Victor Scott Named Gold Kist Manager of the Year
Atlanta based Victor Scott manager of Gold Kist Peanuts Comanche was named Manager of the Year for the Gold Kist Marketing Divisions of the Cotton Producers Association. The award was presented by W W Gaston at a January 4 meeting in Athens Georgia. Scott's long service since 1957 includes leadership across a vast CPA Gold Kist territory from Comanche to Dilley Holdenville Palestine and Abilene.
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Victor Scott
Gold Kist
Atlanta
Gold Kist Peanuts
Comanche
Cotton Producers Association
W. W. Gaston
CPA
Scott
Athens
Georgia
Gaston
Comanche County
Anadarko
Oklahoma
Aradarko
Cpa-Gold Kist
Dilley
Holdenville
Palestine
Abilene
Texas
D. W. Sands
Gold Kist Peanut and Pecan
Comanche National Bank Declares Banner Year and Reelects Directors
At the January 19 1968 shareholders meeting J W Moore President presented the 1967 operating statement showing higher deposits loans and assets with capital gains The 1968 directors re elected include T J Williams O W Greene A P Cox W L Nix Loel Dene Cox Dr J C Terrell C H Maguire Jr Howell F E Cobb R K Waggoner and J W Moore The officers to serve in 1968 are Dr J C Terrell Board Chairman J W Moore President T J Williams Vice President R K Waggoner Vice President and Cashier Donald R Hall Assistant Cashier Mrs Myrtle Jackson Assistant Cashier and Evelyn Blackwell Assistant Cashier named Recently
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche National Bank
J. W. Moore
T. J. Williams
O. W. Greene
A. P. Cox
W. L. Nix
Loel Dene Cox
Dr. J. C. Terrell
C. H. Maguire, Jr
Howell FE Cobb
R. K. Waggoner
J. C. Terrell
Donald R. Hall
Myrtle Jackson
Evelyn’ Blackwell
Farm Bureau Membership Drive Underway in Comanche County
Comanche County Farm Bureau launches a January membership drive led by volunteers visiting neighbors to build a stronger farm organization. The group ties local goals to a nationwide network of about 1.75 million farm families and 105000 Texas members aiming for better economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Comanche County
Comanche
America
Burleson Seeks Re-Election to 17th District Seat
Washington D C Congressman Omar Burleson of Texas filed for re election in the Democratic Primary on May 4 1968 as he seeks another term. He serves as Chairman of the House Administration Committee and ranks second from the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Omar Burleson
Texas
U. S
House of Representatives
Comanche County
Burleson
United Drive Seeks Remaining $32 From Donors
United Fund Drive officials urge every person who has not given to contribute the final $32. Mrs. Joe Tupin and Jim Dudey appeal for participation to reach the support goal.
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United Drive
United Fund Drive
Joe Tupin
Jim Dudey
CHS Career Day Highlighted By Dr John C Stevens Talk
Comanche High School hosts Career Day on Friday February 2 with participants from Gustine Sidney and Comanche. Dr John C Stevens Abilene Christian College assistant president delivers the opening address and discusses career fields. Sessions run 10 15, 11 05 and 12 35 with lunch 12 00 to 12 30 and conclusion at 1 30 p m.
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Comanche High School
Gustine, Sidney
Comanche
John C. Stevens
Abilene Christian College
Stevens
Richland
Navarro County
University of Arkansas
University of Colorado
U. S. Army
Harvard University
American Historical Assa
Academy of Political Science
Chamber of Commerce
United Fund
Kiwanis
Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra
Ruth Rambo
Clark
Joyce
John Robertson Tops 1967 Upper Leon Rancher Honor
John Robertson of Comanche named outstanding rancher in the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District in 1967. The 179 acre ranch near Comanche features seven pastures, brush control by dozing and chemicals, goat use, and plans for 106 acres of weeping lovegrass with winter grazing.
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John Robertson
Comanche
Upper Leon
School Census Underway in Comanche District
January is census enumeration month for the Comanche Independent School District. Parents with children six years old on or before September 1, 1968 or who will not be eighteen by that date should be enumerated. Call Mrs Wiesendanger at 356-2060 to receive forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Zourah Wiesendanger
Comanche County Voter Registration Nears 4200 Mark
Comanche County residents respond to registration rules with 159 more certificates issued since the last count, bringing total near 4200. Tax assessor Marilyn Elrod notes 3,997 certificates issued by Wednesday morning, with deadline for 1968 voters approaching midnight January 1.
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Marilyn Elrod
Elrod
Comanche Maidens and Indians host Fastland clashes Friday
Basketball action resumes as Comanche Maidens and Indians face Fastland girls at 7 00 and boys follow. Tuesday trip to Hamilton for boys and girls includes a 7 00 opener against the Bulldogs.
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Fastland
Hamilton
Bulldogs
Police Chief Charles Anders in Comanche to Undergo Surgery
Comanche Police Chief Charles Anders is hospitalized in Stephenville and scheduled for abdominal surgery on Friday. The department reports the chief is dealing with an abdominal disorder.
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Charles Anders
Comanche
Stephenville
Anders
First Annual Registered Poland China Sale in Comanche
Sid Carney and Son stage their first annual Registered Poland China bred sow boar and gilt sale at the Comanche County Livestock Show Barn, February 3 at 7 pm. Butch Young of Wilson Texas will auction. A ham dinner starts at 6 pm. Fifty-three lots, top swine including Mr Destiny 2D and Joker 3D, plus champions from Texas fairs. Public welcome.
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Southwest
Comanche
Sid Carney
Destiny 2D
Joker 3D
Dial
Texas
Mr. Style
Churches to be featured in Comanche Chief church section
The Comanche Chief announces a new weekly church section sponsored by local firms. Each issue will carry a religious message and a directory of worship venues plus church schedules. Churches are asked to submit minister names Sunday School and service times and youth activities by Tuesday Jan 30.
Petition to Form Irrigation District Presented for Judge Friday
A petition with required signatures will be filed with the County Judge on Friday to call an election to ratify the creation of an irrigation district. The proposed area bounded by Highway 67 377 Farm to Market Road 2247 north of Highway 6 and a line from the Highway 6 county line east of Proctor would be eligible for the vote. If the court finds possible benefits, a public election will be set to determine residents’ desire for the district. The filing follows a Monday De Leon meeting of about 75 farmers and a talk by Elbert Morrow on district law. The board would be formed only to study feasibility and costs, with further elections needed before any construction. Continued on Back Page.
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Proctor
Commissioner's Court
de Leon
Hezzie Dean
Elbert Morrow
Dallas
Morrow
Junior Livestock Auction Sets New Record High
The McDougal Livestock Auction show set a high total of 24933.55 dollars during the Comanche Livestock Show. Grand champion Hereford steer was shown by Randy Murphree of Proc tor and sold to Central Texas Fertilizer and State National Bank for 56 cents a pound.
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Randy Murphee
Roger Murphee
Proctor
Central Texas Fertilizer and
State National Bank
McDougal
Comanche
Debbie Carnes
Arthur Chevrolet
Randy Barnes
de Leon
Moldridge Grocery
Jed Seay
Comanche Chief
Julie Seay
Higginbotham Brothers and Co
Wes Seay
Randal Kimmell
Texas Electrics
Barrow
Richard Burk
Comanche Ffa
Hampshire
Keith Chapman
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Monselle O'Brien
Comanche Co. Farm Bureau
DR. Stevens
Duroc
Allen Barton
de Leon Ffa
L&h Enterprises
Cisco
Richard D. Mahon
Harold Boen
Stacy Reese
Dwain Johnston
Ronnie Stanley
Durocs
Richard Mahon
Dwain Johnston Durocs
Ray Johnston
Kerwin Stephens
Gustine Ffa
Calvin Ross
Sidney
Champion Duroc
Richard Mohon
Mohon
Eeton
Burton
Randy Geye
Lomnie Spruill
de Leon Fya
Randy Murphree
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