Valedictorian Steven Pinkard tops 1964 Sidney High class
Steven Pinkard of Brownwood is Sidney High School's valedictorian for the 1964 graduating class with a 92.5 average over four years. He earned FHA Sweetheart, NHS Charter member, and NHS vice president for two years. Dwight and Janice Brightman visited Comanche and Proctor relatives and collected a new Mustang via Clemons Motor Co. Uncle Jess Williams, 76, constructed the election returns board for The Chief since 1930 and will oversee setup for Saturday's Democratic primary results.
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Steven Pinkard
R. C. Pinkard
Brownwood
Sidney High School
FHA
NHS
Abilene
Jack Brightman
Dwight
Janice
Comanche
Proctor
Dwight Brightman
Clemons Motor Co
Carolyn Guthrie
Delbert Scott
Sidney
Comanche County voters to vote in Democratic Primary Saturday
Voters estimated at 2809 to 4000 will cast ballots in the May Democratic Primary. County Democratic Chairman Ide Lane urges poll tax or affidavit compliance and directs returns to The Chief 207 West Grand. Bob Carpenter will head the election party as Lane coordinatesthe post close returns by telephone to 356-2636.
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Comanche County
Ide Lane
West Grand
Service Drug Building
Bob Carpenter
Lane
May 16 City Water Vote Prompts Local Campaign
Read front page Section 2 for ballot details as May 16 approaches. Local stores tout specials while residents register to vote and prepare for the primary. Community events mention May 8 and 9 with ads for Durhams Pharmacy and regional sales.
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Lake Proctor
Co Manche School Band to stage Spring Concert May 1
The Co Manche High and Junior Bands lead a 41 member 6th grade group and a 61 piece Junior Band in an annual Spring Concert Friday night May 1 at 7:30 in the High School Auditorium. The event features the Junior Band sweepstakes winner and selections including Fandango and Have Horn Will Travel. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for students.decorating theme sails and predicts a memorable musical evening.
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Comanche School
Dan Grimmer
Lynda Williams
Martha Fanning
Sue Cox
Becky Williams
John Norris
Jane Caraway
Travis Phifer
Mary Childs
Richard Frazier
Sire
Kay Rachelis
Jack King
Pecan Field Day Set for Gustine May 5
The Comanche County Pecan Association hosts the 3rd annual Spring Pecan Field Day in Gustine starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday May 5. A 15-minute board meeting precedes a noon Dutch treat luncheon. Morning talks cover pecan orchard management from planting to harvest. Afternoon tours feature M Autry’s pecan work and Bill Miller’s 5-year fertilizer trial.
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Comanche County
Gustine
Gustine City Hall
Pecan Association
L. G. Holland
Comanche
A. N. Boyd
Board of Directors
C. K E. Smith
Rising Star
M. Autry
Hazeldell
Bill
County Races Outline Incumbents and Unopposed Candidacies
The report lists candidates for county offices including Irvin Dunn J Hyatt and Homer Miller in a commission race. Incumbent W R Elliott seeks re election with Claud Jones as challenger. John Zeaty Tax Assessor-Collector C C Hampton County Attorney Ide Lane County Democratic Chairman are unopposed. Precinct chairmen to be named across 28 precincts.
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Irvin Dunn
J. ©. Hyatt
Homer Miller
W. R
Bill) Elliott
Claud Jones
John Zeaty
C. C. Hampton
Ide Lane
Republican Primary Saturday in Comanche County May 2
A Republican primary is set for May 2 in Comanche County. In Comanche Precincts 1 and 2 voting occurs at 900 East Central, while De Leon Precincts 15 and 33 vote at 204 Pecan Street, De Leon. Qualified voters in those precincts may cast ballots on May 2.
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Pri_mary
Comanche County
Beth Hallmark
Comanche
Public Water Supply Debate Highlights Lake Choices
A community panel explains why current filtration fails to meet demand as lake silt and vegetation create muddy, chalky water. They compare Lake Proctor versus Lake Comanche options, warn of filter limits, and urge voters to back Proctor water for better quality and future industry needs.
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State Board of Health
Lake Comanche
Lake Proctor
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