Sacred Heart Church Holy Week Schedule Issued
Sean Sweeney announces Holy Week services for Catholics in the area with Holy Thursday Mass and Adoration at 7 39 p m Confessions beforehand Good Friday 7 30 p m Solemn Liturgy and Adoration Easter Sunday 12 noon Mass. St Matthew's also lists Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter events with canon law Communion reminder.
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Sacred Heart Church
Sean Sweeney
S.A. Cc
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Christ
St. Matthew's
Census Time Opens in Comanche County Crews
Census will begin April 1 in Comanche County under Inez Williams and Don Chester. Workers include Edith Fisher Lamkin Gladys Howell Patsy Smart Golden Reese Mattie Harkins Imogene Evridge Dylon Sneed Loyce Woods and others in De Leon Custer and across the district.
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Comanche
Inez Williams
Mrs. Williams
Comanche County
Edith S. Fisher
Lamkin
Gladys M. Howell
Patsy J. Smart
Golden Reese
Mattie Harkins
Imogene Evridge
Dylon Sneed
Loyce L. Woods
Don Chester
M. Kk. Heichman
Karen R. Williams
Norma G. Pavis
Marie A. Johnson
All de Leon
Roy L. Reese
Ilusse
Carolyn Frazier
Proctor
Eight Homes Reported Looted In Comanche County
Sheriff Gaston Boykin reports at least eight rural homes looted or vandalized over three weeks across Comanche County. Notable targets include the Henson, Banner, and Davis residences, with property losses topping $400 in one case and $2,830 at the Schleicher farm near High Point Lake Proctor. An arrest warrant is out for a suspect tied to the Schleicher break.
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Comanche County
Gaston Boykin
Jess Henson
Cullen Banner
Proctor
Donell Davis
de Leon
Sidney
P. J. Schleicher
High Point
Lake Proctor
Boykin
Ray Bryant
Dublin
Comanche
Schleicher Place
Schleicher
Dallas
Maiden Relays Here Next Week End
One of Texas largest girls track meets will be held Saturday April 11 as Co Marche hosts the Indian Maiden Relays. Coach Leta Andrews in charge says over 29 teams are expected with more possible. Details and schedule will appear in next week’s Chief.
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Texas
Comarche
Leta Andrews
Easter Break Granted for Coman Che School Pupils
Students at Coman che school are on a five day holiday for Easter. Classes dismissed Thursday and will not resume until Tuesday morning, March 31.
Comanche Chamber Banquet Draws Community Leaders
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce banquet is set for Saturday with speaker Dale Scott and guest Jim Roberts. Bill Clemons, Bill Kendrick, and directors including Bill Hill and Floyd Key are noted, with the Community Service Award to be announced at the event.
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Comanche
Bill Clemons
Youth Week at First Baptist Church planned March 29 to April 5
First Baptist Church of Comanche designates Youth Week from March 29 to April 5 with a varied schedule. Monday features visitation and prayer led by the Visitation and Publicity Committee chaired by Bill Bean with Dr. Richard Lane as adult adviser. Names listed include Tommy Gibson Joe Brannan Danny Loyd and Kevin Brazier. On Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. the drama The Black Sheep will be shown in the Fellowship Hall. Public invited. Drama committee note continued on page 2.
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Haseen
First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Bill Bean
Richard Lane
Tommy Gibson
Joe Brannan
Danny Loyd
Kevin Brazier
Willl
Fellowship Hall
City Sales Tax Initiates in Co manche on Wednesday
The city of Comanche will add 1 percent to the sales tax on taxable goods starting Wednesday, April 1, after a November 1969 election. About 30 percent of voters approved the measure by 19 to 159, funding city improvements. The tax applies to items taxed by the state.
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Comanche
Burglars Hit Higginbothams in Comanche
Higginbothams in Comanche reported burglary last weekend with 7 guns including shotguns and rifles 27 pocket knives 22 wrist watches 6 pendant watches and an electric shaver stolen. Sheriff Gaston Boykin said entry was gained by climbing the 30 foot west wall and prying a skylight then the burglar exited by the same route. Loot valued at more than $1 200.
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Higginbothams
Comanche
Gaston Boykin
Higginbotham
General Department
Bullet Holes Damages De Leon Police Car
De Leon police car bears an 82 caliber bullet hole in the driver side door discovered after an incident outside Dr Terrell Sharps dental office. Chief Glenn Hall said Officer W G Garman heard a noise while checking doors and reported the hole when returning to City Hall. Investigators pursue the shooter.
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de Leon
Glenn Hall
Terrell Sharp
Hall
W. G. Garman
de Leon City Hall
Connally and Barnes head De Leon Chamber banquet
Lt Gov Barnes will introduce former Governor Connally at the De Leon Chamber of Commerce banquet to be held April 1 at 7 p.m. A 6:15 p.m. reception precedes a Robertson buffet dinner priced at 3.50. Tickets are available at the chamber office and locals are urged to attend or stop by.
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Chamber of Commerce Banqnet
Chamber
The
de Leon Chamber of Commerce
Proctor Area Recreation Center
John Connally
Ben Barnes
Gov. Connally
de Leon
Local Sales Tax Adds 1 Percent In Eligible Cities
Cities that enact the new levy will apply a 1 percent local sales tax where permitted by law. Officials caution the measure funds essential services and infrastructure projects. Taxpayers should check city notices for applicability and rate details.
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Texas
Arthur Chevrolet and Olds Donates Cars to Comanche Schools
Arthur Chevrolet and Oldsmobile, Inc. of Comanche contributes new passenger cars and pickups to Gustine, Sidney, and Comanche schools for Driver’s Education use. The three school representatives praise the charity and note ongoing support from the firm.
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Chevrolet
Comanche County
Arthur Chevrolet and
Olds, Inc
Comanche
Arthur Chevrolet & Olds, Inc
Fvell Arthur
Arthur Chevrolet
Oldsmobile, Inc
Vreeram
Seberls
Gustine, Sidney and
Arthur’s
G. Lecher
Z Chapman
Siney
Oliver
Gustine
Wea Ae
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Sacred Heart
St. Matthews
James T. Morrow
Blanket
Kellis Welch
Custer
Gussie FE. Cox
Vanis L. Grisham
Chamber of Commerce
Dale Scott
Jim Roberts
Comanche High School
FFA
Jerry Vines
Boyd Anthony
Bill Stewart
Frances Lockwood
Bill Kendrick
Comanche JayCees
Bob Arthur
Roy W. Brannan, Jr, DR
W. T. Calhoun
Louis Harelie
A. R. Horton
J. H. Raines
Bill Hill
Floyd Key James Mercer Daymond Power
Rev. Gore
Grale Pirkle
Barnes
Connally
DeLeon C of C
Sale
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