Hall and Swindle Enter County Judge Race
Two candidates Fred Hall and Wayne M. Swindle announce bids for Comanche County Judge. Hall cites 11 years as County Clerk, Swindle a former sheriff, with filing deadline set for February 2 as races widen across county offices including District Clerk and Commissioner Precinct No. 2.
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Fred Hall
Wayne M
Red) Swindle
Hall
Comanche County
Lakeview Heights
Lake Prector
Comanche
Rt. 1
Hasse
Swindle
Swintle
W. Central
N. Lane
Democratic Executive Committee
W. S. Lane
Calvin Lee
Fvart Steed
Charlie Marshall
Ben B. Wilhelm
Eddie McDougal
Sam Phifer
Turkey Dinner At Stag Creek Feb 7
Stag Creek Club reports the turkey dinner with all the trimmings is back on for February 7 Saturday at 6 pm. Community members are invited for a fine evening of dining and musical entertainment.
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Stag Creek Club
Stag Creek
Public Library Hosts Earl Nation Barbed Wire Exhibit
Margaret Waring reports Comanche Public Library displays a barbed wire collection courtesy of Earl Nation. Nation, a Higginbotham Lumber worker and former Wellington resident, began the collection in 1967 and now offers 53 items on exhibit due to space limits, with broader Texas history notes woven through his biography.
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Earl Nation
Comanche Public Library
Wheeler County
Nation
Earl
MOD Drive Now Underway in Comanche County
The annual March of Dimes Mother’s March is underway in Comanche County. By noon Tuesday about 600 dollars had been received locally and around 1250 total for the county. The county goal is 300. Mrs. Gary Wilson chairs the effort and asks residents to donate via envelopes left on doors or by mailing to the listed addresses.
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Comanche
Gary Wilson
MOD
March of Dimes
W. C. Chilton
N. Irby
Fred Williams
Reynosa St
de Leon
Comanche County
Williams
Guest Choir At Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Comanche hosts the Adult Chorale from First Baptist Church of Lawton Oklahoma for revival services this week. Kenneth Myers directs the choir with members including housewives a dentist an architect a pediatrician and post office employees. Dr Milton Ferguson professor at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary delivers preaching during the revival. The public is invited to attend the revival and Friday choir concert followed by fellowship.
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First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Lawton
Oklahoma
Kenneth Myers
Lawton Church
Milton Ferguson
Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Chili Supper Planned by Gustine Junior Class
Gustine High School's junior class sponsors a chili supper on Friday February 6 starting at 5 30 p m. The event runs before and after the Gustine Priddy basketball game at 7 p m. Tickets are one dollar for all you can eat and open to everyone.
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Gustine High School
Gustine Priddy
Tax Office Open Saturday for Final Voter Registration
County Tax Assessor-Collector Mrs Marilyn Elrod will register voters Saturday in the Comanche County Courthouse hall from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. No tax business will be conducted that day. Through Wednesday 4,888 certificates have been issued, with over 5,000 qualified voters expected for the 1970 elections.
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Comanche
Marilyn Elrod
Elrod
Comanche County
Former Addict Speaks to Comanche Students on Narcotics
Richard Perigo, ex convict and former dope addict, will visit Comanche Monday February 9 to address students and the public about the dangers of narcotics. He leads HIP Helpless Is Possible a group aiding addicts. Three talks are set for 9 30 a m high school 2 p m junior high and 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium with no admission charge.
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Richard Perigo
Comanche Morday
Comanche
America
Mr. Perigo
HIP
Heln
Perigo
TSTA
Maidens travel to Hamilton in 8AA district action
Comanche High School opens the second round of 8AA district play at Hamilton, with Coach Leta Andrews' undefeated Maidens aiming for a second straight district title. Standouts include Sarah Fletcher 29 PPG and Judy Gleaton 24 PPG, while the Indians boast Max Parker 19 PPG and Rodney Robinson 12 PPG. Girls game starts at 7:30 followed by the boys.
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Comanche
Hamilton
Leta Andrews
Sarah Fletcher
Judy Gleaton
Susan Hicks
Rhonda Lubke
Sandra Clawson
Beverly Tupin
Gene Westmoreland
Comanche Indians
Max Parker
Rodney Robinson
Randy Geye
Efferson Elliott
Ronnie Shaw
Comanche Basketball Set for Granbury Tuesday
Comanche will travel to Granbury Tuesday night for a pair of conference games. It may be Hood County’s last visit for Comanche as Granbury will move to a new district next year. Maiden beat Granbury girls and Pirates edged Indians in overtime. Girls game starts at 7:00.
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Comanche
Granbury
Hood County
Pirates
Indians
Girls Fame
Wool and Mohair Incentive Payments Deadline
Applications for incentive payments on wool unshorn lambs and mohair sold in 1969 must be filed at the local ASCS Office by February 2. Producers who sold these items during 1969 should bring sales receipts to the ASCS office by Feb. 2. Payment requires a signed application.
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ASCS
New Auto License On Sale Monday In Comanche County
The County Tax Assessor-Collector announces new 1970 license plates go on sale Monday February 2 at the office. Marilyn Elrod, head of the office, expects more than last year’s 9 900 licenses. New format features blue letters on white reflective background for night visibility. Vehicle plates for Comanche County include passenger, commercial, farm and other vehicle categories with specified ranges. Owners may order by mail and need only the three part registration forms and payment. February is mail order month.
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Marilyn Elrod
Elrod
State Highway Department
Lippe Sells Comanche Service Center To The Feist Brothers
George Lippe announces the sale of Comanche Service Center at 409 West Central to Jackie and Lohman Feist with Al Feist as manager and Kenneth helping. Lippe remains Mobil Oil consignee. Feist brothers pledge a family run operation and continued Mobil product handling in Comanche.
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Lippe
The
Feist Brothers
George Lippe
Mobil Oil Consignee
Comanche
West Central
Jackie
Lohman
al Feist
Kenneth
Mobil Oil
Feist
Mobil
Brownwood Highway
Lohman Feist
Mobil Oil Conseignee
L-R
Kenneth and
Jackie Feist
Pay Hike Stymied by Comanche County Courthouse Action
Comanche County commissioners tabled a proposed pay raise after a public hearing that drew no attendees. The session followed a discussion with attorney W L Ferrill who questioned the legal basis of the proposal.
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Comanche
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court Action
W. L. Ferrill
Ferrill-Court
Ferrill
Texas
John
Farm Bureau Week Proclaimed in Comanche County
County Judge Calvin Lee designates the week of February 27 as Farm Bureau Week in Comanche County. The county bureau plans a special enrollment drive to boost Texas Farm Bureau membership beyond 116 622 in 1969. Monselle O Brien presides. Jack Johnson chairs membership.
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Farm Bureau Week
Ray Parrish
Comanche County Farm Bureau
Calvin Lee
Farm Bureau
Farm_ Bureau
Comanche County
Texas
Preston Smith
Monselle O’brien
Comanche
Coman
Che County
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Margaret Waring
Mr. Nation
Will
Higginbotham Lumber
Mrs. Nation
Wellington
Handbook of Texas
Llano River
Docking Chair Ranch
Collingsworth
Wheeler
Collingsworth County
North Africa
Middle East
Asia
Europe
Emmett
Emmett Batton
CHS
Baptist Church
Gustine
Tax Office
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