Comanche Girls Win Honors in Make It With Wool Contest
Comanche High School and Tarleton State College participants excel at the District IV Make It Yourself with Wool event held at San Angelo State College on December 9. Judy McCorkle won junior division and advances to the January state contest. Linda Lu Lane and Janice Welch also earned recognition for standout ensembles.
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San Angelo
Judy McCorkle
Janice Welch
Linda la
McCorkle
Lane
Welch
Cox
Gray
San Angelo State College
R. C. McCorkle
Stephen F. Austin College
Nacogdoches
Judy
Linda Lu Lane
Bill Lane
Linda Lu
K. E. Welch
Bette Cox
Tom Cox
Tarleton State College
Bette
Don Gary
Comanche High
Shelly Houck
Lou Rogers
Sue Rogers
Avlyn Speck
Connie Maxwell
FHA
Kathryn Hill
Joe Maxwell
Carolyn
Mary Cunningham
Burton Cunningham
Carolyn Gray
Don Gray
Comanche Police Report Summary for November
City police patrolled extensively in November with 4 patrol cars and 1 radio dispatcher. They issued 35 moving traffic tickets, made 10 arrests, filed 7 case reports covering affray minor theft and burglary, and logged 15 motor vehicle mishaps including six with notable damage across intersections such as E Central S Austin and S Houston.
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Comanche
Charles Anders
E. Central
S. Austin
W. Duncan
N. Houston
S. Houston
W. Central
Louisa
N. Mary
E. Walcott
N. Bryan
W. Highland
N. Lane
Police warn Comanche merchants of holiday shoplifting risk
Chief Charles Anders cautions merchants and residents during the Christmas shopping period about shoplifters hot checkers and swindlers. He urges precautions, prudent door locks, and quick police calls to avoid losses from door to door solicitors and shady deals.
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Charles Anders
Anders
Eans
Candle Light Service At East Side Baptist Church
East Side Baptist Church will host a Candle Light Service on December 20 at 7 p.m. Scripture readers and carol selections include Jimmy Abbey Randy Day and Billy Sears. A special number is by Mrs I S Creek and Betty Thomas. Santa Claus will visit with treats for all. Public invited.
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East Side Baptist Church
Jimmy Abbey
Randy Day
Billy Sears
I. S. Creek
Betty Thomas
Santa Claus
Local Basketball Teams Compete In Weekend Tournaments
Comanche Indians coached by Wayne Preston enter the Ranger Tournament with a 5-2 record and face New Castle High School on Thursday, then possibly Abilene B-team on Friday. Maidens under Leta Andrews head to Coleman to play Thursday and possibly Friday, while the B-team trips to Cross Plains to meet May Tigers.
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Comanche
Wayne Preston
Comanche Indians
Newcastle High School
Indians
Abilene High School
Abilene
Kim Cockerham
Jerry Ellis
Clyde Weaver
Billy Williams
Royce Lubke
Max Parker
Harry Cloud
Gary Lacy
Jimmy Harelik
Leta Andrews
Coleman
Andrews
Gwinn Summers
Sarah Fletcher
Judy Gleaton
Debbie Stark
Cathy Coker
Vickie Gore
Betty Barret
Vicki Gaines
Debra Frick
Susan Hicks
Beverly Tupin
Jane Jolley
George Ellis
Cross Plains
May Tigers
Preston
Chris Evridge
Douglas Reid
Tommy Humphrey
Braves
Efferson Elliott
Mickey Howerton
David Tankersley
Robert Ormsby
Ronald Shaw
James Hutchins
Jerry Gore
Rodney Robinson
Candle Lighting Service at First Methodist Church
A candle lighting service will be held this Sunday evening at six at First Methodist Church. The joint youth choirs of First Baptist and First Methodist will perform under Travis Shelton, with the Children’s Choir and the Chan cel Choir directed by Mrs Bennie Davis. After the service everyone will light candles.
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First Methodist Church
First Baptist
First Methodist
Travis Shelton
Bennie Davis
Comanche ISD Bonds On Ballot For New Elementary, Music Hall
Voters in the Comanche Independent School District go to City Hall on Saturday to approve a $250,000 bond issue for a new grade school with nine classrooms and a music building. The measure states no tax increase and no extra cost to taxpayers, with construction planned behind the existing grammar school and band hall relocation.
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Comanche Independent School District
Grammar School
Contributions Rise for Jaycees Baseball Fund
The Jaycees Baseball Fund reports new supporters including State National Bank with 250 dollars and many individuals and local businesses such as Vasco Lee, Jim Carpenter, Cook's Warehouse Sales, Jimmie Warren, Comanche Auto Parts, John King, O A Coulter, Lola's Cafe, Ada Spivey, John M Robertson, Westside Motors, Hawkins Mobil Station, The Hub, Greg's Bakery and Newhouse Service Station among others. Total gifts range from five to two hundred fifty dollars.
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Jaycees Baseball Fund
State National Bank
Vasco Lee
Jim Carpenter
Brett Sinclair
Cook’s Warehouse
Jimmie Warren
Comanche Auto Parts
Bob Ripley
Grayson's Body Shop
John King
O. A. Coulter
Lola's Cafe
Ada Spivey
Jack Colcleasure
John M. Robertson
A. L. Reese
F. F. Ross
Westside Motors
Hawkins Mobil Station
Jeanes
Indian Band Christmas Concert Monday at Comanche High
The Comanche High School Indian Band presents its annual Christmas Concert Recollections of a Comanche Christmas on Monday night December 18 in the high school auditorium. Tickets are on sale from band members with proceeds funding band equipment and uniforms. The program features multiple seasonal pieces and a narrated segment by Larry Blackwood concluding with Joy to the World.
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Comanche High School
Levene
Rudolph
Marks
Playbar
Jessel
Pierpont
Olivadotl
Anderson
Adam
Adams
Yoder
Larry Blackwood
Comanche Public Library Board Names Officers for 1967-68
The Comanche Public Library Board of Trustees met on Thursday December 7 to elect officers for 1967 68. Ben Cleveland was chosen president and John King vice president C L Prevost wreden was elected secretary Rena Owen is financial advisor Jim Dudley legal advisor Other trustees include Mrs John Barton Mrs Preston Tate Miss Berta Goodson Mrs Gail Dudley and Mrs Charles Marshall who also serves as president The board will seek reemployment for librarian Margaret Waring for two years and praised her work with handicapped and inadequate facilities The new board aims to raise library standards with county cooperation and make the City County library second to none in a city and county of Comanche.
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Comanche Public Library Board of Trustees
Ben Cleveland
John King
C. L. Prevost Wreden
Rena Owen
Jim Dudley
John Barton
Preston Tate
Berta Goodson
Gail Dudley
Charles Marshall
Margaret Waring
Comanche
8th Grade Band Wins at Hamilton Parade Competition
The 8th grade band of Comanche Junior High entered the Hamilton Christmas Parade Band Competition on Thursday December 4. The 8th graders finished second behind Hamilton High School, while Goldthwaite High School earned third place.
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Comanche Junior High School
Hamilton
Goldthwaite
Higginbotham General Manager Beene Improves in Brownwood
Tom Beene of Comanche, general manager of Higginbotham, entered Brownwood Hospital Wednesday for examination and treatment. By Thursday morning his condition was reported improved.
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Tom Beene
Comanche
Higginbothams
Brownwood Hospital
Santa Claus to visit Comanche for holiday festivities
Comanche gears up for a Christmas event featuring Santa arriving by air to Comanche Airport on December 15 at 4 pm weather permitting. A fire truck and police escort will bring him to the square where the CHS and Indian bands perform. Open house runs December 16 to 23 with free candy and posted hours. Free parking on December 16 and 23. Charlie Marshall hosts a free morning movie for local students. Comanche Chamber of Commerce sponsors, with Jack King coordinating.
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Santa Claus
Comanche Square
North Pole
Comanche
Santa
CHS
Charlie Marshall
Charlie
Gustine
Sidney
Priddy
Fire Marshal Appeals Fire Safety for Holiday Season
Fire Marshal John T. Carpenter urges Comanche merchants and homeowners to take every precaution to prevent fires during Christmas. He warns that carelessness during the busy season could turn a prosperous business and home into ashes and tragedy.
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John T. Carpenter
Christmas music service at Gustine Methodist Church
The Gustine Methodist Church hosts a Christmas music and narration service this Sunday evening December 17 at 7. The choir under Mrs. Leo Haggard will sing At the Name of Jesus. Everyone in Gustine is invited to attend this special service.
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Gustine Church
Gustine
Name
Jesus
Leo Haggard
Live Nativity Scene At Methodist Church
The youth of First Methodist Church present a live nativity on the church lawn Tuesday and Wednesday December 19th and 20th from 6 30 to 8 30 p m each night. An annual program sponsored by the youth, the presentation invites all to attend.
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Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
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CHIRE
East Side Baptist
Tru-Value
the Hub
Ishams Flowers
Golden Arrow
D. F. Caraway
Choice Baking Co
Fred Hall
Azalea Ellis
Gaston Boykin
Ben Wilhelm
Greg's Bakery
Mac's Trading Post
Hick’s
Humble Station
John S. Braziel
Floyd Key
G. L. Stewart
James Biggs
Edward Isham
Robert B. Jones
More Seay
J. E. Lake
Clinton D. Geye
W. M. Hilliard
Burton and Goodson Insurance
Norris Insurance
W. M. Durham
Newhouse Service Station
South Park Food Mart
Ben Sudderth
Cleveland
Beene
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Comanche County
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Arkansans
Higginbotham
Blacky Hammersley
Southland Furniture Co
Joh Sullivan
Southland
Tommy Condran
O Fort Smith Chair Company
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