Comanche County Runoffs Set For June 3
Comanche County votes in the May 6 election produced runoffs for sheriff and several county posts. Ben Barnes and Dolph Briscoe tied for governor statewide, Frances Farenthold faces Briscoe in June, and local races yield runoffs for county attorney, Democratic chairman, commissioners, and the district attorney post. Statewide runoff looms in the Senate between Tom Creighton and Tom Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Ben Barnes
Dolph Briscoe
Frances Farenthold
County races and voting patterns noted in county results
In statewide races Ralph Hall led for Lt Gov but missed the runoff. Bill Hobby and Wayne Connally meet in June. Ralph Yarborough carries Comanche County to seek the Democratic Senate nomination against Barefoot Sanders. Crawford Martin loses AG race but wins Comanche County. County backs the state bus referendum with 3127 for and 536 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Marsh
Ralph Hall
Bill Hobby
Wayne Connally
Ralph Yarborough
Comanche County
Barefoot Sanders Jone
Senate
Crawford Martin
John Hil
Comanche County Box by Box Returns in County Dem Chair Race
The Comanche County vote tallies box by box show the race for State Representative between Lynn Nabers and Charles E. Spellman Jr. and the County Democratic Chairman contest between Joe Waring and Roy Thomas as votes are counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Ferrill
Jim Dudley
Roy Thomas
de Leon
Joe Waring
Gaston Boykin
Kenneth Carnes
Boykin
Carnes
John McDougal
Doc Stamps
Claud Jones
Charles Bean
Jones
Bean
Bill Mazurek
Erbin Cathey
John David Robinson
Homer Miller
Irvin Dunn
Miller
Dunn
Charles Westmoreland
Claude McPherson
Harvey Cox
Lynn Nabers
Charles Spellman, Jr
Bob Cummings
Attoney
Tom Creighton
Tom Holmes
Holmes
James H
Jim) Dudley
Comanche County
Comanche
Hasse
Soda Springs
Gustine
Lamkin
Macksville
Hazeldell
Proctor
Downing
Duster
Rucker
Sipe Springs
Sidney
Newburg
Beattie
van Dyke
Charles FE. Spellman, Jr
Comanche County Cancer Society to Elect Officers
The Comanche County Cancer Society will meet at Central Christian Church on May 11 at 7 30 p m to elect officers for the coming year and review this year's accomplishments. Mrs Bill Echols of Caddo, a District Director member, will be the principal speaker. All members directors and the general public are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Cancer Society
Central Christian Church
Bill Echols
Caddo
Texas Democratic primary unofficial statewide results May 6
Final unofficial totals from the Texas Election Bureau show results for statewide races across all 254 counties. Key figures include Cartlidge Barefoot Sanders and Yarborough in senator races, Barnes Briscoe Farenthold and Looney in governor contests, and Lawson Tunell leading railroad with other top names across AG Comptroller and treasurer races. Anti busing vote reported at 1 091 301 for and 291 757 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Eelection Bureau
Tom Cartlidge
Barefoot Sanders
Alfonso Veloz
Hugh Wilson
Ralph Yarborough
Laura Cruz
Jesse James
Nolan Robnett
Baker Rudolph
Eric Smylie
Odis Weldon
Carl Bell
John White
Connie Lawson
Byron Tunnell
Gene West
Franklin Hall Buys Tupin Enco Agency
Franklin Hall 28 purchased Tupin Enco Agency and becomes Frank's Station at 220 N Houston. Hall, a Comanche High School 1962 graduate, will supervise with staff including Paul Coulter and Cecil Hall while expanding as agent for seven Enco stations. The Hall family plans to live at 701 W Walcott and invites customers to visit.
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Franklin Hall
Tupin
Enco
Joe Tupin
Hall
Comanche
Oliver Hall
Houston
Frank
Paul Coulter
Cecil Hall
Gary Godfrey
Gayle Godfrey
Alton Hall
Wayne Johnson
Bot Gressett
Vera Coker
Smith's Friendly Service
Hicks
Rutherford's
Ned’s
Wades
Gustine
Reid's
Lake Proctor
Scott
Mike
W. Walcott
Carolyn Goodson
Gomanche
Stephenville
Wayne Johnston
Paul Ray Coulter
Questionnaire Memo On Crop Acreage Survey In Texas
During late May about 22 000 Texas farmers will receive a crop acreage questionnaire from Charles E Cau dill Agricultural Statistician for the Texas Crop and Live stock Reporting Service Austin. Information will determine planted acreage for Texas and each county. A cooperative effort of USDA's Statistical Reporting Service and the Texas Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Charles E. Caudill
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Austin
USDA
Statistical Reporting Service
Texas Department of Agriculture
Maidens Seek State Track Title at Austin Meet
Co manche Maidens travel to University of Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin for the state track meet led by coach Leta Andrews and five regional champions. Fredda Davis and teammates Freeman Davis, Janet Brightman, Rhonda Lubke, Laura Spruill compete in 440 and 880 relays with Linda Andrews substituting in the mile relay. A large Comanche crowd is expected to follow to the 2 p.m. start.
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Leta Andrews
Austin
University of Texas Memorial Stadium
Comanche
Fredda Davis
Manche
AAA
Janet Brightman
Rhonda Lubke
Laura Spruill
Linda Andrews
Sidney Students Honored At Banquet
Thirty four Sidney High School students were honored at a May 6 awards banquet in the school auditorium. Leonard Schooler won the science award for district regional and state placement. Wendi Gibson led as a top scholar with several seniors and juniors earning certificates and chevrons for academic and service achievements.
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Sidney High School
Sidney School
Leonard Schooler
Austin
Wendi Gibson
Kenneth Gibson
Carol Mazurek
Sherry Reed
Marcia Spalding
Debra Teague
Kenneth Gibson Jr
David Ward
Donnie Cheek
Mary Clark
Clinton Carouth
Wayne Vineyard
Debbie Ingram
Ricky Fielding
Sidney P.T.C
Republicans Cast 14 Primary Votes in Comanche County
In the Comanche County GOP primary fourteen ballots were cast. Herbert Lockwood tops the field for Commissioner Precinct 1 and will face the Democratic runoff winner. John Tower picked up twelve votes for re election. Albert Fay and Hank Grover lead the governor race with four votes each and will advance to the June runoff. Maurice Angly Jr. won the treasurer unopposed. Voters rejected bussing by 29 to 5 and favored Daylight Saving Time by 7 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Pittman
Comanche County
Herbert Lockwood
Lockwood
U.S
John Tower
GOP
Albert Fay
Henry C
Hank) Grover
B. Thomas McElroy
David Reagan
Joseph Alton Jenkins
Fay
Grover
Maurice Angly, Jr
Co-Op Special Education Program Approved for Six Districts
The 1972-73 plan designates Comanche School District as fiscal agent for a twelve teacher, one aide, and one supervisor Special Services Co-Op. The six schools will host educators across six categories. State funds will cover all program costs. June 1 transfer deadline announced for students moving districts.
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Sidney
Gustine
Cross Plains
Rising Star
de Leon
Comanche
Ford 300-500 Club honors 265 salesmen in Dallas banquet
David Robinson of Clemons Motor Co. Comanche will join 264 other Ford dealership salesmen as 300-500 Club members for 1971. The banquet in Dallas on May 6 recognizes top performers who sold around 750 000 in automotive merchandise to reach the national honor.
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David Robinson
Clemons Motor Co
Comanche
Ford
Dallas
J. Soderquist
Sidney Senior Play Promises Humor and Heart
The Sidney Senior Class presents Aunt Imma Sees It Through on Thursday May 18 at 7 p.m. Admission is 1 for adults and 25 cents for students. Cast includes Sherry Reed as Louise Acuir, Debbie Ingram as Kay Adair, Marcia Spalding as Aunt Emma, Douglas Gaynes as Dick Christianson, Larry Wilson as Jack Norris, Ricky Fielding as Bud Gates, and Leonard Scooler as Joe Sparks. The Senior Class invites the community to attend.
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Sidney
Louise Acuir
Sherry Reed
Louise
Kay Adair
Debbie Ingram
Emma
Marcia Spalding
Dick Christianson
Douglas Gaynes
Jack Norris
Larry Wilson
Bud Gates
Ricky Fielding
Joe Sparks
Leonard Scooler
Chuss
Proctor Reservoir Weather Report Summary
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour forecast from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. detailing temperatures and moisture levels for the period. Data covers expected high and low temperatures, precipitation chances, and humidity readings for the region.
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Proctor Reservoir
Fun Track Meet Scheduled for Grades 6 7 8 and High School
Coach Fred West announces a Fun Track Meet for boys and girls in grade 6 7 8 and high school. The event on Wednesday May 17 features eight divisions with four boys and four girls per 6 7 8 grade group and high school, including a team championship.
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Fred West
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Beatie
TC Ital
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Peattie
Cancer Society
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Robert Looney
Bill Posey
Preston Smith
Gordon Wills
Joe Christie
Bill Jones
Bob McCord
Troy Skates
John
Bob Gressett
Gail Godfrey
West Duncan
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Maidens
Robinson
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