Hasse Community Marked By State Historical Marker
An official Texas Historical Marker was erected on December 18 for Hasse Community, recognizing the Comanche County Historical Survey Committee. The marker notes Hasse began as Cordwood Junction on the Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railroad, with later growth and decline as commerce shifted to urban areas. The piece also references Justice of the Peace Ottis Fields and his office records for 1970, including fines collected and counts of cases.
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Texas
Hasse
Comanche
O. H. Hasse
Ottis B. Fields
Justice of Peace
Justice No. 1
Justice Fields
Wi — A
Judge Fields
Farks and Wildlife Commission
Railroad Commission
Judge
Comanche County Banks See $2 Million Deposit Rise in Q4 1970
Four banks in Comanche County report total deposits of 27,383,498.70 as of December 31, 1970, up from 25,525,253.20 on October 28. Loans declined by over 1 million in the quarter, totaling 12,008,144.86 at year end. Institutions listed include Comanche National and Farmers & Merchants of De Leon.
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Comanche County
Local 4-H and FFA Project Show Saturday
The annual 4 H and FFA project show is set for this weekend in the old Livestock Show Barn beside the football field. Arch Boyd and James McDougal note the youths are preparing animals as ribbons for 10 places and breed winners with Champion and Reserve Champion Rosettes will be awarded.
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FFA
Arch Boyd
James McDougal
Comanche Selve
Bill Evans
YF Vic Isham
Clinton Geye
Jerry Conway
Barrows
L. L. Dukes Jr
Buddy Lane
Don Hodges
Houston Jolley
Lee Presswood
Bill Lane
License Plates on Sele February 1 in Comanche County
Comanche County motor vehicle owners prepare to buy 1971 license plates on February 1. The Tax Assessor-Collector reports plates are delivered to her office with counts for passenger cars commercial trucks farm trucks truck tractors trailers house trailers motorcycles and farm trailers along with renewal mailings from the Texas Highway Department. Continued on last page section 1.
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Comanche County
Louise Evans
Texas Highway Department
Evans
Comanche Jaycees Urge Voter Registration Before Friday
The Comanche Jaycees remind residents that Friday January 31 is the last day the Tax Assessor-Collector's office will issue voter registration certificates. It takes little effort to register and exercise the right to vote. Do as the Jaycees do and register to vote.
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Comanche County
Jaycees Celebrate 50th Anniversary and Week of Activities
Comanche Jaycee chapter marks Jaycee Week January 16 23 with a full slate of events to honor the national organization origins in St Louis Missouri and its global reach. Highlights include a Mayor's Prayer Breakfast January 17 at Golden Arrow Cafeteria and a January 23 Shooting Education Program for ages 7 to 14 at the Junior High with a city championship trophy and ribbons. Proceeds from the January 22 Pancake Supper at Junior High go to the Special Education Department.
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Jerry Nelson
St. Louis
Men of Action
Jaycees
Jaycee
Earth
Jr. High
Bill Goforth
Golden Arrow
Proclamation Declares March of Dimes Month in Comanche
Gyale Pirkle mayor proclaims January 197L as MARCH OF DIMES MONTH calling for public support of the birth defects program. The proclamation cites national goals to ensure birth health, research centers, and ongoing need to aid 250000 newborns yearly.
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National Foundation
March of
Weather data from Proctor Reservoir Station 1970 report
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour temperature and moisture report. Temperatures range from a high of 68 to a low of 14 across January 1 to January 6. Moisture shows trace to near 0.98 inches rainfall total for the period.
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Proctor Reservoir
Junior Highers Set Monday Night Home Games
Comanche Junior High hosts Dublin in two games Monday evening starting at 6 00. Coach Leta Andrews' Junior Maidens undefeated this season play first, then Coach James Wilson's eighth graders take the court.
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Comanche
Dublin
Leta Andrews
James Wilson
Local Cagers Host Coleman Friday and Hamilton Tuesday
The Indians and Maidens host Coleman Friday in district play. Susan Hicks leads the Maidens with hot scoring while Westmoreland's Indians struggle to find rhythm. After Coleman, Comanche travels to Hamilton Tuesday for a two game set, with Hamilton's girls on a strong run and Eastland prep noted.
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Coleman
Hamilton
Leta Andrews
Eastland
Susan Hicks
Gene Westmoreland
Indians
Westmoreland
Comanche
Bulldogs
1971 Agricultural Conservation Program Explained
The Comanche County ASCS office announces a 1971 ACP with changes likely to rename the program and extend to six weeks before county approval. More details will follow via newsletter radio and press releases about available practices and program provisions once information is ready.
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Comanche County
ASCS
CHS Maiden Player Susan Hicks Sets Four New Records
Susan Hicks of the Indian Maidens, in her final high school year, dominated the 10th Annual Midway Tournament. She totaled 161 points across four games, surpassing the prior mark of 111. Her feats include 23 free throws in one game, 50 field goals in four games, and 61 free throws overall, earning an All Tournament forward nod.
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CHS
Susan Hicks
Midway
Olan Hicks
Susan
Ann Bailes
Jonesboro
Patrica Grimm
Salado
Rene Wilson
Pam Byron
Deer Park
Connally
Youths Pass Red Cross Swim Course in Comanche County
Six Comanche County youths completed the Red Cross Life Saving and Water Safety course at Princess Geral dine's Playhouse in Comanche Mara Hasty Chevy Stricklin from De Leon James Fanning Roy Hit and David Marshall from Comanche and Vickie Hamrick De Leon were among the four of six who finished the Senior Course. Instructors Joe Waring Sal Marshall and Dan Burleson plan additional Lifesaving and Water Safety courses at Princess alrines and seek interested participants to contact them.
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Comanche County
Red Cross
Princess Geraldine’s Playhouse
Comanche
Mara Hasty
Chevy Stricklin
de Leon
Junio
James Fanning
Roy Hit
David Marshall
Vickie Hamrick
Joe Waring
Sal Marshall
Dan Burleson
Princess Alrines
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Comanche National
Farmers & Merchants
First State
Gustine
State National
A. E. Boyd, Jr
Sele
Eddie J. Flippin
Rt. 1
Rising Star
Tye A
Flippin
Mims Memorial Osteopathis Hospital
Dan Mims
Billy Carpenter
Boelrod
Comanche Jaycees
National Foundation March of Dimes
Ballinger
Lee
ASC
Tourney Records
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