Comanche Maidens Clinch District Title In Nineteenth-Century Style
The Comanche High School Maidens, coached by Lota Andreows, clinched the district 8-AA title by defeating Eastland. They remain undefeated in district play, stand 20-2 on the season, and rely on a double-figure scoring trio and strong guard defense. Key scorers include Laura Spruill 459 points and Linda Andrews 40% points. Starting guards are Janet Brightman Judy Welch and Cyndra Frick. Next games include Coleman Friday and Hamilton Tuesday with bi district opponents Anson or Merkle to follow.
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Comanche High School
Lota Andreows
Eastland Girls
Laura Spruill
Linda Andrews
Linda Williams
Rhonda Lubke
Linda Collins
Janet Brightman
Judy Welch
Cyndra Frick
Nancy Ormsby
Sarah Croft
Norma Williams
Mary Moreno
Comanche
Coleman
Hamilton
Anson
Merkel
1972 Comanche County License Plates Go On Sale
Comanche County license plates for 1972 are selling briskly per Tax Assessor-Collector Mrs. Louise Evans. Passenger tags DNX675 to DPF549 total 5815, plus 2600 truck plates, 1075 farm truck, 126 combination farm truck, 15 farm-truck tractor, 700 trailer, 126 house trailer, 14 token trailer, 150 motorcycle, 2 tractor, 125 farm trailers, and 20 machinery tags. Renewal cards advised for easy purchase. sales run through March 31.
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Comanche County
Louise Evans
Evans
Texas Highway Department
FTA To Conduct Heart Drive Here
Mrs. Euell Arthur president of the Heart Association announces the F T A members will conduct the house to house canvass for the Heart Drive in the latter part of February. The business drive will come later in the month according to Mrs. Arthur.
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Euell Arthur
The
Heart Association
F.T.A
Comanche County Telephone to Buy Gorman System
Comanche County Telephone Co announces a contract to purchase Gorman Telephone Co. President Harold Easley says the price is undisclosed and plans include direct distance dialing and one party service for about 180 rural residents. Operation began February 1 with Doyle Parker retained. billing and repair will stay the same. about 3,500 subscribers added.
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Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc
Harold Easley
Gorman Telephone Co
Easley
Comanche County Telephone Company
Gorman
Doyle Parker
Gorman Company
Roy Adams
Comanche County Telephone Co
Parker
Adams
Rcquisiion
Gorman Telephone Company
Comanche ISD Votes to Preserve District in Stand
Comanche Independent School District voters turnout set a record with 1803 ballots. 1100 opposed abolition and 703 supported it, ensuring the district remains intact despite a petition by the Alliance of Concerned Citizens for Comanche Schools. Absentee ballots tallied 78 with 35 for abolition and 43 against. County Judge Fred Hall reported no protest or suit filed in district court as of press time.
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Comanche Independent School District
Alliance of Concerned Citizens For
Comanche Schools
Comanche Independent
Alliance
Save Our Schools
Abolition
Aearnet
Fred Hall
Huett Ebenl Announces City Council Candidacy
John Huett ttt partner at Service Drug Store announces a bid for city council. A Comanche High School and University of Texas graduate and father of two, he active in Chamber of Commerce. Ernest Ebell also files for first full term, a Choice Bakery production manager. Incumbents Dr Dan Mims Roy Turner face election April 1 with a suburb parking meters vote.
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John Huettt
Service Drug Store
Huett
Comanche High School
University of Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Ernest Ebell
Ebell
Choice Bakery
Dan Mims
Roy Turner
Westmoreland Seeks Precinct 3 Commissioner Seat
Charles Westmoreland of Gustine filed with the Democratic chairman for Commissioner Precinct No 3 in Comanche County. A veteran and well drilling contractor, he and his wife Donna reside in Mackeville with their 4 month old son Charlie Oca. He pledged to campaign actively to serve neighbors and the public.
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Oca Westmoreland
Evie Hughes Westmoreland
Edna Hill
Westmoreland
Precinct No. 3
Lane
Joe Waring
Comanche County
L. V. (Doc) Stamp
de Leon
Gaston Boykin
Tom Holmes
Granbury
Hood County
McClellan
Bob Salter
Gatesville
Coryell County
Salter
Thomas K. Foreman
L. V
Doc) Stamp
Erbin Cathey
Irvin Dann
Proctor
Harvey Cox
Homer Miller
Lamkin
Charles West
School to Host Career Conference Friday at CHS
CHS will hold a February 4 Career Conference starting 8 40 a m with Roy W Steele Texas A and M assisting registrar as keynote. Students from Sidney and Gustine attend in auditorium sessions then split into three career workshops with jumps to college entrance information after lunch and a later session. Snow totals of about 4 inches fell Monday evening but melted by Tuesday afternoon as temperatures rose to the mid 50s.
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Roy W. Steele
Texas A&m
Venters
Sidney
Gustine
A. E. Boyd, Jr
Candidates and Parties In Dilemma As Deadline Nears
Comanche County faces a May 6 primary with Democratic and Republican contests unsettled by court rulings on redistricting and filing fees. County chairmen discuss funding primary costs as candidates file, with Lane pledging no public fundraising and several races listed including sheriff and state senate seats.
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Comanche County
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic
W. I. Lane
Lane
Nine Inducted Into Natl Honor Society at S F Austin
Nine new members were inducted into the Stephen F. Austin Chapter of the National Honor Society on Tuesday January 25. There are now about 45 members. Inductees: Janice Boyd Sherman Drake Cyndra Frick Deborah Harrington Darla Keith Karen Livingston Kathy Renshaw Donna Schlee and David Wilkerson. Refreshments followed for inductees and their parents. Sponsors are Mrs. Maxine Martin and Don Hodges. Carol Trotter is president.
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Stephen F. Austin
National Honor Society
Society
Janice Boyd
Sherman Drake
Cyndra Frick
Deborah Harrington
Darla Keith
Karen Livingston
Kathy Renshaw
Donna Schlee
David Wilkerson
Maxine Martin
Don Hodges
N.hs
Carol Trotter
Comanche National Bank Announces Promotions and Stock Dividend
Bank president J W Moore announced January 28 that two directors were elected Jim Dudley and Jerry Vines. R K Waggoner was promoted to Executive Vice President and Sue Creek to Assistant Cashier. A 100 percent stock dividend increased capital stock to 150000 and bank surplus to 150000.
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Comanche National Bank
J. W. Moore
Jim Dudley
Jerry Vines
R. K .Waggoner
Waggoner
Comanche National
Sue Creek
Creek
Comanche
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Leta Andrews
Rhonda
Proffitt Lubke
Liata Spruill
Comanche County Telephone Co., Inc
Huett - Ebenl
CHS
Roy Steale
Texas A&m Assistent
Karl Strain
Mobil
Brownwood Highway
Mr. Strain
Mada
Ray 13
Daniel
Fort Worth
Dilema
Moreland
Macksville
Gop
Lockwood
Ledger
Herbert Lockwood
Arlena Pittman
Republican Executive Committee
Nat'l. Honor Society
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