Grand Jury Report from Comanche County March 1966 Term
The Grand Jury of Comanche County Texas reports two days of session with 10 true bills of indictment. They thank Judge Truman E. Roberts, District Attorney Byron McClellan, and County Attorney Clyde Hampton for assistance. They commend jail repairs and local law enforcement, and request discharge subject to recall. Wayne Johnston, Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman E. Roberts
Byron McClellan
Clyde Hampton
Commissioners’ Co
Highway Patrol
Oak Poisoning Threat To Livestock This Spring
County Agent Floyd M Key warns oak poisoning poses a danger to cattle sheep goats and horses as young oak buds and leaves high in tannic acid appear this spring March and April mark the peak risk. Dr J W Dollahue of Texas A M College notes low growing oaks especially shinnery oak cause most deaths and says hydrated lime supplement can reduce losses. consult a veterinarian before treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd M. Key
J. W. Dollahue
Texas A&m
College of Veterinary Medicine
Texas
Dollahue
Dollahite
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Public Relations Workshop at Abilene Library
Mrs. Joe Waring librarian and Mrs. Ernest Ebell chair of the library board attended the Public Relations Workshop at Abilene Public Library on March 12. Principal speaker was Miss Sarah L. Wallace Public Relations Officer Library of Congress Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Waring
Ernest Ebell
Abilene Public Library
Sarah L. Wallace
Library of Congress
Washington
Mrs. E F Stark Visits Mason Roots Over Weekend
Mason resident Mrs. E. F. Stark visited her father Will Love in Mason for the weekend, sharing time with family and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
E. F. Stark
Will Love
Medicare Info For Texan Seniors From Extension Specialist
Family Life Specialist Patsy Yates of Texas A M University Extension explains that over 900000 Texans aged 65 plus are eligible for Medicare. She notes more than 55 percent of those not on welfare or Social Security qualify and urges contact with local Social Security offices for details before March 31. Glen McNatt staffs Comanche Courthouse offices on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 9 to 2 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Yates
Texas A&m University Extension
Yates
County Extension Service
Glen McNatt
Comanche
Waco Symphony Concert Features Met Opera Tenor Richard Tucker
Mrs. Clarence A. Rea of Comanche and Mrs. Elva Lund of Hamilton attended the third Waco Symphony concert headlining Richard Tucker of the Metropolitan Opera New York. Tucker sang arias from Verdi and Donizetti among others. Mrs. Rea and Mrs. Lund also visited in the home of Mrs. George Cleveland, Rea’s niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Rea
Comanche
Elva Lund
Hamilton
Waco Symphony Orchestra
Richard Tucker
Metropolitan Opera
New York
Tucker
Metropolitan
Verdi
Donizetti
Rea
Lund
George Cleveland
Rites Held For C. L. McDonald in Comanche County
C L McDonald retired religious education director died Friday March 11 in Comanche where he lived at Western Hills Nursing Home. Interment was Sunday March 13 at New Dublin Cemetery. Harrell Funeral Chapel led arrangements with Rev B L McCord officiating. He was born August 31 1877 in Old Fort Colorado and married Leona Fritz in 1901. He earned BA MA and PhD and was a progressive educator, ordained minister, and active in YMCA work during World War I. Survived by widow two daughters two brothers one sister five grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers were five grandsons Edward Seay Tom Kincaid Jack King Gary Greenwood Cy Baxter and Sammy Marshall.
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C.L. McDonald
Comanche
Western Hills Nursing Home
New Dublin
Harrell
B. L. McCord
First Methodist Church of
Mr. McDonald
Coleman County
Old Fort Colorado
James Evans McDonald
Sally Ann Johnston McDonald
Erath
Leona Fritz
McDonald
Ym.c.a
Western Hills
T. A. Kincaid, Jr
Ozona
la Vernia
C. B. Baxter
Dennis
Riverside
Calif
J. C
San Angelo
Minnie Routh
Abilene
Edward Seay
Big Spring
Tom Kincaid
Southerland Springs
Jack King
Gary Greenwood
Arlington
Cy Baxter Comanche
Sammy Marshall
Arrowhead Staff Reads Proof for CHS Yearbook
The Arrowhead Staff of Co manche High School along with sponsor Mrs. Maxine Martin spent two days in Greenville and Wolf City to read proof on the CHS Annual. They toured the printing plant and observed how an annual is assembled, with staffers Lynn Brown Mike Davidson Jimmy Rambo Carolyn Foreman Ginger Seay and Martha Barret joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowhead
Comanche High School
Maxine Martin
Greenville
Wolf City
Martin
Lynn Brown
Mike Davidson
Jimmy Rambo
Carolyn Foreman
Ginger Seay
Martha Barret
Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Ruby Manzi
Mrs Ruby Manzi attended the funeral of her mother in Van Horn in the early part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Manzi
van Horn
Library Clubbers Review Gone With The Wind At Meeting
In February 10 session Comanche High School Library Club members Larry Blackwood and Ginger Seay discussed Gone with the Wind. Librarian Miss Nobia Dunn announced a TALA state convention in Corpus Christi February 24 26 with Bonnie Day Sally Huffman and Sue Russell chosen to attend. They will report in March. A new World Book Encyclopedia set was bought and additional books ordered under Federal Education programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School Library Club
Larry Blackwood
Ginger Seay
CHS Honor Roll List Fourth Six Weeks
Comanche High School releases the fourth six weeks honor roll listing seniors including Travis Phifer Mike Davidson Bonnie Day Jean Hill Neila Cottrell and others. juniors seniors sophomores and freshmen are named with numerous students across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Travis Phifer
Mike Davidson
Bonnie Day
Jean Hill
Neila Cottrell
Jane Caraway
Artie Merrell
Jimmy Norris
Lynn Brown
David Hill
Brenda Richards
Nancy Hyatt
Janette Prater
Jeanette Ellis
Pois ons Lurk In Every Home Care Is Needed
A new AMA pamphlet warns poisons lurk in every room of a home hidden behind panels and in everyday items. It lists kitchen chemicals medicines cosmetics and garden aids as common sources and urges labeling locking cabinets and keeping them away from children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine de Medici
American Medical Assn
AMA
County 4 H Contest Set For March 19
County 4 H elimination contests are scheduled for Saturday March 19 at 1 30 p m in the County Courtroom Entry blanks are due at the same time The tractor driving contest will occur later in the month after study units Winners advance to the district contest at Tarleton State College Stephen ville on Saturday April 16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Tarleton State College
Farmers Union Meeting on Chemical Weed Control for Peanuts
Comanche County Farmers Union sponsors an informational meeting on chemical weed control in peanuts. The event is Monday night March 21 at the De Leon Riding Club Barn, starting 7 20 with a free barbecue. Ben Spears, ex County Agricultural Agent now with Texas A&M Extension Service, directs the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Farmers Union
de Leon Riding Club
Ben Spears
Comanche Coun
Way Texas WSCS Conference Attendee McCord
Mrs. B. L McCord attends the Central Texas WSCS Conference at Way on Tuesday and Wednesday. McCord is identified as Spiritual Leader of the Browny od Dh WSCS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L McCord
Central Texas
Way
McCord
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State of Texas
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Cal Collet
Gayle Scifres
Floyd M. Key County
Waco Symphony
Rites
W. H. Smith
de Leon, Texas
Chevrolet
Library Clubbers
Heer
Linda Hicks
Rojean Davis
Thelma Chappell
Sherry Johnson
Dianne Straley
Stephen Norris
Sallie Huffman
Jerry Ellis
Gay Waggoner
Gale Carpenter
Kent Wiles
Carol Byrd
Vicki Croft
Rosalie Gaines
Linda la Lane
Jenny Jouette
Sue Cox
Jackie Barret
Sharon Beat
Shelley Houck
Royce Lubke
He Price
Dallas
Carrier Weathermaker
ARI
Zenith
Fligene Perkins
W. Armstrong
Frank Reeves
Fort Worth
Worth Star-Telegram
Delph Briscoe, Jr
Uvalde
Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation
Texas and Southwe Raisers Association
Fred Wulff
Brag
Reeves. Y
Farmers Union
Ty Agricultural
Texas A&y Extal Service
Comanche County
Pe Union
Dera
de Leon
Gan
WSCS
Aloves
Jewelt
Haes Fashion Kommane
Gramma
Sudan
Sweet Sioux
Kow Kandy
Burton Bros
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