Patricia Diane Sharp to wed Hugh Fletcher in Deer Park
Deer Park Mr and Mrs Clarence FE Sharp announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Diane to Hugh S Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs S H Fletcher of Comanche The bride elect graduated Deer Park High School attended San Jacinto Junior College He graduates Howard Payne and teaches and coaches in the Deer Park School System The wedding is set for 8 p.m June 12 at Deer Park Church of Christ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence FE. Sharp
Deer Park
Patricia Diane
Hugh
Fletcher
S.H. Fletcher
Comanche
Deer Park High School
San Jacinto Junior College
Howard Payne
Deer Park Church
County Democratic Convention Set for Saturday in Comanche
Delegates from 18 Democratic voting boxes travel to Comanche Saturday afternoon for the county convention. The session is at 2 PM in the District Courtroom. Chairman W. I. Lane says the main agenda is selecting nine delegates and nine alternates to the State Democratic Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Democratic Executive Committee
W. I. Lane
Proclamation Declares Nursing Home Week 1970 in Comanche
Mayor Gya le C Pirkle proclaims May 10 to 17 1970 as Nursing Home Week urging residents to support nursing homes and participate in community efforts for better care today and tomorrow. The resolution notes 900 licensed Texas facilities serving 61 580 people and highlights collaboration among physicians nurses therapists volunteers and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Witereas
Nursing Homes of
Texas Nursing Home Association
Gyale C. Pirkle
Comanche
Gether
Wreck Claims Fifth Fatality Near Comanche
Five people died in a two car crash Sunday near Hasse six miles east of Comanche on U S Highway 67 377. The latest death was Mrs Jonell McGregor 39 at 12 10 p m in Stephenville hospital. Debra McGregor and two younger brothers were hospitalized. Funeral services for Mrs McGregor were held Saturday in Weatherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasse
Comanche
Jonell McGregor
Stephenville
Barbara Jean
Grapevine
Roxie McGregor
McGregor
Thomas Northcutt
Chamber Chats Revel in Local Inquiry and Fishing Tourism
The Comanche Chamber notes varied mail inquiries from residents and outsiders. Topics include rodeos, hunting leases, Comanche’s name origins, fruit harvests, and a June quarter horse sale. Visitors praise the town’s fishing at Lake Proctor and friendly people, prompting repeat visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lockwood
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
Neal Raney
South Gate
California
Dallas
Fort Worth
Richardson
Sam Heath
Strawn
Robinette
Cleburne
Comanche County
James Clark
Fort Stockton
McDougal
Louise Evans Named Democratic Nominee for Tax Assessor Role
Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee selected Louise Evans as the party standard bearer for the unexpired term as County Tax Assessor-Collector. Evans was appointed April 15 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Marilyn Elrod. Under state law the committee chooses the candidate for the General Election ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Democratic Executive Committee
Louise
K. D.) Evans
Evans
Marilyn Elrod
Texas
Perkins Family Visits Grandparents Reach Fort Worth
Return to Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Harold Perkins travel from Fort Worth on Friday to collect their children Amy and Doug who had been visiting their grandparents Eugene Perkins and J Y Robinsons last week and then return home on Saturday
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Fort Worth
Harold Perkins
Amy
Doug
Eugene Perkins
J. Y. Robinsons
Al Wright 51 Dies Suddenly in Temple Hospital
Alfred Charles Wright 51 of Comanche died Monday May 4 at the Veterans Hospital in Temple. Services were held May 6 at Wilkercon Hatch Funeral Home in Waco. burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Weeden. Pallbearers from Waco included Carl Williams Lloyd Mellen Dallas Tom Chapoton Jack Dick and Sam Gardner. He was born in Waco November 1912 and moved to Comanche to operate Wright's Auto Supply for twelve years. He served four years in the Army Air Corps during WWII and is survived by his mother Mrs T Q Wright of Waco a brother T Q Wright Jr of Waco and a sister Mrs C L Morris of Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Charles Wright
College
Comanche
Veterans Hospital
Temple
Wilkercon Hatch
Waco
Oakwood
Ween
Carl Williams
Lloyd Mellen
Dallas
Tom Chapoton
Austin
Jack
Mike Dick
Sam Gardner
Mr. Wright
T. Q. Wright
Ife
Wright
Army Air Corps
T. QO. Wright
T. Q. Wright, Jr
C. L. Morris
Colorado Springs
Colo
De Leon Golfer Nets Hole in One at PAR Country Club
George Mason of De Leon, a newcomer to golf, scored a hole-in-one on the 9th hole at PAR Country Club. The 280 yard par 4 ace came with a back wind on a 2 iron as Jimmy Kennedy and Joe McDonald watched. Mason shot a 46 front nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mason
de Leon
Par Country Club
Mason
Howard Burttschell
Jimmy Kennedy
Joe McDonald
Brownwood
Weather report from Proctor Reservoir station
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a brief forecast covering an eight hour period starting at 8 a.m. It notes temperatures and moisture levels measured during the interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Reservoir
Mayor Proclaims Nursing Home Week in Comanche
Gayle Pirkle city leader signed a May 10 to 17 proclamation designating Nursing Home Week to boost community support and participation in the Better Life program. Land D. Wall of Lubbock, president of the Texas Nursing Home Association, urged visits to facilities to see modern care for Texas seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas and American Nursing Home Association
Gayle Pirkle
Comanche
Land D. Wall of
Lubbock
Texas Nursing Home Association
Texas
Divorce Granted for Lt Governor Barnes in Comanche County
Judge Truman E. Roberts grants the divorce between Martha Barnes and Ben Barnes, dissolving the marriage and awarding custody to Martha. Children Gregory Cameron Barnes born May 3 1958 and Amy Elizabeth Barnes born January 31 1992 receive visitation rights. Court orders $350 monthly support through April 1979 then $175 until the younger child turns 18. Community property settlement assigns the home to Mrs. Barnes. Attorneys listed for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman E. Roberts
District Court of
Comanche County
Martha Barnes
Ben Barnes
Gregory Cameron Barnes
Amy Elizabeth Barnes
Barnes
Hill and Hollands fish Possum Kingdom Lake trip
Vish at Possum Kingdom Lake Mr and Mrs P D Hill joined by Alvin Hollands of Mineral Wells enjoyed a fishing trip to Possum Kingdom Lake Sunday.
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Deborah
Oliver E
Erby McGregor
May
Oliver E. McGregor
Liem
Durham
Chanel
Coty
Matchabelli
D’orsay
Lanvin
Revion, Dana
Lillfolds
Bibles
Hai
Bacchus
Reviow
Prescription Durham
Mennen
Brut
Jade East
al Wright
Save
Comanche Green
Democratic Party
Clemons
Plymouth
Power & Air
Ford Sta. Wgn. Ltd
David Robinson
Bill Clemons
Ira Clemons
Clemons Motor CO
DEMOS
Wil- Marsh- Boxhelm
Western Mattress CO
Esquire
After Shave & Cologne
Bayer
Nic
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