Nabers seeks re election to Texas House district 64
State Representative Lynn Nabers announced his candidacy for re election from the 64th Legislative District. He praised district support and detailed his committees during the last session, predicting continued focus on economy, state priorities, and taxpayers' service while inviting voter inquiries. Nabers, born March 31 1940 in Brownwood, is a Brownwood lawyer with family and community ties.
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Lynn Nabers
Nabers
Texas Legislaaure
Brownwood
J. D. Nabers Jr
Mary Scott
Cross Plains
Scott
Tim
Law Firm
Law and
The
Texas Bar Assoction
Brown County Bar Association
Chamber of Commerce, Jaycees, Rotary Club
Brown County Fair Association
First Baptist Church
Comanche County Voter Registration Deadline Looms
Registration for voters closes January 31 in Comanche County as 2262 residents have registered. Several state and local offices appear on the ballot, including county officials and Justices of the Peace. Voters must register 30 days prior to their birthdate for elections after their 21st birthday. No group mail registrations or fees apply. Blank forms available at newspapers banks chambers of commerce and tax collector's office.
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Marylin Elrod
U. S. Senate
U. S
Comanche County
Chambers of Commerce
Five Comanche officials seek reelection in May primary
Ben Wilhelm seeks another term as District Clerk while J. P. Ward, Lynn Nabers, Frank Seckinger, and Hoot Baker announce reelection bids. Filing deadline is 8 p.m. February 2, with a 6 p.m. cutoff by new law. previously midnight.
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Comanche
Ben Wilhelm
Comanche County
J. P. Ward
Meridian
Bosque County
Senate
Lynn Nabers
Brownwood
Nabers
de Leon
Frank Seckinger
Justice of Peace
Howard (Hoot) Baker
Democratic Executive Committee
Ide Lane
Blanket Creek flood dams approved after inspection
The Blanket Creek flood control program in Comanche County received approval after an inspection. Norman Moore and County Judge Calvin Lee led the delegation, noting three dams in the watershed with two completed and maintained by local landowners Dudley Bros. and M. F. Williford. The third dam is being grassed to prevent erosion.
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Dudley Bros
Norman Moore
Elias Dudley
Calvin Lee
Blanket Creek
Upper Leon
Moore
Judge Lee
M. F. Williford
Maidens Favored In District 8AA Basketball Preview
District talk ranks the Maidens of Comanche high as 8AA favorites with coach Leta Andrews returning five of six starters from last year. The Indians under coach Westmoreland are projected last despite four lettermen and one returning starter. Comanche opens against Hamilton as Hamilton is picked to win, with Eastland and Cisco also strong contenders.
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Leta Andrews
Vickie Gore
Sarah Fletcher
Judy Gleaton
Susan Hicks
Jane Jolley
Beverly Tupin
Sandra Clawson
Molly Mos
Judy Waele
Phonia Lubke
Erd
Jaret Prightman
Gene ‘Westmorciand
Indians
Cone
Max Parker
Reoanie Shaw
Randy Geye
Efferson Elliott
Reedney Robinson
Geye
Glen Parker
Dawd Houtchins
Randy Nelms
Mickey Howerton
Richard Barret
Gary Fasley
Westmoreland
Comanche
Hamilton
Hamiton
Eastland
Bury
Cisco
City's Financial Statement Is Published
Comenche citizens may review the city's financial statement published in section 2. The audit by Ellwood J. Eschberger CPA of Hamilton covers receipts and disbursements. City Secretary John Besty offers to answer further questions.
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Comenche
Elllwood J. Eschberger
Certified Public Accountant
Hamilton
John Besty
Chamber of Commerce Marks Busy 1969 Year
Frances Lockwood reports a productive year for Comanche Chamber of Commerce. Highlights include thirty historical markers, awards to Dr. William Calhoun and the W. S. Dixon family, Peanut Princess Arlene Adams as state runner up, Street guide issuance, and community projects with Jaycees Lions and Young Farmers. The group promoted hunting programs, Blood Bank drives, trade days, and Shop Comanche First, while offering housing listings and secretarial services.
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Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
William Calhoun
W. S. Dixon
Polly Reed
West Texas
Snyder Coliseum
Comanche County
Comanche Jaycee’s
County Young Farmers Organization
KCOM
Arlene Adams
James C. Dingwall
Texas
Jaycees and
Lions
Comanche County Per Capita Government Costs Compared
A U S Department of Commerce study released in New York shows Comanche County spent 159 per person in 196? on schools roads police fire health welfare housing sanitation and general administration. National per capita spending was 59.5 billion for local government operations in the year with Texas at 240 and the nation rising from 39.8 billion in 1962.
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New York
Comanche County
Department of Commerce
United States
Texas
Publc
Ice Storm Pumbles Comanche County Traffic Power Lines
Cold weather grips Comanche and surrounding areas with temperatures in the mid 20s. Heavy icing damaged power lines and poles, mainly near Rising Star and Albany, while telephone lines also misoperated. Forecasters predict continued cold but thinning ice this week.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Classes To Resume Monday In Comanche County
Comanche County schools will resume classes on Monday January 5 signaling the start of the new semester. The fall term ended before the holidays and classes will proceed as scheduled.
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Comanche County
New Year Prayer Emphasizes Gifts Beyond Money
A New Year prayer urges giving priceless daily gifts like thoughtfulness kindness and love rather than material goods. It expresses gratitude for life and asks for help to share these treasures with others without expectation, promising alignment with a higher purpose.
Weather report from Proctor Reservoir station
A weather bulletin released by the Proctor Reservoir Weather Station covers a 24 hour period from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. It details temperatures and moisture measurements for the interval and lists observations for the region.
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Proctor Reservoir
Local Cagers Meet Goldthwaite in Comanche Tuesday
Comanche hosts non conference basketball with the Indians and Maidens facing Goldthwaite. The B team opens at 5:30 followed by the Goldthwaite boys. The Maidens meet Goldthwaite girls at 7. The Indians tangle Goldthwaite Eagles around 6:30 before district play January 9 vs Hamilton Bulldogs.
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Goldthwaite
Comanche
Indians
Maidens
Hamilton Bulldogs
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Frances Lockwood
Father
Texas Power & Light Company
Daymond
C. M. Caraway Lil
Golden Oak Milling Co
Jerry Singleton
Tp&l Ag
Bill Lane
Gore Bros. Agri-Service
Wayne Pinkerton
Tp&l
Don Hodges
Trace
Fion
Gene Westmoreland
Eagles
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