Postage Hike Proposed to Shore Up Postal Finances
Postmaster Jim Carpenter outlined proposed 1972 postal rate increases aimed at stabilizing finances by shifting costs to mail users. The plan, submitted Feb 1 to the Rate Commission, would raise most categories including letters and second class, with a five year phased rollout. a temporary rise could take effect if the commission does not meet 90 day deadlines. Airmail and priority rates would also rise, while parcels under 5 pounds would see notable increases.
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Jim Carpenter
Rate Commission
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Carpenter
U.S
Barbara Williams Selected as Higginbotham Home Economist
Higginbotham Bros hires Barbara Williams as Staff Home Economist to service fourteen stores with headquarters at Comanch office. She will conduct appliance demonstrations, write weekly Home and Family Hints, assist in home planning and interior decorating, and support brides and new homemakers.
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Higginsotham Bros
Barbara Williams
Williams
Comanch
Home Economist
Higginbotham
Harlem Stars Here Thursday Night
Comedy basketball returns as the Harlem Stars meet Area All Stars at CHS gym on Thursday Feb 18. Tip off at 8 00 pm admission 2 00 adults 1 00 students proceeds go to the CHS Athletic Fund.
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Harlem Stars
Area All Stars
CHS
CHS Athletic Fund
USA
Happy Hathcock
Bill Tay
School Holiday Set for Comanche Students
Comanche School district announces a holiday for students on Monday February 15 while teachers attend In-Service training. Teachers will hold meetings within buildings and departments and plan programs for the future.
Weather Report from Proctor Reservoir Weather Station
The report lists daily temperatures from February 4 to February 10 with high and low readings and notes rainfall totals for 1971 to date. Temperatures range from a high of 73 and a low of 13, with variances across the week.
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Proctor Reservoir
Comanche County Livestock Association Names Officers
Daymond Power was re elected president at the annual meeting in Comanche February 6. New officers include Gayle Mahan as 1st vice president Bill Blue as 2nd vice president Jerry Conway treasurer and Charles Dudley secretary. Directors serving three year terms are Robert Williams Pay Seth Mathis Mack Morgan and Roger Murphree. The 1971 Junior Livestock Show was discussed with plans for 1972. Building costs total 27037 30 while the association owes 14000 on the new livestock center and 342 members are counted this year.
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Daymond Power
Comanche County Livestock Association, Inc
Comanche
Gayle Mahan
Bill Blue
Jerry Conway
Charles Dudley
Robert Williams
Seth Mathis
Mack Morgan
Roger Murphree
Phil Riewe
Dery] Johnson
Vocational Agriculture Teachers County
Association
Heart Month Drives Heart Association Fund Drive
Mrs E Arthur outlines Heart Month from February to month end with Heart Dollar allocations for research public health education and training community services fundraising and management. Donations since 1959 have cut death rates under age 65 by about three percent. Programs support prevention diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation including rheumatic fever stroke rehab heart attack risk reduction and school screening.
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E. Arthur
Heart
Heart Association
Gene Gilbreath Family To Be Honored February 19
The Gene Gilbreath family of the Edna Hill community in Comanche County will be honored at an award dinner February 19 at 7:30 p.m. at PAR Country Club. State agricultural leaders and FHA officials will attend, with tickets priced at $2.59 available through the Comanche Chamber of Commerce and FHA offices. The Gilbreath family was chosen as the outstanding 1970 Texas Farm Family of the Year, with National selection to be announced next month.
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Par Country Club
Gene Gilbreath
Edna Hill
Comanche County
Farmers Home Administration
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche de Leon
Dublin
FHA
Stephenville
Comanche
Farmers Home Administration of Texas
Texas
Gilbreath
United States of America
Amendment Special Election Scheduled for May Ballot
Four constitutional amendments approved in overtime sessions set a May 18 statewide election. SJR 15 would create an official ethics commission and set pay. SJR 5 would remove the aid cap for the aged and raise AFDC limits. SJR 17 seeks a $100 million bond for local water treatment. HJR 21 allows future amendments in special sessions. First on the ballot is SJR 15, then HJR 21, SJR 5, and SJR 17. Governor Smith’s school land income proposal failed. Budget and revenue discussions continue without immediate tax reform.
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Smith
Ben Barnes
Barnes
Omnibus Clearing Fund
House Revenue and Tax Committee
Indians Travel To Cisco For Final 1970-71 Game
Comanche basketball ends the season in Cisco Friday night with two beam ball games. The B team plays at 7:00 followed by the A team. Final games mark the ending for seven players Efferson Elliott Ronnie Shaw Glen Parker David Hutchins Jerry Gore Kevin Braziel and Richard Barret. Local fans urged to back the Indians.
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Comanche
Cisco
Janda Stewart
Cindy Owens
Iris Daniels
Marilyn Hagood
Kent Fails
Wayland Whitely
Sam Waring
Elaine Dutton
Indians
Efferson Elliott
Ronnie Shaw
Glen Parker
David Hutchins
Jerry Gore
Kevin Braziel
Richard Barret
Registration for Voting Extended Through February
Voter registration reopened at the county courthouse after emergency legislation signed by the governor extending registration through February. Applications accepted in person or by mail for adults 18 and over, with 18 to 20 year olds limited to federal elections. 5,392 registrations already issued before January 31 deadline.
Abilene Graduate Hired to Teach Speech Therapy in Comanche
Miss Mary Wright of Abilene and Hardin-Simmons University graduate begins spring term as Speech Therapy instructor in Comanche Public Schools. She replaces Mrs. Mary Ann Tusa who resigned January 2 to join Waco Public Schools after her move with her husband, a new Waco coach.
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Williams
Comanche County
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Baylor University
Carl W. Williams
Wright's
Comanche
Mary Wright
Abilene
Hardin
Mmons University
Special Service
Miss Wright
Cooper High School
Mary Ann Tusa
Waco
Tusa
No Mail Monday for Washington Birthday Holiday
The third Monday in February is named the official Washington Birthday Holiday for federal employees. The local post office will be closed Saturday Sunday and Monday. Comanche banks will be open Monday for business.
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George
George Washington
Washington
Gustine-Priddy Clash for District Title Friday Night
Gustine Tigers vs Priddy Pirates meet at the local gym Friday Feb 12 at 8:00 to decide the District champion and state playoff berth. Gustine led by Alan Luker 126 points and Don Hopper pacing Priddy with 106 points. Gustine seeks district revenge after a 45 44 win in the first meeting. The Priddy girls also play Planket in a 6:30 practice session before the main game with admission set at 1.00.
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Gustine Tigers
Priddy Pirates
Priddy
Gustine
Roy Newsom
Alan Luker
Tiger
Ken Luker
Gayland Stephens
Joe Adams
Ricky Coolbaugh
Don Hopper
Gary Bufe
Pirate
Lee Wayne Tiemann
Lynn Oxford
David Drueckhammer
Alvin Limmer
Planket
Bia
Comanche High School
Tigers
Steve Sillhouse
Gene Luker
Gaylind Stephens
Mike Gunter
David Luker
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Stanley Swindle
Swindle
Comanche Funeral Home
W. Grand
Shirley
Stephen
Nancy
Postal Rate Commission
Higginbothams
Harlem
the Weather Report
Louise J’ans
Priddy High School
Pirates
Chuck Cox
Waylon Schoen
Mike Niemann
Danny Marwitz
Charlie Seider
Willie Schoen
Coach Eilers
Doug Feist
John Brower
Gustine - Priddy
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