Indians Begin 1969 Football Practice Under Coach Jolley
CHS Indians report for 1969 workout Monday with 70 to 80 players expected. Coach Jolley and staff issue equipment at 9 a m and conduct first practice at 6 30 p m. Physicals required. Returning lettermen include Nelms Brightmen Parker Kirkland Welch and more. Comanche eyes a strong season after a 64 record, with scrimmage against Wylie set for Aug 30 and opener vs Dublin Oct 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHS Indians
Houston Jolley
Jolley
Tommy Paddock
Gene Westmoreland
Don Hodges
James Wilson
Comanche
Randy Nelms
Rusy Brightmen
Max Parker
Marion Kirkland
Travis Welch
Ray Dudley
Mickey Howerton
Ronnie Lancaster
Raymond Hyatte
Jimmy Bingham
Derwin Isham
Granbury
Cisco
Indians
Wylie
Albany
Dublin
Comanche Public Schools Open August 25 With Regular Day
Comanche Public Schools will open Monday August 25 with a regular school day starting at 8 25 for Grades 1-8 and 8 30 for Grades 9 12. Bus runs, lunch prices, and ticket schedules are outlined with dismissals staggered by grade. Questions on routing should be directed to the County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Ila Day
Roger Oliver New Gustine Superintendent
Roger L Oliver named new Gustine Public Schools superintendent at 43 and former Comanche High School head coach. He and family return to Comanche County from Everman after 1965, with wife Betty and children Kay Judy and Tommy joining in Gustine. Mrs Oliver will teach third grade. Oliver holds degrees from North Texas State and Southwest Texas State and has 18 years in teaching coaching and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine Public Schools
Roger L. Oliver
Comanche High School
Oliver
Bettie
Kay
Judy
Comanche County
Everman
Comanche
Gustine
Tommy
Everman High School
Tarrant County Junior College
Fort Worth
Tarleton State College
North Texas State
Southwest Texas State College
North Texas
del Valle
Austin
Comanche School Names 1959 70 Faculty Roster
The Comanche Schools publish a full 1959 1970 faculty list led by S H Fletcher as superintendent and Lee Presswood as principal. The document lists counselors, coordinators, teachers across grades 1 8, specials in music art home ec and shop, librarians, nurses, aides, and lunchroom staff with numerous named personnel and roles. Transportation and maintenance crews are also named, including bus drivers and mechanics.
Krazy Man Crazy Saturday contest crowns winners
At KCOM in Chief and Comanche, Ben Evridge named Craziest man with romper attire. Frances Morgan and Doll Cameron top in ladies' class. Jeanes TruValue claims Craziest prices. judges note playful chaos amid shoppers and costumes.
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KCOM
Comanche
Ben Evridge
Paul Jeanes
Frances Morgan
Doll Cameron
Jeanes TruValue Hardware
Ben
Togthr
Fabric Center
De Leon and Desdemona School District Consolidation
Voters in two Texas districts approved merging De Leon ISD and Desdemona to form a single district. Desdemona backed the merger 64 to 12 while De Leon voted 77 to 0. The districts will operate as one starting this fall after Desdemona lost accreditation and was invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desdemona
Eastland County
de Leon Independent
de Leon Isd
Revival at Gariman View Free Will Baptist Church
Revival services run August 14 to 24 at Gariman View Free Will Baptist Church nightly at 8 pm. Evangelist Jerry Rhodes of Tulsa Oklahoma and singer James Nelms lead, with Pastor Homer Tumbleson inviting all to attend.
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Gariman View Free Will Baptist Church
Jerry Rhodes
Tulsa
Okla
James Nelms
Homer Tumbleson
Comanche Major Flies With President Support Unit
Comanche native Major Don S Spencer arrives at Andrews AFB Maryland to join the 89th Military Airlift Wing. A transport pilot and Korean War veteran, he supports air travel for the US president and other top officials. He earned a BS from Texas Tech in 1953 and is married to Barbara Bryant of Eden North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Don S. Spencer
Tom Spencer
Rt. 3
Comanche
Andrews Afb
Maj
Spencer
89Th Military Airlift Wing
Special Air Force Unit
Scott Aft
II Agraduate
Big Spring HS
Texas Tech
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Barbara
Russel Bryant
Eden, N. C
New City and Highway Maps For Comanche County
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce announces new 21 by 26 inch city map updated by 1961 revision and a General Highway Map prepared with state and federal cooperation. City details include two banks, hospitals, hotels, rail and air access, and local attractions. The maps, distributed for 1969 70 by chamber officers Jim Roberts Jerry Vines Bill Stewart and others, underline county geography and services.
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Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Austin St
Comanche County
Indian Hills
Hillhaven
Dewey Fields
Texas State Highway Department
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Bureau of
Burks
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Roberts
Jerry Vines
Bill Stewart
Bill Clemons
Frances Lockwood
Boo Arthur
Bill Day
Herbert Goodson
A. Rorten
Don Lacy
Don McCrew
James Mercer
Dan Mims
Floyd Key
Weather Summary From Proctor Reservoir Station Dates
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station reports 24 hour temperatures from early morning to 8 a.m. daily. Highs and lows include Aug 7 at 92 69, Aug 9 at 95 72, Aug 12 100 73, and Aug 13 102 72 with cumulative rainfall 16.70 inches year to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Reservoir
One Woman Art Show At Comanche National Bank
Ann Mann professional artist and instructor will hold a one woman show at Comanche National Bank starting Sunday August 17. An open house runs 1 to 5 pm with invitations to the public. About 25 large paintings and many small works will be on display all for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche National Bank
Ann Mann
N. Shipp
Hobbs
New Mexico
Comanche High School
Mann
Man Gunned Down at De Leon Melon Festival
Two people were shot in De Leon near the Peach and Melon Festival late Saturday. Ed Gomez was shot in the head on Juarez Street and Rosendo Perez was wounded three times in the abdomen at the festival. Jessie Gomez Jr was arrested nearby and jailed on assault with intent to murder charges with a 5600 bond. Ed Gomez survived and was treated at a Galveston hospital. Perez was in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon
Jessie Gomez, Jr
Comanche County
Glen Hall
Gomez
Ed Gomez
Juarez St
Hall
Rosendo Perez
de Leon Municipal
John Seay Hospital
Galveston
Perez
School Budget Hearing Set for August 28 1969
The School Board schedules a budget hearing for the 1969-70 budget on Thursday night August 28 at 8 p.m. in the superintendent's office. Henry Colyer of Brownwood CP A is hired to audit 68-69 accounts. Milk and bread bids for lunchroom services are reviewed with Borden's Milk Company and Bunny Bread as low bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Colyer
Brownwood Certified Public Accountant
Borden's Milk Company
Bunny Bread
Peanut Referendum Vote Due In September
A Texas peanut grower referendum will be held September 24 to decide on a new assessment program and initial directors for a commodity producers board. Southwest Peanut Growers Association certified the referendum among 117 Texas counties with peanut allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delwin Jones
Lubbock
Texas
Preston Smith
SWPGA
Association
The
Assn
Southwestern Peanut Grower Assa
Comemodity Producers Board
Producers Board
Red Cross Disaster Center Opens in County
Red Cross chairman R. K. Waggoner announced the local chapter seeks disaster service aid after last June wind and hail damage. Bob Love, Red Cross Disaster Service, arrived from St. Louis to survey county losses. Applications for disaster assistance will be taken at City Hall during specific hours through August 20, with registrations ending 4 p.m. on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Waggoner
Red Cross
National Red Cross Disaster Service
Bob Love
Red Corps Disaster Service
St. Louis
Waggoner
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Gria
Roger Oliver
S. H. Fletcher
Alfred Brown
Lee McGrothlin
Berlene Moore
Odell Kirksey
Alban Brightman
Kathleen Eads
Sarah Spalding
Lou Puckett
Jocelyn Caldwell
Lee Presswood
Leta Andrews
P_E
Martha Stephens
Kathryn Hill
Archie E. Boyd Jr
James McDougal
Voce
Fred Curry
Nobia Dunn
Chester Giesecke
William Boyd
Jerry Hulsey
Maxine Martin
Pallie Palmer
Jewel Werner
Duane Ogle
Gena Westmoreland Boys
P. E
Marguer
E Ross
David Venable
T. C. Livingston
David Andrews
Devin Froh
Gary Williams
Marvin E. Moore
Margaret Presswood
Robert DeLaney
Margie Barret
Ewell Froh
Frances Liss
Bonnie Yeilding
Sybie Raines
Katie Jolley
C. E. Irby
Mary Beaty
Mabel Boyd
Sybil DeLaney
Edna McPherson
Kertha Brannan
Mary Caraway
Jewel Hathcock
Loreh Richey
Bette Oliver
June Schuman
Nancy Clendenen
Nina Beth Durham
Charlsie Fanning
Jency Owens
Emmitt
A. E Vineyard
Orben Phillips
Marvin Hall
Hugh Coan
Emmett Batton
J. T. Keesee
C. A. Giesecke
Jerry Hussey
C. D. Watts
A. E. Vineyard
Roy Williams
Homer Norwood
Jeanes Tru-Value
Krazy
Higginbotham
Office Force
Higginbotham’s
Cameron
Ben Eyridge
U.S
Red Cross Disaster Service Center
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