City departments report six months of sewer and road work
Mayor Hall and the City Council review six months of public works. Sewer construction includes 9 822 feet of 4 inch and 6 inch lines with 14 new connections on Green Street and Ave. Garbage and sewage totals reach 60 tons and 45 000 000 gallons respectively. Maintenance notes caliche and pre mix usage and hours. A new fence at the Rd and W Highland site is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Tay Department
Green Street
Ave
W. Highland
City Public Works Summary of Repairs and Projects
The report lists road and park work including 42 yield and stop signs 230 street markers 180 meter stands and lines for parking and flood zones. Parks pool and cemetery show 38 graves and roof replacement at the swimming pool. Filter sand replacement 36000 pounds fence painting and rework plus Lake Eanes Park fence. Private work total 1825.63 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Eanes Park
Stanton Hughes Receives Degree From Western Kentucky State College
Stanton W. Hughes of Bowling Green and Comanche is among 375 graduates at Western Kentucky State College in Bowling Green on June 1. He earns a Bachelor of Science in Commercial Education and took part in the Student National Education Association and the Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton W. Hughes
Grace Hughes
Bowling Green
Kentucky
Waymond Hughes
Comanche
Western Kentucky State College
Kelly Thompson
Hughes
Comanche High School
Western
Student National Education Association
Commercial Club
Bowling Green Business University
Sunday School List of Churches by Towns and Figures
A catalog listing multiple churches across Gustine, De Leon, Sidney, Sweetwater, and nearby towns. Numbers accompany each church name, likely indicating attendance, offerings, or program counts, with scattered dots separating entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ First Methodist
Fast Side Baptist
Gustine Methodist
Liberty Freewill
St. Matthew's Episcopal
Gustine Church of Christ Gartman View Freewill
Zion Hill Baptist Meercer Gap Baptist
Lamkin Methodist
Lamkin Baptist Zion Lutheran, Priddy United Pentecostal
Proctor Methodist Taylor Chapel
Methodist
Proctor Baptist
Sidney Baptist
Victory Baptist First Freewill
Sidney Methodist
South Leon Baptist
Sweetwater Baptist
First Baptist
Hasse Baptist
Board Church Baptist de Leon
Comanche County Sets 1961 Price Supports and Loans
The U S Department of Agriculture lists 1961 crop price support rates for Comanche County Oats No 3 or better per bushel Barley No 2 or better per bushel Grain Sorghum No 2 or better per cwt Wheat No 1 per bushel Storage loans exist for oats grain sorghum barley and wheat Eligible producers may apply at the ASC office Noted local visit by Mrs H F Parrish Murphysboro Illinois and Pam to relatives N A Berrey and Norman Zschiesche Total local church listings and counts total 2286
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculure Recenty
Comanche County
ASC
W H Hambrick Taken By Death
William H. Hambrick aged 77 died at home on May 29 after a period of ill health. Funeral services were held May 31 at Comanche Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Piez Todd officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers named A P Burks Johnny Livingston Bo Elrod T L Cagle Pruitt Humble Ned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hambrick
N. Bryan St
Hambrick
Comanche Funeral Home
Piez Todd
First Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Comanche
A. P. Burks
Johnny Livingston
Bo Elrod
T. L. Cagle
Pruitt Humble
Ned
Son Born to Billy Trotters in Hale Center
Mr and Mrs Billy Trotter of Hale Center announce the birth of a son David Wayne on May 18 at Methodist Hospital Lub bock. Grandmother Mrs J W Willingham of Comanche spent a week with the family and left with Mr Willingham after a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Trotter
Hale Center
David Wayne
Methodist Hospital
Lubbock
J. W. Willingham
Comanche
Trotters
Hambrick Family Rites Note Local Jailer History
Stewart Hambrick born December 16 1883 in Marsh all County Alabama. He joined the Methodist Church in 1917 and lived near Comanche about forty years. He worked for the Cotton Belt and Frisco railroads and once ran the Comanche County jail under Sheriff Dwight Brightman. He married Joycie Gray on May 15 1913. their daughter Belle Scott of Kimball Nebraska survives along with two sisters, a granddaughter and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hambrick
Jasper
Mary Hambrick
Marshall County
Alabama
Hambrick
Comanche
Cotton Belt
Frisco
Dwight Brightman
Joycie Gray
W. C
Belle) Scott
Kimball
Nebraska
Fred Howard
Denton
Jack Cummings
Flat
Alan Cotter
Odessa
Mark
Susie Cotter
Edinburgh Family Attends Baylor Graduation in Waco
Mrs Jesse Edinburgh Comanche attended Baylor University graduation on May 26 where her son James Roy Edinburgh earned his master's degree. The Edinburgh family plans to move to Carpinteria California as he begins teaching next session. he is a Gustine High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor
Jesse Edinburgh
Comanche
Waco
Baylor University
James Roy Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Carpenteria
California
Gustine High School
CHS Seniors Are Honored
The 1961 Comanche High School graduating seniors were honored after commencement with a progressive reception and hamburger supper hosted by senior parents. About 100 guests attended including faculty and their spouses, school board members, and seniors with dates. The party and supper followed at Deanna Durham’s home with Band Director Jack King coordinating entertainment for roughly 60 attendees.
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Comanche High School
Gail Anthony
Boyd Anthony
Deanna Durham
Walter Durham
Jack King
Cub Scouts Outing at Lake Eanes Park
Cub Scouts from the local pack held an evening outing at Lake Eanes Park on May 27. They enjoyed hot dogs drinks chips pickles and ice cream sandwiches before games a short hike and dismissal for the term. Cubmaster Odel Ormsby thanked supporters for a great year.
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Lake Eanes Park
Odel Ormsby
Homecoming At Proctor Sunday
Proctor Cemetery Association invites all to the annual homecoming at Proctor Methodist Church on Sunday June 4. President Bob Buckler announces the program starts at 9 45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Cemetery Association
Bob Buckler
Proctor Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stanton Hughes
Kentucky Teachers
Gores
Nelsons
Wla
Pari
Fant Mily
Ees
Jody
Carnation
Brentwood
Hormel Mid-West
Aiea
Rensata
Ai Het Bi
Supreme Crackers
Iy O. D. Johnston
H. F. Parrish
Murphsboro, Illinois
Pam
N. A. Berrey
Norman Zschiesche
de Leon United Pentecostal
de Leon Church of God
de Leon First Methodist
de Leon Assembly of God
W.H. Hambrick
Billy Trotters
Stewart
CHS
Lake Eanes
Proctor
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