Comanche Equalization Board Sessions Set During June
The Comanche Independent School District Equalization Board schedules three days of hearings June 15 to 17 to discuss property values with taxpayers. The district plans a temporary tax rate of 1.80 to cover a projected 13.5 million in assessed value and potential deficits. A burglary at Barrick Jewelry on the Comanche Square is linked to a morning break in, with about 10,000 dollars in jewelry reported missing and an alarm failure noted.
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Barrick
Equalization Board
Comanche Independent School District
Joe Gore
Victor Scott
Gorman Hawkins
CHS
Comanche
Barrick’s
Comanche Square
Betty Strube
Gary Barrick
Sheriff's Department
Vic Fowler
Brownwood
Texas Ranger
George Roach
Stephenville
Comanche County Cancer Society Sets May 28 Meeting
The Comanche County Unit of the American Cancer Society will meet May 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Central Christian Church to elect officers board members and delegates for the County Cancer Control program. Guest of honor L. E. Ross of Quanah will discuss cancer treatment and research efforts.
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Comanche County
American Cancer Society
Central Christian Church
L. E
Lefty) Ross
Quannah
State Board of Directors
State Service Committee
Ross
Cancer Crusade
Mr. Ross
Gustine FFA Rodeo Kicks Off With Parades and Competitions
Gustine hosts the FFA Invitational Rodeo from Thursday May 28 through Saturday with 13 events. Dub Crumley leads the event, featuring a Buddy Dames versus Dub Crumley roping match and the Wild Horse Race. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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Gustine
Dub Crumley
Buddy Dames
Elm Grove
Star
Mullin
Comanche
Goldthwaite
May
Hamilton
Dublin
Sidney
de Leon
Blanket
Priddy
Pottsville
Lometa
Brownwood
Early
Higginbothams
Seventeen Arrested In Cock Fight Raid Near Comanche
Six peace officers raided a site off US 67 377 east of Comanche and arrested 17 people for illegal cock fighting. Ten defendants paid $10 fines while judgment for seven others was withheld. The raid found 15 men and two young women and several dead fighting cocks.
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Comanche
Justice of Peace Ottis Fields’ Court
Comanche Jaycees Sponsor Peanut Queen Contest
The Comanche Jaycees announce the Comanche County Peanut Queen Contest to be held July 4 on the county courthouse east side. Open to county residents 17 to 21, with sponsors from clubs or businesses. Entries due by June 20. winner advances to state contest in Eastland August 14 15 and is crowned September 19 at the Peanut Bowl in Eastland.
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Comanche Jaycees
Comanche County
Southwestern Shellers Asso
Southwestern Peanut Growers Asso
Eastland Jaycees
Eastland
Comanche Jawycees
Harold Adcock
Rick Lane
Central Christian Church Hosts Welcome Reception for New Pastor Couple
The Central Christian Church at 400 North Austin Street invites all Comanche churches to a reception on Sunday June 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. They honor the Bohannons Mr and Mrs Robert Bohannon as the new pastor and wife and urge the community to meet the young couple starting their ministry in Comanche.
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Central Christian Church
North
Austin St
Comanche
Fellowship Hall
Obert Bohannon
Homecoming at Hasse Planned for May 31
Hasse hosts a Homecoming on Sunday May 31 inviting former students and regular attendees. Seth Moore urges community and alumni to attend and help plan the event. Dinner on the grounds will be followed by music and entertainment from local performers. A general gathering after lunch offers everyone a chance to speak and share memories.
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Hasse
Seth Moore
Moore
Ben Maroney
Buddy Weeks
Raymone Moore
Changes To Be Made In Local Postal Services
Postmaster James Carpenter announced changes effective June 6 during Saturdays only the Service Window will be closed and mail will go to boxes while city carriers handle only first class mail and daily papers Beginning June 7 no mail will be placed in boxes and no one will work Sundays or holidays The post office hours will be 8 a m to 4 30 p m weekdays with 4 30 p m collection in the business area and a 6 p m later box collection The changes urge residents to adjust mailings accordingly
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James Carpenter
Carpenter
New State Farm Road Slated For Comanche County
Texas Highway Commission approves 4.7 miles of Farm to Market roads in Comanche County as part of the 1970 program. Estimated $100,000 for grading and structures. Future work will finance surfacing. Route extends from State Highway 16 south of Comanche to south of Lake Comanche. Supervising Resident Engineer Glenn G. Trotter. Program covers 543.1 miles in 109 counties with total cost about $22 million.
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The
Texas Highway Commission
Comanche County
E. M. Pritchard
Texas Highway Department
Comanche
Lake Comanche
Glenn G. Trotter
Comanche Jaycees Win State Awards At Fort Worth
At the State Jaycee Convention in Fort Worth the Comanche Jaycees earned two awards from four projects entered. They received third place for R&R the monthly publication and the Special President's Award Dyer's Doers. Past President Bill Kendrick earned the Tall Texan for recruiting five new members in a year.
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Bill Kindrick
Bo Elrod
Jerry Nelson
George Bingham
Ronnie Boston
Bill Kendrick
Fort Worth
Coman
Che Jaycees
Comanche Jaycees
Dyer
Weather report from Procter Reservoir Weather Station
The weather report from Procter Reservoir Weather Station gives temperatures and moisture readings up to 8 am. The bulletin outlines the early morning conditions and present atmospheric moisture levels.
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Procter Reservoir
Memorial Day Services At Stag Creek Cemetery
The Stag Creek Cemetery Association invites the public to the annual Memorial Day on Sunday May 31. A business meeting starts at 10 a.m. followed by the Memorial Day service at 11. Harvey Moore of Odessa will speak. A basket lunch at noon will be followed by old fashioned singing. singers are welcome.
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Stag Creek Cemetery Association
Stag Creek Cemetery
Harvey Moore
Odes
Drive Safely Over Holidays
Memorial Day marks the start of Texas summer travel with millions on the road. The Texas Highway Department urges caution as construction zones may create hazards during the long weekend beginning May 30.
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Texas
Texas Highway Department
Homecoming at Indian Creek
Indian Creek hosts a Sunday May 31 homecoming with registration at 10 00 a m and a basket lunch under the tabernacle at noon Mrs FE Y Burdette secretary invites everyone to attend and enjoy the day
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Indian Creek
Tabernacle
FE. Y. Burdette
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Comanche County Cancer Society
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Dan Blocker
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Ghief
Stag Creek
Eldon Easley
Joe Paul Waring
Dana McDougal
Donna Clark
Paul Mitchum
James Edward Bryson
Kyle Steward
Jo Lane Dudley
Paula Anders
Kevin Tankersley
Lindley Swindle
David Haile
Charles Bay
Joe Maxwell
Jesse Carlton
Brenda Lee
Daryl Burttschell
Joe David Carter
Barbara Smith
Susan Davis
David Mercer
Austen Zschiesche
Rickey Helmsley
Tommy Wilhelm
Terri Puckett
Mark Jones
Rene Wagsner
Macheal Frazier
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