Local Conservation Contractor Becomes State Leader
Claude Lee Prater of Comanche has grown from a Sonora paving contractor in the late 1950s to one of Texas' largest dirt and conservation contractors in the 1970s. His firm, the Claude Prater Company, employs most staff from Comanche County and handles lake development, golf courses, stripping gravel, air strips, and utility work, with major projects including Lake Whitney, Lake Granbury, Horseshoe Bay, and Lakeway, while stressing conservation as a core value.
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Claude Lee Prater
Comanche
Sonora
Prater
Claude Prater
LaRue
Connie
Patsy
Pam
Billy
Duane Prater
Claude
Lake Whitney
Lake Granbury
Lake Lbj
Horseshoe Bay
Lakeway
Houston
Eagle Lake
Lone Star Gas
Prater Company
Texas
Comanchean Meets With MOD Poster Child Scott Hafen
Scott Hafen age five born with an open spine and hydrocephalus participates in a regional March of Dimes meeting in Dallas along with local volunteers Mrs Garry Steele and Mrs Wayne Cotton. He has had surgery and ongoing treatment at the March of Dimes program in Salt Lake City and now can walk with braces and crutches. His parents live in Las Vegas Nevada. The National Foundation March of Dimes funds research medical services and health education to prevent birth defects.
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Scott Hafen
Garry Steele
Comanche County
Wayne Cotton
Brown County
March of Dimes
Comanche
Voluntary Health Organization
Dallas
Scott
Children’s Hospital
Salt Lake City
Gary Hafen
Las Vegas
Nevada
The
National Foundation, March of Dimes
Jaycees To Meet Thursday In Comanche
The Comanche Jaycees announce a regular meeting on Thursday December 6 at 730 PM at the clubhouse. All members are urged to attend and bring a friend.
Santa Claus Visits Comanche on Three Saturdays in December
Frances Lockwood notes Santa will appear in Comanche on December 6 15 and 22 during Saturday shopping hours on the town square sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Children may snap photos with Santa who will give candy treats as the holiday shop season unfolds. Schools close Friday for Christmas, prompting shoppers to plan early and enjoy a traditional family Christmas.
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Santa Claus
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Santa
Christys
Maidens Aim to Repeat in Hardin-Simons Tourney at Abilene
CHS Maidens eye a repeat title in the Hardin-Simons Tournament at Abilene starting Thursday with a bye. They face the winner of Baird versus Haskell at 5 Friday, then potential 11 am Saturday game and 9 pm final if they advance. Local action includes Comanche hosting Gustine Thursday night and JV games, with other schedule notes through December 10.
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CHS
Hardin-Simons
Abilene
Comanche Indians
Gustine
Goldthwaite
Lometa
Hico
Stephenville
Clifton
Comanche United Fund Short of Goal in 1973-74 Drive
Comanche area failed to meet the United Fund target for 1973-74 with only 5684 dollars collected toward a 9000 goal. Nearby towns posted varying completion percentages, and deficits will be allocated proportionally to participating organizations. Contributions are accepted by drive chairs Harvey Kasse and Robert Maddox and officers Roy Brannan Jr. and Frances Lockwood.
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Comanche
United Fund
Eastland
Dublin
Cross Plains
Coleman
Stephenville
Cisco
Brownwood
Drive
Harvey Kasse
Robert Maddox
Roy Brannan Jr
Frances Lockwood
Albert Brannan Enters Comanche County Judge Race
Comanche business leader Albert Brannan announced his candidacy for Comanche County Judge. He and his wife Judy, longtime locals, have run a business here for 27 years and are active in church and service groups. Brannan has chaired the Upper Leon Municipal Water District and serves on the Brazos River Authority board.
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Albert Brannan
Comanche
Comanche County
Brannan
Judy
First Baptist Church
Upper Leon Munici
Pal Water District
Brazos
Mr. Brannan
Roy W. Brannan
Mrs. Brannan
R. E. Seay
Newburg
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Claude Lee
la Rue
Mickey Scott
Billy Paul
Marble Falls
Jaycees
Chamber
Louise Wilhelm
Owl
Dale Nowlin
W. Wright
N. Wane
Miss Wilhelm
Informa
Tion
Comanche Community Hospital
Army
Brooke Army
San Antonio
Nowlin
Helm
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