Barnes Enters 1972 Texas Governor Race
Lt. Governor Ben Barnes, 33, announced at the State Capitol his decision to run for Governor of Texas in 1972. He outlined a record of public service as Speaker of the House and Lt. Governor and urged leadership to reform welfare, curb crime, and modernize state finances and government.
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Ben Barnes
Texas
Barnes
State Capitol
United States Senate
Texas House
de Leon
Hus
Democratic Party
Comanche Schools Hire Special Education Supervisor for 1971 72
Comanche Public School and five area schools hire Vernal J. Kirg age 82 of Gunnison Colorado as Supervisor of Special Education for 971 72. He will split duties one half day daily coordinating the Comanche ISD program and spend another time at Sidney Gustine De Leon Rising Star and Cross Plains. He is a ACU graduate with a masters in special education from Western State College of Gunnison and comes from Gunnison where he led the special education program. The district also hired Barbara Evans as a primary teacher and A. E. Boyd Jr. as School Counselor for 1971 72. Boyd holds degrees from Texas A&M and will study guidance at A&M during summer. Mrs Evans, married with Tarleton student husband, comes from Tarleton State background. Mr Boyd’s vocational agriculture work includes Young Farmer Chapter and On the Job Co Op Training with 105 boys in a diversified agriculture program. Mrs Boyd and her husband plan to relocate to Comanche in August.
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Comanche
Vernal J. Kirg
Gunnison
Colorado
King
Sidney
Gustine
de Leon
Rising Star
Cross Plains
Mr. King
Abilene Christian College
Western State
Cotlege
Comanche School Board
Barbara Evans
Stephenville
Evans
Tarleton State
Tarleton
A. E. Boyd, Jr
Boyd
Texas A&m College
A&m
C. F E. Irby
Wilson
North Texas State College
Comaré'e
Evening Lions Club to Install New Officers
The Evening Lions Club will officially install its newly elected officers on Tuesday night June 22 at 6 30 p.m. Lion Jack McCullough of Stephenville will serve as installing officer. The meeting, at the Golden Arrow Cafeteria, expects attendance to support the new officers for the coming Lions year.
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Evening Lions Club
Jack McCullough
Stephenville
Golden Arrow
Sears Catalog Store Changes Hands in Co manche
Mrs Jean Walker who managed the Sears Catalog Store since June 1965 sells to Mrs Billy Vineyard and her daughter Vicki Vineyard effective June 1. Walker will remain involved and promises continued high quality Sears merchandise and services.
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Jean Walker
New Sears Catalog
Sears
Comanche
Jean Wal
Walker
Billy Vineyard
Vicki Vineyard
Hearing Underway on Comanche ISD Tax Injunction
In 52nd District Court Judge Byron McClellan hears a long running tax injunction case filed by 21 Comanche ISD taxpayers challenging fairness of tax distribution. The outcome will decide if a temporary injunction becomes permanent and how much current taxes the plaintiffs owe.
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Comanche Independent
Byron McClellan
Board of Trustees and Equalization Board
Brownwood
L. B
Slage
William Bell
C. O
Ae Milan
Stephenville
School Board
52Nd Equalization Board
District Court
McClellan
Comanche
Weather report from Proctor Reservoir Weather Station
A 24 hour record from 8 am to 8 am shows daily highs and lows across June 8 to June 15. Data includes temperatures from 93 to 98 degrees and moisture notes with rainfall totals up to 7.13 inches to date, reflecting a hot period with limited detailed rainfall entries.
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Proctor Reservoir
Comanche Roping Club Rodeo Parade and Contest Scheduled
A three day rodeo starts June 24 with a 6 p.m parade featuring the Comanche Indian Band and many floats. Contestants for the Rodeo Queen must be in Comanche County, ride in the parade and all three rodeo performances. Entry and parade details available at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Dorman Hanks
James McDougal
Allan Cartwright
Benbrook
Cartwright
Foster Homes Sought in Comanche County
The Coman che Children's Service office seeks foster homes for its Protective Service program in Comanche and surrounding counties. The Children’s Service Division of the Department of Public Welfare provides social work for children in need of protection and families facing adjustment difficulties. A revival at First Congregational Methodist Church on Lake Road runs June 20 to 27 with Rev B F Jones preaching and prayer groups at 7:00 PM.
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Comanche
First Congregational Methodist Church
Lake Road
Evangelis
Revi B. F. Jones
First Methodist Church of
Dublin
Key
W. A. Rossp
Community Social Services Worker Listing
Comanche County Courthouse requests contact via P.O. Box 493 Comanche or phone 956-3533 for social services inquiries. Bailey, a social services worker, is the point of reference at the county office.
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Sar Bailey
Comanche County
P.O. Box
ncKke
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Mrs. Willingham Worthy
Eastern Star
Comanche Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
Alma Willingham
Virgil Norris
Mark Accn
David Trot
Grardeuehier
Lizette Trotter
David Fereqs
Sara
Jessie McCullough
Mesdames Sibyl Stewart
Ruby Daniel
Margaret Pogue
Essie Marie Williams
Jessie McClough
Mmes
Dorothy Blackwood
O. B. Carthen
Venita Roberson
Ella Sartor
Go.da Gleaton
Bennie Biggs
Carrie Eaton
Mary Ida Bonser Marshall
Joy Hunter
Berniece Bradshaw
Ward c
May Belle Carden
Sentinel
Ruby Steed Adair
Shirley Swindle
Ruth
Ruth Page
Ester
Martha
Imogene Gleaton
Electa
Venable
Mrs. Willngham
MKS
Willingham
SMU
Mrs. Evans
James Wilson
Loyd Woodley
Lampasas
Chamber of Commerce
Congregational Methodist
M. F. Taber
Pike’s Peak
Taber
Charles Burks
Texas Highway Department
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