Bank Announces Batton Scholarship
First Comanche Bank announces an annual scholarship named The Emmett Batton Scholarship to aid a deserving Comanche High School graduating senior. A committee will select a recipient and provide $500 toward college costs. Emmett Batton, longtime Comanche School System employee, is honored for his kindness and service.
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Batton
Emmett Batton
Felton Dewbre
First Comanche Bank
Comanche
Ben D. Sudderth
Emmett
Comanche High
Beef Cattle Short Course Set for February 14 15
A two night Beef Cattle Short course is scheduled for Comanche on February 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Farm Bureau meeting room. Dr. Stephen Hammack will address weaning weights and calf implants on February 14, and Dr. George D. Alston will discuss pasture improvements and forages on February 15.
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Comanche
Farm Bureau
Stephen Hammack
Stephenville
Hammack
George D. Alston
Car registration 1977 notice from Tax Assessor Foreman
The notice asks drivers to bring the state renewal card or a 1976 license receipt or vehicle title for 1977 registration. If using a title, the 1976 75 license number is required. Bring payment by check or exact cash for faster service.
School Athletic Facilities Referendum Details
Voters will decide on building athletic facilities at the new high school site. The referendum will be held Saturday February at the Proctor Community Center and the old High School Gym. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Quali-
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Proctor
Referendum Saturday in Comanche School District
Voters in the Comanche School District go to the polls Saturday to decide a referendum on constructing athletic facilities at the new high school site. Mrs Dale Russell serves as judge at Proctor with D F Caraway and James Foreman judging at Comanche. Ballot options are For or Against. Boundaries follow last year’s School Board Election rules.
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Fied
Comanche
Dale Russell
Proctor
D. F. Caraway
James Foreman
Proctor Wet-Dry Vote Set For Friday February 4
Voters in Comanche County Justice Precinct No 4 will cast ballots Friday February 4 on the wet-dry issue at the Proctor Community Building. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The referendum, driven by 66 JP4 voters, seeks to determine if off premise alcohol sales remain legal in Proctor, an area wet since 1969 with prior contests in 1971 and 1968. County records show 407 registered voters eligible. absentee voting ended January 31 with 76 ballots total.
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Comanche County
Justice Precinct
Proctor
Justice Precinct No
Foreman
Elrod declares for Place on Comanche ISD Board
Donald Bo Elrod 39 announces candidacy for two board seats in the Comanche Independent School District election set for April 2. He lists extensive community service, Jaycee leadership, and current roles with the Youth Activity Council, the Fire Department, and sports booster groups. Incumbents up for re election include Brooks Kerley and Billy Ray Evans. holdovers are Bill Blue William Calhoun John Gleaton Frank Hall and W A Hill.
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Donald
Bo’’ Elrod
Comanche Independent School District
Elrod
North Mary
Marilyn
Donna Ray
Chad Wilson
Comanche High School
Arthur Chevrolet-Olds
Choice Bakery
MoorMan’s
J. C. Elrod
Rt. 1
Comanche
Comanche Youth Activity Council
Comanche Chamber of
John Gleaton
Frank Hall
W. A
Bill) Hill
Comanche County Vets to Receive Part of National Insurance Payout
The Veterans Administration distributes a record $403 million to 4.2 million veterans nationwide with 220 local recipients in Comanche County. World War II and NSLI recipients gain most, while Korean War and WWI vets receive smaller amounts. Vietnam vets are excluded due to VGLI coverage. Payments vary by policy type, amount, and age, with local checks issued on policy anniversaries.
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Comanche County
Veterans Administration
Insurance Pro
Veterans Group Life
Firee
Korea
Briscoe Urges New 220th District Court for Three Counties
Governor Dolph Briscoe proposed creating the 220th District Court to serve Comanche Hamilton and Bosque counties, removing them from the 52nd District leaving Coryell. The move could take effect by March if emergency legislation passes with anticipated appointments for judge and district attorney.
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Comanche
Hamilton
Bosque
Dolph Briscoe
52Nd
Coryell County
Briscoe
Andy Campbell
Leslie Vance
Clifton
Campbell
Hamilton County
Vance
Byron McClellan
Gatesville
Bobby Cummings
Wuld
House
Senate Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
Frank Lamardino
San Antonio
Senate
Texas Retail Sales Rise in Third Quarter 1976
State Comptroller report shows Texas gross retail sales at 34.5 billion for Q3 1976, up 13 percent from a year earlier. Comanche County led area gains with 19.6 million from 306 outlets, up 22 percent, among nine counties including Brown, Bosque, Callahan, Coleman, Coryell, Eastland, Erath, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Mills, San Saba, and Stephens posting varied gains.
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Texas
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Comanche County
Brown County
Bosque County
Callahan
Coleman
Coryell
Eastland
Erath
Hamilton
Hood
Lampasas
Llano
Mason
McCulloch
Mills
San Saba
Stephens
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Bank
Thomas K. Foreman
Commissioners Court
Board of Trustees
Susan
Susan Vineyard
Sammy Vineyard
West Wright
Jerry Donaldson
Judicial Affairs Committee
Conference Committee
Oscar Mauzy
Dallas
Jim Parker
Comanche County Abstract Company
Parker
Gleaton
de Leon
Tarleton State University
University of Houston School of Law
Martha Hamrick
Lake Proctor
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