Comanche County Hospital Board Votes 50 Tax for 1977
The Comanche County Hospital Board approved a 50 cent per 100 evaluation tax rate for 1977 to supplement operating costs and fund capital improvements. Expected revenue around $60,000. Directors Carney Lochridge Gibson Isham voted yes with Mazurek Jr opposing. Isham named president, Mazurek vice president, Gibson secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comarche County Hospital Board of Directors
Sid Carney
John Lochridge
Carney
Lochridge
Kenneth Gibson
Vic Isham
T. C. Mazurek, Jr
Comanche County
White Collar Share Rises in Comanche County Labor Force
Special to The Chief notes that automation has shifted Comanche County jobs from 1960 levels. In 1960 1,130 of 4,295 workers were white collar. Now white collar is estimated at 35.3 percent, reflecting broad categories from professionals to clerks and executives while blue collar roles like machinists and craftsmen have declined.
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New York
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Comanche County
Trotlines Illegal In Lake Eanes
Comanche Police Chief Anders warns trotlines are illegal in Lake Eanes and violators will be prosecuted. City Police and Parks and Wildlife Officer Billy Works will remove any trotlines found from the lake owned by the City of Comanche, a site for recreation and family events.
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Comanche
Anders
Lake Eanes
Parks & Wildlife
Billy Works
Production workers and related trades noted in text
Foremen, construction and factory employees, farmers, and others engaged in the production of goods or in their transportation, operation, maintenance, and repair. The phrasing outlines roles involved in industrial and logistical work.
First sessions of 220th District Court set for May
Comanche County plans the first sessions of the new 220th District Court during the first three Mondays in May. Judge Andy Campbell will preside May 2 with an arraignment from a 52nd District grand jury. Leslie Vance is the new 220th DA. A docket call is set for May 9 and a petit jury will be summoned for May 16.
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Comanche County
Ruth Page
Andy Campbell
Hamilton
Leslie Vance
Clifton
Campbell
Local Baseball Schedule and Team Pairings Listed
The May into July schedule shows Gustine and Bingham TV teams facing Saints Wizards Oilers VFW in various matchups. Dates include May 10 and June with multiple doubleheaders and local league pairings noted. Royalties and other regions appear in a scattered sequence alongside TV and VFW abbreviations.
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Bingham
Oilers
Saints
Gustine
Wizards
VFW
June Gustine
Bingham TV
Raiders
Sidney
Chiefs
Sidney - Wizards
Comanche City Tackles Animal Control and Mosquito Plans
City officials led by City Secretary John Beaty review ordinances to curb roaming dogs and secure a city pound at affordable cost. They seek EPA approved insecticides for a mosquito eradication program and plan a street sweeping worker, with openings listed at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
John Beaty
Beaty
Environmental Protective Agency
EPA
Bellringers Plan Mental Health May Drive
P. J. Boutross of Comanche and Mrs. David Downing of Gustine will lead Bellringer workers in a May house-to-house drive for Mental Health Month. Proceeds go to the Mental Health Association in Texas to support consumer advocacy, local services, and education on emotional well being.
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P. J. Boutross
Comanche
David Downing
Gustine
Mental Health Association
Texas
Shirley K. Camfield
Voluntary Citizens’ Association
Camfield
Association
Texas Department of Community Affairs
Bare Facts Sought in Comanche Letter Mystery
A western city mayor receives a humorous letter requesting details about a man named John Siper allegedly attacked by a bear in the mountains near town. The writer seeks confirmation of death, marriage status, and any money left, noting six toes and a tattoo as identifying marks.
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John Siper
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Mary York
E. Central
York
G. W. York
Tarleton State University
N. Elm
Headon
DE Leon
Chester Clyde Setzler
Highway 16
Sabanna River Bridge
Setzler
DPS
Jerry Don Mayhar
Abilene
Mayhar
de Leon Community Hospital
Bosque
Dolph Briscoe
Coryell County
Gustine Wizards
Gustine Oilers
June Saints
VFW ZA
May Saints
Eenu
Aneer
P. S
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
Atchison Globe
Baptist Church
Dublin
Frank M. Browne
Comanche Orchestra
Eva Lower
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