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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1974
Page
2
The Comanche Chief announces publisher names editors and staff roles. It lists subscription rates for Comanche County and outside areas, notes correction policy for erroneous reflections, and states publication as a weekly Thursday edition since 1473 with post office registration.
In memory of neighbors and friends from The Chief’s pages the community recalls Octa George Jerry Scott Jess Marlin and Jewel Werner. Letters from Joe Cowen share reflections on J C Wilkerson and Clifton football days with vivid scenes of the era and its people.
The Comanche County Senior Citizens clubs describe efforts to aid elderly residents through Thanksgiving gifts, holiday crafts, hospital supply drives, sympathy and get well cards, and monthly building upkeep. They request United Funds support to expand hot lunches and shut-in visits.
Toby Harrah of the Texas Ranger Baseball Team and Larry Brittner of the Montreal Expos, with former Ranger catcher Ken Suarez, visited Mr. and Mrs. Belve Bean in Comanche last Friday and hunted doves during the stay.
Joseph N. Cowen writes a warm farewell noting a father figure’s kindness and a long stride echoing through memories. He recalls moments of care and offers well wishes, signing with respect and friendship.
De Leon dominated Dublin 38-0 in a District 10-A football game. The Bearcats led 17-0 after three quarters, then exploded in the final period. John Hodges scored three times in the second half. Mark McKillip added two long TD runs. Toby Hare with a 28-yard field goal and perfect conversions, plus two onside kicks.
Jessie M Willis, 69, of Belton, died after a long illness at a Temple hospital. Funeral services were held at Heartfield Chapel Belton with Rev. David Shuttlesworth officiating. Interment followed at Resthaven Cemetery Belton. He was a retired Civil Service worker and a baptized member of Miller Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Velma, son Arlys Willis of Austin, daughter Geraldyne McEntire of Abilene, eight grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The Gustine FFA Chapter met on September 27. Sponsor Mr Crummey reviewed officer responsibilities. The secretary distributed FFA membership cards and the greenhand initial was discussed. A chapter sweetheart was announced at the FHA party.
A stew supper will be served Saturday night October 19 from 5 30 to 8 00 at the Fellowship Hall of The First United Methodist Church as a Lord s Acre Hour Project by the Fifth and Sixth Grade Sunday School Class Tickets are 1 75 for adults and 1 00 for children and include stew crackers pickles drink and dessert Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance from Brent Davidson Susan Davis Jo Lane Dudley Kyra Johnson David Mercer Tommy Wilhelm and Brett Wilic
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