Merger of Choice Baking Creates Regional Bakery Leader
Don McCraw announces Wortz Biscuit Company of Fort Smith Arkansas merges with Choice Baking Co division of Norris Dairy Products forming a large regional bakery serving 24 states from Southeast to Far West. Stanley Norris becomes Wortz director and Norris Dairy president. McCraw remains local plant manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McCraw
Choice Baking Company
Wortz Biscuit Company
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Choice Baking Co
Norris Dairy Products
United States
Stanley Norris
Wortz Company
McCraw
C. H. Wortz, III
Wortz
Royal Bell
Circle
Birmingham
Alabama
Oklahoma City
Hicks Buys Ned's Grocery in Comanche
Ned Steward sells the Comanche grocery and service station to Buddie Hicks. Hicks, born and raised in Comanche, plans to continue Ned's 20 year operation with the same employees and hours 7 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday. Hicks recently returned from Lubbock with wife Bobbie Stanton and three month old son Jim Bob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Steward
Comanche
Buddie Hicks
Mr. Hicks
Bobbie Stanton
Hicks
Jim Bob
Keele
Ned
Lubbock
Farmers Face Early Tax Deadline in 1967 Filing
Farmers who earned at least two thirds of their 1967 income from farming must file estimated tax declarations by January 15 1968 using Form 1040 ES. Alternatively they may file the 1967 Farm 1040 and pay any tax due by February 15 1968, says Ellis Campbell Jr district director North Texas. The Farmers Tax Guide Pub 225 is available from IRS or county farm agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Campbell, Jr
Internal Revenue
North Texas
Internal Revenue Service
Community service station invites customers to visit
A service station announces holiday hours and a sale. Humble products will be sold and the staff invites both old and new customers to drop by, promising a welcoming visit and continued hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble
Buddie
Rainfall For Past Ten Years in Comanche County
A condensed report charts ten years of rainfall data for Comanche County showing trends and variances. The summary notes monthly totals, notable drought periods, and wetter intervals impacting agriculture and water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche High to Host Second Annual Girls Tournament
Comanche High School will stage its second annual girls basketball tournament at the local gym from Thursday January 4 to Saturday January 6. Coach Leta Andrews directs a slate including Hamilton, Stephenville, Coleman, Priddy, Cross Plains, Dublin, with games determining consolation, third place, and the championship by Saturday night.
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Comanche High School
Conene
Hamilton
Stephenville
Coleman
Priddy
Cross Plains
Dublin
Priddy - Cross Plains
Back to School Time and Community Heart Fund Appeal
In Comanche County the new school term starts January 2 as holidays end. Basketball games top the local schedule with B boys at 5:30, girls at 7, and A boys at 8:20, followed by a girls tournament and district play beginning January 9 at Eastland. The Heart Fund urges donations to fight heart disease.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Comanche Indians
Coolman
Bluecats
Eastland
Lions Club Mile of Dimes Raises 256 72 for Local Charity
The Lions Club annual Mile of Dimes drive netted 256.72 to boost the charity fund. Clyde House, the club stimulator, announced the amount for local aid such as glasses for underprivileged children and food and clothing for the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Clyde House
Club thanks volunteers for project success
The club expresses gratitude to everyone who contributed to the project’s success. Members acknowledge the effort, teamwork, and support that made the initiative possible.
New Postal Rates To Boost Costs For Comanche Residents
The Comanche area faces higher postal costs under a new federal rate bill effective January 7 1968. Local stamps and services would rise from 68 620 to 84 400 annually with a 23 percent jump since 1966. national revenue climbs to 5.9 billion.
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Comanche
Congress
Post Office Department
Brady Edges Comanche In First Round Of HPC Tournament
In the Howard Payne Tournament opener, the Comanche Indians were edged 63 59 by the Brady Bulldogs. CHS senior forward Weaver poured in 21 points with 16 rebounds, while Billy Williams added 15 and Jerry Ellis 13 as Comanche led most of the game before a late burst by Brady. The Indians face the loser of Jacksboro vs Ballinger in Friday’s 8 am game.
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Brady
Wayne Preston
Comanche Indians
Brady Bulldogs
Indians
Comanche
Weaver
CHS
Billy Willimas
Jerry Ellis
Royce Lubke
Kim Cockerham
Max Parker
Donors Named To Comanche Baseball Park Fund
Recent contributions to the Comanche Jaycees Baseball Park Fund include General Telephone Co. 100 dollars Comanche Funeral Home 25 dollars Miss Rena Owen 2 dollars Jerry Hinshaw 8 dollars and Cotton Welch 20 dollars.
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Baseball
Comanche Jaycees
General Telephone Co
Comanche Funeral Home
Rena Owen
Jerry Hinshaw
Cotton Welch
Important Meeting At Proctor Friday
A general meeting to discuss a water system for the Proctor Community will be held at the Proctor Community Center Friday night December 29 at 7 p.m. Bert Beaty president of the Proctor Community Club issues a special invitation to all residents. Jim Roberts is in charge of arrangements and expects to have men present to explain the program and answer questions.
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Proctor
Bert Beaty
Proctor Community Club
Jim Roberts
Farmers Home Administration
Farmers and ranchers may claim gasoline tax refund credit
The 4 cent per gallon gasoline tax refund for farm use is now a tax credit on the annual income tax report and must be filed before April 15. Late reports will not receive tax credits.
History of Comanche Volunteer Fire Department Through Years
Margaret Waring outlines the Comanche Fire Department from its 1868 origins to the early 20th century. The piece cites early alarms, 1880s reorganization, live-rail ladders, 1892 shed funding, horse drawn engines, and notable chiefs and events shaping the department's evolution.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Choice Baking
Texas
California
Mr. Norris
Earl Oden
John S. Brazier
Norris
Leta Andrews
Euell Arthur
Heart Association
Comanche Heart Council
U.S
Lions
W. C. House
Ruth Cartwright Huff
John Ramsey
Rufe Turner
Joe Verbert
Charlie Rancier
Bob Drake
C. M. Moore
E. W. Harris
Charlie McPhail
Henry Carter
Fred Paine
Ira Tunnell
Bob Moore
Gayle Talbot
Frank Holmsley
Margaret Waring
Fort Worth
F. E. Wilson
Martin & Byrre
J. FP. McCarty
Fred Grimm
Fire Department
E. L. Shropshire
J. W Greene
Jeff Greene
Hook and Ladder Co
Stancil and Co
Hamilton & Hammond
Hill, Moore, and Co
Comanche Fire Department
Frank
John
F. E. Adams
John T. Jay
Ernest Carpenter
John Carpenter
R. A. Carpenter
R. C. Graham
City Oil
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