Jail Break Thwarted at Gatesville
Two Comanche inmates Richard D. Smith and Dennis Ripley face felony complaints in Gatesville for a jail break attempt at Coryell County jail. Indicted for capital murder in the April 15 Dur ham pharmacy slaying, they were alleged to access the bullpen and saw bars loosened. A Copperas Cove jail trustee linked to the plan is held in Lampasas County jail.
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Gatesville
Smith and
Ripley
Coryell County
Richard D. Smith
Dennis Ripley
T. R
Ted) Durham
Comanche
Bobby Cummings
Smith
Cummings
Copperas Cove
Lampasas
Winfred Cummings
Hamilton
Coryell Court Calls Veniremen for Smith Trial
Coryell District Court drew 250 Coryell County residents on Monday to form a special venire for the murder trial of Richard D. Smith of Comanche. Jurors must report to Judge Byron McClellan in Gatesville at 9 a.m. on Monday August 9. Smith and co defendant Dennis Ripley are charged with capital murder in the April 15 knife slaying of Travis R. Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coryell County
Richard D. Smith
Comanche
John F. Post
Gatesville
Byron McClellan
52Nd District Court
Smith
Dennis Ripley
Travis R
Ted) Durham
Seventh Annual Air Show Planned at Comanche County Airport
The seventh annual Air Show will take place at the Comanche County City Airport on August 21, 1976. The Centex Model Masters Radio Controlled Flying Club from Killeen, formed by Fort Hood personnel, will showcase RC aircraft performing maneuvers visible to spectators. The morning program runs until noon and the event draws large crowds, sponsored by local business and civic groups under the Air Show Committee director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Killeen
Fort Hood
Comanche
Air Show Committee
Comanche ISD Sets September 6 Opening for 1976-77
Comanche Independent School District tentatively schedules September 6 as the first day of the 1976-77 school year. The late start, 16 days after last year, allows high school students to begin in the new high school building slated for completion. Enrollments are expected to rise slightly, especially in kindergarten and high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Independent
Comanche
H. R. Jefferies
Supt
Jefferies
Indians and Breckenridge Split Favorite Seat in District 9 AA
The Comanche Indians are favored to win or finish second in District 9 AA per Texas Football Magazine. Coaches poll at the Houston clinic names Breckenridge as the team to beat with Clyde and Breckenridge threats, while Eastland Coleman and Hamilton Cisco are positioned lower. Indians report for workouts August 9 and open September 3 at Granbury. Comanche scrimmages Stephenville and Winters before their season opener.
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Breckenridge
Texas Football Magazine
Texas High
Houston
Texas
Clyde
Indians
Eastland
Coleman
Hamilton
Cisco
Granbury
Comanche
Stephenville
Winters
City Council approves water and garbage rate hike
City water consumers and residents receiving garbage pickup will pay a small monthly increase. The 25 cent garbage charge rises due to city growth and expanded services. Water rates rise with higher base and tiered charges as Upper Leon MWD increased its price to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scc
John Beaty
Cently
USMWD
Comanche
Insurance rate hike eyed for Comanche County drivers
Insurance companies seek a 37 dollar annual rise in standard auto coverage for a typical Comanche County motorist. The proposed increases cover liability collision and comprehensive protection for a late model car used for commuting. State Insurance Board Chairman Joe Christie said staff recommendations will be released August 4, with any approval taking effect October 1.
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Comanche County
Austin
State Insurance Board
Joe Christie
PAR to Host 240 Golfers at August PAR Tourney
PAR Country Club welcomes about 240 golfers forming a 120 team field for the eighth annual August PAR Partnership Golf Tournament this weekend. Defending champs Bob Harwell and Bill Van Deventer of Wichita Falls return to defend their titles while local pro Howard Burttschell names top contenders from Fort Worth Comanche Stephenville and Stephenville. Two hole in one contests offer a 1976 Ford and a $5000 PAR Village prize. a shotgun prize highlights closest to the pin. About 30 local teams participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PAR Country Club
Bob Harwell
Bill van Deventer
Wichita Falls
Howard Burttschell
Oscar McCash
Jim Malcolm
Fort Worth
Tad Tate
Randy Weehant de Leon
Comanche
Tommy Brooks
Dan Malone
Stephenville
Tandy Loses Election Contest Over May Ballots
Alex Tandy of Weatherford, Parker County District Attorney, loses his sixth suit seeking a recount in the 22nd District Senate race. The Second Court of Civil Appeals in Fort Worth dissolves a restraining order preventing ballot destruction and refuses a permanent injunction for a recount, clearing county clerks to destroy May 1 primary ballots.
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Alex Tandy
Weatherford
Parker County
Tom Creighton
Somervell
Creighton
Tandy
Court of Civil Appeals
Fort Worth
Mexican National Juvenile Transferred to Texas Youth Council
A 15 year old Mexican national charged with the June 20 rape of an Oklahoma girl at a Lake Proc tor park area was turned over to the Texas Youth Council after a Comanche hearing last Thursday. District Judge Byron McClellan ordered custody in the TYC until age 18 unless earlier release. The juvenile was transferred to Texas Youth Council authorities last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Proctor Park
Texas Youth Council
Comanche
Byron
Sidney Church of Christ Sets Gospel Meeting Dates
The Sidney Church of Christ schedules a gospel meeting from August 1 to August 8. Visiting minister Dale Scott and song leader Mike Stallings will attend. Scott studies at Abilene Christian College and serves as youth minister at Comanche Pearl Street Church of Christ. Stallings studies at Sunset School of Preaching in Lubbock. Services include Bible class at 10 a.m. worship 10:50 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. on weekdays. Roger McLain invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Church of Christ
Dale Scott
Mike Stallings
Scott
Abilene Christian College
Comanche
Pearl Street Church of Christ
Stalling
Sunset School of Preaching
Lutbock
Roger McLain
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Coryell District Court
Veniremen
Bob Cummings
Jim Thompson
Mark Knapp
Cole
Beaty
Upper Leon
NEW Ltd
Ford Ltd
Clemons Motor Company
Les Strawn
Ira
Bill Clemons
Clemons Motor Co
Santa FE
Claude Prater
Cherokee
L. D. Thomas
Gary
D. L. Boen
Joe Bob Warren
Rt. 1
de Leon
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