Captain William Scott Watts Killed in Vietnam Incident
Grief came to Comanche County as Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Watts learned their 24 year old son Captain William Scott Watts was killed by accidental weapon discharge near the Cambodian border during a defensive position duty. Scotty Watts served two tours from 1968, earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and leaves wife Tandy of DeRidder Louisiana.
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Comanche County
William Scott Watts
C. D. Watts
Watts
Vietnam
Scotty
San’ Angelo High School
San Angelo College
Hasse
Fort Benning
Panama
Tandy
DeRidder
Indian Band Receives Top Rating in Marching Contest
The Comanche High School Band earned a First Division rating at a Brady marching contest with 34 schools in A through AAA classes. Brady, Burnet, Clyde and Cisco also earned First in Class AA, with bands performing five to eight minutes as part of the sweepstakes path.
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Comanche
Brady
Brady, Burnet, Clyde
Cisco
CHS
Two Local Winners In Chevrolet Hula Bowl Contest
Two area residents won prizes in the Chevrolet Hula Bowl sweepstakes. Ray Marin from Blanket received a stadium blanket and L Palmer from Dublin won a barbeque utensil set. Contest closes December 31. entrants urged to submit cards to Arthur Chevrolet for verification.
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Chevrolet
Arthur Chevrolet
Ray Marin
Rt. 2
L. Palmer
Ri. G
Dublin
Weighty issue from Comanche County residents.
Special to The Chief reports that national obesity trends show Comanche County men exceed their fathers by about five pounds and women by around four pounds. The article notes 21 U. S. males and 2210 females over 21 in the county, with overall weight increases of 14 459 and 12 840 pounds respectively. Experts urge increased physical activity and lasting changes in eating habits.
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Public Health Service
Comanche County
Senior Citizens Hobby Show Set For December 7
A Senior Citizens Hobby Show and Bazaar will be held on Saturday December 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Baptist Youth Center on West Central. Senior citizens 60 and over are urged to bring hobbies and crafts by 9 a.m. Doors open to the public for browsing and gift shopping with transportation available by request to Baptist Women’s Group sponsors.
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Baptist Youth Center
West Central
Lawrence’s
Sid Carney
Frank Reese
Zourah Wiesendanger
Baptist Women’s Group
Heart Disease Tops Texas Deaths In State Report
The Health Department reports 29,741 Texas deaths from heart disease last year, more than double cancer's 14,103. Stroke is third with 8,857, followed by accidents, infancy diseases, pneumonia, diabetes, homicide, and cirrhosis as listed. Remember February is Heart Month.
Christmas Trade Days in Comanche Hit City Event
Comanche merchants unite for Trade Days with weekly cash draws on Saturdays before Christmas. Register in stores to win prizes, first drawing at 3 o clock on November 30 on the Court House steps. Claus will greet shoppers as a concert entertains all.
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Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Reed
Claus
Faster Seal Society Receives State Award in Fort Worth
At a Fort Worth convention the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Comanche County received a state award for outstanding excellence in education of the public. Dr James Slider chairs the Comanche chapter with Miss Lee MacGlothlin as treasurer. Mrs Martin Eads will be the 1969 Easter Seal Chairman for Comanche County. Mrs Tom Burton is vice president and Mrs Richard...
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Fort Worth
Easter Seal Society
Comanche County
State Society
James Slider
Comanche
Lee MacGlothlin
Martin Eads
Tom Burton
Richard
United Fund Near Top in Final Campaign Push
The 1968 United Fund drive reports suggest strong county results after harvest finishes. City canvassing led by Ted Durham and a team of coordinators logged 100 percent employee participation with numerous local businesses and services listed as 100 percent contributors.
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United Fund For
United Fund
Ted Durham
Senate
Bill Dudney
Herbert Goodson
Charles Marshall
Ben Evridge
Louis Harlik
Don Lacy
Wayne Pinkerton
J. J. Baxter
James Slider
de Leon
Clarence Schwartz
Dean Markum
Brownwood
Goldthwaite
James Mercer
Elton McCullough
Morris Gaither
Larry Graham
Mary Caraway
Comanche
Calvin Lee
Court House
Durham Pecan Co
Durham Pharmacy
Southern Savings & Loan
C. B. Baxter Real Estate
Mims Memorial Hospital
Brucellosis Testing Underway in Comanche County
Texas Animal Health Commission begins brucellosis testing to recertify Comanche County as Modified Certified. Testing started Nov 12, targets 117 herds of 295 or more cattle before certificates expire Feb 15, 1969. James Biggs coordinating. owners urged to arrange tests, weather permitting.
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Floyd M. Key
Texas Animal Health Commission
Comanche County
James Biggs
Comanche
U.S
Texas
Thanksgiving Service Over Comanche County Covenant
Comanche Church Alliance Christian Community in Action sponsors a Thanksgiving service on Wednesday November 27 at 7 30 p m in the CHS Gymnasium urging broad attendance. The observance theme centers on community and gratitude for harvests and local efforts.
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Comanche Church Alliance
Christian Community In Action
Chs
Public Award Display Set at Dr James Slider Office
Armstrong The publicity director announces an award display in the office of Dr James Slider chapter president The public is invited to drop by to view the award at any time
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James Slider
Comanche County Peanut Production Facts and Figures 1966 1969
County data show peanut farms, acreage, and yields across 1966 1967 1968 1969. Figures include county allotments 60 485 5 acres, farms 1 193 1 323, and threshed pounds with yields around 28 48 bushels per acre in 1966 and 52 1 bushels per acre in 1968.
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Comanche County
ASCS
Prater
Lancaster Earns 8-AA All District First Team Honor
Kenneth Lancaster, 180 lb senior end, led the Indians with first team All District 8-AA honors after Comanche finished second in the district. Other district selections included multiple second team and honorable mentions across Eastland Granbury Cisco Hamilton Clyde with various positions and weights noted.
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Kenneth Lancaster
Lancaster
Indians
Comanche
Charles Payne
Ray Dudley
Rex Plumlee
Billy Williams
Max Parker
Light Fire Damages Comanche Trailer Plant
A Tuesday night blaze at Comanche Trailer Corporation caused light damage to the building and destroyed vinyl floor stock. Operators Joe Maxwell and R C Isham credited quick municipal discovery and the volunteer department for preventing heavier losses. The Comanche Volunteer Fire Department reports 19 November calls, plus 25 in October, including autos, a nursing home death, and multiple grass fires, totaling 144 truck miles.
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Comanche Trailer Corporation
Comanche
Joe Maxwell
R. C. Isham
Maxwell
Isham
Texas
CVFD
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Harelik's
Maize Jewelry
Frank Reese Insurance
Lockwood Real Estate
Roberson-Kirkland
Burton & Goodson Insurance
T. V. Cable Service
Bryant Real Estate
Walker's
Tom's Taxi Service
Texas Power and Light
Dudley Bros
Goodson and Ware Real Estate
Arthur Chev. & Olds
Fieldan
Dr. A. I. Davidson
Veternarian
Sue Skaggs
White Point Community Club
Coulter's
Coulter's Used Cars
Sligers Fruit Stand
Farm Bureau
Grayson’s Garage
Choice Baking Company
Harkin’s
Downing Grocery
Harmony
Pettit Quilting Club
Comanche County Abstract
J. F. Tate and Son
Strube
Ladora’s
the Hub Men's Wear
Massingill
Gaines Jewelry
Shaw's
Comanche Auto Parts
Proffit Studio
Barrick Jewelry
Majestic Theater
Norris Insurance
White Auto Store
Federal Land Bank
Berrey Real Estate
Higginbotham’s
Office, Inc. Lumber Yard
Hawkins Garage
Bingham’s TV
West Side Motors
Clyde House
Croker Welding Show
Rogers Salvage House
Jim Johnson Fiorist
Hunters
Beaty’s Trim Shop
Unusual Gift Shop
Soil Conservation Service
Brushy Gap
Higginbothams
Higginbotham
Petit Jr
Armstrong
Cee
Hamilton
Clyde
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