Farm and Babe Ruth Leagues See Sidney Lead Title Race
Sidney wins the Farm League title with a 4 0 season and crowds grow at local games. Toppers hold a half game lead in Little League as Blanket and Rising Star post 3 1. League standings show Sidney, Dudley Bros, Saints, Blanket, Gustine, Raiders, and Hot Rods amid tight races. Upcoming games list Blanket vs Toppers and Blanket vs Braves among others.
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Sidney
Dudley Bros
Toppers
Soppers
Saints
Aints
Blanket
Gustine
Raiders
Ruth League
Hot Rods
Arthur Hot Rods
Gustine Kham Braves
Sing Starr
Hot Roads
Ising Star
Braves
1-H Camp Slated At Brownwood
Angus Dickson Jr Comanche County Agent reports a 4-H Boy s Camp for District 8 scheduled July 5 6 7 at Lake Brownwood Brown County. 225 4 H ers expected with demonstrations in horticulture wildlife safety life saving plus swimming and games. Notable participants include Bobby Lane Walter McCullough from Newburg 4 H Club and early registrants from Sidney Newburg and Gustine communities.
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Lake Brownwood
Brown County
Comanche County
Bobby Lane
Walter McCullough
Newburg
Sidney
Richard Janes
Steele
Nicky Pruitt
Andy Janes
Ronnie Cox
J. A. Cox
James Allcorn
Buddy Lane
Don Kemmitz
John Cunningham
Gustine
Mike Russell
Texan Wins 1961 Truck Driver Of The Year Title
Melvin O. Jack Griffith a 48 year old Big Spring resident and Eagle Transport tank truck driver was named 1961 Driver of The Year by the American Trucking Associations. He logged over 2 million miles without an accident and helped victims at a two car crash earning Texas another national Driver of the Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin O
Jack” Griffith
American Trucking Associations
Eagle Transport
Griffith
Big Spring
Texas
Klodhoppers Lead In League Bowling
The Klodhoppers widened their lead by defeating the Toppers 3 of 4 games to stretch the gap to five games. Jokers and Choice Baking Co both won four from Comanche Chief and Service Drug to tie for second. High series honors went to Butch Loudermilk at 514 with Swearengin 513, Ernie Ebel 511, and Larry Puller 504.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klodhoppers
Jokers and Choice Baking Co
Comanche Chief and Service Drug
Playboys
Pros &S
Butch Loudermilk
Swearengin
Ernie Ebel
Larry Puller
Kladhoppers
Q Choice Baking Co
Old Profit Comanche Chief
Abilene airmen survive boat explosion on Lake Brownwood
Airman Donald Lacy and three companions leapt into Lake Brownwood on June 24 after a cabin cruiser valued at 3600 dollars exploded following an engine fire. The group swam to Goat Island, required no serious injuries, and all four were stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene.
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Donald Lacy
Abilene
Lake Brownwood
Goat Island
Lacy
Col. Griffin
A. L. Doumount
George Herchenhalm
Dyess Air Force Base
In Memory of Mrs Florene Wells
In memory of Mrs Florene Wells born Florena Starkie Wells died March 29 1961. The sister writes of sorrow mixed with faith saying the Christ they trusted holds her and they will meet again. She recalls kindness compassion and loving deeds and notes the pilot guiding her to rest. From her sister Mrs Addie Isham.
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Florena Starkie Wells
Christ
Mrs
Addie Isham
Drive Lighted and Live: July 4 Holiday Safety Drive
Texas DPS urges motorists to keep headlights on during daylight hours from July 1 to 4 to promote safe driving. The campaign, coordinated with Texas broadcasters, follows prior programs in 1959 and 1960. Officials warn of 25 violent deaths and nine drownings predicted during the holiday period.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Texas Association of Broadcasters
Victoria
Corpus Christi
Department of Public Safety
4 H Dress Revue Winners Announced in Comanche
Sue Couch and Jean Cunningham won senior and junior divisions at the Comanche 4 H Dress Revue held in the high school auditorium. Thirty one girls from seven clubs entered, with judges Estelle Reese Damon Power and Hannah Belcher scoring record books and clothing construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Couch
Jean Cunningham
Miss Couch
Gustine
Miss Cunningham
Newbury
Stephenville
Kathy Spalding
Sidney
Saran Harrison
Linda Lane
Rhonda Langes
Mary Ellen Ward
Gradene Simpson
Soda Springs
Paula Jo Lee
Newburg
Jane Ann Robertson
Comanche
Sharon Craig
Hasse
Linda Jones
Estelle Reese
Damon Power
Hannah Belcher
4-H
Adult Leaders Association
Gayle Harris
Comanche County
4-H Council
Whisenant Buried in Dublin After June Death
J W Whisenant of Tyler died June 9. A former Comanche County teacher and businessman, he was brother in law of Mrs J D Smoot of Comanche. Funeral services were held June 11 in Dublin with Rev and Mrs Smoot attending. burial followed at Chandler Cemetery.
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Whisenant
Dublin
J. W. Whisenant
Tyler
Comanche County
J. D. Smoot
Comanche
Mr. Whisenant
Chandler
County 4 Hers Hold Meeting in Comanche County
Comanche County 4 H Council met with Gayle Harris presiding. Reports from six clubs Soda Springs Newburg Comanche Gustine Stag Creek Hasse. Kathleen Stringer announced District Boy's Camp Lake Brownwood July 5 6 7 and Electric Camp June 27 30. Attendees from Comanche County include Robert Frazier Linda Jaynes Sara Lou McCullough and Dicky Dickson. Record books due August 4. Marjie Vineyard reported on State 4 H Round Up. Carol Lee Steele elected to District 4 H Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
4-H Council
Comanche
Gayle Harris
Sue Couch
Soda Springs
Newburg
Gustine
Stag Creek
Hasse
Kathleen Stringer
Lake Brownwood
Robert Frazier
Linda Jaynes
Sara Lou McCullough
Dicky Dickson
Miss Stringer
Marjie Vineyard
Carol Lee Steele
Proctor Hosts Dublin Rotary Meeting Benefit
The Dublin Rotary Club met at the Proctor Community Center Tuesday night June 20 with wives as guests. Proctor Club Ladies provided the meal for proceeds to the club treasury. Dwight Brightman introduced guests Mrs Marty Gore of Comanche and her dancing class who presented an outstanding program featuring multiple performers from Dublin Comanche De Leon and Gorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. McDonald
Proctor Community Club
Dublin Rotary Club
Proctor Community Center
Club
Jimmy Roberts
Dwight Brightman
Marty Gore
Comanche
Presen
Mary Ann Cloud
Leslie Hallmark
Dianna Williams
Elaine Ripley
Jackie
Betty Barret
Connie Baber
Mary Ellen Weir
Debra Stephens
D’arla
Denice Scott
de Leon
Martha Tompkins
Donna Taylor
Dublin
Cheryle Horton
Gorman
Dora Nell Linch
Brownwood
D. T. Weir
Former County Agent Wins Horace A Moses Scholarship
Mrs. George Dillin Jr former County Home Demonstration Agent in Comanche County now Assistant Home Demonstration Agent for Tom Green County has won a 100 scholarship for Extension workers. She attends a three week summer session at Colorado State University as the Moses Foundation honors 4 H oriented staff with this annual award. The Waco native and Midway High graduate joined Tom Green County after leaving San Angelo Telephone Co in 1960 and previously served Comanche County in 1955 56. The council included Gayle Harris Marisse Gard Don Kemmitz Wright Bobby Lane Walter Cullough Jane Ann Jerry Dickson Galynn De Sue Couch Saray Carol Lee Steele and Peggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dillin, Jr
Comanche County
Tom Green County
Horace A. Moses
Green County
Wit Telephone Company
Sanagelo
Midway High
McLennan County
Texas State College
Gayle Harris
Marissegard
Don Kemmitz
Wright
Bobby Lane
Walter Cullough
Jane Ann
Jerry Dickson
Galynn de Sue Couch
Saray Carol
Lee Steele
Peggy
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Nmer
ULE Lea
Eam
Star
Durham
Awrthur
Justine
Angus Dickson, Jr
Texan
Dorothy Gray
Saturn
Ofer
Holiday
Crusier
Florene Wells
Hers
Proctor
Dependable
Waka Teen Store Agency
Colgate
Carton
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