James Chapman resigns as Sidney Schools superintendent
James Chapman announced at the February 3 school board meeting that he will resign as superintendent of the Sidney Independent School District effective July 1, planning to pursue continued work in education. The board set April 3 for the trustee election. Incumbents Kenneth Gibson, Grady Reed, and Loel Dene Clark have terms expiring. Clark will not seek reelection, while Reed and Gibson filed for reelection. Norman Chandler also filed as a trustee candidate.
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James Chapman
Sidney Independent School District
Chapman
Sidney School Board
Kenneth Gibson
Grady Reed
Loel Dene Clark
Clark
Reed
Gibson
Norman Chandler
Four Announce For Comanche ISD School Board Seats
Four candidates filed for two trustee posts in the Comanche Independent School District. Elton Ray McDonald, Wayne Stewart, Charles Ray Levisay, and J. M. Dutton entered the race, with filing open until March 3. Independent candidates must be 21 or older, a qualified voter, and have resided in the district for at least six months. A trustee election is set for April 3.
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Comanche Independent
Elton Ray McDonald
Peanut
Comanche Isd
Wayne Stewart
Ned
Charles Ray Levisay
Newbury
Elvin’s Butane
J. M. Dutton
Proctor
Noon Lions Club Names New Officers in Comanche
Comanche noon Lions Club completes its officer slate led by Wayne Pinkerton as president Gyale Pirkle as first vice president Elvin Brownlee as second vice president Bill Wilkerson as third vice president Jim Roberts as secretary treasurer Howard Burtschell as tail twister Bill Gilliam as lion tamer Daymond Power and Dr Roy Harvey as directors Twenty six charter members will be officially recognized at an installation banquet at PAR Country Club in March The club meets Tuesdays from 10 noon to 1 pm at the Golden Arrow Cafeteria
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Comanche
Noon Lions Club
Wayne Pinkerton
Gyale Pirkle
Elvin Brownlee
Bill Wilkerson
Jim Roberts
Howard Berttschell
Bill Gilliam
Daymond Power
Roy Harvey
Golden Arrow
Lions
Par Country Club
Harold Adcock
Charles Anders
John Beaty
Howard Burtschell
M. M. Carmack
R. L. Huse
Jim Dudley
Bill Hill
Bill Jones
Bob McElroy
Odell Ormsby
Damond Power
Gyale
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station issues a 24 hour report covering temperatures and moisture from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. The document summarizes conditions observed during this period.
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Proctor Reservoir
Comanche Community Hospital Charter Granted
Plans advance to convert Mims Memorial Osteopathic Hospital into a non profit community hospital named Comanche Community Hospital Inc. A twelve member local board will govern with open staff for qualified doctors Roy D. Mims Sr Dan Mims and W S Gribble Jr to establish new offices in Comanche while expanding beds. The facility remains Medicare Medicaid compliant and self supporting with no tax funding as changes proceed.
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Mims Memorial Hospital
Comanche Community Hospital
Roy D. Mims
Dan Mims
W. S. Gribble, Jr
Mims Hospital
Comanche
Roy D. Mims, Sr
Mims Memorial Osteopathic Hospital
Comanche Community Hospital, Inc
Mims
De Leon and Mason Set Bi District Basketball Clash
De Leon and Mason will meet in a boys bi district basketball game in Brownwood on Tuesday night February 23 at Lion Gym. Bearcats coach Larry Nabors led his team to district title with one loss and three wins in four recent exhibitions after regular play. Game time is 8:00.
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de Leon
Mason
Brownwood
Lion Gym
Larry Nabors
Bearcats
Brady
School Board Sets Texas Public School Week Plan
The Board outlined Texas Public School Week for March 1 5 and scheduled an open house across all buildings on Thursday night March 4 from 7 00 to 9 00 p m. Patrons will be encouraged to visit throughout the week. Principals Lee Presswood David Andrews and C E Irby had their contracts extended through the 72 73 school year.
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Texas Public School Week
Lee Presswood
David Andrews
C. E. Irby
Harlem Stars to play Area All-Stars in Comanche game
The Harlem Stars will face the Area All-Stars in Comanche on Thursday Feb 18 at 8:00 PM in CHS Gym. Proceeds benefit the Comanche Athletic Department. the event is a charity exhibition for fun with local players and hopefuls.
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Harlem Stars
Comanche
Comanche Athletic Department
CHS
Lions Collecting Old Eyeglasses for March Drive
The Comanche Lions Club will collect used eyeglasses during March for the Light Conservation and Blindness program. Drop points include Durham's Cleaners Harelik's Dept. Store Perry Bros. downtown or give to a local Lion. The February Tape Dance is at PAR Country Club on February 20.
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Comanche Lions Club
Durham's Cleaners
Harelik’s Dept
Perry Bros
Par Country Club
Court to act Monday on petition for local option election
Comanche County Commissioners Court will consider a petition to call a local option election in Justice Precinct No 4 Proctor on Monday Feb 22. The dry faction seeks changes including consolidation with Precinct 3 and adding Hazeldell Macksville and Lamkin voting boxes.
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Justice Precinct No. 4
Proctor
Supreme Court
52Nd District Court
Commissioners Court
Texas
Proctor Care
Justice of Peace
Justice Precinct
Comanche County
Justice
Hazeldell
Macksville
Lamkin
Justice Province
Betty Conway
Paul Bradley
Bob Basham
County Dry
College Night at CHS Set for Tuesday February 23
Final arrangements made for College Night at CHS next Tuesday at 7 15 p m. Paul McGettes CHS Student Council president will preside Lee Presswood CHS principal and S H Fitcher superintendent Comanche S D will give the welcome Bedard P Cain Angelo State University assistant to the President will discuss financial aids and scholarships Houston Jolley CHS counselor will announce the program hosts for the night are sophomores Carol Trotter Bridget Conway Marf Moreno Susan Q O Brien Laura Spruill Betty Giesecke Quintin Dudley David Shaw Bruce Parker Weldon Holland Landon Vines and Keith Dukes all students and parents are urged to attend
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CHS
Paul McGettes
Lee Presswood
S. H. Fitcher
Comanche S.D
Bedard P. Cain
Angelo State University
Houston Jolley
Carol Trotter
Bridget Conway
Marf Moreno
Susan Q O’ Brien
Laura Spruill
Betty Giesecke
Quintin Dudley
David Shaw
Bruce Parker
Weldon Holland
Landon Vines
Kieth Dukes
Teens Charged in PAR Foray at Comanche High
Two Comanche High School teenagers were arrested by county officials for allegedly destroying property at PAR Country Club. In January, three greens were damaged when an automobile drove over greens Nos. 2, 3, and 4. One youth faces destruction of private property charges, the other is in juvenile proceedings. Underwood Golf Construction estimates rebuilding 3 greens at five dollars per square foot, about 5,000 square feet per green, excluding seed.
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Par Country Club
Underwood Golf Construction Co
Jane Jolley and Paul McGettes Named Outstanding CHS Seniors
Jane Jolley daughter of Mr and Mrs Houston Jolley and Paul McGettes son of Mr and Mrs A D McGettes are named Most Outstanding Seniors of 1971 at CHS. Jolley active editor of the 1971 Arrowhead and involved in NHS FHA and sports. McGettes two year letterman and CHS Student Body president with NHS and American Heritage Club leadership roles.
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Jane Jolley
Paul McGettes
CHS
Houston Jolley
Paul MecGettes
A. D. McGettes
Jane
Paul
NHS
American Heritage Club
AHC
Comanche County Court Faces Wet-Draft Redistricting Debate
Comanche County Justice Precinct No 4 redraw plan and liquor election dates spark court pressure. Judge Fred Hall says precinct boundaries cannot be changed now, as petitions from church groups push for redistricting and an off premise alcohol vote. The issue ties to past dry precinct battles and appeals, with local attorneys and residents weighing legal risks and press freedom.
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Comanche County
Commissioners Court
Fred Hall
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