Three Moorman Employees Receive Promotions
Moorman Mfg Co announces promotions for Kennith Sliger Waylon Hilliard and Donald Spivey each moving up Dec 1 1971 Sliger becomes plant superintendent Hilliard advances to foreman in charge of warehousing and shipping Spivey promoted to foreman in charge of all production Each man is noted with residence on Rt 2 or Rt 1 Comanche and family details the company urges well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Carney, Jr
Comanche
Moorman Mfg. Co
Kennith Sliger
Waylon Hilliard
Donald Spivey
Moormans
Rt 2
Beverly
Keith
Laurie
Kevin
Hilliard
Rt. 2
Doris
Theresa
Steve
Scott
Comanche Chamber Reports Busy 1971 Activity
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce released a year long summary for 1971 detailing monthly community actions. Highlights include promoting National Peanut Week, honoring local families, aiding in industry programs, supporting events, and installing a reader board marquee for welcoming visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Locckwood
Sec
Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Hwy. 67 Assn
Comanche
Upper Leon
Parks and Wildlife
Wm. G. Parker
S. H. Fletcher
Gyale Pirkle
Gayle McCllough
Burks Museum
West Texas
Che
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Tom Holmes to Speak at Lions Club Lunch
State Representative Tom Holmes of Granbury will address the Noon Lions Club here on Tuesday January 11. Gyale Pirkle, in charge of the program, urges all Lions to attend. luncheon starts at 12 noon in the Golden Arrow Cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Holmes
Granbury
Lions Club
Gyale Pirkle
Lions
Golden Arrow
City Hall to Close Friday in Comanche New Year Observance
City of Comanche will close City Hall and offices all day Friday December 31 in New Year’s observance. Officials request public cooperation during the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
City Receives 1 Percent Sales Tax Payment
A check for 15843 dollars was received by the City of Comanche for the quarter ending September 30 1971 marking an increase over 1970s 14644 dollar payment. The rise reflects more retail business in 1971. The state collects the city tax plus the 2 percent handling fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Indians Travel To Ballinger On Tuesday Night
Comanche Indian basketballers head to Ballinger to meet the Bearcats in district action Tuesday January 4. Calvin Lee’s B team opens at 7:00 followed by the Indians at 8:30. Ballinger leads the district 3–0, Comanche 3–1. Maidens travel to Gatesville January 3 for a non district game with both B and A teams starting at 7:00. Ballinger does not field girls basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Bearcats
Calvin Lee
Gene Westmoreland Indians
Comanche
Leta Andrews
Maidens
Tarvel
Gatesville
Comanche County Taxes Placed Below National Average
Special to the Chief reports higher state and local tax burdens nationwide. Americans paid 427 per capita. Comanche County residents about 190, Texas 316, West South Central 301. Taxes totaled 86.8 billion nationally with Comanche County at 2.28 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas
Commerce Department
Tax Foundation
Commerce Clearing House
Arkansas
New York State
Revival Slated At Sweetwater Baptist Church
A week of evangelistic preaching is scheduled January 2 to January 9 at Sweetwater Baptist Church. Pastor Paul Logue announces Fort Worth evangelist Jimmy Nettles will lead the services, held nightly at 7:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater Baptist Church
Paul Logue
Jimmy Nettles
Fort Worth
Holiday Time Again Saturday Comanche firms close for New Year
New Year's Day January 1 is an official holiday and most Comanche firms around the square will be closed. Some stores like Red & White South Park Thrif Tee and Ned Stewartswill be open with usual business. Check this week's ads for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red & White
South Park
Thrif Tee
Ned Stewarts
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour temperature and moisture report covering 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. The notice summarizes readings within the period and provides data for forecast context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Reservoir
Water Plant Improves as Operators Earn Grade A Certs
The Upper Leon River Municipal Water District serving Comanche Dublin De Leon and Gorman reports facility upgrades and state approval to perform bacteriological samples. Zollie D Skaggs has earned the Grade A Water Works Operator's certificate, joining manager Lowell G Pittman who holds A certificates in water and wastewater. Lake Proctor plant now can provide State Approved water if standards stay met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Leon River
Lowell G. Pittman
Lake
Proctor
State Health Department
Comanche FFA Project Show Set for January 8
The Comanche FFA Chapter will sponsor a Project Show Saturday January 8 at the Comanche County Livestock Show barn. Livestock will be judged by Tommy Grona of Fredericksburg with judging starting at 8 a.m. The lineup includes 50 market barrows 10 breeding gilts 25 market lambs 6 breeding ewes 22 market steers 3 milk fed steers 12 breeding beef heifers and 20 breeding dairy heifers.
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Comanche Ffa
Comanche County
Tommy Grona
Fredericksburg
Grona
Tarleton State College
Texas A&m
Denver
Chicago
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Houston
Conanche Ffa
One Car Accident Near Sidney Claims Driver Injured
A one car crash occurred about 9 15 pm Thursday one half mile north of Sidney when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. Dale Merworth was treated and released at Comanche hospital while passengers Harold Hall and Terry Cox were not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Joe Wilie
Dale Merworth
Comanche
Harold Hall
Terry Cox
Fire at Comanche area dairy barn destroys hay and barn
A large hay barn about two thirds full on Merlin Davis dairy farm near Comanche's northeast limits was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. Fire crews were alerted at 9:30 and investigators suspect an electrical cause per Fire Marshal Dele Nowelin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Davis
Comanche
Dele Nowelin
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Spivey
West Texas C. of
C. Jone
Jackie Barret
C of C
Kathy Renshaw
de Leon
Queen
Cree* Edmondson
E. C. Jones
Lake Eanes
Wright’s
Governnor
Moorman’s
Lions Clubs
Jaycees
Coman
CHS
John Waggoner
CHL
New York
Sweetwater Baptist
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