Local Bank Deposits Surpass 14 Million in 1969
The Comanche National Bank and The State National Bank report a combined $14.717 million in deposits as of June 30 1969 up from $12.680 million the prior year. State National deposits reach $7.177 million and Comanche National deposits total $7.540 million with total bank resources near $16.95 million.
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Comanche National Bank
State National Bank
State National
Comanche National
National
Rejebian Club Forms at PAR Country Club Meeting
The Rejebian Club organized at PAR Country Club on July 1 elects officers Mrs L C Durham president Mrs Hiram Smith Jr vice president and Mrs D R Franks secretary. A membership committee lists Dublin Comanche and Dubin members with dues set at six dollars and luncheon costs two dollars per meeting. Residents may bring guests and non residents may join as guests once yearly.
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Par Country Club
L. C. Durham
Hiram Smith Jr
de Leon
D. R. Franks
Dublin
James Wilkerson
Durnam
Franks
James Asmus
Forest Eisenrich
D. F. Caraway
Herbdart Williams
Comanche
Enola Martin
Dubin
Walter Durham
Gail , Dudley
Charles Harris
Drive Safely This Fourth of July Holiday
The Fourth of July, a favorite American holiday, prompts many Texans to travel to beaches and gatherings. The Texas Highway Department urges motorists to observe courtesy and safety, drive defensively, and keep the holiday happy, sane, and safe.
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Tex&s
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Central Texas Fertilizer Announces Summer Hours Change
Central Texas Fertilizer Co will close Saturday afternoons starting July 5. The plant stays open 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and these hours run through September 1.
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Central Texas Fertilizer Co
Peanut Queen Contest Interest Running High in Comanche County
Interest is high for the Comanche County Peanut Queen contest set for July 19 at PAR Country Club. A noon luncheon precedes interviews and final judging poolside, with the winner advancing to the Texas Queen Contest in Eastland. Entries due by July 12, with sponsorship encouraged. Representative locals include Betty Terrell and Vic Scott of Gold Kist.
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Par Country Club
Comanche County
Eastland
Coman
Jim Roberts
Betty Terrell
de Leon
Vic Scott
Gold Kist
National Peanut Administrative Committee
Jaycee Carnival Opens July 3 With Rides Games Refreshements
The Comanche Jaycee Carnival and Jubilee runs Thursday July 3 through Saturday July 5. Independence Dance Friday night features Sonny Jay Trio. fireworks expected around 9 p.m. Activities include golf in the pro shop, swimming hours, tennis, boating, skiing show, and supervised youth play. Proceeds go to the Jaycee Civic Improvement Fund.
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Sonny Jay Trio
Warren
Carl Hall
Club House
Hills Greater
Waco
Jaycees
Jaycee Civic Improvement Fund
Arlene Adamis Reaches Top Ten in Ideal Miss Contest
Arlene Adamis daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Adams placed in the top ten at the World's Ideal Miss Pageant in Baton Rouge Louisiana She represented the Stephenville pageant and won the Ideal Miss title earlier contestants included the National Twirling Champion and International Cover Girl Model Arlene sang and performed a drama routine for her talent act and competed against 55 entrants from across the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Adamis
Arlene Adams
Wayne Adams
Haton Rouge
Arlene
Stephenville
Mike
Karleece Chumney
Tal
City Fogging Runs Five Nights a Week to Fight Mosquitoes
City officials urge resident cooperation to curb mosquitoes by eliminating standing water in yards and containers as the fogging machine operates five nights weekly in an effort to control the pest.
Most Stores To Close Here Friday Holiday Hours Declared
Friday July 4 is an official holiday in Comanche. Most stores will close, no mail will be delivered, and the Post Office will be closed. The Comanche Chief will also be closed Friday and Saturday.
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Comanche
New Books Arrive at Comanche Library for Adult Learners
A collection valued at over $850 for adults learning to read arrives at the Comanche Public Library from the Texas State Library Field Services Division. The acquisition, recommended by Anita Decker, aims to boost local public library services and support adult education programs.
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Comanche
Pilot Lt William Killed in Kingsville Jet Crash
Lt Richard Paul Ricky Williams 25 died Monday night during a landing attempt of his F 9 Cougar jet southeast of the Kingsville air base. He was returning from a training flight and is survived by his wife Suzanne and his parents. Arrangements are pending.
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Richard Paul
Ricky” Williams
Kingsville
Williams
Willams
T. J. Williams
Gail P. Dudley
Herbert H. Williams
Walter Williams
Las Vegas
Nevada
Lt. Williams
Brownwood
Comanche
Nan Long
Enlsted
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
U. S
Viet Nam
States
Naval Air Force
Pensacola
Flrida
John Dudley
Pensacola St
Meridian
Mississippi
Kingsville Naval Air Station
Suvanne
Williams and Dudleys
Mark
Corpus Christi
Nu Way Stamp Winners Listed
Hei glebinthams announced the 50 000 Nu Way Stamps winners from the drawing each receiving 1 000 stamps. Winners include Mrs C B Verier Elsie Guerra Ina Geve and others across multiple groups with many names listed.
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Nu Way
Hieginbothams
C. B. Verrer
Elsie Guerra
Ina Geve
Annie Wells
Claude Wells
R. R. Webb
Mae Sistrunk
M. L Geve
B. J. Lewens
Hug Singleton
Sharon Bordner
Wanda Phillips
Dylan Sneed
Essie Goforth
Carrie Nichols
Percy FE. Wright
Ophelia Schrader
Carrie George
Bob Brown
Ruby Harkins
M. L. Emert
Lon Lancaster
Meyers
Lena Bowden
Loretta Rush
Roy Bloyd
Ruby Stokes
Jack Morgan
Etta Johnson
W. N. Gleaton
W. C. Langley
B. A. Howell
Gladys King
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Rejebian Club
Central
Che Chamber of Commerce
Don Barry
William
Gustine
STEL
Joe Warine
United States
Potos
Lake Panes Park
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