Indians Maidens Host Clyde Friday Night Basketball
Comanche district games include Clyde visits by the Indians and Maidens on Friday with 7 p.m. girls action. Clyde players travel for a three game slate at Hamilton on the same night as 7th grade boys start at 6 p.m. Local rosters list Linda Williams and Lara Spruill among Maidens starters with Rhonda Lubke sidelined by injury.
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CUS
Clyde
Hamilton
Cisco Girls
Indians
Rhonda Lubke
Cisco
Linda Williams
Linda Andrews
Lara Spruill
Janet Brightman
Cyndra Frick
Dody Welch
John Waggoner
Quentin Dudley
David Shaw
Eugene Bates
Bruce Parker
Warning device planned for blind crossing on South Houston
The Texas Highway Commission approved an automatic crossing protection device for the blind crossing on South Houston Street in Comanche. The project aims to prevent accidents after a fatal incident last year. State funds 80 percent, railroad 10 percent, city 10 percent. city share about 900 dollars.
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South
Houston Street
Texas Highway Commission
State
Railroad
City of
Comanche
John Beaty
Market Day by Comanche Garden Club Saturday
Comanche Garden Club hosts its annual Market Day on Saturday December 11 at the Comanche Garden Center. The sale features handwork crafts garden arrangements and holiday foods. Center hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Comanche Garden Club
Comanche Garden Center
Comanche Volunteers Honored by Gold Kist Peanuts Dinner
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department members were hosted by Gold Kist Peanuts for a steak supper at Golden Arrow Cafeteria. The meal expressed appreciation for CVFD services rendered to the community.
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Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
Gold Kist
Golden Arrow
CVFD
Santa Letters To Be Published On Dec. 23
The Comanche Chief announces its Christmas Edition on December 23 featuring Santa Claus letters from local children. Submissions can be delivered to The Chief or mailed to Santa at Box 749 Comanche 76442, with notices for area businesses and features also planned. The paper notes a tight week for material and highlights band achievements at Tarleton State College. Comanche bands led the district contest with 12 first places led by guest clinician Ralph Hale. CHS students named include Debbie Durham, Debbie Grimmer, Jonniemae Bachus, Janda Steward, Cindy Owens, Bridget Conway, Kathy Renshaw, Ken Fails, Wayne Harvey, John McCorkle, Sam Waring, and Nancy Wiles.
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Santa
Comanche
Ralph Hale
Christian Brothers High School
Memphis, Tenn
CHS
Debbie Durham
Debbie Grimmer
Jonniemae Bachus
Janda Steward
Cindy Owens
Bridget Conway
Kathy Renshaw
Ken Fails
Wayne Harvey
John McCorkle
Sam Waring
Nancy Wiles
Comanche Christmas Decoration Contest Seeks Entries
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce announces a second Christmas Decoration and Lighting contest open to non commercial and non civic displays. An out of town panel will judge after dark on Tuesday December 21. Entries must be listed with the chamber to ensure judges see every home. Awards include 25 dollars for best Christmas theme and 25 dollars for best lighting display. The Civic Affairs Committee directs the event with Roy Brannan Jr as chair and John Huett Bo Elrod Daymond Power and Gary Don Swearengin as members.
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Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Avenas
The
Roy Brannan, Jr
John Huett
Bo Elrod
Daymond Power
Gary Don Swearengin
CHS Maintains Accreditation
Comanche High School remains accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Principal Lee Presswood and H. Fletcher note accreditation confirms commitment to improvement, with periodic team visits to identify needed growth. The Southern Association, among six regional bodies, serves eleven states and has a 76 year history showing tangible educational benefits.
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Comanche High School
Commission On Secondary Schools of the Southern Assn. of Schools and Colleges
Lee Presswood
H. Fletcher
Association
Southern Association
Proram
John Guyer
Texas State Committee
Comanche County Voter Registration Slow in 1972 Prep
Comanche County Registrations for 1972 elections show only 1,773 new certificates issued through Monday, per Tax Assessor-Collector Louise Frans. Last year 5,567 residents registered to vote as elections approach across school districts and governmental units at local, state and national levels.
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Louise Frans
Long Christmas Vacation For CHS Students
Comanche school officials announce a long Christmas holiday for CHS students with classes ending at 2 30 p m on Tuesday December 21 and resuming Monday January 3.
Comanche Debuts Lighted Welcome Sign on Square
The southeast corner of Comanche’s square now features a black and gold lighted marquee sign. The reader board will display town events and promotions to attract tourists and residents alike. Chamber supporters from business industry government and private citizens funded the sign to boost Comanche pride.
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Comanche
Comanche High School
Chamber of Commerce
Public Library Reopening Delayed for Heating Refurbish
Comanche Public Library completes moving books and equipment to resume service but full operations are postponed until the heating system is refurbished. Volunteers and the librarian have worked since Nov 29. returns accepted at sheriff's office or library. Regular hours remain limited to Monday Wednesday and Friday slots.
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Comanche
Scott Electric
Petit Jurors List for Comanche County District Court
The petit jurors are to meet Monday December 13 at 1 p.m. at Lake L Woods area. Names include Reed Easley Cox Livingston Jones and many others from Gustine Dublin De Leon Sidney Hollie Mankin and De Leon. The list covers multiple routes and box addresses across Dublin Gustine and surrounding towns.
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District Court of
Comanche County
Lake
Gustine
Earl S. Powell
Dublin
H. J. Wilson
Howard Burttschell
N. B. Matthews
Tommy Willis
Richard Doyle Dodd
de Leon
Sandra K. Henry
G. W. Reed
Sidney
C. Loudermilk
E. C.aoa
O. H. Dittrick
Ted S. Mankin
Raymond L. Maize
N. Hall
Hollie Dee Mankin
Sue Magers
Randy Magers
Jim Webb
Kenneth T. Hancock
Emma Frances Hendricks
Armstrong
Felix Gutierrez Sr
Box
Judith Ann Jones
East Grand
Emmett Gobes
Cato
J. F. Reed
Blanket
Louise McAliley
S. Campbell
Short St
Jack B. Lusk
Sidnty
Comanche Jaycees Seek Comanche County Outstanding Young Farmer
Local Jaycees begin search for Comanche County Outstanding Young Farmer with interviews for farmers ages 21 to 35. County winner advances to state competition in January at Grand Prairie to determine Texas’ 1971-72 OYF. State winners receive an all expense paid trip to Sioux Falls, SD, sponsored by Chevrolet and U S Jaycees.
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Grand Prairie
Texas
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Chevrolet Truck
General Motors
U. S. Jaycees
Comanche County
Par Country Club
Vic Isham
Gatesville Lawyer Bob Salter Seeks 52nd District Attorney Post
Gatesville attorney and Texas House member since 1967 Bob Salter announces a bid for District Attorney in the 52nd District in the May 1972 Democratic primary. He represents Comanche Hamilton Bosque and Coryell counties and holds multiple civic and professional memberships.
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Bob Salter
Gatesville
Texas
Salter
Comanche
Hamilton
Bosque
Coryell
House of Representatives
Jacksonville
Florida
Lynnta
Rick
Chuck
Steve
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