First Baptist Church Plans New Sanctuary and Activities Building
The First Baptist Church of Comanche plans a new sanctuary and activities building estimated at 200000 dollars. Architect Shuford Farmer of Waco designed the laminated wood arch sanctuary with a library conference room offices music ministry spaces recreation and dining facilities. The project aims for 100000 dollars cash on hand before construction, with over 70000 on hand currently and ongoing gifts, target completion in 1968. The building committee includes Floyd Prather chairman Roy Brannan Jr D F Caraway Truman Hazelrigg and Jack Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Shuford Farmer
Waco
Floyd Prather
Roy Brannan, Jr
D. F. Caraway
Truman Hazelrigg
Jack Wheat
Plan to Replace J. B. Layne School and Band Hall
Comanche ISD outlines a $250000 bond program to finance a center building for J. B. Layne School and a new Band Hall. The project relocates facilities behind the current building and preserves operations during construction. No tax or valuation increase is expected.
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J. B. Layne
Comanche
Comanche Isd
Two Injured In Smashup In Fort Worth Area
Comanche youths Grady Graham 20 and Donny Salois 18 were hospitalized after a 5:20 p.m. Saturday crash on East Central Ave. Their 1957 Chevrolet sedan rolled over and struck a utility pole. The vehicle was a total loss.
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East Central Ave
Fort Worth
Grady Graham
Donny Salois
Comanche
Graham
E. Oak and
S. Pine
Brownwood
W. Wright
N. Lane
S. Austin
E. Oak
Ken Luker Wins Next-to-Last TM Football Contest
Ken Luker of Rt. 3 Comanche won the next-to-last TM football contest by missing only two games. Free year subscriptions to the Comanche Chief go to C. L. Northcutt of 305 Woodlawn Comanche and Fred Reed of Rt. 2 Dublin. Honorable mention goes to several contestants including Alice Stokes Esmeree Elliott Jimmy Farley and Stan ton Reese. The paper notes about 100 entrants and a $100 prize potential with a recap next week.
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Ken Luker
Rt. 3
Comanche
C. L. Northcutt
Woodlawn
Fred Reed
Rt. 2
Dublin
Alice Stokes
Esmeree Elliott
Brownwood
Jimmy Farley
de Leon
Stanton Reese
Fighting Indians
Deadline Nears For Mailing Overseas
Postmaster Jim Carpenter urges Co manche residents to include all four elements of overseas military addresses. Missing identity unit and APO or FPO numbers slow delivery. with Christmas mail to service members rising, proper addressing is essential to avoid delays.
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Jim Carpenter
Comanche
Carpenter
Gateway Post Office
New York
San Francisco
Seattle
APO
FPO
Gustine to Meet Gordon in Bi District Title Fight
Gustine Tigers champions of District 7-B meet Gordon Longhorns district 8-B titlists at Indian Memorial Stadium Saturday night November 25. Kickoff 7 30. Local civic clubs and Comanche Public Schools sponsor the game as a six man showdown with both teams undefeated in league play.
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Gustine
Gordon
Gustine Tigers
Gordon Longhorns
Indian Memorial Stadium
Comanche
Jonesboro
Mike Henneck
Tigers
Ronnie Adcock
Ken Luker
Ken Cates
Ronnie Allen
Levi Adcock
Clayton Miller
Jimmy den
Burglars Take $150 From Tankersley Cafe
The burglars took about $150 in cash from Tankersley’s Cafe at 506 E Central Saturday morning November 18. Police found the cafe secured at 12:30 a.m. and said entry was gained by jimmying the front door lock before opening. Ken Tankersley owns the business.
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Tankersley
E. Central
Ken Tankersley
Elkins Tin Shop Sold to Stephenville Owner
Cleve Callaway, who has run Elkins Tin Shop for 26 years, sells the business to M. C. Bordner of Stephenville. Bordner will operate at West Grand, focusing on sheet metal heating and air conditioning and gutter work. The shop sits beside Comanche’s oldest business, surpassed in age only by the Comanche Chief.
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Cleve Callaway
Elkins Tin Shop
M. C. Bordner
Stephenville
Bordner
West Grand
Comanche
Brady Spends Weekend in Comanche with Shankle Family
Mr and Mrs Brady of Fort Worth visited Comanche to be with Mrs C C Shankle mother of Mrs Brady.
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Mrs. Brady Stateville
Fort Worth
Comanche
C. C. Shankle
Edward Stasny
Alice
Mrs. W. ©. Sharp
Demand for More Service Workers in Comanche County
The Census Bureau reports Comanche County employed 1,057 service workers, 69.8 percent of local payrolls, with service payroll totaling 3,096,000 dollars. The article notes the national shift to a service economy and its stabilizing effect amid automation.
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New York
Comanche County
United
Texas
National Bureau of Economic Research
United States
CHS Indian Band earns top honors at UIL contest and Tarleton parade
The Comanche High School Indian Band directed by David Veneble earned a superior rating at the UIL marching contest, the first superior since 1980s. The band also won best class AA in Tarleton Homecoming parade, performing as Homecoming Honor Band.
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Jaycees
CHS Indian Band
CHS
Coleman
UIL
David Veneble
Comanche High School
Tarleton
Don Morton
Department of Music and Art
Eptlese
Jaycees Plan Two Baseball Fields In Comanche
The Jaycees unveil a project to build two baseball fields at Jaycee Park to expand youth play. A Little League field with 60 foot bases and 180 feet to center will host younger leagues. a Babe Ruth field with 90 foot bases and 250 feet to center will serve older groups. Donations from businesses December 4 11 and community drives December 11 16 are sought to fund the effort aimed for use next summer.
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Comanche
Jaycees
Turkey Shoot At Gustine FFA Event Sunday
The Gustine FFA Chapter invites spectators to a Turkey Shoot Sunday Nov 26 at 2 pm. Participants supply rifles and shells for rifle shooting, shotgun shells provided for trap, and an airgun range for youth. Amateurs and professionals welcome with practice shooting and a turkey drawing. You must be present to win.
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Gustine Ffa
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First Baptist Church
J. B. Layne School
Enville
Chomps
Ning
Kerwin Stephens
Steve Rowell
Gary Rinehart
Kenneth Harvick
Harold Harrison
Bill Pettit
Ronnie Twiner
Eddie Kimmel
Boyd Westfall
Danny Davis
Mike Hennech
Ronnie Harvick
Eliberto Zarate
Brookesmith
Singleville
Carbon
Star
Pettsville
Sidney
Cherokee
Mullin
Sidney Tolar
Gutine
Cosi
Iredell
Moran Ti
Olden
Lingleville
Strawn
Enery
Turkey
United Fund
Jim Dudley
Florence Tupin
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