Revival at First Baptist Comanche to Run May 1 8
Revival services led by Harry D. Brooks of Jal New Mexico begin May 1 at the First Baptist Church Comanche and run through May 8. Events include a cooking school demonstration with TP and L officials, door prizes, and educational talks on freezing and budgeting meals.
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First Baptist Church
Comanche
Harry D. Brooks
Jal
New Mexico
Mr. Brooks
Pinkerton
de Comanche Tp&l
Will
Plent
Ises
Roder
Bowen
Furni Walker’s
Higginbeth
Hathcock’s
West Auto
Dudley Bros
Ttendance
Tp&l
Speists
Skerton
New York Conservatory of Music
el Paso
Call of God
Texas
First Batist
N. M
Southeastern Baptist Assn
Jal City
Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Word Recording Company
Wells to lead public meeting on Leon River water plan
Col. Walter J. Wells, Brazos River Authority general manager, will speak at the Octor Community Center on May 9 at 7 30 p m about Leon River Basin and Proctor Reservoir use. Farmers and residents from Comanche Gustine Hamilton Dublin and nearby areas may ask questions and learn BRA plans and potential erosions project details.
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Walter J. Wells
Brazos Ver Authority
Octor
Leon River
Proctor
Proc- Reservoir
Beason
Eros River
Leon Bas
Comanche
Gustine
Lor
Lamkin
Hamilton
Dublin
Leon
Proctor Reservoir
Freshmen and Paps Face District Meet in Stephenville
Rain pushed the freshmen and 8th grade district track meet to Monday night in Stephenville. CHS freshmen under coaches Crouch and Walker aim to win, with finals at 7 after prelims. Strong competition comes from Granbury Stephenville and other teams as 6th and 7th grade divisions start emerging.
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Stephenville
CHS
Joe Crouch
Don Walker
Granbury
Stephenville An
Dave Andrews
Bob Clapton
Comanche
Chief Staff Photo At Girls Regional Meet Saturday
Pictured front row left to right Vicki Gore Robbie Cotton Gwinn Summers Linda Cleveland Top row Linda Lane Kathy Coker Rhonda Mote Debbie Stark
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Vicki Gore
Robbie Cotton
Gwinn Summers
Linda Cleveland
Linda Lane
Kathy Coker
Rhonda Mote
Debbie Stark
Lone Star Gas To Acquire Arkla Texas Assets
Lone Star Gas will acquire Arkla Texas distribution and transmission properties in Stephenville De Leon Comanche and Dublin with operation beginning June 1. Joe Darrrow and W R Stephens say the sale benefits customers and fits Lone Star’s Texas and Oklahoma network. The 1961 Arkla acquisition created a remote Texas block now joined to Lone Star’s system.
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Lone Star Gas Company
Arkansas
Louisiana Gas Company
Texas
Stephenville
de Leon
Comanche
Dublin
Lone Star
Joe C. Darrow
W. R
Arkla
Darrow
Stephens
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company
Southwest Natural Gas Co
Dubline
Oklahoma
CHS Freshmen Predicted To Sweep Relays And Sprints
CHS freshmen look favored to win the 1320 relay and the 440 yard relay. Key bets place Jimmy Armstrong on hurdles, Chris Evridge on the 330 dash, John Hutchins for high jump, and David Hyatt for discus. In 8th grade, Randy Nelms, Marion Kirkland, Robert Ormeby, and Lynn expected to contend in dashes hurdles and pole vault. Coaches Crouch Walker Drews and Clopton emphasize 100 percent effort.
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CHS
Jimmy Armstrong
Chris Evridge
John Hutchins
David Hyatt
Randy Nelms
Marion Kirkland
Robert Ormeby
Lynn
Crouch
Walker
Drews
Clopton
Deposits In Four County Banks Show Steady Gains
Four County banks report higher deposits on April 5 1966 than year earlier. Totals across Comanche County reach 16 136 595 with loans rising to 6 787 549. Banks listed include Comanche National Gustine F M Bank De Leon State National and Southern Savings and Loan Brownwood with deposits and loan figures per institution.
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Comanche County
Comanche National Bank
State National Bank
Comanche
F&m Bank
de Leon
First State Bank of
Gustine
State National Bank of
de Leon F&m National Bank
Southern Savings and Loan of
Brownwood
First Grade Roundup at Comanche J B Layne School
On Friday May 6 the school hosts a Spring Round-Up for pre school children and parents. First graders will perform in the auditorium then parents tour the building and register for next fall. The district may join Project Head Start eight week summer program June 14 to Aug 6 at no cost to families.
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Comanche
J. B. Layne
Preacher George Hunt to Speak at Presbyterian Church
Seminary student George Hunt will preach at the Presbyterian Church here Sunday morning at 11 oclock. This item notes a local church event with a student speaker.
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George Hunt
Presbyterian Church
Comanche Sewer Bond Election Set For May 2
On Monday May 2 residents of Comanche vote on 150000 sewer revenue bonds to fund a new contact stabilization treatment plant. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at City Fire Station No 2 and City Hall. eligibility requires Texas residency, property ownership, and city residence on election day.
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City Hall
Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
State Health Department
Gyale Pirkle
Wonderful Rains Bring Welcome Relief Across County
Heavy rains from Thursday to Monday soaked the county with 2 to 4 inches in five days. The gentle showers replenished soil and aided near dry tanks though stock water remains scarce. No storm damage was reported as crops benefit with grain sorghum planted and oats and wheat recovery expected. grazing cattle will gain forage and rangelands show renewed growth.
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Key
Jaycee Carnival Set to Open Next Wednesday in Comanche
The Comanche Jaycees announce the annual carnival begins Wednesday night at 8 p.m. May 4 and runs through Saturday. Gene Lides Shows will provide five kiddie rides plus ferris wheel and others. Proceeds fund local civic improvement and youth projects.
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Comanche Square
Jerry Henshaw
Comanche Jaycees
Gene Lides
Lus
James Mercer
Bill Jones
Jerry Wright
Henshaw
Jaycees
Round-Up Day May 6 Pre Enrollment for Next Fall
Notice invites attendees to attend Round-Up Day on May 6 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. to enroll new beginners for next fall, regardless of interest in the summer program. The message stresses collecting names for next year’s pre enrollment.
Mullin FFA Invitational Rodeo Opens Thursday Night
The Mullin FFA Invitational Rodeo begins Thursday night April 28 at 8 o clock for a three night run. Participants from 24 area schools are invited to join the Mullin rodeo festivities with two entry divisions Grade School and High School.
Quarter Horse Show Here This Weekend
The fourth Approved American Quarter Horse Show, sponsored by the Comanche Ropin Club, features 14 halter and 9 performance classes. Judge George Garrett of Plano will preside. the event runs Saturday at the local rodeo grounds after Friday night’s preceding rodeo. The NCCHA Championship Cutting Horse Contest offers $200 added, with top cutting horses from across the state expected to compete.
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Comanche Ropin Club
Eltas Dudley
George Garett
Plano
North Texas Cuttle Horse Association
N.C.H.A
Earl Albiranch
Pecan Field Day Set for May in Comanche County
The 5th annual Comanche County Spring Pecan Field Day will start at 10 a.m. Tuesday May 3 in Comanche. The event gathers at TP&L’s Hospitality Room with George B Page Gustine as president and Larry Womack as secretary. The public is invited to learn the latest on pecan canning.
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Comanc County
Jenkins Buy Comanche Courts Motel in Central Comanche
Mr and Mrs Jim Jenkins acquire Comanche Courts at 706 E Central from Edna Henderson Brownwood. The deal covers the nine air conditioned rental units with TV and telephone service plus living quarters for operators. Mrs LaVelle Jenkins to manage the motel while Jim Jenkins continues real estate work.
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Mrs
Jim Jenkins
Comanche Courts
Jim B. Jenkins
E. Central
Jenkins
Edna Henderson
Brownwood
Conche Courts
Jen
LaVelle
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Sears
Ey Auto
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Tes. A. I. Davidson
Young Home
Rev
Brooks
Leta Andrews
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Lone Star Gas
S. H. Fletcher
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Earl Albin
Floyd M. Key
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