Editorial of a bustling town newspaper and comments
A collection of editorials and letters mocking town media choices and urging civic action. It includes critique of local government, a portrait of a theatre owner using promotions, and pleas to clean highways. Also protests against war strategy in Vietnam and calls for stronger pressure on North Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawbreak
Charlie Marshall
Majestic Theatre
Charlie
Kathleen
Sammy
Brenda
Lake Procol
MUSED FAMILY LAWYER. SHARE THE CHILDREN
Divorce law may grant custody to one parent to keep siblings together. In rare cases, courts split children to prevent harm, such as separating a younger sibling from an older delinquent brother to protect the younger child’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Chevrolet
Johnny
Jane
Card of thanks and custody notes amid church and home life
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Brady York and Gala for support during illness and surgery. Austin visit noted. Also included are talks on custody rulings stressing the child’s welfare over material gain and a product ad for a heavy duty washer and matching dryer with features and capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Dallas
Brady York
Gail York
Gala
Rising Star Hospital District proposed in Eastland area
Notice to the public states the Rising Star Cooperative Hospital seeks creation of a Rising Star Hospital District co extending into Eastland Brown and Comanche Counties. The district would levy up to 75 cents per $100 valuation, issue bonds, and be governed by a five member board elected by voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland
Brown and
Comanche
Texas
State of Texas
Rising Star Co-operative Hospital
Rising Star
Eastland County
Rising Star Independent
Comanche Counties
W. E. Tyler
Rising Star Cooperative Hospital
Comanche County 4H Council Meets in Courthouse
The Comanche County 4H Council met in the county courtroom on March 18 with chairman Jane Pair presiding. Members discussed Share the Fun Festival and the Favorite Food Show, and committees were formed to work with agents on rodeo programs and to plan a future educational trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
4H Council
Jane Pair
Carol Byrd
Max Parker
Kerwin Stephens
Linda Lu Lane
Elizabeth Lane
John Key
Karen Pounds
Elayne Pair
Jeanette Walker
Rocky Riley
Ann Stratton
Craddock Honored With Surprise Party By Quilting Club
Mrs Craddock wife of Bishop Craddock of Comanche was surprised by Pettit Quilting Club Tuesday March 14 at the club house The bi monthly gathering featured plan and paint work on the club building and a hit and miss luncheon Guests included members from Comanche Gustine Newburg and Pettit communities with visitors Mrs Bruce Lane and Joey Bishop Craddock of Dallas presenting an applique quilt gift in heavenly rose pattern
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Craddock
Comanche
Pettit Quilting Club
Craddock
Gustine
Ernest McDougal
E. J. McDougal
H.C. Little
Ray Huddleston
Lee Patton
Troy Pettit
Jim Pettit
W .E. McCool
Eric Seay
Eddie McDougal
C. L Perkins
FE. M. Barnes
W. Lane
Leroy Kemmitz
Newburg
Pettit
Bruce Lane
Joey Bishop Craddock
Dallas
Lee F. Day Returns From Vietnam Deployment Aboard Estes
Second Class Lee P. Day USN husband of Mrs. Elan S. Day of Comanche Texas returned to San Diego from a seven month deployment off Vietnam aboard the amphibious force flagship Estes. The Estes with the U S Seventh Fleet took part in Deckhouse Five the first joint US South Vietnamese assault in the Me Kong Delta providing communications support and visiting Hawaii Okinawa Singapore Hong Kong Taiwan and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USS
Estes
Lee P. Day
USN
Elan S. Day
Rt. 2
Comanche
San Diego
Vietnam
Amphibious Force
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Western Pacific
Mekong Delta
U. S
South Vietnam
Hawaii
Okinawa
Singapore
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Philippines
San Angelo Visitor Returns After Hospital Stay Visit
Mrs. Charles Marshall visited San Angelo last week staying with grandchildren Ann and Marshall Jack Pyburn while their mother Mrs. Jerry Pyburn was ill in an Angelo hospital. Marshall Jack accompanied Mrs. Marshall back home for a brief stay in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marshall
San Angelo
Ann and
Marshall Jack Pyburn
Jerry Pyburn
More Farmers Adopt Machines and Hire Help said Key
County Agriculture Agent Floyd M Key reports farmers shift to mechanization and commercial hire to meet production goals. W S Allen notes higher skill demands raise worker competition and that planning between farmer and agent is essential for effective use of hired machines. One therm of gas costs a dollar and can bake 43 pizzas or fry 74 pounds of potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd M. Key
W.S Allen
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Texas A&m University
Allen
Book Party Revival Earns Praise From Readers
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls a New Hope library fundraiser where Mrs. Imogene Wilkerson hosted a book party at the Hamilton home. Participants dressed as literary characters from Black Beauty to Little Women, with prizes for book recognition. The piece urges ongoing library support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Wilkerson
New Hope
John Hamilton
Dora Hamilton
Miss Alcott
Tom Sawyer
David Crockett
Claude Wilkerson
David Copperfeld
Houston Family Visits R L Black Kin Over Weekend
The Black family from Houston visited Mrs. R. L. Black and sister Mrs. Fil and Fagan over the weekend. Their oldest son Robert, a student at Houston University, could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Black
Bruce
Frankie
Houston
R. L. Black
Fil
Fagan
Robert
Houston University
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dublin
Hitler
Viet Nam
United States
North Viet Nam
Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas
San Antonio
Teachers’ Council
Texas Public Schools Week
Herbert W. Cooke, Jr
Grand Master of Masons
J. D. Tomme, Jr
Grand Lodge
Austin Visitor
Castle B. Ellis
Austin
Glen Ellis
South
WBW
Hathcock's
James Rutherford
Lindaa Lane Information Chairman
American Gas Association
N.austin
Comanche, Tex
Ld Aid
Dearborn
Ures of the Dearborn
Raste
Mrs. Craddock
Lee F. Day
San Angelo Visitor
The
Tanibag
Harelik
Ence
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