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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1968
Page
6
The Comanche Public Library emphasizes meeting county needs. It highlights inter library loans and services for homemakers, young mothers, Campfire and Scout workers, party planners, and local leaders. The message: libraries serve people of all ages and professions.
Mr and Mrs George Walker spent Sunday in Weatherford with Mr and Mrs George F Walker Janet and John. They attended an open house at Weatherford s new junior college on Sunday afternoon.
Former CHS student Jim Norris reported a 60 mile charity race from Tarleton College in Stephenville to Howard Payne College in Brownwood. Alpha Phi Omega led 20 runners per mile team, finishing in 6 hours 25 minutes. Los Caballeros claimed the trophy and ball at halftime.
Five Comanche students at Tarleton earned Distinguished Student List honors for Spring 1968 by meeting a 2.25 GPA, carrying at least 15 hours, and avoiding below C grades. Recipients include Sharon Rackley, Joe Kemmitz, Deborah Carney, Betty Davis, and Ronald Livingston, with bios noting each student’s major, year, and CHS graduation.
The new social security amendment automates coverage for ministers from 1968 unless they object on religious or conscience grounds. Clergymen can exempt by filing with the IRS by April 15 1970, or by the second year if entering ministry in 1969 or later. Members with vow of poverty remain uncov ered.
Comanche visitors including Cyril J Phillips of Kansas City Missouri and Mrs H M Thomas visited the C M Phillips home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jimmy D Ol row of Owens, sisters Miss Estelle W goner and Lee a Morressett, two nieces B Hunter and Mrs Ann Heanes of Abilene. Also Cyril J Phillips and Mary te visited the W nt Moore home in Anson.
Jonesboro Eagles built a 30-2 first half lead and held Gustine to fall 38-18. Key plays included Laker’s 14 yard TD, Denning’s extra points, and Massingill’s 18 yard score. Tigers’ defense featured Adcock brothers, while Massingill and Perry starred for Jonesboro.
The Newburg Home Demonstration Club met at the community center with five members and three visitors. Ruby Henson and Elanor Hicks led an interesting program by state delegates. New officers elected: Mrs. Harold Seay president, Mrs. Phil Riewe vice president, Mrs. Charles Levisay secretary, Mrs. Charlie Hicks treasurer. Council delegates: Mrs. Roy Henson and Mrs. Charlie Hicks. Mrs. Vernon Godfrey underwent major thyroid surgery at a Brownwood hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Williams returned from Houston after visiting grandchildren Leslie and Will McCall. C. H. McCall and spouse were in New York on business.
Mrs Gail P Dudley spent last week with Mrs Tom Coleman at her Rockport home. On the weekend they were joined by Mr Dudley and Joe and Mr Coleman. Mrs D F Caraway visited Austin Thursday to Monday with her grandson Lane Michael and parents Mr and Mrs James C Wilkerson III. Mrs O B Phillips returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs R W Pate in San Antonio. United we stand, divided we support the United Fund.
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