Fredericksburg Names Ag Teacher Eilebracht to Post
Eilebracht appointed to fill vacancy created by A E Boyd Jr moving to school counselor. Ben Mieyracht of Fredericksburg holds a PS degree from Texas A&M in December 1970. He is a Fredricksburg High School graduate with Tarleton two years prior to A&M and numerous livestock judging awards. He has served in Army Reserve training and will begin work immediately.
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Ben Mieyracht
Fredericksburg
Cenanche School Board
A. E. Boyd, Jr
Eilebracht
Texas A&m
Fredericksburg High Saal
Tarleton
Sirg
A&m
Hich
Summer Crusade Services Continue Sunday at First Presbyterian
The summer crusade of joint worship continues with a Sunday evening service on July 11 at 7 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church at E Duncan and N Pearl. Rev. Peb Bohannon of Central Christian Church delivers the sermon. House youth choir of First United Methodist led by Terry Price provides special music. Refreshments follow in the Fellowship Hall. Participating congregations: Central Christian, First United Methodist, St. Matthew's Episcopal, and First Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
E. Duncan and
N. Pearl
Peb Bohannon
Central Christian Church
First United Methodist Church
Terry Price
First United Methodist
St. Matthew’s Episcopal
First Presbyterian
Pearl Street Church Bible School Schedule Set
Pearl Street Church of Christ announces Vacation Bible School from July 12 to 16, 9 30 to 11 30 a m with the theme The Christian Family. Community children are invited to attend and call 356 3411 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Street
Revival at God's Church in College Street area
Revival begins Sunday July 11 at God's Church 902 West College with preachers Homer Williams and M R Davnes inviting attendance. Weeknight services start 7 30 pm and Sunday services at 11 39 am and 3 0 pm with worship ongoing through July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God's Church
W. College
Homer Williams
M. R. Davnes
Mercer Gap Revival Planned at Mercer Gap Baptist Church
Mercer Gap Baptist Church announces a revival starting Sunday July 11 and continuing through the week. Services are at 8 p.m. nightly with evangelist Donnie Caldwell of Austin and singing led by Harold Smith with Allen Wallace of Howard Payne College. Rev Smith invites all to attend.
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Mercer Gap Baptist Church
Donnie Caldwell
Austin
Allen Wallace
Howard Payne College
Harold Smith
Rev. Smith
Immunization Plan Adopted by School Board
The Comanche Schools discuss the new state immunization program for the upcoming semester. While voluntary for most ages, smallpox vaccination is emphasized and parents are urged to complete the full schedule before school starts, with DPT and polio for younger children and booster doses for older students.
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C Manche
Seheg
Gustine Church of Christ Sets Gospel Meeting
A gospel meeting will be held at Gustine Church of Christ from July 11 to July 18. Preacher Lloyd Friedrich of Granbury will lead, with weekday services at 10 am and 8 pm and Sunday services at 10 am and 7 pm. Minister B F Cleere invites all to attend.
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Gustine
Church of Christ
Lioyd Frederich of
Granbury
Weather report from Proctor River Weather Station 24 hour cycle
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour report covering temperatures and moisture from 8 a m to 8 a m. The data includes readings for the period and summarizes atmospheric conditions observed by the station.
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Proctor Reservor Weather Station
18 Year Olds Now Eligible to Vote in Texas Elections
Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr. announced that 18 to 21 year olds already registered may vote in any federal, state, county, city or subdivision election. The 26th Amendment became effective after ratification by the eighth state. About 11,000 young Texans in Tarrant County can vote. fall registrants won’t need re registration for four years. Registration for next year opens in October.
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Martin Dies Jr
Dies
Federal Register
Washington
D. C
U. S
Otther
County Peanut Princess Contest Saturday Night
The Comanche County Pea rut Princess contest takes place Saturday at 7 pm in the Comanche High School Auditorium. Ten contestants enter with the local winner advancing to the August state contest in Eastland.
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Comanche County
Comanche High School
Eastland
Mary Ann Kirkland
Janet Brightman
Christy O'Brien
Melinda Wall
Vickie Scott
Julie Pinkerton
Kaye Carpenter Paula Daniel
Susan Williams
Vickie Hamrick
Carpenter completes four year Air Force tour with Aly
Robert C. Carpenter of Comancheraurday finishes a four year Air Force duty after 18 months at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. A psychiatric clinical specialist, he is a Baylor University graduate and the son of Mr and Mrs Bod Carpenter of 901 E Highland.
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Robert C
Bob) Carpenter
Comancheraurday
United States Air Force
Clark Air Force Base
Philippine Islands
Air Force
Carpenter
Baylor University
Bod Carpenter
Highland
Baby Girl Born to Calif. Couple in June Arrival
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence George Jr. of Tustin announce the birth of daughter Kelly Lynn Dee on June 22. The baby weighed seven pounds two ounces and measured 20 inches. Paternal grandparents are Jr. and Mrs. C. H. George Sr. of Comanche Route 2. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Fiske of Redding California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence George Jr
Tustin
Calif
Kelly Lynn Dee
Mrs
C. H. George, Sr
Rt. 2
Comanche
Meg
J. D. Fiske
Redding, Calif
Skunk Rabies Bite Drives 86 Year Old Farmer to Calm Resolve
Mrs. L. L. Dukes, an 86 year old widow from the Duster community, wrestled a rabid skunk with a .22 pistol after dogs alerted her at 7:20 am. She fired four shots, saved herself, and began anti rabies treatment while continuing chores. Her children and local authorities coordinated lab testing in Fort Worth. She remains busy quilting and caring for poultry and pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L
Pete) Dukes
Duster
Shorty
Tex
Amber Craddock
Jewel Huddleston
Comanche
W. D. Dukes
Perryton
Bill Joiner
Gorman
Jack Roberts
Fort Worth
Dukes
Mrs. Dukes
Son Shorty
Billy Works
Comanche County
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Mr. Ellebracht
Ellebracht
Karen Swindle
Wayne Swindle
Berva Dana Hanks
Debbie Hurst
Pearl St. Church Bible School
God’s Church
Mercer
Gosnel
Af Gustine
B. F. Cleere
Churrc
Theuilding
Frederick
Comanche Community Hospital, Inc
Mims Memorial Osteopthic Hospital
Olivia Escobar
Dan Mims
Leonard
Loretta) Grimes
Roy D. Mims
W. J. Black
Official
Texas Voters
Comanche Jaycees
Pat Clendenin
The
Jaycees
Millard Shivers
Dallas
John Key
Richard Whittenburg
Peoto
Proffitt
Rhoda Brown
N. Worth
Brown
W. D. Blackwood
Mims Memorial Osteopathic Hospital
Aly
Victin
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