Ronnie McPherson Graduates With Honors From Texas U
Ronnie McPherson, a 1959 Comanche High School graduate and son of Basil McPherson, earned multiple scholastic honors at the University of Texas. In the last session he completed seven courses with five A’s and two B’s and plans to pursue a Master’s degree next fall followed by a PhD, possibly at Rice University.
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Ronnie v. McPherson
University of Texas
Ronnie
Comanche High School
Basil McPherson
Texas
Rice University
Comanche High Grad Wins $500 Dimes Scholarship
Sherry Ann Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Robinson and May graduate of Comanche High School, received a $500 college scholarship from the National Dimes Foundation as announced by Lex Shelby, Comanche County chairman. The award covers $250 per semester for two semesters for 1962-63, with presentation to occur soon. Robinson plans to attend Texas Woman's University, Denton, to major in occupational therapy, aiding the handicapped in the years ahead.
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Sherry Ann Robinson
J. Y. Robinson
Comanche High School
The
National March of
Sherry Robinson
Lex Shelby
de Leon
Comanche County
Miss Robinson
Mr. Shelby
Robinson
Three Teams Undefeated In Baseball League
Raiders lead with 9 straight Little League wins in Hareliks Raiders. Babe Ruth has Durham Braves 5-0 and Pee Wee Raiders 3-0. League standings show Raiders 13 top, with strong showings by Gustine, Wizards, and Sidney in varied divisions.
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Harelik
Raiders
Durham Braves
Blanket
Saints
Oak Lawn
Sidney
Toppers
Gustine
Wizards
Hot Rods
Braves
Toppers II
Gustine Wizards Saints
Arthur Hot Rods
IEF HIT HAT IEF HIT HAT package of seeds
DAMON POW of the Rodeo invites you to be pre yer entry and asks cooperation of civic and Isham reunion will July 16 at Lake Khaomanche. Will be served on the Neon, WNP aps Cal 386-2636 GET.
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Damon Pow
The
Isham
Lake Khaomanche
Perkins Receives Baylor Track Scholarship
Harold Perkins of Comanche High School earned a track scholarship to Baylor University with room books and meals provided. Baylor Coach Jack Patterson signed the confirmation letter this week and Perkins reports September 8. He was a three year football and basketball letterman and a four year track letterman, holding district records in 100 and 220, with a 6th place at state in 1961 and injuries altering his 1962 season. He joined Baylor's 440 and 880 yard relay squads in 1962 as Baylor won both varsity division meets.
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Harold Perkins
Eugene Perkins
Comanche
Baylor University
Jack Pattersqon
Baylor
Harold
Comanche High School
Harold Wild
Baylor Cubs
James H. Steele Installed IOOF Noble Grand
James H. Steele was installed as Noble Grand of the Comanche IOOF with officers James Bilberry J W Stark Alton Davis and A B Smith. Retiring Noble Grand J E Buck Lake presided. A buffet supper and a 42 party followed Friday night June 29 with plans for the IOOF district meeting at Lake Eanes Park Comanche in late July.
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James H. Steele
Comanche Independent Order of Odd Fellows
IOOF
James Bilberry
J. W., Stark
Alton Davis
A. B. Smith
J. E. (Buck) Lake
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Lake Eanes Park
Comanche
Rex Tilly Named Minister at Comanche Church of Christ
Rex Tilly age 30 becomes the new minister of the Church of Christ in Comanche effective August 1. He succeeds Tilden McFerrin who resigned to join Grapevine Church of Christ. Tilly formerly led the Goldthwaite church and has studied at Howard Payne College. He and his wife and two children will move to Comanche next month and reside at 204 West Wright parsonage.
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Rex Tilly
Church of Christ In
Comanche
Tilden McFerrin
Grapevine Church of Christ
Tilly
Church of Christ
Goldthwaite
Howard Payne College
Brown, Wood
Farly
King Couple Return From Coastal Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. O. J. King have returned home after a two week trip that included Corpus Christi and other nearby areas.
Sul Ross College Hosts Comanche Grads at Summer Session
Mr and Mrs Edward Seay of Big Spring along with Comanche High School graduates attend summer school at Sul Ross College in Alpine.
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Sul Ross
Edward Seay
Big Spring
Comanche
Sul Ross College
Alpine
County farmers ranchers hear Army's maneuver plan
About 100 Comanche county farmers ranchers and a few local businessmen heard Lt General John T Dunn outline the Army plan to use 2 000 000 acres of central Texas land for 20 days of maneuvers each year for five years starting next October. Landowners may sign a maneuver agreement with no forced participation. termination possible after one year with notice.
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John T. Dunn
Fort Hood
Army
Comanche County
Dunn
Ran
United States
For Hood
United States Army
Texas
Brownwood
Plans Set For Comanche Jaycees Parade And Pageant
The Comanche Jaycees announce a July 19 afternoon parade with a cash prize for winners and a variety of committee chairpersons managing parking concessions and decorations. A new baby and a marriage license are also noted among local happenings.
Sunday School Visitors in Arlington Story
Sunday School visitors in Arlington included Mr and Mrs Wesser who visited their daughter in law at the Mills area. The report notes a family gathering centered on church activities and local community ties.
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Arlington
Mrs. Wesser
The
Comanche Home Demonstration Club Elects Officers
The Comanche Home Demonstration Club formed on June 22 at Mrs. Le Garner’s home under Mrs. Carolyn A. Owens. Officers named include Mary Lou Garner president Peggy Roberson vice president Suzanne Pyburn secretary treasurer Dorothy Bloyd reporter and council delegates Bess Moore and Doris Chandler. Members listed are Mrs. Ray Smith Mrs. Paul Coulter Mrs. Walter Hill and Mrs. Joe Driskall. Next meeting set for 2 p m Friday July 6 with host Mrs. Walter Hill and program on Selection and Care of Shoes.
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Comanche Home Demonstration Club
le Garner
Carolyn A. Owens
Comanche County
Mary Lou Garner
Peggy Roberson
Suzanne Pyburn
Dorothy Bloyd
Bess Moore
Doris Chandler
Ray Smith
Paul Coulter
Walter Hill
Joe Driskall
Greer Installed as Worshipful Master at McAllen Lodge
Mr Greer, principal of McAllen High School, is installed as Worshipful Master at the McAllen Masonic Lodge. The event follows a visit by local residents and notable figures including Mr and Mrs Arthur Adams of Marble Falls and Mr and Mrs Ben and Mrs Lula Carter.
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Greer
Mcallen
Masonic Lodge
McAllen High School
Cheer Leader Shirley Benton to Attend Kerrville Beer Camp
Shirley Benton, a CHS cheerleader, will attend a beer camp in Kerrville on July 8. The announcement notes her participation as a school representative amid event plans.
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Shirley Benton
Kerrville
Play School Scheduled Here Next Week
The annual play school will be held July 9 13 at the Comanche High School Homemaking Cottage. Classes run 9 to 1130 am Monday through Friday for children ages 3 5 with activities like games stories music finger paints and coloring. Ten cents per day plus Cra yons coloring books blunt end scissors and a small jar of paste are requested per child. Supervising teacher Mrs Vera Newton and several homemaking students will oversee the sessions.
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Comanche High School
Vera Newton
Special Services At Methodist Church
Rev A S Sherrill of Aspermont will be guest speaker at Sunday evening services at First Methodist Church Comanche The De Leon quartet led by Mr Holdridge will render the musical portion Services begin at 6 o clock all are invited to attend
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A. S. Sherrill
Aspermont
First Methodist Church
Comanche
de Leon
Holdridge
Move to Comanche for Mr and Mrs Charles Lee Mc Donald
Mr and Mrs Charles Lee Mc Donald recently moved to Comanche. They are the parents of Mrs C B Baxter.
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Comanche
Charles Lee McDonald
C. B. Baxter
Comanche Banks Hit All-Time Deposit Peak in June
Combined deposits in the two Comanche banks reached 6.604 million, a record high, up about 750 thousand from a year earlier. State National Bank held 3.014 million and Comanche National Bank 3.590 million, with loans of 771 thousand and 1.303 million respectively. Bank leaders credit rainfall and bright prospects for the county’s crop season.
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Comanche
State National Bank
Comanche National Bank
J. W. Moore
Boyd Anthony
Gleaton Families Attend West Bagley Wedding in San Marcos
Mr and Mrs E W Gleaton and Mr and Mrs W N Gleaton with families traveled to San Marcos last Wednesday for the marriage of Jo Ann West and Roddy Bagley. John Gleaton, cousin to the bride, served as an attendant.
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E .W. Gleaton
W. N. Gleaton
San Marcos
Jo Ann West
Roddy Bagley
John Gleaton
Brucellosis Meetings Scheduled in Comanche and De Leon
County Agent Angus Dickson Jr. announces two Brucellosis meetings on Thursday July 12. One at 1:30 pm in the Comanche County Courtroom and another at 8 pm in De Leon Chamber of Commerce Office. Dr James B Henderson of the Texas Animal Health Commission will outline procedures to contact cattle owners and coordinate Brucellosis testing. Adjoining Brown and Mills counties are already modified certified areas. All Comanche County cattle owners urged to attend.
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Angus Dickson JR
Comanche
de Leon
Chamber of Commerce
James B. Henderson
Texas Animal Health Commission
Commission
Comanche County
Jim Ellis
Dr. Henderson
Brown
Mills
Eee
Comanche Jaycees enter state safety driving contest
Gray Jolink of Comanche represented the Comanche Jaycees at the state Jaycee Safety Driving Contest in Houston last weekend. He traveled with Glen Newton of De Leon and De Leon’s contest representative Mike Thomas. Neither Gray nor Mike placed among the winners, but both performed well for Comanche County.
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Gray Jolink
John Jolink
Comanche
Comanche Jaycees
Houston
Glen Newton
de Leon Jaycee
de Leon
Mike Thomas
Gray
Mike
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