Comanche County Votes Shift Democratic in General Election
Over 2000 Comanche County voters cast ballots in the general election with Democrats winning most county races. Senator Tower narrowly carried the statewide edge while Waggoner Carr won in the county by 1298 to 767. write in County Judge votes favored D F Caraway over W E Boyd 1728 to 205. County approved most statewide amendments, rejecting No 4, with high turnout nearly matching the May primary.
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Comanche County
John Tower
Waggoner Carr
Carr
Tower
Comanche
Nave
W. EB. Boyd
D. F. Caraway
Boyd
Caraway
Indians Host Cisco in Final Grid Game of Year
The Comanche Indians face Cisco Laboes in the last 1966 football game for CHS. Coach Orland Aldridge and Houston Jolley aim to finish 4-5 overall with a 2-3 district mark while honoring 12 seniors including Ronnie Cabeleс, Bobby Reeves, and Rusty Carnes. Cisco, led by Larry Hargrave, seeks its first win since beating Eastland 40-6.
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CISCO
Comanche Indians
Orland Aldridge
Houston Jolley
Cisco Laboes
Indians
Eastland
Larry Hargrave
Comanche
CHS
Loboes
Ronnie Cabeles
Bobby Reeves
Rusty Carnes
Jim Hall
Denny MecKinzie
Jerry Bilis
Willie Bradshaw
Richard Arthur
Deve Bowden
T. J. Cottrell
Dirk Jolink
Dylan
Coleleasure
T. J Cottrell
Jerry Wiliams
Jerry Fits
Danny McKin
Dudley Bros Hereford Sale Sets Record Gross of 82344
The jth annual Dudley Bros Hereford sale held Wednesday grossed a record high for 118 bulls and heifers. About 400 attended from Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Louisiana with buyers including Stout Estate Fredrick Oklahoma Y A MecCall Bossier City and Squaw Creek Valley Ranch plus Mamie E George Ranch and Brisco Bros. of Gonzales. The bulls brought 67829 at an average 575 while heifers netted 14524 at 126 per head. Major buyers included Whitington Shreveport and Cauthorn of San Marcos among others.
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Texas
Okla
Stout
Fredrick
Oklahoma
Y. A. MecCall
Bossier City
Louisiana
Squaw Creek Valley Ranch
Glen Rose
Mamie E. George Ranch
Richmond
Brisco Bros
Gonzales
T Cattle Co
Parr Hereford Ranch
Irs
UD. Sawyer
As New Mexico
Whitington
Shreve 4
Mrs. Cauthorn
San Marcos
Ladie Owen
Veterans Day Observance Urged Across Texas
The American Legion announces Veterans Day events for November 11 in Texas. Commander Jack W. Flynt urges citizens to display the U S flag and participate in a nationwide salute honoring those who served for freedom and peace. Governor Connally has issued a proclamation calling all Texans to join the observance.
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Austin
Texas
Department
Jack W. Flynt
American Legion
Flynt
John Connally
Peanut Box Score Data From Comanche County Farms
Peanut marketing figures show 64 farms with 225.00 per ton price and 584 pounds per acre forage output. Comanche County records list 2,1714 average yield and 2,500 pounds or 50 bushels per acre for a 1966 ASCS peanut program.
County Judge Race Gains Boost From Boreev Leader
Mrs. Iola Kennedy of Boreev reports United Funds collections are strongest ever and urges strong support in Comanche. She appeals to generosity when contacted.
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Iola Kennedy
United Funds
Comanche
Patriot Observance Urges Public Support For Armed Forces
The passage urges national unity and participation in a patriotic observance to honor gallant Americans in combat and their willingness to sacrifice for freedom, calling for strong public support of their endeavors.
Donnie Campbell Wins Football Guessing Contest
Donnie Campbell wins first prize five dollars in the Comanche Chief football contest with a near perfect score missing only one game. Second place goes to Mrs Perry W Farley and Cathy Hicks takes third with a subscription prize. several others also missed two games.
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Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles
Donald W. Campbell
CHS
South Lake
Ft. Worth
Donald
Texas
Perry W. Farley
Box
Bastrop
Gustine
Sidney
Forley
Effie Lee Cloud
Cathy Hicks
Billy Hicks
Cathy
A&m
SMU
Hicks
Billy
C. L. Northcutt
C. L. Northcutt, Dr. Terrill H. Sharp
de Leon
Alice Stokes
Brownwood
Oscar Harris Named Plant Manager at Comanche Manufacturing
Oscar Harris with 17 years in clothing production becomes plant manager of Comanche Manufacturing Corp at Comanche. Hiring women begins in about three weeks with 150 employees planned at start and expansion to follow. Harris moved from Tennessee to Brownwood in January and will relocate with his wife Chestine and three children Tony Gina and Roger.
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Oscar Harris
Comanche Manufacturing Corp
Comanche Manufacturing Corporation
Comanche
Harris
Brownwood
Tennessee
Chestine
Tony
Gina
Roger
Baptist Church
Rush Creek Watershed Approved for SCS Aid in Three Counties
The Rush Creek watershed project in Comanche Eastland and Brown counties gains Soil Conservation Service support under Pub lic Law 566. The plan includes 13 flood control dams one multi purpose dam and land treatment to cut flood damages by about 70 percent on 8 000 acres with an estimated 1 30 return for each dollar spent. Local sponsors will secure easements permits and rights of way and administer the project with multiple district sponsors and county support.
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Rush Creek
Comanche
Eastland
Brown Counties
Soil Conservation Service
H. N. Smith
Temple
State Conservationist
SCS
Comanche County
Proctor Reservoir
Proctor
Upper Leon
Brown- Mills
Conservation Districts
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administration
Extension Service
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Comanche Varsity and Freshmen Meet Brady Thursday Night
Comanche hosts Brady in a Thursday night clash at 7 30 p.m. featuring the A team and Freshmen. Coaches George Ellis Bob Clapton and David Andrews plan a deep lineup with 22 strong players and a tough, decision filled start.
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Comanche
Prady
George Ellis
Bob Clapton
David Andrews
Braves
Stephenville
Ray Dudley
Ken Lancaster
Kim Cockerham
David Tankersley
Mickey Howerton
Charles Payne
Freddy Rogers
John Hutchins
Ken Cattles
Max Parker
Randy Nelms
Billy Bradshaw
Chris Evridge
Royce Lubke
David Hyatt
Record Peanut Harvest Boosts Co Manche County Output
The Co Manche County peanut crop bucks a tough year with abundant rainfall and ideal harvest weather. Labor shortages hinder hauling to grading stations as 6000 sacks linger in fields while buyers run out of storage. Gold Kist shellers work constantly to ship peanuts and free space for the next season.
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Comanche County
Gold Kist
Post Office Banks and Courthouse Closed Friday Veterans Day
Government offices agencies the State Highway Department and delivery service of the Post Office close Friday November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Comanche banks courthouse and public library also close. Retail stores and theaters remain open with local football game Cisco vs Comanche.
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Court House
State Highway Department
Comanche Public Library
Comanche
Cisco
Comanche VU Would Boost Campaign to Match Record Pace
Dan J. Steuber of Tyler urges continued support for the Comanche VU drive. He says the group aims to maintain a slight rise over last year’s record breaking campaign.
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Dan J. Steuber
Tyler
Comanche VU. F
Band Smorgasbord Sets Saturday Fundraiser
The Band Smorgasbord fundraiser returns Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm in the Junior High Cafeteria. Tickets are $1.25 for all-you-can-eat food supplied by band parents with entertainment by the Comanche High School Stage Bands. Proceeds aid the CHS FFA in buying a tandem trailer for livestock shows.
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Future Farmers of America
Charlie Marshall
Majestic Theatre
FFA
James Stewart
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Dudley Bros. Hereford
Dudley Ranch
Hal Ramsbottom
Bert Reyes
Wal
Ter Britten
Johnny Jones
American Hereford Association
Gail P. Dudley
Dudley Bros
Leon Freeze
U.S. Senate
Walters College Station
Reyes of
San Antonio
Harry of
Fort Worth
Anthony
Tex
Gail
Tom
C. H. Edington
Burket
Phil Smith
Abilene
Cutbirth and
Marvin Key and Son
Snyder
C. R. Mize
Nacogdoches
Jim Anderson
Fred Cutbirth
Baird
Coss Bros
J. B. Dabney
Blanket
Wesley Eckert
Streeter
Blackman Farm
Mineral Wells
Don Gray
W. H. Hailey
Gorman
D. C. Harris
Jurney, Sr
Dublin
Kaufman Bros
Georgetown
J. W. Mayes
Virgil Morris
Moran
J. S
ASCS
Comanche No
Hasse Seda Spring Dingler i
Fleming Energy
Macksville
Hazeldell
Wilson
Downing
Duster
Rucker Line Springs
Shrum
Donnie Campbell
Parker
Glen
Bruce
Glen Parker
Bruce Parker
Tion Districts
Comanche County Commissioners Court
Brady
Smorgasbord
Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Loraine
W. C. Henderson
Wade Preston
C. C. Nance
Hazel Streety
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