Comanche hosts Hamilton in district opener Friday night
Hamilton Indians visit Comanche to open the AA District schedule with both teams seeking early momentum. Maidens led by Sarah Fletcher and Judy Gleaton boast a 12-1 start before a mini skid, while Coach Gene Westmoreland’s Indians show improvement and aim to surprise in the cellar of the district.
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Comanche
Keens
Leta Andrews
Goldthwaite
Goldwaite
Sarah Fletcher
Judy Gleaton
Susan Hicks
Hemi
Indians
Randy Geye
Certer
Max Parker
Efferson Elliott
Ronnie Shaw
Rodney Robinson
Young Farmers Headed to 16th State Convention in Galveston
About fifteen Young Farmers and wives will attend the 16th State Young Farmer Convention in Galveston. The Flagship Hotel hosts the Young Farmers. Hotel Galvez houses the Homemakers. A joint luncheon Friday noon and the Annual Awards Banquet follow. Comanche Chapter competes in state programs. Vic Ishams is among ten top Young Farmers vying for Star Young Farmer of Texas. The state winner gets 1000 dollars and a Farm Journal gold watch. The event runs January 16 to 17 with 3000 attendees returning home afterward.
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Young Farmer
Galveston
Young Farmers
Hotel Galvez
State
Young Farmer Association
Comanche
Vic Ishams
Texas
Star Young Farmer of Texas
Farm Journal Magazine
Fire Averts Disaster At Comanche Bulk Tank Site
A gasoline transport truck catching fire while being loaded at Finn bulk tanks in Comanche was quickly put out by CVFD. Driver Danny Hall escaped with minor burn while Fire Marshal Dale Nowlin injured. damage limited to the truck and bulk station canopy.
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Comanche
CVFD
Bill Hill
Finn
S. Pinto St
Danny Hall
Dale Nowlin
Hall
Faulty heating unit triggers CVFD call to hospital
A fire call went to Comanche Volunteer Fire Department shortly before 7 AM when hospital staff detected smoke in the hallways of Mims Memorial Hospital at 211 S. Austin St. Investigators traced the smoke to a faulty heating unit in the building ceiling, with no damage reported.
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Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
Mims Memorial Hospital
S. Austin St
CVFD
County Officials Seek Re-election in May Primary
Four Comanche County public office holders revealed re election bids for the May 2 Democratic Primary. Eddie McDougal Rt 1 Gustine Commissioner Precinct 2 seeks another term. Azalea Ellis County Treasurer since 1955 seeks re election. Ottis Fields Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 seeks re election. Jim Dudley County Attorney appointed January 2 1969 seeks nomination. Dudley resides on the Brownwood Highway.
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Comanche County
Eddie McDougal
Rt. 1
Gustine
Azalea Ellis
Ottis B. Fields
Fields
E. Grand Ave
Jim Dudley
Dudley
Brownwood
March of Dimes Drive Opens in Comanche County
March of Dimes drive starts in Comanche County with canisters in local stores as the campaign aims for 3000 dollars in 1970. The national slogan Prevent Birth Defects guides efforts to fund research and patient aid including a local assistance case in De Leon.
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Comanche County
March of Dimes
Comanche
National Foundation Mod
de Leon
Lerory Grayson Elected Fire Chief of CVFD in Comanche
Leroy Grayson owner of Grayson's Used Cars was chosen Fire Chief at the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department meeting succeeding Bill Tupin. New officers include Dale Nowlin as assistant chief Leroy Woolsey chaplain Joe Causey secretary treasurer Jim Carpenter captain Pumper 1 Frankie Jones captain Pumper 2 Odis Smart captain Pumper 3 Bob Carpenter training captain Joe Waring salvage and rescue Bill Bagley fire police Euell Preston. Jay Wall renamed to Annuity Board for 3 years with Leroy Woolsey Lori Carpenter as other members Joe Tupin re elected CVFD president and Charles Marshall re elected vice president. All children of members are mascots.
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Leroy Grayson
Grayson
Comanche
Bill Tupin
Dale Nowlin
Leroy Woolsey
Chaplin
Joe Causey
Jim Carpenter
Frankie Jones
Odis Smart
Bob Carpenter
Joe Waring
Bill Bagley
Euell Preston
Jay Wall
Lori Carpenter
Joe Tupin
CVFD
Charles Marshall
Comanche School Board Plans Tax Study and Budget Review
The Comanche School Board, now in its second deficit year, plans a detailed tax study of district property values. They note recent bond funded building of a grade school and band hall at no extra tax cost, anticipate rising costs and state program requirements, and aim to set fair values while maintaining sufficient revenue to operate the district.
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Comanche School Board
Comanche
February Is Heart Month by Mrs. Alda Arthur
A fundraising appeal urges readers to support medical research on heart disease and related conditions. It highlights goals such as nationwide coronary care units, better hypertension cures, a vaccine for rheumatic fever, and preventative measures for congenital heart defects. It emphasizes death tolls and urges donations to extend lives.
Granbury Pirates Visit Comanche in Likely Last Home Showdown
Granbury, a perennial basketball power, visits Comanche Tuesday in a likely final home meeting before moving to a new district next season. The Pirates are runners up to Hamilton in e AA. The girls game starts at 7 00 with the boys following.
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Comanche
Granbury Pirates
Granbury
Pirates
Hamilton
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour temperature and moisture report covering 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. Temperatures and moisture levels are recorded for the stated period.
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Proctor Reservoir
Employment of Wives On Increase In County
Special to the Chief reports Comanche County sees rising labor force participation among wives. 1960 census counted 24.5 percent of females over 14 at work. current figures show about 28.4 percent. National data from Census Bureau and Labor Department note more than a third of married women, 15 845 000, are in paid labor. Reasons include money needs and education savings, aided by time saving appliances and ready meals.
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New York
Comanche County
Census Bureau
Labor Department
Local FFA and 4 H Project Show This Saturday
Future Farmers of America hosts its annual project show in Comanche County with 14 market steers 54 barrows and 23 market lambs expected for judging. Breeding animals include 3 beef heifers 15 gifts and one ewe plus 18 dairy heifers in a new dairy program. 4 H members from the Comanche school district enter eight steers 12 dairy heifers 12 barrows and several lambs. Public invited. Supt bill Lane Jerry Vines James Mercer Daymond Power Vic Isham Billy Ray Evans and Elton Ray McDonald assist with show setup and supervision with Weldon White judging.
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Comanche
Future Farmers of America
Comanche County
Comanche Ffa
Bill Lane
Jerry Vines
James Mercer
Daymond Power
Vic Isham
Billy Ray Evans
Elton Ray McDonald
Bill McGinnis
Comanche Electric Coop
James McDougal
Floyd Key
Archie E. Boyd
Weldon Whitehead
Voc. Ag
Dublin
Voter Registration Lag In Comanche County
Comanche County sees 2 662 registered voters as of January 6 according to Tax Assessor-Collector Marilyn Elrod. In 1970 voters will decide in city and school elections in April with county and state party primaries in May and June and party finalists in November.
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Comanche County
Marilyn Elrod
Elrod
Comanche County Peanut Crop Record Details
Data from January 5 1970 from the County ASCS Office shows 969 peanut crop figures for Comanche County. The report lists farms acres threshed pounds harvested and averages per acre with mentions of marketing cards returned.
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Comanche County
ASCS
Jaycee Week Sets January 17 to 24 Activities
Comanche Jaycee Chapter proclaims January 17 to 24 as Jaycee Week to celebrate the national organization's 50th anniversary. Events begin with a Saturday Shooting Education Program for ages 7 to 14 at the Junior High facilities with a City Championship Trophy and age group ribbons. The program runs all day starting at 9 a.m. Registration is at the Junior High School auditorium.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Cre
Free World
Men
Jaycees
Jaycee
Earl
Jr. High
Charles Pendleton
Golden Arrow
Rainfall in Comanche Mixes With Long-Term Average
Readable text notes rainfall data for Comanche over a period, indicating a 25 percent year over year change and an average annual rainfall around 28.98 inches. The fragment references a past years measure and season totals.
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Comanche
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