New Texas Auto Registration System to Begin January 1
Texas car owners will receive a long official renewal form by mail from the State Highway Department starting January 1 1970. The three part form automates tax and title records but faces early issues like lost applications and late sales. County tax collector Marylin Elrod says a one dollar mail option will send plates by mail and estimates three years to full operation.
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Texas
State Highway Department
Austin
Marylin Elrod
Elrod
Ausin
Elred
Ete
County Teenagers Spend 896000 in Comanche County
Teenagers in Comanche County, about 1 120 youths, spend an estimated 896000 yearly on records, clothing, beauty items, snacks, and entertainment. National findings by Rand Youth Poll and others show teens’ buying power exceeds 20 billion annually, with wealthier 16 19 year olds.
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Institute of Life Insurance
Rand
America
Comanche
Comanche County
County Tax Office Clarifies Simple System Details
Elrod notes the process is straightforward but warns new systems can grow complex if not understood, as the county tax collector handles the required fee and potential misunderstandings.
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Elrod
Christmas Holiday Closures For Comanche Businesses
Comanche firms plan two day Christmas closure on December 25 and 26. Stores stay open as usual on Saturdays with grocery outlets operating Friday and Saturday.
Indians and Maidens in Holiday Tournaments
Comanche basketball teams head to Duncanville for the SWAAU Tourney December 26 through 31 with the Maidens aiming to defend a finals run from last year and the Indians opening at Howard Payne Tournament December 29 against Coleman.
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David Hutchins
Rodney Robinson
Glen Parker
Glen Westmoreland
Efferson Elliott
Kkonnie Shaw
Richard Barret
Max Parker
Randy Nelms
Randy Geye
Gary Easley
Mickey Howerton
Duncanville
Indians
Coleman
Maidens
Spring Lake—Farth
Leta Andrews
Eastland
Hardin-Simmons
Jane Jolley
Beverly Cupin
Molly Moya
Judy Gleaton
Sarah Fletcher
Rhonda Lubke
Judy Welch
Susan Hicks
Sandra Clawson
Joleanne Williams
Pfc Jerry Giesecke 21 Killed in Vietnam
Private First Class Jerry Don Giesecke 21 of Comanche killed in action in Vietnam December 18 after less than three months in the war. Services at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel pending. Survived by wife Janie Grayson Giesecke, parents Chester and (Mrs.) Giesecke, two brothers Marion and Robert, and sister Betty. Also notes local school holiday dismissals for Christmas in Comanche Gustine and Sidney.
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Jerry Don Giesecke
Houston
Comanche
Comanche Funeral Home Chapel
Pfc
W. Paine
Pvt
Marion Giesecke
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Robert
Betty Giesecke
College Students Lead Christmas Worship at First Baptist
College students home for holidays will lead the Sunday evening worship at First Baptist Church on December 28 at 7 30. The youth choir will perform and several students will speak. Twenty nine students from twelve colleges and universities were invited. A reception follows the service for the students and their families.
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First Baptist Church
Post Office To Close Christmas Day And New Year
The Post Office will be closed Christmas Day December 25 with only Special Delivery and perishables handled that day. A normal holiday schedule applies for mail boxes and dispatch. January 1 1870 also follows this schedule though December 24 27 January 2 and 3 will be normal service days with carriers delivering and windows open. Portmaster James Carpenter and staff thank everyone for cooperation during the Christmas rush and the year.
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James Carpenter
Christmas Holiday Closure for The Comanche Chief
The Comanche Chief will close for four days over the Christmas holidays from Wednesday December 24 through Saturday December 27. The paper will resume publication on the following Monday with normal operations.
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J.C
Mary - Bill
Bob
Woody
Gus
Minor
Alice — Maurece
Hattie
New York
Jerry Giesecke
Viet Nam
Gustine
Sidney
Waring
CG Wirkle
Joe Waring
James Mercer
Pirkle
Par Country Club
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