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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1968

Page

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State National Bank To Hold Open House Sunday

The State National Bank of Comanche invites the public to an open house for its new 5,500 square foot building on Fort Worth Highway. Hours are 2 to 5 pm with refreshments and souvenirs. The facility features an expo lobby, driveup, five teller cages, vaults, and ample parking.

State National Bank State National Bank of Comanche Fort Worth Hwy D. M. Brightman Aff Asahaltie Con Boyd Anthony The Monahans Stella Card Pecos Larry Fox Fort Worth Ralph Youngdale Austin Jimmy Culpepper Arlington Terri Melissa Youngdale Anthony Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Lions Club Industrial Foundation Texas Bankers Association West Texas First Baptist Church

Bank Robbery Ties Up Comanche National Bank in Broad Daylight

A lone gunman with a double barrel shotgun held seven bank employees and four customers at bay during an 11 25 a m stick up at Comanche National Bank. He looted three tellers drawers totaling 18660 and fled via the same side entrance leaving an abandoned car and an insured loss, with FBI and local police coordinating a wide search.

Comanche National Bank Comanche National S. Houston St Jack Moore Jack Gore White Point Comanche Moore Sherry Decker Miss Decker Donald Hall Doris White Myrtle Jackson Shirley Martin Beth Martin O. B. Brinson W. Wricht FBI Gore

City Voters to Decide on $200,000 Bond Issue

Comanche residents who own property on the city tax rolls will vote Saturday to approve four bonds totaling 200000 for street improvements waterworks sewer improvements and a public library. Polls open at 8 am and run to 7 pm at City Hall with affidavits of ownership required.

City of Comanche

Jaycees To Give Away Toys to Tots

Comanche citizens donated toys for refurbishing as a Jaycee Christmas project. Donors and Jaycees plus many volunteers repaired repainted and renewed toys for Comanche children who might otherwise have no Christmas. A fine project well done.

Comanche

Local Option Election Set in Comanche Precinct 1

Comanche County orders a local option election for off premise alcohol sale in Justice Precinct No. 1 on Monday December 30. The petition with 518 valid signatures prompted the vote across eleven boxes with 2 881 registered voters during the last signup period and a court mandated call.

Comanche County Justice Commissioner’s Court Comanche No I Edieton Bea Soda Springs Saelle Charseacye Lime Springs Verina & CT eSee Gap S.S van Dyke

Scouts to Meet Saturday at Scott House

All boys interested in scouting are asked to be at the local Scott House at 9 am Saturday morning. For information call 356-2693 or 355-2443.

Scott House

Basketball Games Monday At Comanche And Local Gym

Seven basketball games are scheduled Monday night in Comanche. The 7th Grade boys coached by Tommy Paddock travel to Gustine, while the Indians A and B teams go to Huckaby. The 8th Grade girls and boys host Granbury starting at 5 39 with Indian Maidens A and B girls later facing Mineral Wells.

Tommy Paddock Gustine Ircians Huckaby the &H Granbury Mineral Wells

Comanche United Fund Reaches Its Goal In 1968

Comanche celebrates reaching the United Fund goal with the thermometer on the town square. Jim Dudley, United Fund president, praises community spirit and leadership. Co chairmen Mrs Joe Tupin and Jerry Wright aided the campaign while Roy Dabney tracked weekly contributions.

United Fund Comanche Jim Du@ley Joe Tupin Jerry Wright Ted Durham Roy Dabney Jim Dudley Greater

Peanut Quotas OK'd in Comanche County Referendum

Comanche County farmers vote by mail on peanut marketing quotas for 1969 71 with 1 573 yes 15 no and 1 588 total ballots. Quotas take effect if two thirds nationwide approve. penalties apply for excess production and price reports will aid growers within allotments.

Comanche County James S. Couch Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee

Be Smart Shop At Home Be Smart

The Chamber promotes irades Days in Camendis with weekend crowds near the square. A cash awards drawing is set for Saturday December 14 at 3 pm on the courthouse steps. Voters urged to support the City Improvement Bond Election with four proposals.

Chamber of Commerce Camendis Comanche Glen Rose Palux~ River

Comanche High Band Christmas Concert December 20

The Comanche High School Indian Band presents its annual Christmas Concert on Friday December 20 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Admission is 1 for adults and 50c for students.

Comanche High School

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