Gustine Receives Water and Sewer Loan From Fm Home Admin
The City of Gustine secures a 160000 loan from the Farmers Home Administration for a modern water and sewage system. Mayor N. E. Palmer accepts the check from Bennie B. Davis as construction contracts proceed with Andrews-Foster Drilling Co. for the deep well and pumping plant, D. R. Satterwhite for water distribution, and R. T. Price for sewer facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Farmers Home Administration
N. E. Palmer
Bennie B. Davis
Comanche
Andrews-Foster Drilling Co
Athens
Texas
D. R. Satterwhite
Fort Worth
R. T. Price
Bryan
Foy I. Brown
Elmer L. Foster
Ben D. Sudderth
City of Gustine
K. G. Johnson
Johnson, Fontaine and Company
Palestine
City of
Vane Elms
C. L. Evans
S. V Black
T. J. Couch
C. O. Boyd
Elroy Morgan
C. Willingham
Richt
First State Bank of
Proctor Upkeep Budget Boost Approved in 1968 Plan
Congressman Omar Burleson reports $181,000 for Proctor Reservoir operation and maintenance is in the President's Budget Request for Fiscal Year 1968. The amount marks a $56,000 rise from the previous year, with congressional action typically anticipated for such items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Reservoir
Omar Burleson
United Fund Shortfall Triggers Debate On Future Drive
United Fund directors report 1966 outcomes with total budget 6000 for Salvation Army Red Cross Comanche Public Library Jr Livestock Show Jr Lamb Show Camp Fire Girls Local Boy Scouts Comanche Trail Council. Contributions 5189 leave 811 shortage. contingency fund 296.16 remains. They ask whether the town prefers separate drives for each group or a renewed consolidated approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Comanche Pub. Library
Jr. Livestock Show
Jr. Lamb Show
Camp Fire Girls
Boy Scouts
Comanche Trail Council
United Fund
Comanche Basketball Teams Prepare for Eastland Visit
Comanche basketball squads travel to Eastland for the second meeting this season. The Mavericks beat the Indians in the opener, while the Maidens defeated Eastland in the girls game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland
Mavericks
County Officials Get 10 Percent Pay Raise in Comanche County
Comanche County Commissioners approve a 10 percent salary increase for all county officials and their 71 employees, amounting to about $18 000 more per year. A public hearing drew over 100 attendees with most supporting the raise though some urged more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
D. F. Caraway
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Comanche
City of
Gyale Pirkle
Spea
Well is Producer On Pettit Place
A Comanche County wildcat eight miles SE of Gustine is completed as a Mississippian discovery. Petroleum Productions Inc of Irving owns No. 1 Jim Pettit in Thomas Gay Survey. No. 1 Pettit shows a daily potential of 48 barrels of 42 gravity oil and 51 barrels of acid water with five perforations at 3 20 1 to 3 205 feet. The well was treated with 5000 gallons of mud acid and 5000 gallons of regular acid, drilled to 3275 feet and plugged back to 3260 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Gustine
Petroleum Productions Inc
Irving
Jim Pettit
Thomas Gay Survey
No. 1 Pettit
Employment Hits 82 At Comanche Mfg
Oscar Harris plant manager of Comanche Manufacturing Co reports employment at the city’s newest industry is 82. Payroll for the workers averages over 4500 dollars per week. Harris says they are hiring daily and expect employment to exceed 100 soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Harris
Comanche Manufacturing Co
Harris
Rain totals bring Comanche first rain of year
Comanche saw .40 inches of rain late Wednesday night, the town’s heaviest since September and the first rain of the year. The rainfall marked the city’s largest amount in months, underscoring a welcome weather event for residents.
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Comanche
Comanche County Veterans to Receive 11500 in Dividends
About 240 veterans in Comanche County will share roughly 11 500 in dividends this year from GI insurance policies. Nationwide 4 222 000 World War II veterans and 196 000 World War I veterans with GI policies will receive refunds of premiums due to lower than expected death rates. Checks arrive on policy anniversary dates with automatic processing.
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Comanche County
Hey
Veterans Administration
National Service Life
Lu.s
Hamilton Comes to Comanche for Tuesday District Twin Bill
Comanche will host Hamilton at the local gym on Tuesday night with a girls game at 7 and a boys game to follow. The Bulldogs edged Comanche in the district opener, while the Maidens defeated Hamilton girls in the earlier matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Comanche
Bulldogs
Comanche County Junior Livestock Show Auction Totals
The Comanche County Junior Livestock Show auction at McDougal's last Friday night grossed 22 815 05 with 159 top animals sold. Fifty seven steers averaged 282 80, 48 lambs averaged 38 85, and 54 barrows averaged 89 44. Buyers included State National Bank, Comanche FFA, and De Leon entities with prices per pound ranging from 32 to 81 cents. The event was run by the McDougal brothers and lasted 161 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
McDougal’s
State National Bank
Comanche
Carnes
Comanche Ffa
Phil Barnes
de Leon Fifa
Fincer Feed
de Leon
Angus
Graham Bauman
de Leon Ffa
Heartland Insurance
Randy Barnes
JRB Super Market
Scotty Koonce
Golden Oak Milling
Moormans
Russell Payne
Carroll Straub
Higginbotham’s
Fincer and Swift Co
Harold Boen
Jimmy Johnson
de Leon Feanut Co
Duroc
James Quinn
Kimmel Irrigation
Garry Powell
Fincher’s and Swift Co
Steve Rowell
Gustine Ffa
General Telephone
Champion
Southdown
Southdown Cross
Glenna McDaniel
Thomas Butane
Sartor’s Bros
William Fair
FFA
Marnevil Wilkerson
Texas Electric
McDougal Boys
PLAN FOR MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT GRANT
Directors of the Upper Leon River Municipal Water District study a telegram from Congressman Omar Burleson announcing a 1.3 million grant for a new water system. The project would pipe water from Proctor Reservoir to Comanche De Leon Gorman and Dublin. Pictured are Ben Evridge Dr William Calhoun Walter Hamilton Bill Gaines Othel Clark and Odie Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Leon River
Proctor Reservoir
Comanche
de Leon
Gorman
Dublin
Ben Evridge
Wm. T. Calhoun
Walter Hamilton
Bill Gaines
Otheil Clark
Odie Monroe
City Urges Cleanup Effort For Comanche Residents
City officials call for cooperation in an all-out cleanup. Residents should remove grass and rubbish from vacant and occupied properties. If unable to haul debris, call City Hall for assistance and rodent control measures. Rat bait will be supplied free of charge. Judge K. K. Woodley appointed Presiding Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals by Gov. Connally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. K. Woodley
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Connally
Comanche ISD Census Ends January 31
Patrons of Comanche Independent School District are asked to complete the January census for the 1967 68 year by contacting census head Mrs Zourah Wiesendanger at 607 N Elm or school administrators. Families with unenumerated children should respond by January 31 and verify ages if in doubt.
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Comanche Independent
Comanche
Zourah Wiesendanger
Elm
CHS Students Win Places In Regional Band
CHS hosts regional band tryouts with six students earning regional spots. Chris Carney Fredorn Sharon Beaty Jackie Barret Vicki Langiston Tom Wilcor Kent Wiles advance toward state band in Irvi. CHS director Mr. David Weable hails their pride and goals. Jackie Bar gained alternate piccolo status.
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CHS
B Wood
T Band
Chris Carney
Fredorn
Sharon Beaty
Saxophon
Jackie Barret
Piccolo
Vicki Li Ingston
Tom Wicornet
Kent Wiles
David Weable
Irvi
Jackie Bar
Alter
Career Day Set at Comanche High School Feb 3
Comanche High hosts its ninth annual Career Conference Friday February 3 with keynote Robert T. Davis of the Texas Youth Conference guiding students from juniors to seniors. About 42 consultants from 27 fields will counsel on careers in private business, journalism, wildlife, social service, beauty culture, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Davis
Texas Youth Conference
Comanche High School
Davis
Tommorrow
Boyd Anthony
Lewis Harelik
Joe Tupin
Joe Waring
O. Frank Etheridge
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Waco
Preston Clark
Austin
David Bowers
Texas A&m
Fuell Arthur
Bill Clemons
Frank Jones
Hardin Simmons University
J. M Connally
C. J. Barkley
Draughon
Business College
Abilene
American Red Cross
Ollie Lena Olsen
Betty Parker
Armed Services
Air Force
Homer Yates
Army
Bobby Waller
Brownwood
Navy
Ben Fewell
C. B.williams
Hes
Comance
Belton Public Schools
Comanche Hig
Leon Douglas
W. T. Calhoun
C Manche
F E. E. Anthony Fort
Wills
Harold Perkins
Comanche High Se
Bay
Engineering
Havkk
F. Silvus
Lannes Hope
Texas
Silvus
Dr. Hope
Martha Harmon
Lone Star Company
Miss Sharp
Douglas
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Proctor
Well
Pettit Place
Juni
Rusty Carnes
Comanche FF
Arch Boyd
Tom Davidson
Proffitt
Woodley
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