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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1968
Page
5
The Allen and Evans families thank everyone for their kindness during their bereavement. May God bless all who offered sympathy and help.
Brownwood market steady on most classes with feeders slightly weaker. Stocker steers and heifers and steers and cows sold active. slaughter cattle and calves steady. Estimated receipts 300 head. Also sale note for Hampshire sheep and crossbred piglets and local social blurb.
The notice sets time limits for filing Medicare claims. Claims for services in July to September 1966 must be filed by March 31, 1968. Claims for services from October 1, 1966 to September 30, 1967 must be filed by December 31, 1968.
A new irrigation water testing laboratory is being built by the Texas Department of Agriculture in De Leon. The facility will test well water for salt and toxin risks, aiding farmers and peanut growers by speeding analysis and monitoring mineral levels during heavy use periods. The project, funded with Speaker Ben Barnes and Commissioner John C. White support, aims to bolster local crop safety and production.
The Brownwood Civic Music Association announces enrollment week March 18 through 1 p.m. March 23 at the Texas Power and Light Reddy-Kilowatt Room. Dues are 8 dollars for adults and 4 dollars for students. New members joining receive early access to the 68 69 season with a closing performance by baritone WM Warfield.
All day singing and basket lunch planned for March 17 at Gorman. Local singers will perform and invitees are welcome to attend for community fellowship.
Explorers Organized Explorer Post 47 held a reorganizational meeting on February 5. Pat Clendenin serves as post advisor and Tyson Clemons is president. The group meets on the first and third weeks.
White cites protecting a valuable crop and ensuring water supplies for all crops as key aims behind building the labs in the German Comanche area.
The American Association of University Women met Feb 15 in the Tarleton State College dining hall Stephenville. The Drama Club of Hico High School presented a play on Testing Values in a Changing Society directed by Mrs W B Hill. Hostesses included committee members led by Mrs Lamar Johanson. Attendees from Comanche area included Mesdames Carrie Eaton Elsie Rea and Miss Jewel Werner Mabel Hall.
Roy Draper, recently back from Viet Nam service, shared color slides and narrations at the Stag Creek Club gathering with 35 attendees. The program highlighted interesting places he visited and was well received. The next meeting will feature a "42" Party on March 1.
The 1968 senior play features Jerry Ellis in a dual role as Arnold Q. Henry and Raymond Nichols. Cast includes Mike Schul as Larry Malone and Jodie Prater as Goody Gulf hopper with stage managers Jerry Williams and Casey Bradshaw. Promoters and other named participants fill out the ensemble. The plot hinges on a stern principal and crooks hiding in the school, with a mistaken identity escape plan.
The Stephen F. Austin Chapter of the National Honor Society met February 8 in the auditorium. Members from each class performed skits with Kent Wiles and Jerry Ellis as two mixed-up sports announcers. Juniors Cheating skit by Bill Williams Shelley Houck Linda La Lane Royce Lubke. Sophomores hillbilly spitting contest by Judy Glea ton Carol Carney Gary Easley Max Parker. Discussion followed on sponsoring students to the Attorney General's Youth Conference.
A high school production features a daring principal fleeing to a closet and a developing romance. The event culminates in an unspecified ending. The performance is scheduled for April 5 with ticket sales handled by the senior class.
The 4H colors unite green and white with the white ground symbolizing purity and the green emblematic of nature. The color reflects springtime, life, and youth, associating the organization with outdoor vitality.
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