No Dampener To Fair Enthusiasm Keeps Comanche County Fair Spirited
Despite rain the Comanche County Fair drew an estimated 400 Friday and 800 Saturday. Frank Hall reports strong overall attendance and expense coverage aided by bused spectators, covered grounds, and active community involvement. Queen Sabrina Boyd and numerous booths and events showcased arts crafts food and entertainment under challenging weather.
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Frank Hall
Comanche County
FHA
United Methodists
Sidney Ladies
Episcopalians
Garden Club
Bill Doggett
Virginia Gleaton
Sandy Clark
Comanche Boy Scouts
FFA
Frank
Crew
Comanche
Comanche County Fair
Sabrina Boyd
Sabrina
William Boyd
Indians Return to Warfare Friday Night Against Mars
The Comanche Indians seek a ninth straight win as they host Eastland Mavericks at 8 00 Friday. Eastland sits 3 6 overall and 1 4 in district, with a run of injuries and a passing attack led by Mike Lewis. Comanche enters 8 0 and 4 0 in district, averaging 39 points per game while holding foes to 6.7, with Abel Cuellar nearing full strength after a hamstring pull.
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Mars
Comanche Indians
Eastland Mavericks
Eastland
Mavericks
Clyde
Hamilton
Fred West
Mike Stutts
Gary Bagwell
Indians
Comanche
Flu Shots Offered Wednesday At United Methodist Church
The A New Jersey influenza immunization drive begins in Comanche on Wednesday November 17 with a single clinic at Fellowship Hall First United Methodist Church from 10 to 12 and 1 to 1 0. Public health officials urge all residents to be immunized free of charge.
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United Methodist Church
Fort Dix
N.J
Mims
Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church
Dr. Mims
Citizens discuss ambulance service for Comanche area
About 130 residents met in the County Courtroom to plan ambulance service after December 31. County Judge Albert Brannan presided with the Commissioners Court and De Leon delegation. A six member committee was named to study options and arrange a plan for Comanche and neighboring precincts.
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Comanche
Albert Brannan
Commissioner's Court
Comanche Funeral Home
de Leon
de Leon Funeral Home
Nowlin Funeral Home
Brannan
Clemons
Carter County Voters Approve Bond Proposals
County ballots show support for constitutional amendments on water development bonds and water quality improvement bonds. Amendment 1 received 1,870 against 1,003 in Carter County while Amendment 2 drew 1,688 against 1,097.
Dudley Bros Offer 250 Hereford Bulls in Annual Sale
Dudley Bros conduct their 15th annual bull sale on Thursday November 4 at 12 noon offering 250 Hereford bulls with clear pedigrees and blood tests within 30 days. Health certificates enable immediate delivery anywhere and Comanche County is noted as a modified certified Brucellosis Free County. Auctioneers Bert and Ruben Reyes and Walter Britten return.
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Dudley Bros
Comanche County
Gustine Plans for Homecoming Festivities
Gustine schedules a homecoming week starting Friday November 5 at 5 00 p m The Senior Class plans a chili and stew supper with chili stew desserts and drinks priced at 175 for adults and 1 for children The homecoming queen will be crowned at halftime along with the Football Sweetheart Miss Spirit Mr Football and player of the year honors.
Comanche Band Heads to UIL Marching Contest in Brady
The Comanche High School band travels to Brady on Saturday November 6 to compete in UIL Marching Contest as the first of three events toward the sweepstakes award won last year. Band Director Mike Brady praises the students and urges a large parent turnout to support the performance around 3:00 p.m.
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Comanche High School
Brady
Mike Brady
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Janie Reed
Rusty Carnes
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Judy) Anderson
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W. L
Bill) Mehaffey
Carter
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Ft. Worth
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Joe Dudley
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Ray Dudley
Harold Dudley
Joe Henderson
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Bob Brewster
Alton Keeler
J. P. Tounget, Jr
Clinton Tounget
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