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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1967
Page
8
De Leon Civic Clubs sponsor a volleyball tournament on March 2031 and April 1 for men and women post high school entrants. Trophies awarded. entries accepted until March 23. Write or call Bill Wilkerson at De Leon 2731.
The Comanche County Unit of the American Cancer Society announces a March 23 screening of the film Investment in Life at 7 30 p m in the Cow House narrated by Gregory Peck Crusade Chairman. Ben Barnes of De Leon is named state Crusade chairman. Next month marks Cancer Crusade month as the society urges support for its research program with 1 400 000 cancer survivors cited.
Mr and Mrs Pat Howard attended a Sunday concert in Brownwood where North Texas State University Concert Band performed on its twentieth annual spring tour.
Board approves February bills, adopts 1967-68 textbooks, and accepts Mrs. Dann Williams’s resignation. Reelection of numerous teachers follows, plus plans for an FFA School Farm and lease terms. Logan Williams named Trustee Election Judge as absentee voting opens with three seats to be filled.
The Intensified Peanut Production Program for Comanche County advances to phase two with soil sample tests returned. The emphasis shifts to proper fertilization using the test guided nutrients under the Be Wise Fertilize slogan. Meetings are set at the County Courthouse March 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Stag Creek Community Clubhouse March 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Bishop Craddock and Mrs. Ray Huddleston traveled to Dallas for a spring flower show inspired by Alice in Wonderland. On returning, their car collided at Venue cross-rails. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Dukes Jr. rescued the group, including four year old Joey Bishop Craddock. no injuries reported, all shaken but safe.
The 4 H Unit I Foods and Nutrition group met on Friday March 10 to finalize plans for the 4 H Favorite Foods Show after preparing a poster.
Whit Jarratt explains how soil erosion on overgrazed range lands can be reduced by reseeding native grasses such as little bluestem and sideoats grama. The Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District offers rental seeding equipment via Burton Bros. for farmers, with guidance from the local Soil Conservation Service. A park picnic list follows, naming attendees including Nancy Wiles and Janet Brightman.
An old Comanche blaze destroyed the Opera House complex with a water intensive fire, triggering apparatus alarms, police duty to control crowds, and the loss of multiple businesses and buildings. Fire chief Graham directed crews as a brick structure burned, wiping out W. M. Carroll’s Drug, Alexander’s Grocery, the Knights of Pythias hall, the Express Office, the telephone exchange, and others, marking the end of a colorful downtown landmark.
Only seven shooters have shot perfect 100s in the Grand American Handicap at Vandalia Ohio since trap began 67 years ago. The event draws top shotgun athletes seeking flawless scores in the historic competition.
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