Comanche Indians Practice. 77 Players Eye Season Opener
Seventy seven prospective football players attended early practices led by Coach Jolley and staff as Comanche prepares for the season opener with Dublin on Sept 13. Expected to exceed 80 with more candidates, the squad will feature A team B team and Junior Varsity and holds a scrimmage August 29 in San Angelo against Fort Stockton AAA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Jolley
George Ellis
Wayne Preston
John Tankersley
Tommy Paddock
Indians
Dublin
Joley
Comanche
San Angelo
Fort Stockton
Chris Evridge
Ken Lancaster
Mickey Howerton
David Tankersley
Ken Cattles
Freddie Rogers
Derwin Isham
Bill Williams
Rex Plumlee
Jim Armstrong
Ronnie Stanley
Marion Kirkland
Jolley
Bill Evridge
Chris
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour temperature and moisture report covering 8 a m to 8 p m. The bulletin summarizes temperatures and moisture levels observed during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Reservoir
Lee Named by Committee as Choice to Go on Ballot
Calvin Lee, acting Comanche County Judge since June 1, was chosen by the Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee as the party’s nominee for the November General Election. He seeks voter confirmation for the unexpired term after D F Caraway’s May 28 resignation. Lane said Lee was the unanimous choice of precinct chairs and noted the committee’s authority under Texas election laws.
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Calvin Lee
Comanche
Comanche County
Democratic Executive Committee
Lee
D. F. Caraway
Commissioners Court
Caraway
W. J. Lane
Lane
Texas
Comanche County Farm Bureau Picnic Set for Lake Eanes Park
The Comanche County Farm Bureau hosts its 20th annual picnic at Lake Eanes Park on the last Thursday night in August, August 29. Attendees bring a basket supper. Farm Bureau provides bread and ice. The event begins about 7 30 p m to honor two students Brenda Davis and Billy Williams who spoke at a Waco seminar. A prize drawing closes the gathering. attendees must be present to win.
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Farm Bureau
Comanche County Farm Bureau
Lake Eanes Park
Waco
Brenda Davis
Gustine Scisol
Billy Williams
Comanche High School
Monselle O’brien
County Farm Bureau
Mr. O’brien
City urges cleanup to curb Comanche mosquito infestation
City officials ask residents to clear premises and eliminate breeding sites as Comanche faces a growing mosquito infestation. Local authorities emphasize door to door inspections and community cooperation to reduce standing water and vector risks.
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Comanche
Warehouse Fire Damages Higginbotham Site Quietly
A late Thursday afternoon warehouse fire at Higginbotham caused little damage as the blaze stayed in one floor sector near a mid building door along S Mary Street to the block end from Central to Mill. Assistant Fire Chief John Carpenter said the north section is under remodel for Higginbotham General Offices.
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Higginbotham
John Carpenter
S. Mary St
W. Central Ave
W. Mill Ave
Higginbotham General
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
Loel D. Cox
Lake Eanes
CVFD
W. L. Ferrill
Logan's Gap
Physicals Required for 7th and 8th Grade Athletes
Coach John Tankesley urges all boys in 7th and 8th grade to obtain a physical by the first day of school, Monday August 2. A Texas Interscholastic League rule requires the exam before any junior can begin workouts. Forms are available at the Junior High School or Indian Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tankesley
Indian Stadium
Local Schools Open Monday in Comanche District
Comanche Public Schools plan a Monday start with regular day times for all grades. Dismissal schedules vary by grade level and bus students have staggered release. Lunch programs and ticket prices are outlined with guidance for free meals and parental payment practices.
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Comanche
Cial
School Lunch Menu From August Twenty Sixth To Thirtieth
The weekly school menu lists daily meals from Monday to Friday. Meals include varied entrees with sides and desserts such as meat loaf with green beans and peach cobbler Tuesday and salmon croquettes with hominy on Friday.
Six Youths Attend Austin Youth Conference
Six Comanche County youths plus their counselor Mrs. Euell Arthur left for Austin for a four day Youth Conference. Attendees include Melinda Wall Judy Gleaton Beverly Tupin Vickie Croft Max Parker and Donnie Nowlin. Robert T. Davis leads the event organized by the Texas Law Enforcement and Youth Development Foundation at the University of Texas campus.
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Comanche County
Euell Arthur
Austin
Melinda Wall
Comanche Lions Club
Judy Gleaton
Comanche Jaycees
Beverly Tupin
National Honor Society
Vickie Croft
Proctor Methodist Church
Max Parker
Burton Bible Class
First Methodist
Donnie Nowlin
Arthur
Robert T. Davis
Texas Law Enforcement and Youth Development Foundation of
The
Unversity of Texas
Back Row
Alda Arthur
Vicki Croft
Farmers urged to join ASC committees in Comanche County
James S. Couch, chairman, says the ASC community committees should reflect the farmer neighbors. Elections set for the third week in September with petitions allowed for candidate nominations and ballots mailed September 6 to all eligible voters. Each district will elect three committee members and two alternates to serve as delegates to the county convention.
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ASC
James S. Couch
Comanche Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
ASCS
Septer
Sn Comanche County
P.O
Comanche
Texas
Resen Ae
Ana
Smoke On Cigarette Use in Comanche County
Special to The Chief reports high cigarette consumption in Comanche County with residents averaging 174 packs per year, above regional and national averages. Despite health warnings, sales rise with the nation smoking over 550 billion cigarettes last year, about 11 billion more than 1966, per Department of Agriculture data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
Comanche County
Public Health Service
Department of Agriculture
Smoking in Comanche County Raises Alarm Over Health Cost
In Comanche County an estimated 1,003,000 packs of cigarettes were smoked in 1967 based on Tobacco Tax Council data. A new warning links heavy smoking to an eight year shorter life for ages 25 to 85, while even light smoking reduces leisure time value, costing about $61 per smoker annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Tobacco Tax Council
United States
Comanche Counyear
Revival Set For Bethel Baptist Church
Revival at Bethel Baptist Church begins Friday August 23 and continues through Sunday with services daily at seven o'clock in West Plains Missouri. Former Comanche assistant pastor to lead the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Church
West Plains
Missouri
Local Churches Sponsor Movie At Majestic Theater
Local churches present the World Wide Pictures film For Pete's Sake at the Majestic Theater on August 26 and 27 with two shows nightly at 6 15 and 8 30. Starring Robert Sampson Pippa Scott Sam Groom Al Freeman Jr and John Milford the Eastman Color drama follows a normal family life with comedy and a strong moral message. Admission is 1 per person with preschoolers free if with parents. organizers promise an entertaining evening.
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Majestic Theater
World Wide Pictures
Robert Sampson
Pippa Scott
Sam Groom
al Freeman Jr
John Milford
Eastman Color
Pete
Peanut Price Support Raised for Texas Growers
Texas farmers hail a 13.25 per ton peanut price boost from 75 to 77 percent of parity. Jay Naman of Waco urges full parity and 100 percent price assurance amid a 189 000 ton Texas crop. Farmers Union expands in peanut counties as NFU meets USDA officials in Washington to discuss policy and a proposed peanut certificate program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Steeman
Texas Farmers Union
Jay Naman
Wacoed
Farmers Union
Freeman
Naman
USDA
Texas
Peanut Oe
National Farmers Union
Washington
Graham Purcell
Ta Falls
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Owal Agriculture
KCOM
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association
Bill Day
Jack Lacy
Lampasas
Evridge
Ricky Kilgore
Jimmy Armstrong
Charles Payne
David Hyatt
Joe Bradshaw
Ray Dudley
Travis Welch
Dwain Johnson
Cy Baxter
Randy Nelms
Rusty Brightman
Lynn Evans
Robert Ormsby
Raymond Hyatt
Ronnie Lancaster
Glen Parker
Rusty Pinkerton
Jack Boyd
Kevin Braziel
Paul McGettis
Danny Colcleasure
Joe Daniel
Gaylon Fletcher
Onan
Rocky Riley
Joe Hidrogo
Rickey Brown
Jerry Gore
Tommy Marshall
Roy McNutt
John Scott
Danny Graham
Jerry Bingham
Steve Carroll
Gary Patterson
Len Bonick
Joe Ellis
Kenney Beaty
Buddy Warren
Dubbie Preston
Freddie Williams
Jim Kennedy
Gary Robertson
Jimmy Don Chester
John Humphrey
John Towe
Raymond Sanchez
Harry Dudley
Steve Adams
Dennis Rambo
John Key
Tommy Osborn
Wayne Hitt
Rickey Brandon
Larry McDougal
Dewitt Spruill
Verl Freeman
Johnny George
P.m
Ila Day
West South Central States
Suabeahien Ah
Bethel
Col. Moore
Comanche Courthouse
Ruth Oerth
Huff
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