Indians poised for tough football season opener against Dublin
Coach Houston Jolley leads an experienced lineup with seven returning offensive lettermen and a veteran defense. The team, 7-3 last year, faces a tougher schedule by dropping two Class AA foes and adding two AA opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Jolley
Indians
Dublin
Jimmy Armstrong
Letterman
Rex Plumlee
Billy Williams
Randy Nelms
Ken Lancaster
Ray Dudley
David Tankersley
Howeton
Rogers
Ken Cattles
Derwin Isham
Ronnie Stanley
Chris Evridge
Max Parker
Tavis Welch
Marion Kirkland
David Hyatt
Randy Day
Charles Payne
Rusty Onee
Sim Bingham
Ronnie Lancaster
Bill Evridge
Joe Bradshaw
Jim. Seals
Enior
Gustine Strawn Scrimmage Preview
Gustine hosts Strawn Greyhounds in a Thursday 7 p m scrimmage at the Gustine football field. Fans urged to attend as the Tigers push to improve on last year’s 92 record with standout players including Kenneth Harvick Ronnie Tanner and Carroll Sullivan leading a eager squad.
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Gustine
Strawn Greyhounds
Tigers
Kenneth Harvick
Ronnie Twiner
Ronnie Adcock
Pat
Mike Gunter
Mark Gunter
Jimmy Denning
Oe Luker
68 Junior High Gridders Signups for 1968 Season
Fifty-eight junior high players signed up for the 1968 season under coaches John Tankersley and Tommy Paddock. Eighth graders include Sam Huffman Gary Brannon David Shaw and others. seventh graders listed include Randall Holland David Wilkerson and more as they anticipate additional reporters to join.
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John Tankersley
Tommy Paddock
Tankersley
Paddock
Sam Huffman
Gary Brannon
David Shaw
David Belyeu
Richard Patterson
Ricky Jones
Ronnie Cottrell
Bruce Parker
Jimmy
Johnnie Newhouse
Leslie Alexander
Randy Chisholm
James Cox
William Barnett
Arnold Dudley
Randy Payne
Bill Bean
Irvin Haynes
Kenneth Cox
Roy Hitt
Paul Lammons
Lynn Steele
Ken Kerby
Tommy Andrews
John Wagner
Kelvin Riley
Kiams
Rick Dudley
Kenneth Strube
David Williams
Joey Kimbrell
Hico Indian B Team Scrimmage Set For Thursday
Hico Indian B team and Hico Tigers meet in a Class B scrimmage at 5 p.m. on Thursday August 29 with Wayne Preston and Tommy Paddock guiding the Braves. Starting lineup features Glen Parker Danny Coleleasure Joe Daniel Dwain Johnston Rusty Pinkerton John Scott Raymond Hyatt Ronnie Shaw Jerry Gore Paul McGettis Lynn Evans.
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Wayne Preston
Tommy Paddock
Hico
Hico Tigers
Braves
Glen Parker
Danny Coleleasure
Joe Daniel
Dwain Johnston
Rusty Pinkerton
John Scott
Raymond Hyatt
Ronnie
Scrimmage Mixup Ends With Comanche and Mexia Hit
A mistaken call led Comanche and Mexia to arrange a scrimmage near home after a long week of seeking opponents. The error occurred when Mexia coach intended to call Commerce, Texas, causing a brief comedy before both teams settled on a nearby game.
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Comanche
Fort Stockton
San Angelo
West Texas
CHS
Houston — Jolley
Jolley
Mexia
Longview
Kaufman
Commerce
East Texas
Comanche Residents urged to clean premises to curb pests
Comanche residents plagued by mosquitoes and crickets can help curb their numbers by cleaning premises. Debris and vegetation provide shade and harbor for the insects, so removing clutter will reduce breeding and shelter.
Indians Travel To Gatesville For Mexia Scrimmage
Comanche Indians coach Jolley takes his team to Gatesville on August 29 for a scrimmage with AAA Mexia noted for their 6'2" 220 lb quarterback and strong passing attack. Mexia returns 17 lettermen and aims for district title. Comanche plans another scrimmage September 6 against Albany.
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Houston Jolley
Comanche Indians
Gatesville
Mexia
Plano
Jolley
Gatesvile
Comanche
Albany
Dove Season Opens Sunday in Comanche County
Comanche County dove season opens Sunday September 1 in the North Zone. Game Warden Bill Works warns shooting hours are 1 pm until sunset during daylight savings, season runs to October 30 with a 12 dove per day limit and 24 in possession after day one. Licenses required for doves any time away from residence. hunting from roads and trespassing carry fines up to 100 and 5000 respectively with jail terms for repeat offenses.
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Comanche County
Bill Works
Works
Comanche businesses close for holiday on last summer Monday
It’s a holiday Monday as most Comanche businesses including banks post office courthouse and city offices close for a breather before the fall season. Some drugstores and filling stations stay open.
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Comanche
Comanche County Telephone Co Holds Second Annual Meeting
The Comanche County Telephone Company Inc will hold its second annual meeting Friday night August 30 at 8 p m in the County Courthouse upstairs District Courtroom. President R L Mull will call the meeting to order after quorum is proven with reports and election of directors to follow shareholders urged to attend for progress reports on a large county telephone construction and expansion program.
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Comanche County Telephone Co
Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc
Ustairs
R. L. Mull
Wavne Johnston
Coman
Farmers Reminded of ASC Ballots in Comanche County
In Comanche County voters must return ASC community election ballots by September 18. James S. Couch, chairman, explains two envelopes are mailed with a plain inner envelope and a signed statement on the back. A witnessed mark counts as signature. ballots must be sealed and not written on outer envelopes.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
ASCS
Comanche County
James S. Couch
Comanche
Maxwell Attends Democratic Session
Joe Maxwell, Comanche Trailer Corporation partner and Comanche County delegate, returned from Chicago where he attended the National Democratic Convention as a guest. He and his family reside at 804 Tanglewood and are due back in Comanche this weekend.
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Comanche
Chicago
Joe Maxwell
Comanche Trailer Corporation
Windy City
Maxwell
Comanche County
Tanglewood
Enrollment Rises in Comanche Public Schools
Comanche Public Schools report first day enrollment of 1121, up from 1010 last year and 1037 in 1966. J. B. Layne totals 501 with junior high at 303 and high school at 317. grades show gains across elementary, junior high, and high school as Comanche grows.
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Comanche
S. H. Fletcher
J. B. Layne
Revival to Start Monday at First Free Will Baptist
The First Free Will Baptist Church at 700 East Oak will hold a revival from Monday September 2 to Sunday September 8. Preachers Rev Alton Blackie Kirkland of Weatherford and Form 1 of Comanche will lead with prayer at 7 p.m. and services at 7:30 nightly. Kenneth Steele will lead singing. Pastor Floyd Brawley invites all to attend.
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First
Free Will Baptist Church
East Oak
Alton “Blackie” Kirkland
Weatherford
Form 1
Comanche
Kenneth Steele
Floyd Brawley
Army Corps Allocates 160000 For Proctor Reservoir O&M
The Army Corps of Engineers approves 160000 for operation and maintenance of the Proctor Reservoir for fiscal year 1969. Information released to Congressman Omar Burleson indicates the figure was set before a Congressional Civil Works reduction, so actual allocations may be lower in some cases.
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Proctor Reservoir
Army Corps of Engineers
Omar Burleson
Congress
De Leon Voters Endorse City Sales Tax in Close Ballot
De Leon voters approve a one cent city sales tax by 82 to 77 in a special election amid 159 total votes. Mayor Dr. Terrill Sharp notes turnout was lighter than expected and the result was closer than anticipated after other towns like Brownwood Stephenville and Dublin previously passed the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrill Sharp
Chief to Increase Rates On Subs
Comanche Chief announces a subscription rise. renew by November 1 to save 50 cents to 1 dollar. The base rate moves from 3 to 3.80 for local readers and from 4 to 5 for other Texas and U S addresses. This is the first increase in five years amid higher postage and newsprint costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Service Station Fire Causes Little Damage
A Monday afternoon blaze at Kilgore's Gulf Station 305 E Central caused little damage to the rig. Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Chief John T. Spencer reported virtually no fire damage and only a broken rear window.
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Kilgore
Gulf Station
E. Central
John T.penter
De Leon Farm Tour Set With Local Emcee Bob Walsh
The annual De Leon Farm tour starts at 1 30 p m September 6 from LaDon s Cafe on Highway 6 and 16 Bob Walsh will emcee the event Suitable for all audiences invites turnout and interest from the community.
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de Leon Farm
LaDon’s
Hwy
Deere Bob Walsh
Plans for Sidney post office building announced
Post Master General Marvin Watson announced plans to acquire a new post office building in Sidney. The project aims to improve efficiency and working conditions while maintaining private ownership through a lease construction program with the government investing mainly in postal equipment. Bidding will begin after plans and data are made available, with the site option awarded to the winning bidder. The Sidney office serves Rt 1 and Sidney patrons.
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Sidney
Marvin Watson
Watson
Post Office Department
Johnson
Sidney Post Office
Sidney Rt. 1
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