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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1968
Page
6
A Texas A M extension specialist notes snacks can supply 10 to 15 percent of daily calories while adding essential nutrients. Read about sensible options celery carrots nuts peanut butter milk apples and oranges and two snack recipes including Choco Mint Shake and Uncooked Peanut Butter Fudge.
Francis M. Smith, 77, of Palestine Texas died Friday February 23. Funeral services were held February 24 at 4 p.m. with Rev. Otis Felton and James Medford officiating. Burial followed at New Addition Cemetery. A native of Byrdstown Tennessee, he lived many years in Comanche as a barber before moving to Palestine four years ago. He is survived by his wife Mary Wetzel Smith of Palestine. two sons Ray and Billy of Palestine. Elmo of Jacksonville Florida. W. D. of Center. Carlos Smith of Dallas. two brothers Howard of Anson and George of Rising Star. three sisters Mrs N C Palmer and Mrs Clona McClure of Merkle and Mrs Odessa Childress of Cisco. ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The dog vaccination program in Sidney scheduled for Friday March 8 has been postponed due to a regional basketball game. Rescheduled to Friday March 22 from 5 to 6 30 p m at the bus barn Sidney. price set at 1 25 dollars.
Shortie Welch, 59, died Jan 6 in Pecos. Funeral services were held Jan 6 at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Born July 25, 1908 in Comanche County, he lived in De Leon, Sipe Springs and Beattie before moving to Pecos 20 years ago. Survived by wife Esther four sons and seven daughters, twelve grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters in multiple states.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walker of Sidney spent the weekend in Longview visiting their children and grandchildren, including Mr. and Mrs. Gene Walker and Jennifer and Mark. Mrs. Homer Norwood and Mrs. Birch Wilson visited Abilene on Wednesday with their niece Mrs. A V Reese who is hospitalized at Hendricks Hospital.
The Soil Conservation Service outlines irrigation design factors considering field topography water source and soil absorption. It notes the need for gallons per minute pump pressure sprinkler size move schedules mainline layout and fittings. The Comanche office has aided over 250 farmers via the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District.
Beginning 1968 Medicare will help pay for medically necessary equipment like wheelchairs and hospital beds. Payments are usually in installments over time, treated as if the item were rented, expanding beyond prior rental reimbursements.
On February 24, 75 people attended the house warming for Mrs. Jerry Carruth and family at the Community Center. The Carruths received many beautiful gifts while the Daniels String Band provided music. Sponsors included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fielder Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Braeutigam and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Raven with many others assisting.
Comanche County 4H members Jeff and Pam Whiteside from De Leon and Max Parker of Comanche excelled at the Houston Livestock Show. Whiteside duo placed 3rd and 22nd in lightweight Angus steer showings sold at Friday auction. Parker showed an Angus heifer from 1967 calf scramble, placed 20th in beef scramble heifers, 12th in Late Senior Heifer Calves, 1st in the Earl McMillian Award essay, 4th in the year and essay contest.
Comanche County 4-H Adult Leaders met February 26 to outline plans for the Share-the-Fun Festival, the 1968 4-H Tomato and Flower Show set for July 20 at 10 am, with entries due March 23. Mrs. Dorothy Byrd and Mrs. Hazel Davis were named superintendents for flowers and tomatoes respectively. Three tomato varieties were chosen Plains man Homestead and Porter Pride. Tractor contest practices start March 3 at 2:30 pm.
Mrs. Elsie M. Rea of the Comanche Garden Club lists common garden plants that can be toxic including Hyacinth Narcissus Daffodil Oleander Poinsettia and Dieffenbachia. She warns to seek a doctor immediately if poisoning is suspected and to provide samples of unidentified plants for identification.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ebell Jr. of San Antonio announce the birth of a son, Terry Lee, on March 2. Grandparents are Ernest J. Ebell Sr. of Comanche and Charles Thornton of San Antonio. The Ebells’ older son Ernest III visits Comanche. UNICEF trains nurses and midwives. three of four children lack medical care at birth or later.
Lena Andrews and Wayne Preson announced 7th district letter awards for girls and 11 players on the traveling boys squad. Seniors Clyde Weaver Jerry Ellis Tommy Humphrey Harry Cloud plus juniors Kim Cockerham Royce Lubke and Chris Evridge earned letters. Max Parker was the sole sophomore on the travel team. UNICEF aid cited lowering child malaria deaths from 3.5 million in the 1950s to under one million annually.
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