Heavy Voter Turnout Shapes County Results in 1968 Election
Comanche County saw substantial voter engagement with about 3,100 ballots cast in the general election and 3,103 in the primaries period. In the only local contest, Democrat Fred Hall defeated Republican Herbert Lockwood, while U S Senator Lloyd Bentsen led George Bush and Governor Preston Smith led Paul Eggers in county tallies. Statewide results show Bentsen, Smith, Barnes, Calvert, James, and White leading their Democratic contests with strong margins, reflecting broader national trends.
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Comanche County
Fred Hall
Herbert Lockwood
Hall
Lockwood
U. S. Senate
Lloyd Bentsen
George Bush
Preston Smith
Paul Eggers
U. S
Ben Barnes
Byron Fullerton
Crawford Martin
Edward Yturri
Robert S. Calvert
S. L. Abbott
Jesse James
Robert Koennecke
Bob Armstrong
Barry Trippett
John White
Daniel Heath
George Buss
Byron Fulleron
Edward Yiurri
Robert 8. Calvert
Comanche County Livestock Assn Gets New Show Barn Ground
The Comanche Industrial Foundation donates six acres for a new show barn and grounds. The Soil Conservation Service designs a waterway to prevent flood damage, with 18 inch depth and earth moved to form parking areas. Construction contract goes to T L Gillette. barn due January 1 1971 and ready for the January livestock show. Plans for a fall fair next year are already in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Livestock Assn
Comanche Industrial Foundation
Soil Conservation Service
Livestock Assn
SCS
Comanche County Livestock Association
D. F. Caraway
Daymond Power
Whit Jarratt
Truman Renshaw
Gayle McCullough
The
Livestock Association
CHS Library Club Bake Sale This Saturday
The CHS Library Club will hold its annual Bake Sale on Saturday, November 7, from a.m. until sold out. Cookies, pies and cakes will be sold at reasonable prices with proceeds funding club activities. Advance orders may be placed by calling Miss Nobia.
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CHS Library Club
Nobia
Comanche County 1970 Peanut Box Score Summary
Comanche County reports a 1970 peanut box score showing 1,247.4 pounds and 2,447,083 units with 1,962 pounds equaling 65.4 bushels. No additional context or dates provided.
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Comanche County
First Baptist Hosts Mission Fair In Comanche
First Baptist Church of Comanche will host the first area Mission Fair on Tuesday November 10 from 6 30 to 9 30 p m Displays films exhibits and musical groups plus missionaries students and Southern and Texas Baptist executives will be featured All Baptists from Comanche Brown Mills and Sen sa counties are invited to learn about the world wide mission enterprise of the Southern Baptist and Texas Baptists.
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First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Southern Baptist
Comanche Brown, Mills
Sen Saba
Texas Baptists
Home and Foreign Missions Boards
W.M.A. of Texas
Human Welfare Commission
Texas Baptist Men
Baptist Standard
Stewardship Division
Missions Division
Church Service Division
Baptist Foundation
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Baptist Colleges
Baylor
Hardin-Simmons
Howard Payne
Missionary to Speak at Taylors Chapel Monday
Rev. Burnie McClain and his Burun di family will speak at Taylors Chapel Monday evening November 9 at 7 o'clock. Rev. Hert, pastor, invites those interested to attend and hear the missionary discuss Africa.
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Taylors Chapel
Burnie McClain
Burundi
Africa
The
Hert
McClain
Gustine to Host Chicken Supper and Homecoming Game
Gustine Senior Class invitaes the community to a chicken and dressing supper at the Gustine cafeteria starting 5 PM on November 19. Adults pay 1.59, children under 12 pay 1. After the meal, Gustine Tigers play Pottsville Bocots at 6:30 on the Tiger field. Tickets are sold by seniors.
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Gustine
Gustine Tigers
Pottsville Boscots
Tiger
Tiger Field
H D Christmas Workshop Scheduled for November 9
The Annual Home Demonstration Club hosts a Christmas workshop on November 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the TP&L Hospitality Room. Bring a covered dish and crafts and all are welcome, members or not.
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Tp&l
Comanche Chief Selected for Soil Conservation Award
The Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District named the Comanche Chief the district’s best weekly newspaper for conservation coverage. Editor Bill Wilkerson prints an annual special on conservation with pieces by farmers, teachers, businessmen and preachers. Norman Moore nominated at the October board meeting.
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Upper Leon
Bill Wilkerson
Norman Moore
Indians Host Clyde In Final Home Game
The Comanche Indians host the Clyde Bulldogs Friday night in the final home game after a 21-7 win over Coleman. Clyde’s four win, four loss record includes a recent loss to Coleman. Clyde relies on a protype offense and heavy passing with key players like Larry McDougal at QB and Ronnie Shaw at fullback. If the injured QB cannot play, Clyde may shift to a pass heavy game while facing a tougher Indian defense.
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Comanche Indians
Coleman
Clyde Bulldogs
Clyde
Winters
Cisco
Eastland
Fred West
Calvin Lee
Bulldogs
Jerry Gore
Glen Parker
Danny Chisholm
Kennie Beaty
Rusty Pinkerton
Eddie Cox
Steve Adams
Larry McDougal
Harry Dudley
Ronnie Shaw
Paul McGettis
Dewitt Spruill
Tommy Osborn
Jerry Hitt
Gary Robertson
John Key
Rover
Clen Parker
Rev Eugene Prevo Named East Side Baptist Pastor
Rev Eugene Prevo, formerly of Walnut Creek Baptist Parker County, is named pastor of East Side Baptist Church in Comanche. He has led Baptist churches in Texas 13 years and will preach at East Side on Sunday November 8.
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Eugene Prevo
Walnut Creek Baptist Church
Parker County Baptist Association
East Side Baptist Church
Comanche
Frevo
Texas
Hebron
Denton County
Sunset Baptist Church
Montague County
First Baptist Church
Boyd
Wise County
Walnut Creek
Azle
Prevo
Woman's Missionary Union
Eugene
Tarleton State College
University of Texas At Austin
Alpha Chi
National Honor Society
Tarleton Business Club
Fire Thursday Causes Minor Damage in Comanche Home
A Thursday early morning fire at a residence in the 1200 block of South Austin caused little damage. A mattress and bed clothes were lost along with a chair. One occupant received second degree burns on the left hand. The blaze was spotted by City Policeman John Luper at 1 05 am. The Wood family occupied the house. Wood sustained the burn. The home is owned by T N Burton of Comanche.
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Austin
John Luper
C. J. Wood
Wood
Dale Nowlin
T. N. Burton
Comanche
De Leon United Methodist Harvest Festival Sets Nov 7
The De Leon United Methodist Church hosts its 8th Harvest Festival on Saturday November 7 at De Leon City Hall. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a bake sale flea market and bazaar. A barbecue dinner runs from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by an auction. Out-of-town guests are welcome for a day of shopping and community fellowship.
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Altha Wilkerson
de Leon
United Methodist Church
Lord’s Acre
de Leon City Hall
Weather report from Proctor Reservoir Weather Station
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station released a 24 hour temperature and moisture report from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. The data show daily highs and lows for late October and early November with several missing values and noted Frost occurrences on October 29 and November 3. No rainfall was recorded for the week. October rainfall totals are listed as 1.02 inches.
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Proctor Reservoir
CSA Fros
John Robertson Named Manager of Brownwood Land Bank Assn
John Robertson of Comanche promoted to manager of the Federal Land Bank Assn in Brownwood after 17 years service. The Brownwood office handles loans in Brown, Comanche and Mills Counties with main office at 209 N Center. Schedule places him in Brownwood, Comanche, and Goldthwaite on specified days.
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John Robertson
Mar
Federal Land Bank Assn
B'wood
Brownwood
W. E. Burleson
Comanche
Comanche Association
The
Brownwood Assn
Federal Land
Brown
Mills
N. Center
Delores Sandford
Robertson
Goldthwaite
Babysitters Workshop Offered for Teens in November
The Comanche Javecee Wives and Barbara Williams announce a babysitter training workshop for pre teens and teens on November 7 and 14 from 10 to 3 at the TP and L Hospitality Room. No experience needed. attendees may come to either day or both for certificates. Lunches provided. participants will be listed in the newspaper.
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Barbara Williams
Tp&l Hospitality
Durham's Pharmacy Fills Millionth Prescription
Durham's Pharmacy celebrated filling its one millionth prescription. Partners H. M. Cauley L. C. N. N. and T. R. Durham presented Prescription No. 1 000 000 to Rev. N. P. Wilkinson for delivery to his wife Mrs. Sara Wilkinson at 600 E. Grand Ave. The event links family histories with the firm, which began in 1919 and has grown with generations and local doctors’ support.
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Durham
H. M. Cauley
L. C
N. N
T. R. Durham
Rev. N. P. Wilkinson
Sara Wilkinson
E. Grand Ave
Comanche
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Smith and
Bentsen
Texas Election Bureau
County Livestock Ass'n
ASCS
First Baptist
H.D
Indians
New East Side
Partners
N. N. Durham
Wm. Reese
West Side
Reese
L. C. Durham
Mr. Cauley
Richard Lecklear
University
Comeneres
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