Top Sidney High School Graduates Mazurek and Pruitt
Charles Mazurek III valedictorian with a 95.05 average over four years and leadership roles in FFA NHS and student government. Nathan Ray Pruitt Jr. salutatorian with 92.35 average, active in FFA NHS sports, UIL events, and numerous district honors. Both plan to attend college, Mazurek at the University of Texas Austin majoring in business.
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Thomas
Charles Mazurek, III
T. C. Mazurek, Jr
Sidney High School
Charles
FFA
NHS
UIL
Nathan Ray
Nicky) Pruitt, Jr
Nicky
Ray Pruitt
Editol
University of Texas At Austin
Wright Patent for One Ear Bridge Bridle Gains National Fame
E R Wright of Comanche founder of Wrights Leather Goods Company returned from Washington with a patent for his One Ear Bridge bridle. The bridge is marketed nationwide and is touted as the best on the market. This marks Wrights second patent and the firm stands as a leading independent leather goods maker in the South with distribution to the United States and Europe.
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FR. Wright
Comanche
Wright's Leather Goods Company
Washington, D. C
Wright
Wright's Leather Goods
South
United States
Europe
Stewart Brothers Buy Ned's Grocery
The Stewart brothers Bill and Wayne purchased Ned's Grocery on the De Leon highway from Buddy Hicks. Ned Stewart had operated the store since 1946 and the sale follows Ned’s January sale by Ned Stewart before his death. The Stewarts promise continued service and staff, including Paul Stewart, Hab Citiei and Olie Wilson.
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Stewart Brothers
Bill and
Wayne
Ned
Buddy Hicks
Mr. Hicks
de Leon Highway
Ned Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Bill Stewart
Gold Kist
Sibyle
Gene
Wayne Stewart
Arthur Chevrolet
Olds Inc
Margie Nell
Carol
Joyce
Tim
Paul Stewart
Hab Citiei
Olie Wilson
Majestic Theatre Announces New Summer Hours
Charlie Marshall owner and manager of the Majestic Theatre states summer hours with nightly shows starting at 7 45 except Sundays. Weekday and Saturday matinees keep 2 PM. Sunday openings move to 6 PM with first feature at 6 15 and second feature around 8 PM. Box office closes 9 30.
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Charlie Marshall
Majestic Theatre
Times
Sidney Seniors Bake Sale for Class Trip Funds
Sidney High School announces a bake sale in Comanche on Saturday May 4 to defray expenses of the annual Senior Class trip. Bake goods will be sold from 8 am to 5 pm at booths in front of Higginbothams and the A and P.
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Sidney High School
Comanche
Sidney
Higginbothams
A&p
Adult Welding Course To Be Held May 6-9
A farm welding short course for adult farmers will be held May 6 through 9 under sponsorship of the CHS Vocational Agriculture Dept. S. H. Fletcher and Arch Boyd announce teachers Arch Boyd and Tommy Davidson, with C. B. Edwards of the Texas Education Agency and Texas A&M leading instruction. Edwards brings multiple degrees and years of experience, with programs in welding already successful across the state. The four day series begins May 6 at 7 p.m. in the vocational agriculture building and carries a $5 entry fee with certificates for full attendance.
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CHS Vocational Agriculture Dept
S. H. Fletcher
Arch Boyd
Tommy Davidson
C. B. Edwards
Vocational Agriculture Division
Texas Education Agency
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Texas A&m University
Edwards
Texas A&m
Oklahoma A&m
U. of Texas
Rarph Moser
Stephenville
Moser
Comarmche
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour report covering temperatures and rainfall. Temperatures ranged from a low of 4 to a high of 78 across dates including April 25 26 27 28 29 30 and May 18. Rainfall for April shows 17.61 inches to date with 2.07 inches for this week.
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Proctor Reservoir
Primary election notice for Comanche County Republicans
Comanche County Republicans announce two polling places for the Republican Primary on Saturday May 4. Voters in Comanche area go to 900 East Central while De Leon voters go to De Nut Chef Highway 6 West. Precinct conventions close at 7:00 p.m. Governor candidates Paul Eggers John R. Trice and Wallace T. Sisk compete with referendums on Liquor by the Drink Horse Racing and milk control. County Chairman Arlene Pittman urges Republicans to vote.
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Comanche County
Dave
Comanche
de Leon
de Nut Chef
Highway 6 West
Canddates
Paul Eggers
John R. Trice
Wallace T
Democrats Set Precinct Conventions for Saturday Delegates
Comanche County voters prepare for the Democratic primary with precinct conventions to name delegates to the county slate and ultimately the state convention. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm as 5,500+ registered voters choose among Governor candidates, lieutenant governor contenders, and local races including Sheriff Boykin vs Ellis. Voters will mark an X in the square beside each chosen candidate and answer three nonbinding questions on liquor by the drink horse racing and milk pricing. W Lane seeks re election as Democratic chairman with Alda Arthur also seeking the post.
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Unwater
Comanche County
W. S. Lane
Ben Barnes
Gaston Boykin
Ardell Ellis
Homer Ed Miller
Lamkin
Irvin Dunn
Proctor
Harmon Kemp
W. Lane
Democratic Executive Committee
Alda Arthur
Election on May 11 to confirm water district for irrigation
North Leon River Water Control and Improvement District voters will decide on May 11 whether to confirm the District to allow a full investigation into supplying Proctor water for irrigation. Proponents urge approval to study costs and feasibility while opponents fear losing water rights.
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North Ieon River Water
North Leon River
Lane Winner of State Soil Award
R. S. Buddy Lane of Co manche FFA Chapter and son of Mr and Mrs Bill Lane of Newburg will be honored Friday night in Fort Worth at the Save The Soil and Save Texas Awards program. He won the State FFA Proficiency Award in Soil and Water Conservation for improving production and controlling erosion on 115 acres, with 50 cultivated and 65 permanent pasture, including terracing waterwash bermuda and other soil conservation work.
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R. S
Buddy” Lane
Comanche
FFA
Bill Lane
Newburg
Fort Worth
Save the Soil and
Save Texas
Buddy
Bermuda
Ermelo
Burks Museum to Open This Sunday
Mr and Mrs A P Burks announce Burks Museum will be open Sundays from 2 to 5 am and by appointment on weekdays Admission is 25 and 50 cents The museum is described as one of the finest private museums in the state and a visit is worthwhile
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A. P Burks
Burks
Museem
Young farmer and student leader in Comanche High School
Buddy, a junior landowner in the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District, manages goats cattle and hogs on his land. He is senior class president at Comanche High and president of Area IV FFA and plans to study agriculture in college after graduation.
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Buddy
Upper Leon
Comanche High School
Area IV Ffa
New State National Bank Building Under Construction
Construction begins this week on the New State National Bank Building on Fort Worth Highway near the square. President Boyd Anthony says completion is planned for fall. Architect J. D. Hinton Snyder and builder James T. Pate Comanche lead the project featuring a Drive In window Night Depository off street parking private offices lounge and five teller windows with air conditioning and marble facade.
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State National Bank
Fort Worth
Boyd Anthony
State National
J. D. Hinton
Snyder
James T. Pate
Comanche
Ament
CHS Maidens Qualify For State Meet
CHS girls led by Coach Leta Andrews earned state qualifiers at Mason regional. Debbie Stark won high hurdles, Debra Frick captured shot put and mile relay team won, with Carol Carney and Sarah Fletcher advancing in discus and 440 respectively. Judy Gleaton, Susan Hicks, Fletcher, and Frick helped relay clock 4 23.5.
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Leta Andrews
Mason
Abilene
Debbie Stark
Debra Frick
Judy Gleaton
Susan Hicks
Sarah Flietcher
Carol Carney
Sarah Fletcher
Cathy Coker
Andrews
Absentee Votes Cast in May Democratic Primary
County Clerk Fred Hall reports 88 absentee ballots cast in person or by mail for the Saturday May 4 Democratic Primary. Personal appearance voting closed April 30, and 16 additional mail ballot applications were not yet returned to the office.
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Fred Hall
Ril
Election results posted at The Chief for Democratic primary
The Comanche Chief hosts an Election Party Saturday night November 4 to tally 25 voting boxes. County Democratic Chairman W I Lane will headquarter at The Chief to receive unofficial returns, urging precinct chairmen to report in person or by phone after 7 pm. A bulletin board crafted by Tom Pate with materials from Higginbothams will display the results on the sidewalk north of Service Drug, in front of The Chief.
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W. I. Lane
Tom Pate
Higginbothams
Service Drug
Patrolman Joe Willie transferred to Comanche station
New patrolman Joe Willie, a six year State Highway Patrol veteran, is assigned to Comanche after serving at Sonora, San Angelo and Granbury. He and his family reside at 706 W. Wright.
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Comanche
Joe Willie
Wilie
Sonora
San Angelo
Granbury
Ille
W. Wright
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