Houston Couple Arrested After Passing Counterfeit Bills
A Houston man and his 18 year old wife were arrested in Comanche after passing counterfeit twenty dollar bills at three local businesses. Officers found 13 more bogus bills, over $600 in other money, and merchandise bought with the fake notes in their pickup. They were to be arraigned in Fort Worth on counterfeit currency charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anders
Verle Freeman
Roy Williams
Evelyn Littlejohn
East Central
Len Bonick
Ben Franklin
Bill Dudney
United States Treasury
Dallas
Houston
Comanche
Fort Worth
U.S
Texas
Sherif Windy Cummins
Gatesville
Coryell County
C. C. Hampton
D. F. Caraway
E. Rippetoe
W. B. Elliott
Gaston Boykin
Joe Waring
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station reports a 24 hour period from 8 a m to 8 a m with temperature and moisture statistics. Data cover ambient temperatures precipitation and humidity levels for the region under observation.
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Proctor Reservoir
Pearl Street Church of Christ Gospel Meeting Plans
B J Humble will lead a gospel meeting at Pearl Street Church of Christ the week of March 17 through 24. He is associate professor in the Bible Dept at Abilene Christian College with a Ph D from the University of Iowa. He has taught at Florida Christian College and the University of Tampa and preached in several cities. Evening services start at 7 30 p m with expected attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Humble
Pearl Street Church of Christ
Minister Humble
Abilene Christian College
Freed-Hardeman College
University of Colorado
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
School of Religion
University of Iowa
Abilene
Florida Christian College
University of Tampa
St. Petersburg
Kansas City
Louisville
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Humble
Two Indian Basketballers Named To All Area Teams
Billy Williams a 5 10 junior guard for Comanche named to first team All Area by the Abilene Reporter News. He averaged 17.8 points per game and over 22 in district play, praised for playmaking and ball handling. Tommy Humphrey named to second team All Area and has signed with Abilene Christian College on a four year full scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Williams
Comanche Indians
Abilene Reporter
Williams
Clyde Williams
Comanche
James McAfee
Wayne
Iranbury
Indians
Tommy Humphrey
A. 4
Humphrey
Abilene Christian College
School Board Transitions and Textbook Adoptions Set
The School Board reelected numerous teachers including Mabel Boyd and Jewel Hathcock and extended Athletic Director Houston Jolley’s contract. They approved architectural plans for a new elementary school and band hall with bids opening April 18, and adopted new textbook sets across spelling arithmetic sciences economics and bookkeeping. Absentee voting for the Comanche Trustee Election runs March 18 to April 2 in the County Clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Boyd
Mary Beaty
Edna McPherson
Sybil DeLaney
Jewel Hathcock
Ollie Sloan
Kertha Brannan
Mary Caraway
Berta Goodson
Reba Hale
Charlsie Fanning
Nina Beth Durham
Ruby N. Schuman
Jenny Owens
Louise Hill
Evell Froh
Devin Foh
Frances Liss
Margie Barret
Eilean Irby
Gary Williams
Marvin E. Moore
Robert DeLaney
Margaret Presswood
Lee McGlothlin
Byrlene Moore
Odell Kirksey
Jerry Hussey
Maxine Martin
Duane Ogie
Pallie
Palmer
Marguerite Ross
Jewel Werner
Orville Hale
Chester Giesecke
Fred Curry
Leta Andrews
Wayne Preston
George Ellis
David Andrews
Kathryn Hill
Shirlyan Benson
David Venable
A. E. Boyd
T. J. Davidson
Kathleen Eads
Nebia Dunn
Charles Benson
Houston Jolley
Leon Douglas
Lee Presswood
C. E. Irby
George Sowden
Navarra
Freeman
Dodd
Wronski
Mortenson
Goodman
Our Times
Smith
Elton Wells Joins Local Telephone Co
Roy D. Adams announces Elton Wells a 14 year veteran in dial equipment has joined the local telephone company Wells will oversee dial equipment for seven exchanges including Radio Carrier Equipment in De Leon He and his wife Claudia have three children Terrie Rod and Devin and plan to build soon in De Leon
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Roy D. Adams
Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc
Elton Wells
Wells
de Leon
Southwestern States Telephone Company
CarrDial
San Angelo Communications
Claudia
Terrie
Rod
Devin
Fannin
University of Houston names tennis courts after John E Hoff
University of Houston athletic director Harry Fouke announced the new tennis courts will be named the John E Hoff Courts in memory of the late coach and engineering professor John E Hoff. The naming was approved by the Board of Regents. Hoff coached UH tennis for 21 years and his teams placed as high as seventh nationally with a 1956 NCAA fourth place finish. Construction of 10 courts and spectator seating begins May 1. Hoff was a former mayor of Ceomaridhe and brother of Rea Hoff.
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University of Houston
Harry Fouke
John E. Hoff
Houston
UH Board of Regents
Hoff
Ceomaridhe
Rea Hoff
More Dollars For Baseball Parks
As the baseball season nears, local support grows for the Little League expansion. Recent contributors include Mrs. Selma Berrey, Frankie Jones, W. A. Chambers, Donald Elrod, R. G. Parkinson, Olin Hicks, Walter Niemann, and Dr. Wm. T. Calhoun with gifts ranging from five to twenty five dollars.
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Selma Berrey
Frankie Jones
W. A. Chambers
Donald Elrod
R. G. Parkinson
Olin Hicks
Walter Niemann
Wm. T. Calhoun
Comanche Manufacturing Secures Major Government Contract
Sidran I of Sidran Sportswear reports that the Comanche Manufacturing Company secured another large government contract this week, expanding production capacity and signaling strong demand for combat coats. The release details the anticipated fulfillment timeline and potential economic impact for the firm.
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Comanche Manufacturing Company
Joseph Sidrani
Sidran Sportswear
Local Plant Wins $1,200,000 Coat and Trouser Contract
The local sewing plant received a $1,200,000 contract for 235,000 men's cotton combat tropical coats and was awarded $1,320.00 last month for 165 pairs of combat trousers. The plant is on an abbreviated schedule but expects over 200 workers within two weeks and more later.
Erath County Electric Co-Op Secures $1 048 000 REA Loan
The Brath County Electrical Cooperative won a $1 048 000 Rural Electrification Administration loan to build 130 miles of distribution line, serve 900 new customers, and upgrade irrigation related lines in Victor Desdemona Highland areas. The program through 1969 includes tie-ins to the Brazos Electric Cooperative plant at Lake Palo Pinto scheduled for June.
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Brath County
Brazos Electric Cooperative
Lake Palo Pinto
REA
Cox
Erath County Electrical Cooperative
Jack Holt to Lead Gospel Meetings in Comanche
Evangelist Jack Holt of Richardson will conduct a series of Gospel Meetings at the Church of Christ 605 North Austin Comanche beginning March 18 and continuing through March 24. Evening services start at 7 30 with two services Sunday at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm. Russell Payne minister invites all to attend.
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Jack Holt
Richardson
Church of Christ
North
Austin
Comanche
Russell Payne
Indians To Stephenville For Tarleton Beays Meet
Comanche Indians travel to Stephenville Saturday for the Tarleton Beays meet aiming for a second team championship this season. Prelims begin at one with finals at seven. roster includes Grimmer Jones McDonald Elis Nelms Plumlee Armstrong Cloud and others in sprint, distance, field, and throwing events.
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Houston Jolley
Comanche Indians
Stephenville
Tarleton Beays
Indians
Ranger
Jersey
Comanche
Tarleton
Dan Grimmer
Lerron Jones
Bill McDonald
Jim Kirksend
Grimmer
Jones
McDonald
Jerry Elis
Randy Nelms
Ellis
Nelms
Rex Plumlee
Marion Kirkland
Jim Armstrong
Harry Cloud
Cloud
Armstrong
Billy Williams
Jim Kirkland
Paul McGinnis
Joe Hidrago
Clyde Weaver
John Hutchins
Norman Reid
Tommy Humphrey
Mickey Howerton
David Tankersley
Mike Schul
Humphrey
Derwin Isham
Pruitt Named All-Regional Player in Stephenville
Karen Pruitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Pruitt was named one of the outstanding players in the Regional Tournament held last week in Stephenville. A sophomore guard and forward for the St Eagles girls basketball team she has started the past two seasons.
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Karen Pruitt
Ray Pruitt
Stephenville
Karen
St Eagles
CHS Freshmen To Compete In Stephenville Meet
CHS freshmen travel to Stephenville Monday night for a meet against local schools. Expected entrants include Ronald Shaw Paul McGinnis Tommy Marshall Glenn Parker Joe Hidrago Gary Summers Danny Graham Danny Coleleasure Efferson Elliott Skip Bonick Rusty Pinkerton Joe Daniels Jerry Gore and McNutt.
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Stephenville
Tommy Paddock
Ronald Shaw
Paul McGinnis
Tommy Marshall
Glenn Parker
Joe Hidrago
Gary Summers
Danny Graham
Danny Coleleasure
Efferson Elliott
Skip Bonick
Rusty Pinkerton
Joe Daniels
Jerry Gore
McNutt
United Fund Drive Nears Goal Amid Elections
The United Fund Drive raised 5477.55 dollars, just 22.45 short of the 5500 goal. Co chairmen Jim Dudley and Mrs Joe Tupin led the effort with new board nominees Paul Slider, Mrs D F Caraway, Bill Jones, and Bobby Arthur. Outgoing members include Mrs John D Waring Rev John Wiles Elton McCullough and Dean Markum. Holdover directors are Damon Power J D Warren Roy Dabney Jerry Wright Mrs Joe Tupin Jim Dudley and Ted Durham. A next meeting on Monday night March 18 will elect officers. outgoing officers are Power Dabney and Dudley with Tupin as drive chair.
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United Fund
Jim Dudley
Joe Tupin
The
Paul Slider
D. F. Caraway
Bill Jones
Bobby Arthur
John D. Waring
John Wiles
Elton McCullough
Young Farmers Banquet Set For March 22
Charlie Scruggs will be guest speaker at the Comanche County Young Farmers annual awards banquet on March 22. Scruggs, editor of Progressive Farmer and Southern Living, as well as former president of several agricultural groups, will be honored for achievements and leadership. County winners in crops swine sheep beef and dairy production will be announced and plaques presented.
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Charlie Scruggs
Progressive Farmer Magazine
Southern Living Magazine
Young Farmers
Scruggs
American Agricultural Editor's Assn
Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation
Texas Commercial Agriculturists Council
Dallas Agricultural Club
Coordination Board
Texas College and University System
Board of
Christian College of the Southwest
National Agricultural Hall of Fame
Torado Land and Cattle Co
Comanche County
Annual Young Farmer Banquet Planned for March 22
Plans announced for the annual banquet to be held March 22 at 7 p.m. in the Junior High School Cafetorium. Tickets available from any Young Farmer member, vocational agriculture teachers, and Seay's Steakhouse. A ham meal with trimmings will be served.
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Seay’s
Seays
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Weather Report
Sona Acer Ae
Pearl Street
Local Telephone Co
U. of H
Vale
Erath County Electric Co-Op
CHS
S‘ville
Mark
Charles Scruggs
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