Comanche Gains New FM Road Project Approved
The State Highway Commission approved a Farm to Market Road from St Hwy 16 northeast of Comanche to U S Highway 67 a distance of 2.1 miles. District Engineer Lawrence Schulz said the $91 500 project will be built by Comanche County the City of Comanche and the State with right of way secured locally and construction funded by the State. Glenn Trotter resident engineer at Comanche will supervise with planning set for later this year and construction in late 1977.
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Comanche
State Highway and Public Transportation Commission
Lawrence Schulz
Brownwood
Schulz
State 16
East Highland Ave
Dublin Road
Comanche County
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Glenn Trotter
Transportation Service for Medicaid Patients on Tuesdays
Medicaid patients may receive free transportation to medical appointments every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call Ann Weaver at 893-6837 or toll free 1-800-592-1424 to arrange, and please book at least one day in advance.
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Ann Weaver
Comanche County Ranks Second in Texas Pecan Output
Comanche County placed second in Texas pecan production for the 197S season with 3,220,000 pounds harvested. Texas as a whole produced 50 million pounds, valued at 19,920,000 dollars, while last year’s crop spread across eastern two thirds of the state and new Trans-Pecos plantings contributed.
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Comanche County
Texas
John C. White
Trans-Pecos
Voters to Name Commissioners in Comanche County Primaries
Comanche County voters go to the polls Saturday to choose Democratic nominees for two statewide offices and two commissioner seats. Incumbent no opposition in November ensures nomination equals election. Absentee votes total 67 as of Tuesday noon. Chairman Roy Thomas will announce unofficial results from nine boxes at The Chief office.
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Roy Thomas
Comanche County
Democratic Executive Committee
Jon Newton
Jerry Sadler
W. T. Phillips
Carl Dally
Betty Conway
Thomas
Local Elections Ballot Listings for County Offices
For Judge Court of Criminal Appeals unexpired term W T Phillips Carl Dally. For County Commissioner Precinct 1 Wade Davis A L Fisher Reese. For County Commissioner Precinct 3 Gene Gilbreath Irvin Dunn. Official listings reflect candidates and precincts.
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Wade Davis
A. L. (Fisher) Reese
Comanche No. 1
Hasse
Sidney
W. T. Phillips
Carl Dally
Para Comisionado del Condado
Precinto No
Gene Gilbreath
Irvin Dunn
Pecan Harvest on High Plains Rises Despite Pests and Rain
On the High Plains pecan crop faced scab, webworms, and heavy rains yet total production grew from 38 million pounds in 1974. The year saw higher yield despite the pests and weather challenges.
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High Plains
Weeklong gospel meeting at Comanche Church of Christ
The Church of Christ at 500 N Pearl Comanche begins a gospel meeting Sunday June 6 and runs through Friday June 11 with L L Gieger of Oklahoma City as evangelist. Dale Scott former minister will direct songs. Services Sunday at 10 00 a m and 6 00 p m and nightly at 7 30 p m Vacation Bible School runs June 7 to 11 9 30 to 11 00 a m with theme The Great Commission.
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Church of Christ
N. Pearl
Comanche
Bob Grace
L. L. Gieger
North Penn Avenue
Oklahoma City
Dale Scott
Stephenville
First Baptist VBS Scheduled
The First Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School next week from June 7 to 11. Sessions run 8:30 to 11:30 each morning for children ages 3 through seventh grade, with Bible study, play and refreshments. Transportation inquiries call 356-2051.
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The
First Baptist Church
Doyle and Pearson Capture PAR Tourney Top Honors
Eastland's Jerry Doyle and Ranger's Larry Pearson won the PAR Memorial weekend golf tournament with a 201, best three-round score. The men’s event drew 105 teams from 50 Texas towns, awarding irons for first, woods for second in each flight amid high winds and rain.
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Eastland
Jerry Doyle
Ranger
Larry Pearson
Ben Hogan
Irons
Texas
Men's Golf Association
Woods
Bob Harris
Arlington
Betty Cox
David Bell
David
Sid Carney
Leroy Pearson
Ray Brangan
Rob Dixon
Ft. Worth
Rick Blythe
Don Joslin
Waxahachie
Mark Eaves
Gary Shaffer
Gorman
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Byron McClellan, Jr
Byron McClellan, Sr
Gatesville
Baylor University School of Law
Sudderth, Woodley, and
Dudley Law Firm
Proctor, Hazeldell
Lamkin
Missioner
Ejemplo Bolita
Democratic Party
Partido Democratico
Condado DE Comanche County, Texas
Eleccion Primaria DE Partido Democratico
Yo Soy Democrata
Para Comisionado de Ferrocarrilles
A. L
Fisher
Reese
CHS Indians
Greg Edwards
Abelardo Cuellar
Indians
Greg
Abel
Barry Coleman
Rick Wright
Phoo
Evangelist Gieger
First Baptist
Linda Mazurek
Kimberly Renshaw
J. C. Wilkerson
Sissy Andrews
Par Country Club
Robert Grace
Jim Smith
Doyle and Pearson
Tad Tate
de Leon
Randy Weehunt
Kevin Brazier
Houston
Tommy Brooks
Tim Little
Robert Williams
Oscar Stoope
Pepper Wells
C. M. Caraway
Denver Doggett
Dublin
Joe Keeton
Lou Pepper
Bob Edgar
James Perkins
John Hester
Gary Travis
Jack Locke
Charlie Jones
Austin
Charles Hamilton
Joel Woods
Granbury
Larry Crole
Roy Light
Ben Nichols
Mike Thiberville
Cisco
Ike Auldt
Bob Ingram
Richard Johnson
Doug Proctor
Abilene
Sam Phillips
Maypearl
Jack Scoggins
Dallas
David Slaughter
John Slaughter
Bill Wilson
Jim Billingslea
Rodney Albcorn
W. L. Ford
Hamilton
Gene Ratliff
Norman Virgil
Rendon
Mickey Blair
Larry Tankersley
Terrell
James Cotton
J. L. Stafford
Wayne Jackson
Grand Prairie
Loyd R. O’ Daniel
Jack Carnes
Wichita Falls
L. C. Durham
Rodger Groves
Keith Groves
B. J. Bonham
Bob Jones
Bobby Carnes
Joe Carnes
Andrews
James Barksdale
Bobby Turner
Bill Davis
John Gleaton
Russell Durham
Jim Wilkerson
J. L. Newhouse
Jack Smith
Seth Moore, Sr
Seth Moore, Jr
Calvin Davis
H. R. Pipkin
G. P. Mitchum
Dutch Snead
Joe C. Lindsey
Haslet
Ford Jackson
Hurst
Barry Sullivan
Brian Sullivan
San Antonio
Glen Patterson Frisco
Mark Rankey
Euless
Jerry Thomason
Ron Whitfield
Jim
Coleman
Ronnie Buford
Mike Tilson
Terrill Sharp
Boyd Sharp
Buck Jordan
Jerry Roberts
Barton Cole
Louis Gillespie
Sidney Carney
Autrey
Keith Fletcher
Donnie Wood
Blake Irwin
Kirk Kirkland
Roy McCoy
Cal Rister
Tye
Alden Lancaster
Clay
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