Bond Proposal For New Grade School And Band Halls
Comanche Independent School District votes to issue a $250000 bond to fund a new grade school building replacing the J B Layne center and a new Band Hall. Architect firm Wilson Patterson Lowden Dunlap Epperly chosen to study needs. no tax rate increase planned. Petitions to call the bond election will be circulated in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche 1.8.D
Comanche Independent
Wilson, Patterson, Lowden, Dunlap & Epperly
Fort Worth
Comanche
J. B. Layne
Dudley Bros Hereford Sale Tops at 59815 in 6th Annual Event
The Dudley Bros 6th annual Hereford livestock sale on Wednesday November 8 grossed 59815 with 106 animals averaging 564 per head. Over 300 buyers and bidders braved rain for bulls and heifers as top price bulls and multiple consignments went to ranches across Texas. Auctioneers were Walter Britten and Bert Reyes with clerks Harry Holtzer and Boyd Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Bors
Walter Jetton
Texas
Dudley Bros
Gail
Tom
Eltos
W. J. Coleman and Son
Ackerl
Colemans
Curtis Mitchell
Palo Pinto
Zephyr
J. C. Johnson
Hamilton
Hall
Baird
J. C
William Nash
Leona
Perry Horton
Mineral Wells
Andrew Johnson
Clyde
Henry Speck Jr
Eldorado
Ford Oglesby
R. H. Brown Cattle Co
Throckmorton
Mulloy Ranch
Stephenbille
F. S. Turner
Brownwood
W. B. Miles Jr
J. T. O'Dell
Woodson
Headquarters Ranch Co
James Hunt
Sonora
Bryan Hunt
Ladie H. Owen
Fort Worth
Claude Collins
Sterling City
P. H. Welder
Victoria
Charles Fry
Forney
Charlie
PRA Country Club Project Nears Bids and Openings
PRA Area Recreation Association plans three contract phases for a club house golf course and leisure amenities including a swimming pool tennis court fishing pier and docks. Charter memberships closed but new members welcomed with a 150 initiation fee and 7.50 monthly dues. facilities slated to open next spring with the golf course ready by early summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Area Recreation Association, Inc
Pecan Bake Show Dec 2 at Gustine School
A Pecan Bake Show will be held with the Pecan Show on Saturday December 2 in the Agricultural Building at Gustine school. Entries due by 9 a.m. with two age groups Junior and Adult and five classes cookies pies cake nut bread and candy. Prizes awarded first second and third in each class and age division. Entries claimed 2:30 to 3 p.m. Also listed are buyers including Davis of Robert Lee and several others across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine School
Indian Maidens Open Basketball Season With Gatesville Doubleheader
Coach Leta Andrews Indian Maidens start their season with a Thursday night doubleheader against Gatesville. The B team plays at 6 30 followed by the A team. Freshmen Jane Jolley Debbie Williams and sophomore Oleta Ellis lead B team forwards with guards Betty Barret Molly Moya and Sandra Clawson. Starting forwards include sophomores Judy Gleaton Sarah Fletcher and senior Gwinn. guards Debra Frick Cathy Coker Vicki Gore and Debbie Stark. The Maidens won two prior practice games against Baird by over ten points and travel to Early next Tuesday for a 7 pm game.
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Leta Andrews
Gatesville
Jane Jolley
Debbie Williams
Oleta Ellis
Betty Barret
Molly Moya
Sandra Clawson
Judy Gleaton
Sarah Fletcher
Gwinn
Debbie Stark
Vicki Gore
Cathy Coker
Debra Frick
Freshan
Baird
Indians Open Cage Play Tuesday At Early High
Comanche Indians begin the 1987-88 basketball season under new coach Wayne Preston at Early Tuesday night November 2. Six returners plus six new players including seniors Jerry Ellis and W Cloud and juniors Kim Cockerham and Royce Lubke bolster the lineup as they seek to rebound from a district-title run.
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Comanche Indians
Wayne Preston
Preston
Indians
Comanche
Jerry Ellis
W. Cloud
Clyde Weaver
Billy Williams
Kim Cockerham
Royce Lubke
Max Parker
Gary Lacy
Thanksgiving Fete Slated for Stag Creek
Stag Creek hosts its annual Thanksgiving supper on Saturday November 18 at 7 PM at the Community Center. Bring a covered dish and share in the feast as residents reflect on prospects and freedom. The boys’ game follows the girls at 8 PM, with players Chris Evridge Douglas Reid and Jimmy Hare listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stag Creek
Chris Evridge
Douglas Reid
Jimmy Harelik
Fires Keep CVFD Busy in Comanche Area
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department responded to three incidents since Nov 7. A pickup truck loaded with dentistry equipment and clothing burned at a service station on E Central, registered to a Socorro New Mexico resident. A grass fire near Hasse caused no damage, and an overheated grease fire affected Lola's Cafe on W Central Ave.
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Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
John T. Carpenter
CVFD
E. Central
Socorro
New Mexico
Hasse
Lola
W. Central Ave
More Gifts Sought for Vietnamese Children
Comanche drives to aid children of local service members in Vietnam. Captain Donald Ward and the Comanche Chief sponsor a toy and candy drive with cash donations accepted for timely overseas delivery by December 1.
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Comanche
Vet Nam
Donald Ward
Pecan Show Rules at Gustine Texas December Show
The Gustine Texas pecan show sets entry rules for 1967 grown pecans. Entries must be by growers showing them, with 40 nuts minimum per entry, and must be in by 7 p.m. December 1 and left on display until 3 p.m. December 2. Awards include ribbons for top three in each class and plaques for champions, with judging based on size appearance kernel quality and taste.
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Gustine
Texas
John Jones
Western Schley
Stuart
John Smith
Fort Worth
Texas Pecan Growers Association
Rains vs Puddin GRANBURY and BRADY TO MEET HERE FRIDAY
Granbury Pirates, District 7-AA champions and 9th ranked AA team, meet No. 1 Brady Bulldogs, District 8-AA champions, at Indian Memorial Stadium Friday at 8. Reserve seats $2, general admission $2, student $1. Brady bi district showdown features Puddin Jones and Ronnie Neves leading the Bulldogs. Granbury relies on George Rains. Game sponsored by Comanche Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Jaycees and Comanche Public Schools.
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Rains
Puddin Granbury
Brady
Granbury Pirates
Brady Bulldogs
Indian Memorial Stadium
Pirates
Chamber of Commerce
Granbury
Bulldogs
Puddin’ Jones
Ronnie Neves
Neves
George Rains
Fort Worth
The
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club Jaycees
Comanche Public Schools
Texas voters approve six amendments in county results
Comanche County voters approved three of six amendments in Saturdays election with Amendment No. 3 leading 369 to 165. Final counts across 254 counties showed all six amendments winning approval though support varied, with totals like Consolidation of county funds 135,252 to 133,998 and Mental health services 166,865 to 101,088.
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Comanche County
Comanche
de Leon
Texas Election Bureau
Veterans Land
Smith Wins Football Contest
Smith wins the Comanche Chief football contest with the closest score prediction for the Comanche Cisco game. Brantley C. Smith takes $5, Mrs. A. L. Brownlee wins $5 and a year of free reading, third place goes to Cleve Callaway, and several others receive honorable mention.
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Brantley C. Smith
Comanche
Cisco
A. L. Brownlee
Market
Fort Worth
Cleve Callaway
North Lane
Becky Wommack
Corona
New Mexico
Wayland Lesley
Lampasas
G. A. Reid
Graham
Clint McEwin
Houston
John E. Parker
Jimmy Whitworth
Gary Summers
Ll. M. Davis
Sylvia Moya
Robbie Hicks
Jerry Dickey
Betty Hicks
Venue Change Sends Paul Trial to Gatesville
In 52nd District Court Judge Tru man E Roberts granted a defense motion for change of venue in the murder case of Charles E Paul Bay City. The trial is moved to Gatesville Coryell County with no set date. Paul an oil field worker is accused of killing Mrs Don McClellan mother of his estranged wife at the McClellan home in De Leon last August 25. He has remained in jail since the shooting and bond has been denied in prior hearings.
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Truman E. Roberts
Ben D. Sudderth
Charles E. Paul
Bay City
Byron McClellan
Roberts
Paul
Gatesville
Coryell County
Don McClellan
McClellan
de Leon
Comanche County
CHS Indian Bond Asked to Participate In Ft Worth Parade
Comanche High School has been invited to join the Opening Day Western Parade of the 1968 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth on Friday January 26. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and drew about 150 000 spectators in 1967 as it traveled downtown Fort Worth.
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Comanche High School
Fort Wi
Fort Worth
Comanche Junior High to Play Dublin on November 20
The Comanche Junior High basketball teams, both girls and boys, will travel to Dublin on Monday November 20. The girls game starts at 7 00 p m and the boys at 8 00 p m.
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Dublin
Six U S Airmen display helicopters at Veterans Day event
Six U S Airmen landed three helicopters at Comanche County City Airport on Veterans Day November 11 and participated in a program on the courthouse lawn. They spoke with the crowd after the program and were happy to show the aircraft. Pictured left to right WO La Freniere WO Luzzi WO Terzick WO Duer Capt Matthews commander WO Gardner.
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U.S
Comanche County
la Freniere
Luzzi
WO Terzick
WO Duer
Capt. Matthews
WO Gardner
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Hereford
PRA Country Club Nearer
Ann Stratton County
H. D
Stephenville
Smoot Millsap
Fred Cutbirth
L. D. Belyeu
Gorman
Viet Nam
Puddin Jones
Lake View
Winters
Colorad City
Cohoma
Mason
Coleman
Llano
Brady San Saba
Ballinger
Stephenville Granbury
Burleson Granbury
Boswell
Glen Rose Granbury
Cisco Granbury
Eastland Granbury
Clyde Granbury
Comanche Granbury
Smith
CHS Indian Bond
Ft. Worth
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