Young Farmers Chapter Joins Texas Study Tour
Comanche's Young Farmer Chapter was selected as a Texas participant in a study tour sponsored by Stillwater Oklahoma A M College. The group will host 45 vocational agriculture teachers from Kansas and Oklahoma for a midday meal and livestock handling demonstrations by Foy Lowe of Franklin Serum Co. in Comanche County. Tickets are available at the Commerce office with deadlines July 1 and July 8.
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Comanche
Young Farmer
Texas
Stillwater
Oklahoma
A&m College
Kansas
Gainsville
Weatherford
Abilene
Hamilton
Brownsfield
Copperas Creek Park
Lake Proctor
Seay’s
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Comanche County
Foy Lowe
Franklin Serum Co
Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce
Local Insurance Firms To Close On Saturdays
Comanche insurance agencies will close on Saturdays starting June 22, ending noon Saturday hours. Burton and Goodson, Clark's, Norris Insurance Service, and Waring Insurance announce all day Saturday closures.
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Comanche’s
Burton & Goodson Insurance Agency
Clark’s Insurance Agency
Norris Insurance Service
Waring Insurance
Gustine 4-H Dogs Vaccinated at High School Event
Gustine 4-H Club offers dog vaccination on Friday June 21 from 5 30 to 6 30 p m at Gustine High School. A meeting follows the vaccination session with details to be announced.
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Gustine 4-H
Gustine High School
New Pastor Named for Liberty Free Will Baptist Church
Rev J C Alexander and family relocate to Comanche to serve as pastor of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church from Cresco. Family includes seventh grader Beckey and three year old Carol Rena. they reside at 409 West Walcott.
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Rev
Alexander New
Liberty
Free Will
J. C. Alexander
Comanche
Liberty Free Will Baptist Church
Cresson
Beckey
Carol Rena
W. Walcott
Harvey Raines
Groesbeck
First United Methodist Church
Gustine and
Cemanche
Local Carrier Wins Four Day Grand Tour of Texas
Kelvin Swindle son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Swindle 410 W Armstrong won a four day Grand Tour through the Fort Worth Star Telegram with 24 top carriers. The tour started June 24 in Austin viewing state government. In Houston they attended a game at the Astrodome toured the Space Center and met astronauts. In San Antonio they visited HemisFair Alamo San Juan Mission Breckenridge Park and Fort Worth. Kelvin thanks each man who helped bring a new customer in the last three months.
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Kelvin Swindle
Wayne Swindle
W. Armstrong
Fort Worth
New Lions Club Officers To Be Installed Tuesday
Glyn Gilliam president of First State Bank of Ranger will install the new Lions Club officers Tuesday night June 25. The slate lists Roberts as president, Elton Cullough 1st vice, Whit Jarratt, Bill Stewart, Donald Hall, Porter McCarroll as vice and secretary treasurer. New directors include Dr. W. T. Calhoun, E. H. Denny, Ernest Bhell.
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Lions Club
Glyn Gilliam
First State Bank of Ranger
A Roberts
EltonCullough
Whit Jarratt
Bill Stewart
Tale
Donald Hall
Tal Tway Porter McCarroll
Twister
Ontgomery
Dr. W. T. Calhoun
E. H. Denny
Ernest Bhell
Charles Mazurek Wins 4000 Moody Scholarship
Charles Mazurek of Sidney was named a Texas Interscholastic Scholarship winner by the Moody Foundation. The $4,000 award will be paid $1,000 annually over four years as he pursues college studies at the University of Texas after being valedictorian of Sidney High School with a 95.92 average. He has consistently qualified for the Texas Interscholastic League State finals in math.
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Thomas Charles Mazurek
Tom Mazurek
Rt. 1
Sidney
Moody Foundation
Mazurek
Sidney High School
Supt
Ray Pruitt
Charles
University of Texas At Austin
Evlean Irby
Reba Hale
Comanche
Lee Presswood Named New High School Principal
Comanche School Board approves resignation of Leon Douglas who will join the Texas State Teachers Association as field representative starting July 1. Lee Presswood will replace him as High School Principal beginning August 1, with Presswood coming from the Junior High post.
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Lee Presswood
Comanche
Leon Douglas
Douglas
Texas State Teachers Association
Denver City
Presswood
Odessa
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Five Teams Lead Local Little League Tier in Tight Race
Five teams Sidney Gustine Saints Raiders and Toppers share the loop lead at 2 1 with undefeated squads falling. Wizards and VFW sit at 1 2 while Texaco Oilers remain winless. Next games Thursday at the new ballpark with Pee Wee leaders still unknown.
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Sidney
Gustine
Saints
Raiders
Toppers
Wizards
VFW
Texaco Oilers
Pee Wee
Oilers
Little League
Two Local Stores Burglarized in Daytime Break-ins
City and County law officers investigate two burglaries at Mullican Dry and White's Auto. Both break-ins occurred Monday and an undetermined amount of cash was taken from each store.
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Mullican Dry
White’s Auto
Revival to Start at North Side Church on June 26
A revival meeting will begin Wednesday June 26 at 7 30 pm at North Side Church on Houston. Safe Smallwood of Kosse will conduct services during the revival. Everyone is invited.
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North Side Church
Houston
Smallwood
Kosse
County 4-H Dress Revue Set For Saturday in Comanche
The Comanche County 4-H Dress Revue is planned for Saturday night June 22 at the Junior High Cafetorium. Appearance judging starts at 7 30 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Senior winners advance to the July 11 District Dress Revue in Stephenville with possible state and national competition.
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Comanche County
County
Barbara Mc Farling
Stephenville
Comanche Council funds life saving gear for CVFD
Bob Carpenter and John Carpenter review new rescue equipment bought by the Comanche City Council for the CVFD. The council also funded bunker gear, fire hose, and motor repairs for two rural tank trucks. Three Salvage and Rescue Company members receive underwater diving gear in a share-cost deal.
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Bob Carpenter
Comanche
Civil Defense
Comanche Volunteer
John Carpenter
CVFD
Cvfd Salvage and Rescue Company
Comanche County
State National unveils Golden Passbook Savings plan
State National Bank announces the Golden Passbook Savings plan with 5 percent annual interest for deposits of 1000 dollars or more held 90 days. Deposits of 100 dollars or more can be added anytime, with quarterly interest credited from the deposit date. The account targets individuals, corporations and non profits and offers cashing options and kept-on-deposit compounding.
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State National Bank of Co
Boyd Anthony
Golden Passcook
State National
Dale Scott Named New Minister For Pearl Street Church of Christ
Dale Scott, his wife Jane and two children Tim and Kim relocate from Fort Worth to Comanche to lead Pearl Street Church of Christ. Scott attended Fort Worth Christian College and the University of Texas at Arlington and previously served Bellevue and Alvord churches. They plan to arrive June 20 and reside at 204 W Wright.
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Dale Scott
Pearl Street
Fort Worth
College Hill
University of Texas At
Arlingeton
Bellevue
Alvord
College Hill Church
Scotts
Comanche
W. Wright
County Residents Show Increase In Income
In Comanche County incomes rose and retail sales surged across sectors in the past year. Food outlets totaled 4.68 million dollars, auto and equipment shops 5.03 million, general merchandise 2.18 million, and apparel 0.40 million, with per household food spending around 1 458 dollars.
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New York
Comanche County
Standard Rate and Data Service
Hin Ind. Ripendiaces
Robo Car Wash Opens in Comanche on Fort Worth Highway
New Robo Car Wash started operations in Comanche 12 blocks from the square on Fort Worth Highway. Harry Wayne Cloud operates the fast growing franchise with his father Harry Cloud. The wash takes two minutes and costs 50 cents with a wax option for 25 cents. It is open seven days a week.
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Comanche
Harry Wayne Cloud
Fort Worth Highway
Texas
Harry Cloud
Cloud
Weather report from Proctor Reservoir Station
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour temperature and moisture report covering 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The forecast summarizes highs and lows, precipitation, and humidity for the period.
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Proctor Reservoir
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