Comanche County Telephone Co-op Builds Upgraded System
The Comanche County Telephone Co op receives a $2 15 million REA loan approved June 29 to upgrade all exchanges under the new Co op This includes replacing inadequate exchanges with a central dialing system at Proctor and extending service to Eastland Mills and fringe areas through underground facilities work by De Leon Telephone Co Prospective coverage reaches Sidney Haas nd Newburg and Idemona Olden communities with improved service for existing and new subscribers The loan funds will be spent over five years with leadership from R L Mull and a board including D E Steele James T Roberts Claude Mcpherson L D Clark Harold Seay and Walter Mazurek.
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Proctor
Lake A
Sidney
Newburg
Eastland
Mills Lans
de Leon Company
Ohlanges
de Leon
Idemona
Olden
REA
Ben Sudderth
R. L. Mull
D. E. Steele
James T. Roberts
Sec Treas
Claude Mcpherson
L. D. Clark
Harold Seay
Walter Mazurek
Hearron Returns as Pastor and Joins College Staff
Rev. Clarence Hearron resumes duties as pastor of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church at 504 E. College Comanche and joins Oklahoma Bible College as Academic Dean and teacher. He holds BA from Baylor and MEd from Texas Wesleyan. A new campus on I-35 between Norman and Moore is under construction and due August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hearron
Liberty Free Will Baptist Church
E. College
Comanche
Hearron
Oklahoma Bible College
Baylor University
Texas Wesleyan College
Interstate 35
Norman
Moore
Oklahoma City
Bowie
Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreak Guidance in Comanche County
Agricultural agent reports vesicular stomatitis in Comanche County cattle and horses. Symptoms include salivation, oral membrane reddening, vesicles that rupture, fever 2 to 5 days after exposure, and potential tissue loss. Quarantines and veterinary investigations guide diagnosis and containment. isolation and soft feed aid recovery over 2 to 3 weeks. Contact a veterinarian or the Texas Animal Health Commission if symptoms appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Animal Health Commission
McCraw Named New Manager of Choice Baking
Don McCraw named the new manager of Choice Baking in Comanche succeeding Jack Jouette after three years. Choice Baking, a Norris Dairy Products Co. division of Dallas, distributes in 16 states and Hawaii, with 84 employees across three shifts. McCraw, 12 years in Norris, led the local plant for three years. he and his wife Sue have children Doug and Darla. Ernest Ebell oversees baking operations as superintendent. Recovering From Surgery Treston McGlothlin, son of Dennis and Mrs McGlothlin, is reported to be recovering in Florida after surgery in Eustis, at Waterman Memorial Hospital.
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Don McCraw
Choice Baking
Comanche
Jack Jouette
Norris Dairy Products Company
Dallas
Hawaiian Islands
Stan Norris
McCraw
Norris Organization
Grand Prairie
Comanche Jaycees
Masonic Lodge
Baptist Church
Sue
Doug
Darla
Route 1
Choice Baking Co
Ernest Ebell
Don
Norris
Welfare of Choice Baking Co
Treston McGlothlin
Dennis McGlothlin
Florida
Eustis
Fla
McGlothlin
Waterman Memorial Hospital
Barnes Winds Up Peruvian Tour
Speaker Ben Barnes concludes a two week Peru visit promoting people to people aid and private investment. He met President Belaunde three times, toured barrios and rural projects, and gifted a Ford tractor and a certificate as a distinguished alumnus from the University of Texas. He outlined plans for an industrial agricultural conference in Austin and promised a water pump and pipe for a school near Callao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Barnes
Peru
Speaker Barnes
Lima
Texas Partners
Belaunde
Barriadas
Andes
Barnes
President Belaunde
Ford
Theniversity of Texas At Austin
University School of Architecture
Enrique Dibos-Dammert
Carlos Boza
The
Alliance
Dibos
Santa Rosa
Huaura
Quintay
Public Works
Sixto Gutierrez
Society of National Industries
Austin
Barrada Acapulco
Callao
James Connally
Drop in Car Insurance Rates Estimated in Comanche County
The State Board of Insurance changes would alter premiums for new Ford or Chevrolet private passenger cars in Comanche County. Average motorist would pay about $1 more in fees, with a new cost around $191 for certain coverages, while bodily injury, property damage, collision and comprehensive changes vary by deductible levels. Even with increases, Texas would rank about 30th in state insurance costs.
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Comanche County
State Board of Insurance
Southwestern Insurance Information Service of
Dallas
Texas
Plans for Comanche Rodeo Parade Open to Entrants
Ira Clemons parade chairman reports growing interest in the July 14 15 16 Rodeo Parade opening event for Comanche Amateur Rodeo. The three day rodeo runs Thursday to Saturday with the gala parade at 5 30 p m featuring cowboys cowgirls floats and displays. Rodeo Queen contestants are registering and the winner will lead the grand entry each night.
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Comanche
Ira Clemons
Clemons
Shelton Names New Deputy Sheriff in Abilene-Clyde Area
A. L. Shelton, energy farmer and rancher, assumed temporary deputy sheriff duties under Sheriff Gaston Boykin. Shelton previously served eight years as a peace officer in Abilene Big Spring Snyder and Midland and is a World War II veteran.
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A. L. Shelton
Gaston Boykin
Shelton
Abilene
Big Spring
Snyder
Midland
Abilene-Clyde
Leaving Town Tell City Police Watch on Vacant Homes
Tell City residents planning to be away from town for short trips or extended vacations are urged to notify the City Police Department. Chief Charles Anders says officers will give special watch on property during occupants’ absence to improve security. Call 956-2222 to arrange coverage.
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Charles Anders
Anders
Comanche Stores Set to Close for July Fourth Holiday
Most Comanche firms will close Monday July 4 to celebrate Independence Day. Suburban groceries cafes and service stations will remain open for business. The City swimming pool will open at noon Saturday and 9 a.m. July 4.
Gene Seay Named Manager of Majestic Theatre
Gene Seay local mail carrier is now manager of the Majestic Theatre owned by Jack Arthur of Stephenville. The renovated venue will host a free movie at 7 PM on Thursday June 30 to showcase new carpeting upholstery a repainted interior a new concession stand and updated walls. The theatre will open five nights a week with matinees Saturday and Sunday. Ginger Seay and Mr Seay's family invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Seay
Majestic Theatre
Jack Arthur
Stephenville
Arthur
Majestic
Senay
Ginger
West Wright
Seay
Comanche County
Comanche High School
Heartland Building Open House Set for July Seventeen
Move in date for the new Heartland building has been postponed. Open house July 17 with full details to be released later. One visitor will be Speaker Ben Barnes. Public enthusiasm and compliments noted by Jim Roberts.
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Heartland
Jim Roberts
Ben Barnes
Supper Planned at Stag Creek July 9
A benefit supper will be served at Stag Creek on Saturday night July 9. Tickets are one dollar per plate and seventy five cents for children, with a menu including meat vegetables salad and dessert. Serving starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale by Stag Creek Club members to raise funds for the home fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stag Creek Club
Home Fund
Dr Klingman to Preach Morning Service
Retired minister Dr C C Klingman will deliver the morning sermon at Central Christian Church. The event marks Klingman's first visit since retirement and draws local parishioners and neighbors seeking guidance and inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church
Learn-10 Swim Program Underway At Comanche Pool
Over 130 eager youngsters enrolled in the Learn to Swim program at Lake Eanes Park pool sponsored by the City of Comanche. CHS coach Leta Andrews led 16 helpers as instructors for beginner to advanced levels during the two week session free with pool admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Lake Eanes Park
City of
Comanche
CHS
Leta Andrews
Andrews
Cathy Coker
Vicki Gore
Sharon Beaty
Martha Fanning
Debra Frick
Judy Gleaton
Sue Russell
Becky Williams
Nancy Ormsby
Dave Kirby
Rusty Orton
James Fanning
Steve Kirby
Mote
Beverly Tupin
Norman Reed
Linda Andrews
Sissy Andrews
Carrol Abbey
Jimmy Abbey
Lynn Anderson
Clark Abel
Frank Agnew
Nancy Agnew
Mary Jean Agnew
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Lork
Proctor Co-Op
New Jaw
Comanche County Telephone Five Association, Inc
Roy Dale Adams
L. C. Wiley
Automatic Electric Co
Nty Telephone
County Tele- Tative, Inc
de Leon Tele
Roy Adams
Keen
Ular
Oducey
M. Key
Efbts
New County
Ann Stratton
Miss Stratton
Stag Creek
Donna Gunter
Linda Gunter
Debbie Gardner
Steve Gunter
Debbie Grimmer
Cristy Harvick
Fay Hardin
Lynn Harmon
Greg Harmon
Mark Hawkins
Ricky Hawkins
Garland Hicks, Jr
James Hicks
Stephen Hazelrigg
Danny Johnston
Roxanne Johnston
Jamie Dee Jones
Lavonne Jordan
Terry Jordan
Kyle Kirkland
Pam Kirkland
Pat Kirkland
Suzie Kimmel
John Key
Sally Key
Neer Key
Paul Langley
Jamie Little
Jame
Joho
Soamy
Jo Anne Maxwell
Gary Moore
Cheryle Moore
Kevin Moore
Roxanne Moore
Mike Markum
Jennfer McDougal
Philip McDaniel
Matthew Melaniel
Donna Sue McDougal
Kristi McElroy
Elvin McGuire
Glen McGuire
Bart McDougal
Johnny Newhouse
Cindy Nieman
Nancy Nieman
Margie Presswood
Debbie Presswood
Vernon Lee Presswood
Brennan Pinkerton
Byron Pyburn
Bob Pittman
Wade Pyburn
Donna Pendley
Jimmy Pettit
Stan Pirkle
Julie Pinkerton
Jackie Richards
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