Cattlemen Fear Downward Trend in Local Beef Prices
Comanche County cattlemen report costs up about 20 percent while cattle prices fall roughly 40 percent from last year. Stocker steer calves 250-425 pounds bring 37.50 to 50.00 per hundredweight, vs 68 to 89 a year earlier. Local auction buyers warn tougher times ahead amid supply demand shifts and imported beef debates.
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Comanche County
Wayne May
Brownwood
Ernest McDougal
McDougal
Bad Weekend At Lake Proctor
A bad weekend at Lake Proctor left one drowning death and multiple injuries. Mary Cook, 1, of Paris France, died after being found submerged near a boat ramp. Virginia Murphree was treated for leg lacerations, Pete Ralston, 8, suffered a broken leg, and Ray Sharp was in critical condition after a diving accident.
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Lake Proctor
Mary Cook
James Cook
Paris
France
Howard Baker
Connie Brown
Big Spring
Preston Reed
Blanket
Cook
Texas
London
England
Gulf Western
New York
Virginia Murphree
Ray Murphree
Friona
Tions
Murphree
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Comanche Community Hospital
Pete Ralston
Garland
Copperas Park
de Leon Municipal Hospital
Dallas
Ray Sharp
Wilberton
Okla
Eddie Brooks
Brooks
Ogden Fritts
Sharp
Parkland Hospital
Local Hospital Passes H E W Certification
Comanche Community Hospital Inc reports federal certification after a June 26 survey by H E W. The board states all 25 beds comply with Medicare requirements without tax support and cites joint remarks from Donald H. Lacy and Virginia Turner.
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Comanche Community Hospital, Inc
H.E.W
Donald H. Lacy
Virginia Turner
No Fireworks At Lake Proctor Prohibited on Government Property
The District Engineer of the U S Army Corps of Engineers reminds area residents that fireworks are prohibited on Government property. Public use rules for Corps lakes including Lake Proctor forbid possession or use of fireworks unless written permission is received from the District Engineer.
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Lake
Proctor
Cyndra Frick To Play In All Star Game
Cyndra Frick daughter of Mr and Mrs T G Frick will play in the North South All Star Basketball game in Brownwood Coliseum on July 13 at 8 p m She is a 1974 Comanche High School graduate with multiple all district area and state honors and a track high jump champion CHS Coach Leta Andrews leads the Girls Coaches Association Clinic preceding the game
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Cyndra Frick
T. G. Frick
S’9
Comanche High School
CHS
Brownwood Coliseum
Girls Coaches Association
Brownwood
Leta Andrews
Association
Jaycee Farmers Market Opens on Fort Worth Highway
The Jaycees announce the Comanche County Farmers Market is open for this year. Farmers may use the space free of charge to sell their produce to the public, and locals are invited to support area farming at this market.
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Fort Worth Highway
Comanche Jaycees
Comanche County
Hospital election called to form district in Comanche County
An August 3, 1974 election will decide creating a hospital district for portions of Comanche County. The Temporary Board of Directors called the vote to authorize annual taxes up to 75 cents per $100 valuation to meet bond, indebtedness, maintenance, and operating costs within the district. Polling places include two in Comanche and one each in Sidney, Hasse, Proctor, Hazeldell, and Gustine.
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Comanche County
Comanche County Hospital District
Texas
Comanche
Sidney
Hasse, Proctor
Hazeldell
Gustine
Gospel Meeting At Gustine Church Schedule
The Church of Christ at Gustine will hold a gospel meeting July 8 through July 14 with 10:00 a.m. services Tuesday July 9 through Sunday July 14 and nightly 8:00 p.m. sessions July 8 through July 14. Minister J. C. Bailey invites all to attend. preacher is Robert A. Waller of Artesia New Mexico.
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Church of Christ At
Gustine
J. C. Bailey
Robert A. Waller
Artesia
N. M
Bailey
Social Security Benefits Reach 3095 in Comanche County
Social security payments totaling 3 095 residents in Comanche County and 10 540 people across three county area Brownwood office serve at 3 100 monthly per recipient. Benefits rose 11 percent since January 1974 with 7 percent in April and 4 percent in July.
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Comanche County
Glen McNatt
Brownwood
Comanche
Bown
Mills
Oak Lawn Funeral Home Sold to Comanche Firm
Comanche Funeral Home takes over Oak Lawn Funeral Home effective July 1 and will operate all funeral and ambulance services from 411 W. Grand. Oak Lawn closes to new business, with staff handling office duties until August 1. Founders Harry Cloud and M L Gaither note 17 years of operation and plan to retire by August 1 to return to Glen Rose.
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Harry Cloud
M. L. Gaither
Oak Lawn Funeral Home
Comanche
Comanche Funeral Home, Inc
Gaither
Harold Adcock
Comanche Funeral Home
W. Grand
Oak Lawn
Cloud
Mamie Lou
Lions Club
Gaithers
Glen Rose
Special Fund For Harold Williams Opened By Friends
Friends of Harold Williams, a local painting and building contractor, have started a special fund to help cover his medical expenses during cancer treatment. Donations can be made at either bank in Comanche. He is at home and unable to work.
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Harold Williams
Comanche
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John W. Freeman
First Comanche Bank
Mr. Freeman
State Banking Department
Rita
Kirk
Kyle
The
Methodist Church
Brownwood Community Hospital
State Department of Health
Joe Waring
Sam Marshall
Randall Puckett
Pete Boutross
Pat Clendenin
Curtis Lackey
Jaycee Farmer Market
Harold Locke
Eddie
Boyd Anthony
Gustine Church
McNatt
Social Security
Comanche Funeral Home Purchaser
Special Fund
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