Claude Prater Elected Director At First National Bank
Wayne May announced that Claude L. Prater of Comanche was elected a Director of First Comanche Bank at the June 11 board meeting. Prater, born August 1, 1935 in Sonora, built a career in paving and earth moving before becoming a conservation contractor and land developer. He and his wife La Rue, with children Connie Billy Paul and Pam, have lived in Comanche since 1961 and run a cattle business with his son. The bank lauds his professional ability.
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First Comanche Bank
Wayne May
Claude L. Prater
Comanche
Claude Lee Prater
Sonora
Sutton County
Claude
Duane Prater
Texas
la Rue
Connie
Pat
Billy Paul
Pam
Wayne
First
Comanche Bank
Claude Prater
Texas Burger Rebrands as Chicken Palace on Brownwood Highway
The Texas Burger on the Brownwood Highway changes its name to Chicken Palace. Manager Ernest Victorino says the restaurant will keep current menus but shift focus to chicken-to-go offerings.
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Texas Burger
Chicken Palace
Brownwood Highway
Ernest Victorino
Mr. Victorino
Comanche School Board Names Three New Teachers
In a Monday night session the Comanche School Board hired Judy Lacy for Special Services, Lavay Chambers for Special Education, and Tom Beidleman as high school math, plus approved six bids for two used school buses with Northline Bus Sales of Houston getting the high bid at 3750.00. The board also approved monthly bills and reviewed a financial report from Supt. Jefferies.
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Northline Bus Sales
Houston
Judy Lacy
Tarleton
Tom Beidleman
Refugio
Beidleman
Texas University
West Texas State
Mercers Gap
Dianne Mobley
Supt. H. R. Jefferies
Renshaw to Head Comanche Evening Lions Club
Truman Renshaw is elected President for 1974 75 and notes long service since 1970 including Board roles and Vice Presidency He works with the Soil Conservation Service directing the Comanche office since 1953 and previously served in Mineola Vernon and De Leon. The new officers include Damon Smith Roy Brannan Jr Winston Ross Elmon Kerby Tanner Fields Frank Turner Jr Tom Beene Elton McCullough John Robertson Paul Jeans and Truman Hazelrigg will install June 25 in Mineral Wells.
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Truman Renshaw
Comanche
Leah Dudley
Stephenville
Tarleton State University
Kathy
Comanche High School
Tarleton
Kimberly
Comanche High
Renshaw
Damon Smith
Roy Brannan, Jr
Winston Ross
Elmon A. Kerby
Ottis Fields
Frank Turner, Jr
Tom Beene
Elton McCullough
John Robertson
Paul Jeans
Truman Hazelrigg
Lion
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
The weather notice shows temperatures and moisture for a 24 hour period from 8 a m to 8 a m reported by the Proctor Reservoir Weather Station. Readings cover temperature highs and lows and precipitation amounts for the period.
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Proctor Reservoir
Revival at Sweetwater Baptist Weekend Services
The Sweetwater Baptist Church hosts a weekend revival June 14 15 and 16 each night at 8 00 featuring Evangelist Danny Dixon with Miss Charlott West providing special music and Pastor Paul Thompson leading singing All three are Howard Payne Brownwood students The invitation invites worship and blessing.
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Sweetwater
Baptist Pastor Arrives at First Baptist Comanche
The First Baptist Church in Comanche welcomes Brother Kenneth Vaughan and family as their new pastor. Vaughan, born in Red River County, East Texas, holds a BA from Howard Payne College 1952 and an MA from the same college 1955 plus a master’s from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1956. He has pastored in Brookesmith Eden Eldorado and now begins at Comanche on June 16. Virginia Vaughan, his wife, is a Howard Payne graduate and former teacher. Children are Marcella 16, Ken 14, and Carolyn 11. The family enjoys hunting and fishing. services are 11:00 am and 7:30 pm Sundays with Bible Study at 9:45 am.
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First Baptist Church
Kenneth Vaughan
Comanche
Brother Vaughan
Red River County
East Texas
Bogota
Howard Payne College
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Brookesmith Baptist Church
Brown County
Vaughan
Eden
Eldorado
Virginia
Bro
Marcella
Ken
Carolyn
Special Service At Eastside Baptist Church June 22
Eastside Baptist Church hosts a special Saturday evening service at 7 30 p m in its auditorium. Rev W T Johnson formerly with the Baptist General Convention of Texas will address the congregation on plans for an educational and activities building and present slides from past church construction programs. Every member is urged to attend.
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Eastside Baptist Church
W. T. Johnson
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Johnson
Eastside
Library Drive Underway for Comanche Public Library
The Friends of the Comanche Public Library launch their annual membership drive led by president Katie Mims. Funds support operating costs such as salaries utilities and telephone. city and county funds do not cover books. Life membership is $100, patron $25, sustaining $5, regular $1.
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Friends of the Comanche Public Library
Katie Mims
The
Friends
Mims
Agri Business Breakfast Thursday Meeting Invites Members
Ray Rankin president of the Agri business association reminds members of the monthly meeting at 7 00 Thursday morning at the Golden Arrow Cafeteria. Anyone interested in joining the association is invited to attend.
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Ray Rankin
The
Agri-business Association
Golden Arrow
Dudley Bros. to Close After 50 Years in Comanche
Dudley Bros. a pioneer auto tire and gas business in Comanche announces closure this month. Gail Tom and Eltas Dudley owners say last regular day is June 13 with a week off through the 19th followed by a June 20 liquidation sale. The brothers, dealers for Chrysler Plymouth Dodge and GMC, will devote full time to their ranching operations in Comanche and Runnels counties.
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Dudley Bros
Gail
Tom
Eltas Dudley
Dudley Brothers
Comanche
Runnels
Methodist Revival Planned in Gustine June 16 23
The First United Methodist Church of Gustine announces revival services from June 16 through June 23 at 8:00 pm each evening. Evangelist Rev. Guy Perdue of Sidney and Zephyr churches leads the meetings with music directed by Mrs. Leo Haggard and piano by Mrs. Russell Hays and guitar by Johnny Robinson. Public is invited.
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First United Methodist Church
Gustine
Guy Perdue
Sidney and Zephyr United Methodist Churches
Leo Haggard
Russell Hays
Johnny Robinson
Wool payments program still active for 1974 marketings
Kenneth G. White of the Comanche County ASCS Office says wool producers may file for payment on 1974 marketings by submitting sales documents for wool and unshorn lambs. The 1973 act extended the program through December 1977 with an incentive price of 72 cents per pound.
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Kenneth G. White
Comanche County
ASCS
White
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Lavay Chambers
Texas Tech
Anton
Miss Chambers
May High School
Jimmy Apel
Stephen Burnett
Soil Conservation Service Office
Lions Club
Sweetwater Baptist
Comanche County Historical Society
Highway
Historical Society
Industrial Foundation
Texas Museum
Joe Waring
Herbert N. Goodson
Comanche Industrial Foundation
Katy Mims
Dudley
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