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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1966
Page
8
Details of propositions 10 through 16 on the Texas ballot, including how districts may handle tax levies after boundary changes, restrictions on state water fund use, hospital district dissolutions, county government consolidations, armed forces voting rights, private aid funds for the disabled, and the timing of legislative term commencements.
Funeral services for Miller were held at 4 p m Saturday Oct 29 in the First Baptist Church Gustine with Rev Brad Herbert officiating. Burial followed at Hazeldell Cemetery Harrell Funeral Home Dublin in charge. Miller survived by mother Mrs Alton Mary Miller Gustine two brothers D M and Jesse Miller Gustine and two sisters Mrs Peggy Bartlett Alaska and Mrs Ruth Hansen El Paso.
Mrs. Creath G Dabney 77 of 601 N Tane in Comanche died at 7 95 am in a local hospital. Born January 8 1989 in Brown County she lived in Blanket before moving to Comanche. She married Creath G Dabney January 10 1909 and had three children. Survivors include son Roy Dabney Comanche daughter Mrs M G Milner Fort Sumner NM sister Mrs T M McCulley Blanket and brother Tommy Parson Brownwood. Services were held at 4 pm at the Church of Christ in Blanket with Clarence Bryant officiating. Burial followed in Blanket Cemetery.
A proposed constitutional amendment would fix the start of the terms for both Senators and Representatives. It would amend Article III to set their terms to begin on the day designated by law for the convening of the Regular Session of the Legislature.
Fishermen using soft baits like shrimp liver or crab often see bait slip off. Carry a spool of strong thread in a pocket and tie the bait to the hook. If rushing water washes away the offering, the thread provides a reliable remedy.
The Rev W Walter Johnson associate professor of homiletics at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary will be guest pastor at Comanche Presbyterian Church on Sunday November 6. Johnson holds degrees from Centenary College Union Theological Seminary and Princeton and has published widely. He is married to Margery Anne Mallard and was pastor at Northridge Church in Dallas. Mrs J D Atkinson and guests attended a Fort Worth Dental Society Auxiliary luncheon and style show at the Anna Shelton Hall Women’s Club.
Glen Parker, an 8th grade halfback, won first prize after missing only two games in the Chief football contest. Bruce Parker, a 6th grader and Glen’s brother, took second with three misses. Speedy Hicks placed third and Speedy previously won a subscription in 1963.
Attendance was strong and bidding active at the Brownwood sale on November 2. Prices rose 50 cents on stocker and feeder classes while packer cows and bred cows weakened. Estimated receipts 1050 head with stocker steers 250-425 lb at 27 to 30 dollars, stocker heifers 22 to 24.50, steer yearlings 23 to 25.75, heifer yearlings around 20.69 to 21.75, cows and calves and various stockers and fat cattle listed. Hog top at 21 dollars.
Vacant two bedroom house with living room and kit dining area. Fenced back yard on a 55 by 100 foot lot. Includes a separate rented apartment. South of town near shopping center. Very reasonable price.
The Sail Conservation Young Farmer Grass Identification Contest at Camron High School Agriculture Building named Stanton Reese first, Ray Johnston second, and T J Cottrell third after a tie on perfect scores. Vic Isham presented awards and Tromon Renshaw and others watched.
Com presented a manager recognition at the NRECA meeting in Comanche County. The program honors managers who have completed the institute and contribute to cooperative education. John Myhre, Ag Training and Extension, spoke at the event about changing ideas in management and training.
The report lists a junior contest where Dwa earned 97 for fifth place behind Prater and Jimmy, though the remaining scores are incomplete. The fragment notes a percentage symbol after Jimmy’s score.
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