Honor Graduates Named At Sidney High
Valedictorian Autie Mae Autry Merrell is named from Hillg Hillg family as top graduate. David Hill, 96.060 average, serves as Senior Class President and leads FFA FHA honors. Sixteen other graduates listed with high averages and state meet qualifier Charles Mazurek.
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Vectorian and Salutafomanche High
Merrell
Autry Merrell
D Hill
and Hill
Autie
E Teachers of
Amere
Vnce
An Heritage Club
Ule Mae
Autie Mae
David Hill
David
FFA
FHA
American Heritage Club
Travis Phifer
Jane Caraway
Lynn Brown
Mike Davidson
Jimmy Norris
Debbie Carney
Nancy Hyatt
Bonnie Day
Nella Cottrell
Jeanette Ellis
Paul
Charles Mazurek
Sidney High School
Austin
T. C. Mazurek,Jr
National Jaycee Reese to Address Odessa Lions Club
Reese of native Co peak and National Jaycee resident will address the Odessa Lions Club on May 10 during a seminar in Buf Y in June 1965. He coordinates Jaycee chapters across Arizona Colorado New Mexico Texas and Utah and oversees public relations and the Air Flight Program. He holds UT and Northwestern degrees and is a registered NYSE representative.
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C Reese
Reese
Co Peak
Washington
Aycee Govern
Iso
Ariz
Colo
N. M
Texas
Utah
J. S. Jaycee
Jaycee
University of Texas
Northwestern University
N. Y. Stock Exchange
Eppler, Guerin and Turner, Inc
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
First Presbyterian Church
Church Council On Christian Giving
CHS
the Warrior
Cathy Anthony
Jane Ann Robertson
Boyd Anthony
John Robertson
James Wilkerson
Bill Wilkerson
Bill
James
Comanche approves bond for new sewer plant
Comanche voters narrowly approved a 150000 dollar bond issue by 317 to 104 in a special election last Monday. The funds will finance a modified contact aeration and activated sludge treatment plant at the east end of Fleming Street near Indian Creek. Mayor Gyale Pirkle and Works Superintendent Lowell Pittman praised the turnout and announced construction will begin soon.
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Comanche
Fleming Street
Indian Creek
Gyale Pirkle
Lowell Pittman
Two County Highway Projects Awarded in Comanche County
The State Highway Commission announced contracts for two Comanche County projects. Tye concern J H Strain & Sons Inc won 9.085 miles of SH 6 widening and pavement work for 165149.34 dollars with 130 working days. Allan Construction Co Inc of San Antonio won 12.409 miles of SH 36 asphalt surfacing and seal coat for 13420.51 dollars with 90 working days.
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Austin
State Highway Commission
Comanche County
Tye Concern
J. H. Strain & Sons, Inc
SH 6
Allan Construction Co., Inc
San Antonio
Chairman Urges Voters to Take Receipts to Polling Places
W. S. Lane, county Democratic chairman, advises voters for the May 7 Democratic Primary to bring poll tax receipts or registration certificates. He notes Article 8.11 requires officials to stamp "Voted May 1966" and party name on the receipt or certificate. If lost, voters may declare and sign a form if their name appears on the poll list.
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Democratic
W. S. Lane
Polling Places Set For GOP Primary in Comanche County
Comanche County Republican chairman Arlene Pittman announced polling locations for the Republican Primary on May 7. Polls will be open 8 am to 7 pm at the Travelers Hotel dining room in De Leon and at 900 E Central in Comanche. Beth Hallmark is precinct chairman. Texas Election Code allows consolidation so county voters may use either location.
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Comanche County
Arlene Pittman
Travelers Hotel
de Leon
E. Central
Comanche
Beth Hallmark
Democrat Cemetery Working Session Planned for May 7
Citizens are urged to attend a work session at Democrat Cemetery on Saturday May 7 to assist with maintenance and cleanup duties. Local organizer(s) emphasize community participation and cemetery care.
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Democrat
Democrat Cemetery
Chief to tabulate primary returns Saturday night
The Chief will tabulate the Democratic Primary results on Saturday May 7 and provide box-by-box counts via tabulation cards for individuals. A loud speaker will announce results as reporters file them. W S Lane will run HQ at The Chief and can be reached at 356 2636 for voters or officials.
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W. S. Lane
Lane
Attendance Sought for Comanche County Democratic Precinct Conventions
Qualified voters in Comanche County are urged to attend precinct conventions at their voting boxes at 2 p m Saturday May 7. Bob Carpenter and John Connally note that attendance gives voters a voice in selecting delegates to County State and National Conventions shaping party policy.
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Comanche County
Bob Carpenter
Comanche
John Connally
Carpenter
New Lake Proctor Country Club Project Aims Mid-Summer Start
Construction on a new country club at Lake Proctor is set to begin mid summer awaiting final plans. The Proctor Area Recreational Association seeks 300 members with a $75 initial fee and $7.50 monthly dues once facilities open. The project includes boat docks tennis courts a clubhouse golf course and other recreational amenities funded by a $200 000 loan repayable over 25 years.
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Lake
Proctor
Corps of Engineers
Association
Farmer's Home Administration
Lowells Creek Park
Lake Proctor
The
Proctor Area Recreational Assn
William T. Calhoun
Comanche
Charlie Foust
Dublin
Sec.treas
C. M. Caraway
Lll
Bill Cowan
James Perkins
de Leon
D. F. Caraway
Dwight Brightman
Assn
Comanche County Voters Nominate in May Democratic Primary
Comanche County voters head to the polls Saturday May 7 to select Democratic nominees for county offices including County Clerk and Commissioner Precinct No 4. The ballot also features two candidates for the U S House from the 17th District Omar Burleson and Eldon Mahon. Other statewide races offer multiple candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor and more. Republican voters have only two ballot points.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Congressional
Omar Burleson
Anson
Jones County
Eldon Mahon
Abilene
Taylor County
Fred Hall
Mattie L. Haynes
de Leon
Charlie Clinton
Frank Seckinger
United States
General Land Office
Court of Criminal Appeals
Leon-Proctor Water Users To Hear ERA Head
Water users and prospective consumers of irrigation water from the Leon River Basin and Proctor Reservoir may learn about regulatory measures at a hearing Monday night May 9 at the Proctor Community Center. Col Wells of the Brazos River Authority will answer questions. The meeting begins at 7 30. Farmers from Leon Basin and residents of Comanche Gustine Proctor Lamkin Hamilton De Leon and Dublin are invited.
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Leon River
Proctor Reservoir
Proctor Community Center
Walter J. Wells
Brazos
Lamkin
Hamilton
de Leon
Dublin
The Best Laid Plans and Press Troubles
The editors recount failed efforts to publish on a new press after four days of work. An external expert was dismissed for subpar results and the team travelled to Stephenville to have the paper published, thanking The Stephenville Empire Tribune staff for their extra help.
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Stephenville
Mr and Mrs N R Harding Return Home From Comanche Visit
Mr and Mrs N R Harding return to their Farwell home after spending the past month visiting Comanche.
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N. R. Harding
Farwell
Comanche
Indian Band Top Honors in Stage Contest at Brownwood
Comanche High School Indian Band earned Division I ratings in both concert and sight-reading tests in Brownwood on April 30. Director Lee South and the judges Douglas Weithe Merlin Jenkins Herman Harryman and Joe Hadden contributed to the historic achievement.
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Comanche High School
Brownwood
Lee South
Douglas Weithe
Big Spring
Merlin Jenkins
Abilene
Herman Harryman
Duncanville
Joe Hadden
Wichita Falls
Camp Guide Ride Your Hobby Horse at Co Manche Library
A reading room event invites families to explore the Handbook of Auto Camping and the Family Camping guide at the Co manche Public Library. Attendees can examine practical tips on equipment routes and safe outdoor practices.
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Comanche
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