Burham to Retire from Postal Service December 30
Bill Burham, a longtime postal clerk and local figure, will retire December 30 after a career starting August 1, 1929. He served under postmasters Eanes and Eaton and will spend retirement with wife Maggie at their Elm Street home, pursuing fishing and farming interests.
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Burham
Sal
Patwham
Dave Dingus
Black
J. R. Eanes
Eaton
Jim Carpenlate
Eanes
Hars
Maggie Hilliard
He County
Elm
Bill
Department
Maggie
Lang Maggie
Revival Services Planned at Fist Baptist Church
Fist Baptist Church will hold revival services Sunday January 2 through January 9 with Dr Niles pastor of the First Church of Lawton Oklahoma conducting. Tom Wiles to lead Bible study and evening services daily on Comanche KCOM station.
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Fist Baptist Church
Dr. Niles
First Church
Lawton, Ok
T Tom Wiles
Wiles
Comanche Kcom
Munday
Back To School For Students In Comanche Public Schools
Comanche public schools start the new term with six week tests approaching. Two basketball nights are set this week with Goldthwaite teams visiting Tuesday for B team at 5 30 followed by the A girls and A boys. Friday hosts Abilene Christian College High School with B boys at seven then the A team. The Indians are not scheduled.
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Abilene Christian College
Comanche County Officials File for renomination in 1966 primaries
Seven current public servants announced bids for renomination in the May 7 and June 4 Democratic primaries. County offices involved include Judge D F Caraway District Clerk Ben B Wilhelm County Treasurer Azalea Ellis County Clerk Fred Hall and commissioners Eddie McDougal Gustine and Charlie O Clinton Justice Ottis B Fields and School Superintendent Elza Brinson. Voters must pay the poll tax by January 31 to participate. Filing deadline February 7 with a $50 deposit. School board elections April 2 and city elections April 5.
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Comanche County
D. F. Caraway
Ben B. Wilhelm
Comanche
Azalea Ellis
Fred Hall
Eddie McDougal
Gustine
Charlie O. Clinton
de Leon
Justice of Peace
Ottis B. Fields
Elza Brinson
United States
Ide Lane
City of Comanche Voirs
Signup Deadlines for 1966 Cotton Allotments Declared
Cotton growers must file all allotment transfers for the 1966 crop in ASCS county offices by January 3, 1966. January 17, 1966 is the final date for filing applications for new farm allotments on cotton. January 28, 1966 is the final date for releasing allotments on MQ-29 and requesting additional allotment on MQ-30.
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Wm. T. Carruth
ASC County Committee
ASCS
Economic Prospects Good by Floyd M. Key and McHaney
John G. McHaney reports from the National Outlook Conference that 1966 should bring vigorous and balanced growth. Anticipated factors include higher employment and consumer incomes, plus increases in business investment and government purchases. Government demand and defense outlays feed the expansion, while housing and exports hover. Jerry Trickey of Lafayette visited during Christmas with his sister-in-law Mrs James Wilkerson and her children.
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Floyd M. Key
John G. McHaney
Texas A&m University
National Outlook
Washington, D. C
McHaney
Texas
Jerry Trickey
Lafayette
James Wilkerson
Jimmy
Marsha
Austin Visitors Plan Week Long Stay in Comanche
Jim Cunningham and family from Austin will visit the Jack Riley family in Comanche during the week of January 3. The trip aims to spend time with relatives and explore local sites.
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Austin
Jim Cunningham
Comanche
Jack Riley
Political Announcements for May and June 1966
The Chief announces political notices with filing fees and signatures required. Candidates listed include County Judge D F Caraway re-election and others: District Clerk Ben B Wilhelm, County Clerk Fred Hall, County Treasurer Azalea Ellis, Commissioner Precinct 2 Eddie McDougal, Commissioner Precinct 4 Charlie O Clinton, Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Ottis B Fields for first full term.
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Justice Peace
Ottis
Fields
Population projections for Comanche County in Texas
The Texas Water Development Board and University of Texas Bureau of Business Research released a county level forecast tied to the forthcoming State Water Plan. Comanche County is projected to grow from a base population toward 3000 more residents in 15 years and 4000 by 2000, amid a statewide rise to over 30 million by 2020 with seven counties exceeding one million.
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Comanche County
Texas Water Development Board
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Texas
Harris
Dallas
Tarrant
Travis
Bexar
Nueces
el Paso
Utiliz
Water Development Board
Comanche
University
Bureau of Business Research
New Year's Eve Party at Stag Creek Planned
Stag Creek's annual New Year's Eve watch party is set for Friday night Dec 31 at the Community Center. J A Cox the Stag Creek Community Club chair invites all singers musicians and the general public to attend for fellowship and entertainment.
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Stag Creek
J. A. Cox
Cox
Gleaton Family Holiday Visit Spends Time in Comanche
Mr. and Mrs. John Gleaton of Austin visited during the holidays with relatives in Comanche. They stayed with E. W. Gleaton and Howell Cobb families, sharing the season with both sides.
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Austin
John Gleaton
Comanche
E. W. Gleaton
Howell Cobb
Comanche Letter From India Praises Community Ties
Channarajars Assistant Soil Conserv Officer Chameli Chowk Sagar MP writes to Comanche county people dated December 17 1965. He extols Comanche hospitality humanity and cooperation and notes Comanche is 4 years 3 months old and attends school. He praises Visiting County Agents Program and urges unity and meetings.
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Channarajars
Chameli Chowk - Sagar
Madhya Pradesh
India
Fire Destroys Wilson Garage At Van Dyke
Fire destroyed the Wilson Garage and Station at Van Dyke early Tuesday, wiping out a historic business hub 5 miles north of Comanche on Highway 16. Tom Wilson and wife Jane ran a limited grocery, full service station, and shop. a rebuild is planned. Losses run to thousands as Comanche volunteers fought the blaze likely started by a trash barrel. the Wilson home nearby was undamaged.
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Wilson
van Dyke
Comanche
Tom Wilson
Jane
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
Athens couple guests in C C Nance home
Mr and Mrs E A Nance Jr of Athens visited in the C C Nance home during the holidays with brief remarks on their stay.
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Athens
E. A. Nance, Jr
C. C. Nance
Junior High Cagers Face Hamilton In District Play
Comanche High School junior high teams head to Hamilton for a district doubleheader. Coach Dave Andrews’s undefeated boys team seeks the district title while coach Leta Andrews’s girls squad also eyes the crown. Tip is 6 o clock.
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Comanche High School
Hamilton
Dave Andrews
Leta Andrews
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