Indains Face Strong Ady In HPC Tourney Opener
The article notes Indians meeting a strong Ady squad in the HPC tourney opener. It mentions Comanche Indiar and Payne basketball as part of the night’s schedule with Jacksboro and Betae also tied to Division I play. Regional schools and teams are highlighted as the event begins and results from a prior football game are referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Indiar
Eerie Econ
Antonio
Jacksboro
Comanche
Peg Tulta
Betae
Dean of Students From Seminary to Speak at Comanche Church
John B. Spragens dean of students and assistant professor of Christian Education at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary will be guest pastor at Comanche Presbyterian Church on Sunday December 29. He has held multiple church and education roles including minister of education at Dallas First Presbyterian and regional director for Synod of Arkansas and Missouri. He is married with five children.
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John B. Spragens
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Austin
Comanche Presbyterian Church
Spragens
University of Kentucky
Louisville Presbyterian Seminary
First Presbyterian Church of
Dallas
Northeast
Texas
Unit of Alabama
Iist Ofutes
Westminster College
Missouri
Stockton and
Bay Minrine
Synod of Arkansas and
Board of Christian Education
Dean Smagens
Indians Grab Fourth at Labwood Tourney
Indians rally past Shas to finish fourth in Labwood Tournament. Blanket led with 24 as Hugh Fletcher opened with 24, while George Salois scored 13 in a tight semifinal tilt. Williams added solid play as the Indians dropped a 61-53 decision for the Class A bracket.
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Avon
AAA
A . Blanket
Hugh #Fletcher
Indians
Sweet
Inter
George Salois
Invine
Williams
Daughter Born to W C House Jr
A daughter named Melinda Ann is born to Mr. and Mrs. William Clyde House Jr. The announcement credits family members and notes the newborn’s arrival in a local community record.
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W. C) House
Jrs
Melinda Ann
Wiliam Clyde " House, Jr
College
Cugpeente
Sam Musclewhite
County Pecan Winners Listed at State Show
Comanche County submitted five pecan entries to the Texas State Pecan Show at Texas A&M University December 18 19. J H Womack of De Leon won first in the Wichita class. Roy Loudermilk of Downing placed in the entry group. W L Wallace of Gorman took second in Comanche class. E Stephens of De Leon also noted.
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Angus Dickson, JR
Comanche County
Texas A&m University
J. H. Womack
de Leon
Roy Loudermilk
Downing Mag
W. L. Wallace
Gorman
Im. E. Stephens
de Leon Fety
Comanche County Leads State In Live Hog Sales
Comanche County tops Texas with 30 541 head sold alive in 1968, per Ed Uvacek. Three area breeders Sid Carney and Son Jackie Hicks and Glen Parker appear in the 19 Swine Litter Testing Program at Texas A&M.
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Angus Dickson, Jr
Comanche County
Ed Uvacek
Sid Carney & Son
Jackie Hicks
Glen Parker
Texas A&m University
Carney
Hicks
Texas
Two Killed In Wreck Near DeLeon Saturday
On Rush Creek bridge Saturday night a three car collision killed Diane Calk Wilcoxson 20 of Grand Prairie and Willis Aaron Brisbon 42. Wilcoxson and Brisbon died from injuries. her husband Evelrett Wilcoxson is hospitalized with a broken leg and chest injuries. Cecil Dickey of Comanche is also hospitalized with severe head and chest injuries. Patrolman Les Strawn investigated noting icy roads and that Brisbon’s car crossed the bridge railing and spun into oncoming traffic after Brisbon lost control on Highway 16 en route to Baird. the other vehicle involved was driven by Dickey.
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Rush Creek
Diane Calk Wilcoxson
Grand Prairie
Willis Aaron Brisbon
Wilcoxson
de Leon Hospital
Brisborn
Cecil Dickey
Comanche
Brisban
Rush Creek Bridge
Texas
Les Strawn
Strawn
Prisbon
Highway 16
Baird
Chief Makes Early Arrival in December Issue
The Chief announces an early appearance by mail on Monday December 22 to serve the public. The Friday dateline remains, but shoppers and merchants plus messages to Santa are featured for convenience. The publication thanks those who helped make the early issue possible.
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Santa
Regulations For Primary Noted
I W Ide Lane chair Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee notes a 1964 Texas election law requiring a $50 deposit with ballot applications for county and other offices. State senator and representative races are exempt. Filing deadline is February 3. prior law imposed the payment after approval.
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I. W
Ide) Lane
Comanche County
Democratic Executive Committee
Texas
U. S
Lane
Wedding attendance noted for Howell Cobb and guests
The note records Mr. and Mrs. Howell Cobb Virgon and Robert with John Gig attending the wedding of Charlotte Kay Kisor last Saturday in Brady. Also mentions Christmas Day with relatives and a child’s letter to Santa expressing wishes for a cat and a horse.
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Howell Cobb
Virgion
Robert
John Gig
Charlotte Kay Kisor Inhiens
Brady
Mrs. Howell Cobb
Relaini Brady
Three Ready To Announce For Sheriff In Comanche County
Three men plan formal announcements for the sheriff post within two weeks. All seek the May 2 Democratic primary. Leon Sledge deputy sheriff Comanche Cecil Houck dairy farmer Comanche Ardel Elis ranchman Comanche are ready to declare their candidacies.
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Comanche County
Leon Sledge
Comanche
Cecil Houck
Ardel Elis
Beaty Seeks Re election as Comanche County Tax Official
John D. Beaty Jr. serving his first term as Comanche County Tax Assessor-Collector announces candidacy for a second term. His name will appear weekly in The Chief's political column and a formal announcement is planned for a later date.
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John D. Beaty, Jr
Comanche County
McPherson Seeks Commission Post in 1964 Primary
Claude McPherson of Energy announces candidacy for Comanche County Precinct 3 commissioner to fill the remainder of Irvin Dann's term. The 51 year old seeks support ahead of the May 2 1964 Democratic primary and plans to meet voters across the precinct. He is married to Ruby Pettit.
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Clauda McPherson
Irvin Dann
Mr. McPherson
Energy
Ruby Pettit
John King Resigns as Comanche County Service Officer
John King, Comanche County service officer for four years and a retired Navy chief pharmacist mate, resigns effective Monday due to health. Judge D F Ce, the successor, will likely be named by the Comanche County Court next week.
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John King
Comanche
King
United States Navy
D. F. Ce
Comminafanera Court
Christmas in Newburg Sees Ruth Robertson Shared With Bally Robertsons
Ruth Robertson of Austin spends Christmas with her family the Bally Robertsons in the Newburg community.
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Ruth Robertson
Austin
Her Mily
Bally Robertsons
Newburg
Comanchean Profrays Wanda Jean Moore Musically Rising
Wanda Jean Moore formerly Davis of Comanche is featured by Roberta Sedgwick in the Kenedy Times. The composer and wife of a local Church of Christ minister has two children Monty and Dorinda and has two songs accepted for publication Lonely Beho and Slowly but Surely.
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Wanda Jean Moore
Wanda Jean Davis
Barney Davis
Comanche
Kenedy Times
Roberta Sedgwick
Wanda Jean
Moore
Jean Davis Moore
Jean
Church of Christ
Monty
Dorinda
Jim
Axel
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DeLeon
Bingham
John Beaty
Claude McPherson
Mrs, Moore
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