Marion McDaniel Named Sidney Public Schools Superintendent
Marion McDaniel formerly of Comanche County has been elected superintendent of the Sidney Public Schools. He will assume duties July 1 replacing James Coanman who resigned effective June 30 after four years. McDaniel has led Ba High School and Pet High School and holds a BA from Howard Payne College and a Masters from Hardin Simmers. He is Lon McDaniel’s son of Sidney and has authored 13 poetry books.
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Marion McDaniel
Comanche County
Sidney
James Coanman
McDaniel
Ba High School
Pantwindle
Pet High School
Lon McDaniel
Hardin Simmers
Weather report from Factor Reservoir station
The latest 24 hour weather period from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. reports temperatures and moisture levels observed at the Factor Reservoir Weather Station. Data covers temperature ranges, humidity, rainfall or precipitation estimates, and any notable atmospheric conditions noted by observers.
Swine Inspection Order Impacts Movement Rules
Federal quarantine requires hog inspections before any movement starting Monday to minimize hog cholera spread. Feeding and breeding hogs get ear tags. slaughter hogs receive paint marks. Inspection permits vary by destination and last seven or four days. Local field office in Brownwood listed with inspector contacts across multiple towns.
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Texas Animal Health Commission
Brownwood
Holiday Inn
Miles Allen
Willard Allen
Zephyr
Gene Biggs
Hamilton
Wa Boultinghouse
Welden Wagner
Proctor
A. W. Ander
Lions District Governor Visit Set for April 27
Lion District Governor Lloyd Neeley of Wichita Falls will visit the club Tuesday evening April 27 and address the members. Fifteen club members will receive membership awards ranging from ten to thirty years.
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Lion District
Lloyd Neeley
Wichita Falls
Lion Neeley
Clu
Winners Named for REA Government In Action Tour
Winners of the REA Government In-Action Youth Tour contest for Comanche County Electric Cooperative were chosen April 16 in Comanche. Jan Kassahn and Greg Hass won the oratorical contest. alternates Marcia Spalding and Wayne Robertson. They will join 100 other youths on the Washington, D.C. trip June 12 to 23.
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REA
Washington
Comanche County Electric Cooperative
Comanche
Jan Kassehn
Greg Hass
Brownwood
Marcia Spalding
Sidney
Wayne Robertson
Marcia
Henry Spalding
Wayne
John Robertson
Comanche County
Clean-Up Week Acknowledged As Citywide Effort
City Manager John Beaty announced Comanche Clean-Up Week was a success. Crews collected trash curbside and worked extra days to haul limbs and clippings, with officials thanking residents for cooperation.
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City of
Comanche
John Beaty
Beaty
Play Night Scheduled by Comanche Roping Club
The Comanche Roping Club sponsors a Play Night every Monday at 7 30 pm. The first event is Monday April 26 featuring calf roping pole bending barrel racing and cutting with entry costs of one dollar for three calves and one dollar for two and a half minutes on the rock.
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Comanche Roping Club
Library Week Message From Comanche Public Library
National Library Week highlights YOU VE GOT A RIGHT TO READ with a Comanche Public Library report detailing patron activities across multiple programs. The piece notes services for adults children and college students, genealogists and researchers, plus community programs and a back page continuation.
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Margaret Waring
National Library Week
Los Angeles
Comanche Public Library
Texas and Southwest
Comanche
Beyond This God Cannot Go by Creath Davis
Creath Davis of Comanche County and Dallas Christian Concern Foundation has published a nationally advertised book exploring personal struggle and faith in the modern era. The work covers God relation, mental stability, marriage, finances, and past and future concerns, with a counseling ministry background informing its message.
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Creath Davis
Comanche County
Christian Concern Foundation
Dallas
God
Gustine FFA Banquet Set for April 29
Gustine FFA announces its annual Parents and Friends Banquet for Thursday April 29. Underwoods of Brownwood prepares the meal, Mack Pyburn provides entertainment, Harley Berg conservationist gives the principal talk, KWTX Channel 10 features Berg, and tickets are priced at 1.75 dollars via any Gustine FFA member.
Sidney Troop to Sponsor Dog Vaccination Drive
The Sidney Boy Scout troop plans a dog vaccination program at the Sidney School Barn on Wednesday April 28 from 5 to 6 30 p m. Dr J F Hallmark will vaccinate dogs for a fee of 150 dollars.
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Sidney Boy Scout Troop
Sidney School
J. F. Hallmark
Valedictorian and top seniors named in Comanche CHS class
Dyan Cantrell is valedictorian with 96.26 average, daughter of H O Cantrell of Rt. 3 Comanche. Jane Jolley is Salutatorian with 95.06 average, daughter of Houston Jolley of 400 N Mary Comanche. Gail Conway among top three with 94.86 average, son of Jerry Conway Rt. 3 Comanche. All noted for leadership in bands, homemaking, agriculture and academics.
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Dyan Cantrell
Jane Jolley
CHS
Comanche
H. O. Cantrell
Rt. 3
Tyan
West Texas
Houston Jolley
N. Mary
Jane
Bangs
Studert
Gail Conway
Gail
Jerry Conway
Comanche School Reports Fourth Six-Week Attendance
Supt. S. H. Fletcher released figures for the period ending February 12. High School 326 students, 94.36 percent attendance. Junior High 297 students, 9.78 percent. Elementary 502 students, 91.10 percent. Special Education 46 students, 95.28 percent. District total 1,171 students, 92.60 percent overall.
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Supt
S. H. Fletcher
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday Reminder
It is that time again to change clocks. On Sunday at 2 a.m. April 25 move clocks ahead one hour from 2 to 3 a.m. Saturday night April 24. Enjoy extra daylight all summer.
Comanche Jr High Girls to Host Friday Track Meet
Comanche Junior High hosts a girls track meet Friday at Indian Memorial Stadium with preliminaries at 3:00 and finals at 6:00. Seven teams attend including Granbury Goldthwaite Santa Anna Eastland Rising Sun San Saba and Stephenville.
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Jr. High
Comanche
Indian Memorial Stadium
Fred West
Granbury
Goldthwaite
Santa Anna
Eastland
Rising
San Saba
Stephenville
Rain brings renewed hope to Comanche drought area
Comanche County received over two inches of slow rain last Friday and Saturday easing drought stresses. Rainfall totals varied across locales with Proctor Reservoir 2.17 inches and Comanche city 2.35. Farmers and ranchers welcomed the moisture amid days of low soil moisture and emergency haying privileges being designated.
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Comanche
U.S
Omar Parleson
Comanche County
Drouth
Proctor Reservoir
Custer
Robinson Spring
Sipe Springs
Sidney
Proctor
Newburg
Gustine High names 1970-71 valedictorians and top juniors
Olga Estrada is valedictorian at Gustine High School with a 90.0 average for 1970-71 and extensive leadership in FHA Beta Club UIL and student government. Debbie Thompson is salutatorian with similar honors and a 90.0 average. Scotty Hayes tops Gustine Jr High with 95.0 average and Charla Reese is junior high salutatorian with 94.74 average. other high achievers include Pam Lane and Leonor Zarate.
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Olga Estrada
Palo Ferrada
Route 1
Gustine
Gustine High School
Olga
FHA
Area TV
Heme Ec
West Texas
Debbie Thompson
J. R. Thompson
Debbie
Pam Lane
Leonor Zarate
James Parsons
Davis G. Parsons
Rt. 1
Dublin
High Point
Scoty Hayes
Russell Hayes
Gusetine
Gustine Jr. High
Scotty
Atheletics
Jr. High
UIL
Ig Ective
Chara Reese
Charles Reese
Charla
Janese Stark
Juan Escobar
Comanche Community Hospital Plans Move Forward
Non-profit tax-free Comanche Community Hospital moves toward operation as organizers announce a self-supporting community institution open to all qualified physicians. Attorneys accountants and doctors meet to draft by laws and organize the board of directors with anticipated finalization soon.
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Comanche Community Hospital
Ray Perry
CPA
Houston
Norman Sanderson
Comanche
Ben D. Sudderth
W. D. Blackwood
Roy D. Mims
Dan Mims
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de Leon
B. A. Coan
Gustine — Kenneth Evans
Albert Frazier
W. D. Hopkins
David Phifer
County Agricultural Agents Office
Lions Dist
Jan
Jack L. Kassahn
Greg
David Hass
Jan Kassahn and
Davis
Gustine Ffa
Manche
West Texe
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