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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1968
Page
2
The Comanche Chief based at 303 W Grand Comanche Texas publishes every Friday under editor Wilkerson. Subscription rates listed include 3.00 per quarter locally, 1.76 for six months in Comanche County and nearby routes, 4.00 yearly elsewhere in Texas, with variations for rural areas and out-of-state regions.
Divorces listed for Brenda Parks, Michael Russell, Bobby Vineyard, Faye Callison, Mary Doshier, Harry Campbell. Criminal docket shows State of Texas cases against Jimmy Birt and others for theft and defrauding with worthless checks. one guilty plea with fines. Marriage licenses issued in late August and September names numerous couples. Death notices record burials for Margaret Wilson, Kieffer Johnson, Henry Carter, Lula Turner, Charles Traiey.
Elton McDonald receives the Area IV Star Young Farmer trophy from Billy Coaner state Young Farmer executive secretary. McDonald becomes eligible to compete for Outstanding Young Farmer of Texas with the state award to be presented in January at the state meeting.
Brownwood news notes a October call by Local Board No 15 Brown and Comanche Counties for three induction men Norman Reich Harry Davis and James Foy and 28 for physicals Gail Petsick Gary Brandon Danny Hendrix Jerry Merwin Jerry Harbour Dale Guill Donny Norwood plus transfers Melvin Davis Thomas Granvvery Loyde Asne Maria Pike with reporting details for October 2 at 7 am to forward to Abilene. Also a pesticide safety reminder advises reading labels and following directions on every use.
An essay warns retirement is inevitable for many and requires years of thoughtful preparation. It urges considering family, interests, and health rather than focusing solely on money, and asks those past fifty to plan how to fill unlimited time with meaningful activity.
Comanche County residents have increased life insurance holdings to about 44.6 million dollars reflecting stronger local finances. National data show Americans hold over a trillion dollars in life policies with Texas accounting for about 49.2 billion. In Comanche, average family life insurance runs near nine thousand dollars, up seventeen percent from 1960. Ordinary insurance remains most common with group insurance next. Free attractions at the State Fair include Dallas Symphony Orchestra concerts and the Mobil Sky Revue.
Odessa Freddy Anderson visited his mother Mrs. Roy Turner last weekend. Fort Worth resident Patsy Ainsworth and daughter Kathy visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Evans from Fort Worth last weekend.
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