Comanche Public Schools Set August 26 Start Date
The Comanche Public Schools begin August 26 for the first day of school per Superintendent S. H. Fletcher. Pre-registration is complete and faculty is set, with new hires including Mrs. Vera Cathy as cook, Mrs. Jocelyn Caldwell as music teacher, and Mrs. Syhil Raines as corrective reading teacher.
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Comanche
S. H. Fletcher
Comanche Isd School Board
Vera Cathy
Jocelyn Caldwell
Caldwell
Howard Payne College
Jonesboro
Syhil Raines
Henry Colyer
Brownwood Cpa
Borden Milk Company
Borden
Baird’s Bread Company
P.m
S.H. Fletcher
Charles Benson
Lee McGlothlin
Byrlcne Moore
Odell Kirksey
Supt
Gilbert Davis
Gustine School
Mildred Wittenard
Zelda Miller
Hallie Harrison
Clodah Patton
Ursula Langley
Kathleen Wisdom
R. D. Wright
Martha Davis
Linda Pinkerd
Don Anderson
Jesse
Jerry Vines Named Agricultural Specialist at Comanche Bank
Jerry Vines 34 will join Comanche National Bank as agricultural specialist, moving from Lampasas County where he serves as county agricultural agent. A Comanche native and former Air Force instructor pilot, he holds degrees from Texas Tech and has done graduate work at A&M. He assumes duties September 16 and will aid local farmers with agricultural and financial needs.
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Jerry Vines
Comanche National Bank
Jack Moore
Vines
Lampasas
Comanche
Sue Barret
Lan
Jim
John
Proit
Vitter Air Force
Comanche High
Texas Tech
A&m University
Lampasas Kiwanis Club
The
Methodist Church
Lampasas Industrial Foundation
Lampasas Livestock Assa
Rain Brings Needed Moisture to Comanche County
Comanche County reports substantial rainfall Monday and Tuesday with De Leon and Sidney areas over two inches and Comanche at .80 inch. The moisture benefits dryland peanuts and farm assets while city yards seek additional rain to finish the job.
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Comanche County
de Leon
Sidney
Comanche
Gariman View Revival Begins Friday August 16
Gariman View Free Will Baptist Church will start its annual Summer Revival Friday night August 16 and run through Sunday August 25. Tulsa evangelist Jerry Rhodes will lead the revival with James Newell directing the singing. Evening services start at 8, prayer services at 7 30, and all are invited to attend.
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Sidney
Leon P. Woods
el Paso
Sidney Baptist Church
Sidney Church
Gariman
Homer Tumbleson
Venable Undergoes Surgery in Abilene
David Venable director of bands for the Comanche Schone underwent surgery this week in an Abilene hospital. He is expected to return to work within three or four weeks.
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David Venable
Comanche Schone
Abilene
Comanche County Livestock Barbecue to Feature WBAP Agent
The Comanche County Livestock Association hosts its annual barbecue Monday night August 19 at 8 p.m. at Lake Eanes Park. Guest speaker is Floyd M. Key County Agricultural Agent Bob Walsh of WBAP. Walsh, Texas A M graduate 1952, served in Korea and the Army before joining the Extension Service and later WBAP. The event supports the 34th Annual Junior Livestock Show with dues at 5 dollars.
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Bob Walsh
WBAP
Comanche County Livestock Association
Lake Eanes Park
Walsh
McLennan County
Texas A&m University
Korea
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Titus
Harrison, Camp
Johnson Counties
Jack Straub
The
Livestock Association
Comanche County
Comanche Indians Ready for Football Workouts and Equipment Issue
Comanche under coach Houston Jolley schedules first workout Monday after noon with a returning 7-3 season. Aug 15 field house meeting for all interested players. shoe sizes and equipment issued Aug 16 and 21. Players must pass a physical before receiving gear and a scrimmage with Albany Sept 6.
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Comanche Indians
Houston Jolley
Comanche
Indians
Texas
Granbury
Brady
Albany
Fort Stockton
Comanche Football Seeks 150 Players for Fall Schedule
Practice opens with captains Ronnie Stanley Ken Cattles Freddy Rogers David Tankersley Chris Evridge and Ken Lancaster leading a large turnout. Freshmen sophomores and juniors who never played may join as CHS coaches invite all to a Thursday meeting and the Comanche squads include A B and Junior Varsity with multiple coaches handling each group.
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Ronnie Stanley
Ken Cattles
Freddy Rogers
David Tankersley
Chris Evridge
Ken Lancaster
Royce Lubke
Kim Cockerham
Cockeram
Lubke
CHS
Comanche
Houston Jolley
George Ellis
Wayne Preston
Tommy Paddock
John Tankersley
Sidney Eagles Open Football Practice Under New Coach
The Sidney Eagles begin football practice on August 19 at 6 30 p.m. led by new coach James Lée Smith. Returning players include Steven Carroll, Tommy Lewis, Rickey Huddleston, Douglas Burns, Butch Cheek, David Steele, William Clark, Donny Burdette, Jimmy, John Wilson and freshmen prospects Larry Wilson Leonat Schooler oote Wright Dougles Guynes and Donny Ingram. Schedule lists games from September 13 Gordon to November 21 Pottevilie Home with several home dates and open slots.
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Sidney
James Lee Smith
Smith
Texas University
Austin
San Antonio
Southwest
Howard Payne College
Sidney Eagles
James Lée Smith
Steven Carroll
Tommy Lewis
Rickey Huddleston
Douglas Burns
Butch Cheek
David Steele
William Clark
Donny Burdette
Jimmy Sophomore
John Wilson
Larry Wilson
Leonat Schooler
Oote Wright
Dougles Guynes
Donny Ingram
Eagles
Gordon
Browne
Carbon
Crawfills Gap
Star
Gustine
County Abolishes Seven Voting Boxes Under State Law
Comanche County Commissioners Court abolished seven voting boxes to meet a 50 vote minimum and comply with Texas election laws. Boxes Brushy Gap Mercer Gap and Dingler were eliminated with voters redirected to Comanche Box No. 2 and Gustine. East of County Road vote at Gustine while west vote at Comanche Box No. 2. Fleming box was divided.
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Texas
Comanche County Commissioners Court
Justice of Commissioners
Brushy Gap
Mercer Gap
Comanche
Dingler
Hasse
Gustine
Gastine
Newburg
Energy
Macksville
Wilson
Hazeldell
Sipe Springs
Garbage collection fees rise for city residents
The city plans a 50 cent monthly increase in garbage collection charges effective next month, the first hike since residents began paying in 1957. Rising wages and equipment costs are cited as the main factors by officials along FM Road 1476 from Gastine to Newburg.
South Side Service Station Opens in Comanchean Area
Noble Rutherford announces the opening of South Side Service Station at 505 S. Austin. He lives at 108 E. Peach and says the full service station will offer entrance products while he shifts from livestock raising to the station business.
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South Side
S. Austin
Noble Rutherford
E. Peach
Rutherford
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