PAR Country Club members.
Thirty three ladies competed in a Thraw Away Handicap event at PAR Country Club as part of the Ladies Golf Association weekly play day. Winners across four flights included Mildred McKnight and Lena Taylor with several other players noted. guests Wanda Frix Kay Dudley Verda Turner also participated.
A dinner dance will be held at PAR Country Club on Saturday night June 20. Dancing will use music played from tapes and a $1 charge will apply for those wishing to dance. All club members are invited to attend these parties.
The Ladies Golf Association hosts a Scotch Foresome at PAR on Tuesday June 30. Members must pair up and register by Sunday June 28. The note lists visiting guests and local families connected to the event and other social entries.
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