Comanche County Fair hailed as a big success
In Comanche County the fair drew praise for local talent and minimal out-of-county spending. Co chairmen Bill McGinnis and Frank Hall led a strong showing with all entertainment except one act provided locally. Members urged continued fundraising for the United Fund and celebrated the Dudley Bros bull sale for statewide publicity.
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Comanche County
Bill McGinnis
Brownwood
Frank Hall
Frank
Johnny Duncan
Bill
McKenzie to Audition in Texoma Regional NATS event
Stephen McKenzie, Tarleton State University vocal major and First United Methodist Church choir director, is among five Tarleton students in the 1975 Texoma Regional Student Vocal Auditions at Baylor University November 9-11. The Fort Stockton junior advanced to 1974 semi finals. accompanists include Janet Allison and Tim Fails of Comanche.
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Stephen McKenzie
First United Methodist Church
Tarleton State University
Texoma
National Association of Teachers of Singing
Baylor University
McKenzie
Fort Stockton
Tarleton
Janet Allison
Tim Fails
Comanche
Stag Creek Club Plans Supper
The Stag Creek Club invites the community to a Thanksgiving supper at the Community Center on Saturday night November 15. The event features the Daniels 5 with Toe Tapping music, starts about 6:30 PM, and aims to provide a relaxing evening. The Drennans, Johnnie Crims, and club chairs organize the program.
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Drennans
Johnnie Crims
Hicks Wins Chief's Grid Contest With Near Tie Break
John D. Hicks takes first in the Chief Football Contest by missing one game and nearly tying the breaker score. Mary Kyle claims second place, with a three way tie for third between Jay Hicks and Danny Hicks. Multiple Hicks relatives also miss only one game. honorable mention honors go to Carl M. Smith and others who missed two games.
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John D. Hicks
John D
Mary Kyle
Hicks
Jay
Danny
Danny Hicks
Lonnie E. Kilgore
A Hicks
Judy M. Burrow
Charles T. Kolb
Becky Weatherman
Carl M. Smith
Brownwood
J. N. Hicks
Hasse
Alice Stokes
Brenda Daniel
Gustine
Virginia Davis
Tommy Weatherman
Mary Ruth Ross
Lon Lancaster
Rhonda Cox
Magers Earns Second in APRA Rodeo Standings
Randy Magers, a local bull rider and APRA member, moves to second in the latest release dated November 3. He has $21,609 in winnings, trailing Don Gay of Mesquite with $30,313. Marvin Shoulders of Henryetta, Oklahoma, is third with $20,891.
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Randy Magers
The
Association of Professional Rodeo Cowboys
Magers
Don Gay
Mesquire
Marvin Shoulders
Henryetta
Oklahoma
PAR Bridge Luncheon Club Hosts Thanksgiving Gathering
Ernestine Arthur and Selma Berrey led a 28 member PAR Bridge Luncheon on November 6 with decor of black baskets and pyracantha berries. Prizes went to Micki Watson Joy Taylor for bingo and Venner Owen for high bingo. December hostesses named. Comanche and Dublin members listed. A Ladies Golf Association scramble on November 3 produced 36 37 scores led by Doris Maxwell with multiple prize winners.
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Ernestine Arthur
Selma Berrey
Micki Watson
Joy Taylor
Dublin
Venner Owen
Maxene Fenimore
Pauline McCullough
L. A. Blair
Ethel Harrell
Ruth Dunn
Gorman
Eppie Jean Whitesides
Brownwood
Flora Foust
Rudene Hallmark
Hattie Ruth White
Joy Taylor Dublin
Holly Mahon
Laura Miller
Jimmie Tate
Mamie Smith
de Leon
Comanche
Louise Hill
Earnestine Arthur
Florence Tupin
Lou Kimble
Ruby Barton
Pallie Palmer
Verner Owen
Frankie Dur
Ladies Golf Association
Doris Maxwell
Kathleen Marshall
Eilean Irby
Jerri Asmus
de Lores Sharp
de Lores
George Pate
Lalia Longmore
Lucile Smith
Lena Taylor
June Jordan
Mary
Parks Family Visits Host Mrs. Wanza Parks Over Weekend
Mrs. Wanza Parks welcomed her son and family Don Parks and Reid of Waco and daughter in law Hal Gill from Midland, along with another Waco relative, during a weekend visit.
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Wanza Parks
Don Parks and Reid
Waco
Mrs
Hal Gill
Midland
Gustine 4-H Holds October Meeting with Elections
Gustine 4-H members met October 20 to choose yearly projects. David Caffey resigned as club delegate and Kyle Kirkland was elected. A Halloween party followed on October 30 with a hay ride to Dink Carson’s and a stop at Thurman Boucher’s for treats. Next gathering is November 17 at 3:30 p.m. at Gustine High School.
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Gustine
David Caffey
Kyle Kirkland
Dink Carson
Thurman Boucher’s
Gustine High School
New York visitors attend Comanche Bull Sale and fair
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Rippewoe of New York city spent last week in Comanche visiting Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Rippetoe and Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Rippetwoe. They attended the Dudley Bros annual bull sale and the Comanche County Fair during the visit.
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New York
E. B. Rippewoe
City
Comanche
O. E. Rippetoe
Gayle Rippetwoe
Albuquerque man visits kin in Comanche region
Hollis Isham of Albuquerque New Mexico traveled to Comanche Tuesday to see his sister Mrs Clarence Huey and other relatives Mrs Isham also spent time in Brownwood visiting family.
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New Mexico
Hollis Isham
Albuquerque, N.M
Comanche
Clarence Huey
Isham
Brownwood
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Harvey Kaase
David Taylor
Powell Supply
First
Comanche Bank
Dudley Bros
Gail
Tom
Ehtos
Thomas Stark
Plants & Supplies
Stag Creek Club
E. Central
Texas
James Wilkerson
James C. Wilkerson
Ill
Texas Press
Association
Ham
Georgia
Belle Pate
Edith Oden
Rae
Margaret Williams
Elizabeth Durham
Marie Stephens
Erlene Irby
Mable Mehaffey
Bill Dudney
Sandra Kidd
David Brawley
Sherri Daniels
Quality Homes
Laurie Newsom
JUVUY
Gene Hackman
Candice Bergen
James Coburn
Sun
Lindsay Bloom
Joe Higg
ANNAN
Anannhanna
Goodson Insurance
Herbert Goodson and
David Goodson
West Central
Grocery
EXXON
Mr.pibb
Kimbell
Toastem’s
Chuck
Clorox
Welch Grape
Suand DS
Lipton Low
Itttola
Foun
NWE
Wayne Stewart
S&h
Gladiola
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