Comanche Prepares for 1970 Rodeo Parade and Events
June 25 26 27 schedule features a 6 p.m parade kickoff with the CHS Indian Band and riding clubs. Seven trophies awarded for floats and pets. Rodeo queen contest open to local and surrounding town contestants. nightly rodeo 8:30 with 1.50 admission adults 50c children. 4-H sells programs. seven rodeo events including bareback calf roping bull riding barrel racing bull-dogging relay race calf scramble with belts and $25 savings bonds.
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Comanche
CHS
Comanche National Bank
Lloyd Woodley
Lampasas
Dorman Hanks
Comanche County
4-H Council
U.S
Addiiton
Hanks
James Biggs
Daymond Power
Charlie Hicks
Eltan Dudley
Charles Salter
Randal Mull
Elton Swindle
Jerry Ellis
Bo Bland The Clown To Appear At Rodeo
Bo Bland renowned rodeo clown and top bulldogger returns to the local three night show. He built the Bucking Ford act and holds a San Houston State degree qualified to teach agriculture. Dorman Hanks says the Roping Club welcomes his appearance and expects strong crowd turnout.
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Bo’ Bland
Bland
San Houston State
Houston
Dorman Hanks
Baseball Continues With Swift Action In Local Leagues
Comanche Jaycee Baseball action last week featured numerous decisive wins in the Midget and Freeman leagues. VFW crushed Saints 13-1, Toppers beat Harelik's Raiders 4-2, Oilers prevailed over Wizards 15-3, Gustine edged Sidney 1-0, and VFW swept Raiders 13-2. Freeman play saw VFW down Saints 13-4, Toppers 15-6 over Raiders, Wizards 14-9 over Oilers, Gustine 5-1 over Sidney, and Toppers 26-4 over Sidney with VFW 10-2 over Raiders. Upcoming games listed for Freshman and Midget leagues. An organizational TOPS meeting is set for June 29 at 7:30 p.m.
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Comanche Jaycee Baseball
VFW
Methodist Church Saints
Toppers
Harelik
Raiders
Oilers
Wizards
Gustine
Sidney
Freeman
Comanche
Saints
Comanche Chamber Maps Growth through Texas visits and brochures
The Comanche Chamber updates on its Texas Industrial Commission computer program Part I data for Comanche and Part III nearing completion with plans for a full community printout. It notes inquiries from Wayne Dudney seeking to move to a smaller town and interest from tourist bureaus in color brochures. Proctor Lake recreational appeal prompts requests for maps, fishing piers, camping sites, and future plans for boat regattas and state park status.
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Frances Lockwood
Chamber of Commerce
Texas Industrial Commission
Comanche
Wayne Dudney
San Antonio
Dudney
Texas Highway Tourist Bureau
Amarillo
Waskom
Denison
Gainesville
Texarkana
Lake
Proctor
Joe Hudspeth
Hamlin
Benney Turner
Canyon
Marvin Brock
Lubbock
Mr. Day
San Angelo
Application Made For Federal Grant To Help Build Library
The Comanche Public Library Board and the Friends of the Library announced a federal grant application to fund a new library building. Chair Frances Lockwood and Librarian Margaret Waring traveled to Austin to present it, noting matching funds are needed and progress will continue as donations come in.
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The
Comanche Public Library
Friends of the Library
Texas State Library
Frances Lockwood
Library Board
Margaret Waring
Austin
Comanche County
Gail P. Dudley
J. H. Burton
Town Hall Meeting Slated for Comanche Community Action
Comanche civic groups back a Texas Power and Light program to form the Community Action Committee led by Bill Kendrick and Jerry Vines. The group will set goals for Comanche, aim to present a town hall program, and invites residents to share suggestions and questions with committee members. An announcement of the date and location will follow.
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Comanche
Texas Ower and Light Company
Community Action Committee
Bill Kendrick
The
Comanche Jaycees
Jerry
Texas Power and Light
Citizens of
Don Hawkins
Texas Power
Dallas
Manche
Citizen's of
Harold Lock Cited By Local Postmaster
Harold Lock, a popular postal employee, was cited by the U S Postal Service for a Quality Step Increase with a June 13 1970 salary raise. The Dallas region approved the award noting his unselfish dedication and willingness to take on any task. James E Carpenter Postmaster signs. Comancheans carnival dates July 2 3 4 on the square with rides and booths planned by Bo president of the local organization.
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Harold Lock
Popular
U.S. Postal Service
Harold
Dallas
Texas
Postal Service
James E. Carpenter
Ieeda
De Leon Coach Resigns After Notable Football Run
Jerald McCanlies resigns as head football coach at De Leon High School after a career starting as assistant in 1966 and leading the Bearcats to a 16-7 record in two seasons as head coach, a 19-3 1969 season, district title, and regional games.
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Jerald McCanlies
de Leon
McCanlies
Comanche
Bearcat
Bearcats
Comanche County Keeps Tax Rate and Valuation Unchanged
Louise Evans Comanche County Tax Assessor-Collector states no change in county tax rate or property evaluation. Only recent increase pertains to a few school district payments including Priddy.
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Louise Evans
Comanche County
Priddy
Population of 3892 Shown For Comanche
Comanche’s unofficial population is 3892 based on Census Bureau figures from Dallas. The gain from 1960’s official 3403 reflects a 14 percent increase, though officials hope to reach over 4000 and ask uncounted residents to submit forms in The Chief.
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Comanche
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
de Leon
Comanche ISD faces heavy hearings on tax equalization
The Comanche High School Homemaking Cottage hosts a tense three day tax equalization hearing as taxpayers meet with the board. Tax Equalization Committee members Joe Gore Victor Scott and Gorman Hawkins oversee hearings plus the final pleas. Evaluations rise from 9500000 to 13500000 as enrollment grows and the budget is set at 635000 for 1970 71 with a tax rate of 1.80 per hundred.
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Comanche High School
Board of Equalization For
Comanche Isd
Joe Gore
Victor Scott
Gorman Hawkins
Comanche
More Money To Pour Into County
Residents of Comanche County will see higher incomes through federal checks and refunds. Social security and federal employee raises boost spending, with 2,130 local refunds totaling about $509,000 and an average return of $239. Nationwide refunds rise to $12.8 billion for 53 million taxpayers, signaling stronger local business and buying power.
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New York
WN. Y
Comanche County
Washington
Treasury Department
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Comanche, Texas
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Texas A&m University
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