St Matthew's Church honors Mrs. Waring and Mrs Huntington
At St Matthew's Church on November 17 1968 Mrs John D Waring and Mrs Park Huntington received service awards during a parish supper after confirmation and Holy Communion. The event followed Bishop C Avery Mason's sermon and included a note on the church's growth from five to near one hundred members over twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Church
John D. Waring
Park Huntington
C. Avery Mason
Dallas
Bruce Coggin
St. Matthew's
Bishop Mason
Comanche
Bess Dunn
Mason
St. Matthew’s
Waring
Huntington
Fred Schrader
Chief To Be Out Early Next Week
The Comanche Chief will publish a day early on Wednesday, November 27, in a Thanksgiving edition. It will be on streets Wednesday afternoon and delivered Friday to rural and city routes, with boxholders receiving taps late Wednesday or Thursday morning. The paper will close for a holiday vacation Thursday to Saturday.
Senior Citizens Hobby Show and Bazaar in Comanche
The Comanche First Baptist Women’s Missions in Action Group hosts a Senior Citizens Hobby Show and Bazaar on Saturday December 7 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Baptist Youth Center on West Central Avenue. Entry is open to all 60 and over, with a 9 am deadline for drop offs. participants may exhibit or sell handicrafts, quilts, paintings, antiques, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche First Baptist Womens Missions-in-Action Group
Baptist Youth Center
West Central Avenue
Lawrence Steak House
Sid Carney
Frank Reese
Carrie Eaton
Reginal Waggoner
Floyd Prather
Zourah Wiesendanger
Bill Croker
John King
Coral Taylor
Ted Durham
Thanksgiving service to unite churches in Comanche
The Comanche Church Alliance sponsors a community Thanksgiving service on November 27 at 7 30 p m in the High School Gymnasium. The Rev Aiden Maguire of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church will preach. Attending congregations include First Baptist First United Methodist First Presbyterian Central Christian Sacred Heart St Matthew s Episcopal and services invite all Christians and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Church Alliance
Christian Community In Action
Aiden Maguire
Father Maguire
Sacred Heart Toman Catholic Church
Comanche
First Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Central Christian Church
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
United Fund Drive Nears 7075 Dollar Goal
The Comanche community continues the United Fund Campaign with a goal of 7075 dollars set by October and November United Fund months. Volunteers in towns like Newburg Proctor Energy and Soda Springs are thanked, and a list of donors and teams will be published December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Johnson
City bonds propose 200000 improvement election set
City Council calls a 200000 improvement bond election with no tax increase to fund water storage tank sewer main library building and street improvements. Ballot on December 14 at Fire Station No. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnes
Indian Hills
Survey of Senior Citizens In Comanche County
Comanche County conducts a countywide survey of retirement age residents to identify needs and potential programs. The effort relies on area newspapers to publish the survey sheet and seeks voluntary participation from all communities. Contact Mrs Zourah Wiesendanger or Mrs W C Box for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Zourah Wiesendanger
N. Elm
W. C. Box
de Leon
Christmas Trade Days Planned Here in Comanche
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce Board approved Shop Comanche First trade days starting Monday November 25. Free cash prizes of 50, 25 and 15 dollars will be drawn Saturday afternoons November 30 December 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. Prizes require no purchase and registration is at chamber member businesses each day. Santa will visit Saturdays and a kiddie picture show is set for Friday December 20 at 2 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour report covering 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. temperatures and moisture levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Reservoir
Shop in Comanche First Trade Days Begin Monday
Comanche hosts the Shop Comanche First Trade Days beginning Monday November 25 inviting shoppers to save across local stores. Event promotes multiple retailers with special deals and extended hours through the weekend.
Comanche Indians open 1968-69 basketball vs Early Longhorns
Comanche under Coach Wayne Preston starts the 1968-69 season facing Early Longhorns. The Indians return five lettermen led by Billy Williams 5 10" and Kim Cockerham 6 3" while emphasizing defense and sharp shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Indians
Wayne Preston
Longhorns
Indians
Comanche
Preston
Boster
Billy Williams
Williams
Kim Cockerham
Cockerham
Comanche High Girls Open Season With Victory
Comanche Maidens opened with a 62 to 52 win over Gatesville as girls basketball starts. Friday hosts Early in a doubleheader, then Midway on Tuesday with 6 39 p m B game. Coach Wayne Preston's Indians begin Friday against Early and travel to Albany on Tuesday November 26 to face the Lions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Andrews
Gatesville
Sarah Fletcher
Judy Gleaton
Sandra Clawson
Andrews
Debbie Williams
Jolean Williams
Santos Sanchez
Beck Stark
Karen Weaver
Nancy Ormsby
Mary Ann Kirkland
AAA
Wayne Preston
Indians
Albany
Lions
Fletcher
Two Players Noted With Unusual Heights in Report
The clipping lists Kenny Beaty at 5 9 and 5 11, Larry McDougal at 5 38, and Harry Dudley at 8 9 as part of a sports roster. The source presents odd height entries, suggesting OCR errors or a transcription issue rather than confirmed measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Kenny Beaty
Larry McDougal
Harry Dudley
Local Heights Women Players Listed by Height
Rhonda Lubke 5 feet 6 inches Donna Kidd 5 feet 4 inches Janet Brightman 5 feet 14 inches listed with their reported measurements for team rosters and tryouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda Lubke
Donna Kidd
Janet Brightman
Thanksgiving Supper Scheduled at Downing School House
There will be a Thanksgiving supper at the Downing School house on Wednesday November 27 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend with a basket lunch for your family. Drinks and bread will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing School House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lousie Huntington
Francis Waring
Juce Coggin
St. Matthew
God
Episcopal Church
St. Matthews Church
Frances Carson Waring
Louise Burks Huntington
Father Coggin
Alliance
Newburg
Houston Robertson
Proctor
John “Roft
Sidney
Mabel Hall
Marmony
R.G. Halbert
Downing
S. G. Tarpley
Pettie
Bishop Craddock
Energy
Coda Harris
Upper Gustine
Geo. Stephens
Lower Gustine
Russell Hayes
Beattie
Kyle Welch
Hasse
Hershal McDonald
Soda Springs
Monselle O’brien
Sipe Springs
Wayne Johnson
Mercer's Gap
Eltas Dudley
Van
Granbury
Letterman
Lubke
Max Parker
Parker
Chris Evridge
Fvridge
Efferson Elliott
David Hutchins
Roy McNutt
Glen Palker
Ronald Shaw
Jerry Gore
Mickey Howerton
Rodney Robinson
Gary Summers
Robert Ormsby
Dennis Rambo
Travis Welch
Stacy Reese
Gavien Fletcher
Donnie Graves
Douglas Benge
Randy Nelms
Dubby Preston
Johnny Humvee
Karl Kirkland
Key
Ricky Bran
Kim Cockham
Royce Lubke
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