Comanchean Hero Awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Warrant Officer Jack E. Grimmer of the Army 336th Assault Helicopter Company received the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry on February 15, 1967, during a hostile airlift in Vietnam. He crawled under fire to rescue downed crews, provided first aid, engaged enemy positions, and flew multiple dangerous missions. His family, Patricia Grimmer and children Tamilyn, Jesse, and Kati, live at 304 N. Page in Comanche.
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Soc Trang
Vietnam
Jack E. Grimmer
Grimmer
Harold K. Johnson
Chi F
Army
Mekong Delta
WO Grimmer
336Th Assault Heliconter
Patricia
Tamilyn
Jesse
Kati
N. Page
Comanche
Gustine Tigers Open 1967 Football Schedule
Gustine High School enters the 1967-68 season under new coach Mike Hennech with a slate starting September 8 against Brooke Smith and continuing at Singleville September 21 and other opponents. The team fields about twenty players with five seniors and several juniors, beginning workouts August 14 and contact drills August 21.
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Gustine Tiger
Brookesmith
Gustine
Singleville
Carbon
Gordon
Jonesboro
Star
Pottsville
Sidney
Cherokee
Mullin
Mike Hennech
Hennech
Odessa High School
Footall
Tarleton State College
Doctor House and Family Leave Comanche for California Vacation
Dr. Wm. C. House Jr. and his family of College Station pass through Comanche on Tuesday as they head west for an extended California vacation. Dr. House is an associate professor at A&M University.
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Wm. C. House Jr
College Station
Comanche
California
Dr. House
A&m University
ASC Committeemen to Be Selected Third Week in September
William T. Carruth, chairman of the Comanche ASC, says committees should be the best people available. Nominations open at the ASCS county office with a Aug 26 filing deadline. Elections, via mail, occur Sept 20 in Comanche County for three committee members and two alternates.
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ASC
William T. Carruth
Comanche Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
ASCA
ASCS
Texas
Comanche County
ALCS
East Side Baptist Church Revival Opens Sunday
East Side Baptist Church announces revival from August 20 to 27 with daily services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Plans involve church organizations including a mass prayer meeting for Sunday school leaders on August 17 at 7:30 p.m. Brotherhood Breakfast is set for August 19 at 6:00 a.m. Rev. Allen Owens preaches, Russell Nance directs music. public invited.
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East Side Baptist Church
Gaylon Abbey
C. B. Carthen
Brotherhood of the Church
Fellowship Hall
Allen Owens
Russell Nance
Hasse Church Plans Revival Start Friday Night
Hasse Baptist Church will hold a revival beginning Friday night August 18 at 8 p.m. in the tabernacle, with Rev. Clark Castator pastor and evangelist T. Y. Dickens from Brownwood. Clyde Graves to lead song services. singers expected from Brownwood and Comanche.
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Hasse Baptist Church
E. W. Bruner
Tabernacle
Clyde Graves
Brownwood
Comanche
Clark Castator
T. Y. Dickens
Farm Tour Slated For De Leon
The De Leon Farm Tour is set for Friday August 25 with WBAP Farm Director Bob Walsh as special guest and Truman Renshaw of the Soil Conservation Service acting as tour guide.
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de Leon
Bob Walsh
WBAP
Truman Renshaw
The
Soil Conservation Service
Delegates Named to County Convention for ASC Vacancies
The report notes that individuals will serve as delegates to the county convention where farmers will be elected to fill vacancies on the ASC county committee.
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ASC
Sidney and Gustine School Openings Set for August 28
Sidney Public Schools begin regular classes Monday August 28 at 8 30 AM with Ray Pruitt as superintendent. Staff includes Martha Fortune S O McEntire Pat Carroll James Abel and several high school teachers led by C S Cox Wanona Pinkard Ray Pruitt James Chapman Henry Spalding Barry Mary Ann er and more. Gustine School also opens August 28 at 8 20 AM with an assembly and lunch prices of thirty cents. Bus routes schedules and enrollments are outlined along with faculty assignments and Title I operations for the coming year.
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Sidney Public Schools
Ray Pruitt
Pruitt
Sidney Schools
Martha Fortune
S. O. McEntire
Pat Carroll
James Abel
C. S. Cox
Wanona Pinkard
James Chapman
Henry Spalding
Barry
Mary Anner
R. D. Wright
Billy
Grady Steele
C. C. Wells
Jack Martin
Gustine
Bennie Rushing
Mary Crist
John Kimmel
Stateville
Burch Stateville
D. Walker
Mike Henneck
Curtis Lesley
Mildred Witten
Zelda Miller
Hallie Harrison
Clodale Patton
Paula Kiser
Kathleen Wisdom
Comanche Public Schools Open Next Week for 1967-68
Comanche Public Schools start the 1967-68 year on Monday August 28 with the first day of regular classes. Registration schedules are provided for various areas and are to be completed by parents.
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C. E. Irby
Lee Presswood
Leon Douglas
Comanche Public Schools
S. H. Fletcher
Charles Benson
Lee McGlothlin
Byrlene Moore
Odell Kirksey
A Team To Scrimmage Coleman In Aug Fray
Fifty-seven grid hopefuls reported for Comanche High School football practice under athletic director Houston Jolley and assistants. The Indians A team eyes potential sophomores moving up while B team will scrimmage Bangs and Brady joins the 1968 schedule. Squad lists include seniors Casey Bradshaw Billy Bradshaw and Gary P John son among others.
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Houston Jolley
Wayne Preston
George Ellis
Tommy Paddock
David Andrews
Indian Braves
Comanche High School
Comanche
Brady
Coleman
George Elis
Texas voter registration required for 1968 elections
Comanche County, under a new Texas law upheld by the state supreme court, requires all residents of voting age to register to vote in 1968. Tax Collector John Beaty announced the rule, noting those 60 and over may vote in elections before Feb 1 but must register to be eligible for 1968. Registration runs October 1 to January 31 at the county tax office.
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Texas
John Beaty
State Supreme Court
Beaty
Livestock Bar-B-Que Set for August 25
The Comanche County Livestock Assn plans a Friday August 25 barbecue at 8 p.m. at Lakeview Park. Lee Herring of Grand Prairie State Bank chairs the program with The Rebels providing entertainment. W. L. Carruth, president, invites all members to attend. registration begins 7:30 p.m. Reservations due by Tuesday August 22.
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Comanche County Livestock Assn
Lake .Aues Park
Lee Herring
Grand Priarie State Bank
Commanche W. L. Carruth
Livestock Assn
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Gustine Tigers
Tigers
Hasse
Joyce Nuckles
Harry Thornton
Agri- Ursula
CHS
Jolley
Casey Bradshaw
Buddy Lane
Billy Bradshaw
Lerron Jones
Tom R. Dudley
Jim Kirkland
Donny Daniels
Norman Reed
Billy Jack McDonald
Gary Paulohnson
Billy Adams
Ronnie Stanley
Chris Evridge
Ken Cattles
Royce Lubke
Rex Plumlee
Freddie Rogers
Kim Armstrong
David Tankersley
Billy Williams
Ken Lancaster
Randy Day
Dwain Johnson
Kim Cockerham
John Scott
Marion Kirkland
Ray Dudley
Joe Bradshaw
James Hutchins
Derwin Isham
Cy Baxter
Larry Cotten
Max Parker
Travis Welch
Jimmy Bingham
Ronnie Lancaster
Dwight Brightman
Raymond Hyatt
Mickey Howerton
Randy Nelms
Butch Cotton
Robert Ormsby
Richard Palvado
Paul McGettis
Dan Colcleasure
Jack Boyd
David Hutchins
Gary Patterson
Joe Hidrogo
Ronnie Shaw
Douglas Benge
Jerry Gore
Danny Graham
Ronnie Richey
Glen Parker
Rusty Pinkerton
Larry Williams
Save
Austin
Texas Youth Conference
Shelly Houck
Alda Arthur
Sue Cox
Sharon Beaty
Vickie Gore
Arthur
Coomanche County
Deborah Chisholm
Burl Lowry
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