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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1968

Page

8

Massey Named Co-Chairman of Texas Young Citizens for Humphrey-Muskie

Brownwood resident Bert W. Massey, UT Law senior, is appointed October 17 as co chairman of the Texas Young Citizens for Humphrey Muskie. He has led DeMolay in Texas and served on the Texas House staff. will coordinate with young Texans under Will D. Davis and Rep. Jim Wright.

Bert Massey HHH - Muskie Bert W. Massey Brownwood The Texas Young Citizens For Humphrey-Muskie Massey University of Texas University of Texas School of Law Young Citizens Texas Will D. Davis Jim Wright

Mrs Wess Wilson Visits Irving Residents Sunday

Mrs Wess Wilson visited Mr and Mrs Gene Wilson of Irving on Sunday.

Irving Wess Wilson Gene Wilson

Coman School Board Reorganizes Fifth Grade Staffing

The Coman School Board shifts Mrs June Schuman from Elementary Reaction Lab to fifth grade section one, expanding enrollment to 111 or 37 per section. Mrs Jamey Lou Faddah joins Reading Lab as replacement. she hails from Oklahoma and has four years in Oklahoma City Public Schools.

Comanche School Board June Schuman Ffth Makiro Ferr Cestrang Jamey Lou Faddah Faddah Oklahoma Putman City Oklahoma City Phillins University Evid University of Oklahoma Tarleton State College Tarleton

UNITED FUND 1968 Campaign Aims To Reach County Residents

County leaders gather at the Chamber of Commerce to launch the 1968 United Fund drive urging every resident in Comanche County to contribute. Eleven agencies are listed with specific pledge amounts and volunteers will contact neighbors to meet a $7 075 goal.

Chamber of Commerce United Fund Comanche County Salvation Army RED Cross Hocloo U Texas United Fund

Christian Community In Action Plans County Welfare Meet

The Christian Community in Action met October 20 at St Matthew's parish hall with six original congregations represented. They ratified the organization constitution and heard Rev Harvey Raines on county welfare delays. A chairity rep presence plan was set for November.

City Church — Union Christian Community In Action St. Matthew's Church First Baptist Church First United Methodist Church First Presbyterian Church Central Christian Church Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Harvey Raines Comanche County Raines Father Maguire C.C.A Grady James Father Coggin Marguerite Ross Central Christian First United Methodist

Brownwood Woman Wins Comanche Grid Contest

Three readers of the Comanche Chief tied for first in the weekly football contest by missing only one game. Mrs. Alice Stokes of Brownwood won first place and $5. Betty Hicks of Comanche earned second with a year extension to her subscription. F. F. Ross of Comanche took third and a year’s subscription. Fred Die also earned a year’s subscription for the week of October 9. Honorable mentions included Buddy Lamb, John Parker, and Mrs. G A Reid, plus several Comanche neighbors who missed two games. Comanche, after beating Clyde last week, eyes a Friday night clash at Indian Memorial Stadium with Hamilton.

Comanche Clyde Alice Stokes San Benito Drive Brownwood Betty Hicks F. F. Ross Freddie Buddy Lamb de Leon John E. Parker Houston G. A. Reid Graham Sammy Brenda Marshall C. L. Northcutt Clarence Walkoviak Melvin Harklins E. W. Sullivan

Santa Claus Special For Viet Nam Mail

A joint Pentagon Post Office venture will send a fast U S cargo ship named the 1968 Santa Claus Special from Oakland California in November. Gifts mailed October 11 to November 9 with APO FPO addresses will be delivered to Da Nang Qui Nhon Cam Ranh Bay and Saigon after a roughly three week voyage.

St. Nick’s Vietnam Pentagon Post Office U. S Oakland Calif da Nang Qui Nhon Cam Rahn Bay Saigon

Grand Jury Report From Oct 1968 Term Cites Court

The Grand Jury reports two days of session and 23 true bills of indictment. It commends the court for its charge and notes a clean jail, strong law enforcement, and hard work by the Sheriff and staff. It urges continued vigilance to deter crime and asks to be discharged subject to recall. Clinton D. Geye, Foreman.

Clinton D. Geye Feman

Lt Rachels Honored Before Viet Nam Departure

Ken, Lynda and daughter Staci were honored by the Sing Creek Club at a community center supper before Lt. Rachels departed for military duties in Vietnam. The Oct 8 event drew members and many out of town guests who enjoyed a covered dish meal and a postdinner sing-along.

Ken Lynda Staci Sing Creek Rachels Vietnam

Smith Windup Tour Heads to Stephenville Friday

Lt. Gov. Preston Smith, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, brings his Texas campaign to Stephenville on October 25 for a final windup before the November 5 election. He will speak at 4 pm at the Holiday Motel Restaurant and expects to greet old friends and meet new supporters as he closes out his campaign.

Preston Smith Stephenville Texas Smith

Birth of Donald Shane McCraw in Brownwood

Mr. and Mrs. Don McCraw announce the birth of a son, Donald Shane, on Sunday October 29 at Memorial Hospital Brownwood. The baby weighed 7 pounds 20 inches long and at home with siblings Darla and Devidas. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. T. B. McGuffy of Grand Prairie.

Don McCraw W. College Donald Shane Darla and Devidas Mr. Ord T. B. McGuffy Grand Prairie

Subveil Subveil by Helen Ayars

Subveil by Helen Ayars is a cosmetic skin foundation meant to cover blemishes discolorations and scars. It is waterproof non smearing and non oily with a smooth easy application and available in shades to match skin tone.

Helen Ayars

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