Indians Capture Ranger Relays in Narrow Track Meet Victory
Comanche Indians won the Ranger Bulldogs Relays with 102.2 points led by firsts in two relays and high hurdles. Jim Armstrong prevailed in the 110 high hurdles and Dan Grimmer, Jim Kirkland, Billy Jack McDonald, and Lerron Jones starred in the mile relay to set a meet record of 3 38.2, edging Cross Plains and Goldthwaite as Jerry Ellis, Grimmer and others added seconds and thirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Jolley
Comanche Indians
Ranger Bulldogs
Cross Plains
Goldthwaite
Jimmy Armstrong
Comanche
Jolley
Dan Grimmer
Jim Kirkland
Billy Jack McDonald
Lerron Jones
McDonald
Jones
Grimmer
Jerry Ellis
Jim Armstrong
Armstrong
Saragosa Moreno
Paul McGettis
John Hutchins
Tommy Humphrey
Mickey Howerton
David Tankers
Shady Elm church service and visiting notes from residents
The First Baptist Church held a Sunday service at 2 30 led by Rev John C Wiles. Local residents and visitors, including the Braswell and Hill families, Dr C C Klingman, Vivian McElroy, and many others, attended and extended welcome to guests. The group also mentions athletic results with Comanche earning trophies at a recent meet and planning to travel to Stephenville for Tarleton Relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
John C .Wiles
W. M. Braswell
Vernon Braswell
New Braun‘els
James D. Smith
de Leon
P. D. Hill
Jean
Kay
Comanche
Nokia
Cleo Dunn
Alice Hayes
Floyd Carpenter
Bertha Frazier
C. C. Klingman
Vivian McElroy
Delia Ashinhurst
A. B. Wagner
Arizona
Douglas Bryan
Ballinger
Ira Carter
Port Lavaca
Jack Carter
Leroy Woolsey
Nellie Moore
Tom McArthur
Goldthwaite
B. F. Beaty
H. M. Vineyard
Fort Worth
Agnes Mewborn
Lawrence Jones
San Angelo
W. A. Jones
Damon Smith
Church of Christ
Social Security Amendments Expand Benefits and Tax Rules
Glenn McNatt reports on new social security laws delivering the largest cash-benefit increase in history. The first full year adds 3.7 billion, with higher future increases for earners above 6600. Taxable earnings cap rises to 7800, starting in 1968. Easter Seal Society cites a shortage of 15000 occupational therapists and 320000 special education teachers for crippled children rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn MecNatt
Easter Seal Society
Youth Rally Time Again in Comanche County
Patsy Page reports a Youth Rally in Comanche County featuring Jackets for Jesus from Howard Payne College. Athletes of the yellow jacket group will share an evening of faith and fellowship, with past attendance at Sidney First Baptist Church noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Page
Comanche County
Willin
Jesus
Howard Payne College
Sidney First Baptist Church
Texas Historical RAMPS program praised at Comanche meeting
Fr Lee Lawrence of Tier spoke at the Comanche County Historical Survey Committee meeting in the Golden Arrow Cafeteria. He lauded RAMPS progress, noting 75 percent of the 5000 marker goal reached and Texas tourism growth with 12 million dollars spent last year. He highlighted foundation funding, county marker awards, and kinship ties to local pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dixon
Lee Lawrence
Tier
The
Texas Historical Foundation
Comanche County Historical Survey Committee
Golden Arrow
Lawrence
Texas
County Historical Survey Committee
Comanche County
Foundation
Historical Committees
Texas Historical Survey Committee
Ile
Moody Foundation
Rupert N. Richardson Fund
Millerd Cope Fund
Abell Hangar Fund
Texas Law Enforcement Fund
Poss Greene
Ashbell Smith
Mollie Moore
James Cunningham
W. I. Dixon
Sterling Isham
Dixon
Jack Moore
Hardy Jones
Oberthiers
Cunninghams
Helmsleys
Oberthier
Hereford
Free electronic hearing tests in Comanche 1968
Free hearing tests offered in Comanche on Saturday March 16 1968 from 9 am to 12 noon at the DeLuxe Motel conducted by Mr. Hall for Beltone Hearing Service. The program includes ear diagrams and demonstrations of corrective methods and home testing options. Those unable to attend can arrange in home tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
DeLuxe Motel
Saturay
March
Hall
Beltone Hearing Service
Hickory St
Abilene
Texas
Card of Thanks for Mrs Tom McDonald family
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their sorrow. Appreciation goes to Porter and Don of Comanche Funeral Home Dr Mims and staff Western Hills for many good deeds and especially their nursing staff. -Family of Mrs. Tom McDonald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McDonald
Porter
Don
Comanche
Mims
Western Hills
Itp
Cunningham Family Thanks Doctor and Staff
The Cunningham family expresses deep thanks to Dr Blackwood the nurses and many friends and relatives for kindness during illness and at the passing of Dayton Cunningham husband and father. Since 1956 Easter Seal Research Foundation has spent over 2.5 million dollars on projects to fight crippling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dayton Cunningham
Dr. Blackwood
Dayton Cunningham
Easter Seal Research Foundation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ranger
Shady Elm
Rebecca Hill
Puerto Rico
Ronnie Horton
Aic Horton
Ramey Air Force Base
Humphrey
Mike Shul
Derwin Isham
Stephenville
Bill Jones
B. J. Rumble
R. G. Parkinson
Comanche, Texas
Unicef
Historical Survey Committee
Isham
Burks
Roberts
Everidge
Renshaw
Clara Mae Hamilton
Connie Bagley
Bertha Hollingshead
R. W. White
Nora Hamilton
Lamkin
Eva Compton
Gustine
Lee White
Greenwood
Carbon
Nancy Lawrence
Tyler
MODEL
Proctor
Fincher
Connally Feed Store
Trefian
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