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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1966
Page
7
An Oklahoma school poll surveys Comanche County Juniors and seniors on 18 year olds voting rights. Students split with many arguing if 18 can fight for country they should vote, while others say lack of maturity or interest makes them unfit.
The Comanche Public Library offers play or skit ideas for Cubs, school or church groups with both Thanksgiving and Christmas ahead. Visitors can browse crafts, azines from past years for gift ideas, or pick up a novel for a quiet break. It also notes practical tips for decorating and boat handling.
Fred Edmondson, 68, of Comanche, died Monday at a local hospital. Born November 20, 1897, he lived in Comanche 47 years and was married to Bonnie Lenore Irwin since March 20, 1927. He leaves a wife, three children, two sisters, a brother, and two grandchildren. Services were held November 2 at the Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John C. Wiles presiding. interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers listed: C B Williams, Bill Crocker, Jack Hendricks, Johnnie F lis, Clyde House, Emmitt House.
Gyale Pirkle of Ser vice Drug Store attended an annual Post Graduate Course at Texas University College of Pharmacy. About 157 pharmacists attended as the course discussed Medicare changes and new regulations starting January 1 1967. The rules affect pharmacists as consultants to rest homes and hospitals with extended care facilities.
Lonnie Hicks Jr 39 of Slayton died Sunday October 31. Born February 7 1926 he served in WW II and lived in Comanche before moving to Slayton three months ago. He is survived by wife Wanda Hicks two brothers Ardal Fort Worth and Edward Chickasha Oklahoma. Services were held November 2 at Cache Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Horton officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
The Texas ASCS State Conference met October 23 25 at the Willita Assembly Building in San Antonio. Delegates from Comanche County included Mr and Mrs William T Carroff De Leon and others. Distinguished speakers were Horace D Godfrey Charley M Cox W Blease R T Price and W Lewis David from ASCS and Texas offices.
Jeanes, owner of McCullough-Jeanes True Value Hardware, traveled from Chicago after attending Cotter & Co. Spring Lawn and Garden Market. He plans redecorating and new displays at his store, referencing volume buying power and gifts for year-round selling. Rosemary Scott arrived at East Texas State College to submit draft chapters on homemaking curriculum at junior colleges.
Over the weekend the Haynes family from Arlington visited Rev and Mrs Robert Haynes at 400 East Grand. Their son Bobby Haynes and Mrs Haynes, both enrolled at Arlington State College, joined them in the gathering.
The Abilene Fast Kiwanis Club hosts the third annual antique show and sale at the Starlite Inn 3425 South 1st Street in Abilene. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12 noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $1 with proceeds benefiting the club’s work with boys and girls.
Attorney General Waggoner Carr advocates detailed, periodic breakdowns of food costs by the Agriculture Department to show farmers’ share. He says farmers and ranchers are not to blame for high prices and notes farmers’ earnings have declined for 18 years during prosperity. He praises Governor Connally for launching a Texas cost analysis.
Bill Pettit 16, a Gustine FFA treasurer and Energy native, plans to raise commercial lambs this year and skip showing at the Comanche Livestock Show. He will help other boys with their calves during the event while managing the family farm.
The official asks Texas A&M and Texas Tech to conduct a study and report by December 1. He aims to gather evidence to correct widespread mis information about who is to blame for food cost concerns.
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