Comanche links to gubernatorial candidates and local figures
A Comanche oriented column notes that several gubernatorial hopefuls have Comanche ties, including Adele Neely and Jessie Hoover, and profiles Whittenburg a Houston oilman now a leading Texas insurance executive. It highlights his early life, military service, education, business success, and family. The piece also covers a Rural Electric Convention visit in Dallas with President Johnson, praising the Comanche County Electric Cooperative and its 6090 customers across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Eugene Locke
Adele Neely
John Hill
Comanche County
Jessie Hoover
Comyn
Hill
Dublin
Desdemona
Ed Whittenburg
Houston
la Verne Wells
A. F. Wells
la Verne
Comanche High School
Whittenburg
Hockley County
Whiteface
Texas
U. S. Army
Trinity University
San Antonio
Texas Tech
Whittenburg and Company
Debra Lynn
Alan
Rural Electric
Dallas
Johnson
Sermon and Music Highlight Western Hills Service
Western Hills notes recount Rev. S. J. Isham’s Sunday afternoon sermon at 3 PM and Rev. Don Ballinger leading a spirited song service with special music by Ann Hathcock and Kelly Waggeener. The column lists visitors, new residents, hospital returns, and March birthdays at the home, and invites more out-of-town visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rees
S. J. Isham
Don Ballinger
Ann Hathcock
Kelly Waggeener
Ann
Kelly
Nancy
Vicki Froh
Billy Ross
Congregational Methodist Church
Tom
Maggie) McDonald
J. C. Wilkerson
Frank Reese
Jess McCullough
Dick Massingill
Wesley P. Whitlow
Whitlow
Georgetown
John Riordan
Sam Lewis
Cora Belle Whitehead
Ed Sikes
Dublin
Maude McGuire
Weldon Lee
Brownwood
Emma _ Hobertz
Will Schwarz
Priddy
Daley
Virginia
Dallas
Hiles
Hico
Lowry
Carlton
Hatley
Dollie Stewart
Grace
Helen Stephenson
Fort Worth
Golda Williford
Ellen Nelson
Hugh Coan
Mary Alice Wilhelm
Stanton
Ellis McDonald
California
Neely Burton
Launa Sartor
Nannie
Florence Fielder
Joe Jones
Arthur Bear
Proctor
Charlie Gleant
Creamer
Rev
Gustine
J. C. Wilkersons
Mr. Jones
Cliff Walker Dies in Dallas After Long Sidney Career
Cliff Walker 81 longtime Sidney Comanche resident died Friday in Dallas where he had lived 38 years. Retired public school teacher who taught here for years funeral services were held in Dallas with interment there. Survived by wife and three daughters plus brothers and sisters. Attending service were Sidney relatives M Wallace Sid Walker Boyd Howze M T Welker Carl Walker and Larry Walker of Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Walker
Sidney and
Comanche
Dallas
Walker
Sidney
M. Wallace
Sid Walker
Boyd Howze
M. T. Welker
Carl Walker
Larry Walker
Abilene
Temple Pioneer Mother Mrs Virgil Chaffin Dies at 86
Mrs George W Carver 86 a Bell County pioneer resident and mother of Mrs Virgil Chaffin died in a Temple hospital Friday March 1 Services were held in Temple Saturday with burial in Hillcrest cemetery She was born September 30 1881 on the Temple area farm Survived by husband two daughters and five sons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Carver
Bell County
Virgil Chaffin
Comanche
Temple Hospital
Temple
Hillcrest
Carver
Methodist Church
Pioneers Club
Chaffin
Beggars Sleeping on Gold of Mind and Life
An ancient Chinese tale follows a beggar who carries a sack of bright stones in a mountain village. A merchant discovers they are gold and awakens the beggar to wealth, illustrating how people overlook inner riches and resources in life and society.
Gustine FHA Girl of the Month Named Neva Sue Like
Neva Sue Like, a Gustine High School junior, is named FHA Girl of the Month. She is active in FHA on the refreshment and project committees, holds the Junior Degree of Achievement, and works toward the Chapter Degree. She also belongs to the Gustine Pep Squad the basketball team the Beta club and plans business school after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Sue Like
Gustine High School
FHA
Frank Like
Neva Sue
Ber
Gustine
Small Business Rep to Visit Brownwood Chamber
A field representative from the Small Business Administration Dallas Regional Office will visit the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce Office on Wednesday March 13 from 830 to 500 PM. Interested small business owners may call 645 2646 for an appointment or contact the representative at the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Business Administration’ Dallas
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
SBA
Chamber of
Sidney Honor Roll for Sidney Schools Fourth Six Weeks
The Sidney Honor Roll lists students by grade. Grade 12 includes Charles Mazurek and Mary Ward. Grade 11 Steven Carroll and Kathy Spalding. Grade 10 Douglas Burns Butch Cheek Sammy Carroll Carroll. Grade 9 Leonard Schooler Marcia Spalding Sherry Reed. Grade 7 Carol Mazurek. Grade 6 Reg Gibson Ben Carroll Donny Cheek Roxann Moore David Ward. Grade 5 Wendi Gibson Teresa French. Grade 4 Lenel Schoolers Jerry Spruill Vicki Wright Paul Carroll. Grade 3 Teresa Reed Joyce Chapman Clark Able Carolyn Wilson Kevin Moore. Grade 2 Wayne Mazurek Clay Gibson. Grade 1 Kayla Chandler Rhonda Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chapman
Yranetss
Sidney
Charles Mazurek
Mary Ward
Steven Carroll
Kathy Spalding
Douglas Burns
Butch Cheek
Sammy Carroll
Carroll
Leonard Schooler
Marcia Spalding
Sherry Reed
Carol Mazurek
Reg Gibson
Ben Carroll
Donny Cheek
Roxann Moore
David Ward
Wendi Gibson
Teresa French
Lenel
Jerry Spruill
Vicki Wright
Paul Carroll
Teresa Reed
Joyce
Chapman
Clark Able
Carolyn Wilson
Kevin Moore
Wayne Mazurek
Clay Gibson
Kayla Chandler
Rhonda Reed
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Western Hills
Susie Gibson
James Fullbright
Kim
Robert Sneed
Olney
Mae Filiott
Ollie Smith
Tommy Stark
Cisco
Rob Easley
van Dyke
Mary Wyley
Ella Roberson
Freddie Roberson
Navy
Europe
Wade Chancellor
Odessa
Berry Moore
Pearl Burton
Fay Brown
John Pogue
Newburg
Ide Lane
Pettitt
Howard Moore
May
Ruth Renfro
McMann
Marv Smith
Oklahoma
Daisey Willis
Faye Brown
Arch Lewis
Dick Henson
San Angelo
Mary Smith
Susan Hicks
Royal Mims
Alice Wilhelm
Dollie Burton
Mary Pittman
Mimi
Aso
Christopher
Meaifinengung
Hubbard
Prt
S&h
Sunkist Lemons
OKRA
Gandy
Razor Blades
Wilkinson
Hurfine Coffee
Toothpeste Oigar
Johnny Livingston
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