Comanche ISD Faces Temporary Tax Injunction Litigation
CISD officials report Judge Earl Connors issued a temporary injunction halting tax assessments and 1970 tax rolls pending a district court hearing after 21 taxpayers sued alleging an unequal tax plan. They warn permanent injunction could force school closings if funds run out, while arbitration is suggested to resolve the dispute.
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Earl Connors
Comanche Independent
District Court
Comanche
Comanche Independent School District
Earl Conner, Jr
Eastland
52Nd District Court
Truman FE. Roberts
Conner
Conners
CISD
Court orders temporary injunction against Comanche ISD plan
July 22, 1970 court grants temporary injunction to plaintiffs led by G R Levisay WL Ferrill and J B Cunningham. It finds Comanche Independent School District taxation arbitrary and illegal due to improper assessments, causing Plaintiffs and others substantial tax injury within the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Levisay
WL. Ferrill
J. B. Cunningam
Comanche Independent School District
S. H. Fletcher
Independent School
Our Water Problem in Comanche and Surrounding Towns
Lowell Pittman of the Upper Leon River Municipal Water District reports on Lake Proctor water quality. He explains color, taste, and odor issues tied to low oxygen levels after the water dropped below 1162 feet and to draw down tubes at 1128 feet. He notes treatment adjustments, ongoing tests, and collaboration with state agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Pittman
Upper Leon River
State Health Department
Extension Engineering Department
Texas Football predicts rough ride for CHS Indians in district
Dave Campbell's Texas Football predicts CHS Indians will struggle in District 8-AA with only one returning starter on offense and two on defense from a 2-8 season. Eastland is favored to win the district with a 10 0 1 record and multiple returning staples on offense and defense. The piece highlights backfield talents at Eastland led by QB Craig Lund and RB Rueben Schta with a strong line anchored by Harrison and Smith.
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Dave Campbell
Texas
Bibie
CHS Indians
Fred West
Indians
Eastland
Texas Football
Craig Lund
TB Ruebensc2ta
Randy Rexroat
Philip Harrison
Phillip Smith
Gil Gaeta
Ronald McCleskey
Mike Jines
William Caldwell
Rodney Reynolds
Bill Mueller
Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Vines
Wm. J. Parks
Dean Pounds
Ted Little
State
Texas Electric Cooperative Office
Ken
V F W Wins Baseball Title in Comanche League
Little League ended last Friday as the V F W represented by Comanche Jaycees won the season title. The district tournament was in Waco with umpires Paul Richards and Clinton Gerge applauded for their work.
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Litttle League
VFW
Waco
Comanche Jayerss
Comanche
Jaycees
Paul Richards
Clinton Gerge
Liberty Free Will Revival Announced by Local Church
The Liberty Free Will Baptist Church will hold a revival from August 29 with Rev. W. H. Bostic of Grace Mission Free Will Baptist in Fort Worth preaching each evening at 7 30 p m through the Saturday service. The church extends an invitation to hear the gospel preached.
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Liberty Free Will Baptist Church
W. H. Bostic
Grace Mission Free Will Baptist
Fort Worth
Revival to Begin Sunday at God's Church
A revival will start Sunday at God's Church located at 707 W Grand. Homer Williams and Marion Gaines will lead the services which begin Sunday morning and continue nightly at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God’s Church
W. Grand
Homer Williams
Marion Gaines
Hall Named County Judge and Conway Clerk Take Posts
Comanche Countians will see Fred Hall move from County Clerk to County Judge and Betty Conway advance from deputy Clerk to Clerk. The changes take effect August 1 after Commissioners Court named them following Calvin Lee's resignation July 21. Hall and Conway are Democrats, with Hall facing Republican Herbert Lockwood in November.
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Fred Hall
Betty Conway
Commissioners Court
Hall
Conway
Calvin Lee
Lee
Comanche High School
Lois
Lakeview
Lake Proctor
Herbert Lockwood
Lockwood
Darrell
Bridget
Judy
Conways
N. Mary
Emmanuel Baptist to Hold Summer Revival
Emmanuel Baptist Church schedules a summer revival from Friday night July 31 to August 9 with daily services at 8 p.m. The event will feature evening gospel preaching and congregational singing each night.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
Comanche County Livestock Assn Plans Showbarn Sale
The Comanche County Livestock Association will meet August 3 at 8 p.m. in the County Courtroom. Members are urged to attend to decide on selling the show barn and to plan the new showbarn. Potential buyers are asked to be present.
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Comanche County Livestock Assn
Peanut Spraying Demonstration Set For Tuesday Evening
A peanut spraying demonstration is scheduled for Tuesday August 4 at the Joe Beaty farm. A new sprayer will be shown and attendees will be served free ham burgers. The event begins at 7 p.m.
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Joe Beaty Farm
Free well water tests from Leon Valley Migrant Health Project
The Leon Valley Migrant Health Project offers free water well samples with no cost. Interested residents should write Box 39, De Leon, or call 817 893 5895 with their name and complete address to participate.
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Leon Valley
De Leon Peach and Melon Festival Schedule Unveiled
De Leon's 56th annual Peach and Melon Festival runs Tuesday through Saturday August 4 to 8. Highlights include Ralph Wagner's Show opening at 3 p.m. Tuesday, queen judging, 4 H booths, street parade, parachute demonstrations, fiddlers contest, melon slicing, public auction, and a battle of the bands with prize drawings. Key organizers listed include Charles Taylor as chairman and Garth Priddy as vice chairman.
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de Leon
Comanche County
Ralph Wagner
Miss de Leon
Carol Jo Shoemake
Tony Douglas
the Shripers
Main Street
Queen
Peach and Melon Festival Association
Charles Taylor
Garth Priddy
Tommy Taylor
Billy Joe Hare
Larry Keith
Joe Ripley
Bill Brown
Gayle Mahan
Freddy Hammit
Bob Huddleston
Lennard Caraway
Don Alderman
Darrell Kimmell
DI Burleson
C. M. Caraway III
Liar
Ry Nabors
Buddy Lamb
Gayle Wilkerson
Robby Wilkerson
Wilford Lucas
Jack Kea
Electric Co op Annual Meeting Slated For Saturday Night
Comanche County Electric Cooperative Association serving over 6 000 accounts in six counties holds its 32nd annual meeting at Indian Memorial Stadium Saturday night August 1. The event begins at 7 pm with registration, refreshments, and Tarleton Singers entertainment.
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Comanche County Electric Cooperative Association
Indian Memorial Stadium
Tarleton Singers
Electric Co-Operative Board
Comanche County Electric Co-Operative
Comanche
R. 5. Broyles
Fred Clark
E. M. Clabhorn
W. J. Parks
Herman Schaefer
Dean Pounds
Wv. Dy Pittman
Ted Littlejohn
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Austin
W. L. Ferrill
Stephenville Lampasas
Granbury
Brady
Ballinger Coleman
Cisco
Dublin Hamilton
Goldthwaite Blanket
Gustine
Sidney May
Texas High School Football Mag
Hamilton
Bob Gardner
Tom Pri
VFW Baseballers
Truman Hazelrigg
Randall Puckett
Don Skaggs
Craig Underwood
Eddie McGettis
Mark Schuman
Kenny Davis
Shannon Seay
Randy Puckett
Dennis Nowlin
John Hicks
Pat McAlexander
Steve Hazelrigg
V.F.W
Liberty Free Will
Emmanuel Baptist TO
Important Livestock Assn
Electric Co-op
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