Advisory Board Named For CHS Cooperative Agriculture Program
The Comanche High School cooperative agriculture program begins its second year with a designated advisory board. The same members as last year return, with Boyd Anthony reappointed chairman and Bill Jones re elected secretary. Nine students participate this year, overseen by A. E. Boyd with Supt S H Fletcher and principal Elton McCullough among those pictured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHS Cooperative Agriculture Program
Comanche High School
Therr
Boyd Anthony
Bill Jones
Supt
S. H. Fletcher
Vic Scott
Lee Presswood
Elton McCullough Kcom
State National Bank
Sid Carney
Moorman
A. E. Boyd
Cooperative Agriculture
Grand Jury Called For October 7 in Comanche County
The grand jury for the term beginning October 7, 1968 in the District Court of Comanche County is named. Jurors listed include Henry Pierson, Gus tine, R. L. Mull, David Beene, Mrs. Mary Brown, Wayne Johnston, J. E. Westmoreland, James B. Asmus, H. C. Dean, Clinton Geve, Jimmie West, Joe Causey, J. W. Boswell, Mrs. Sybil Stewart, Lowery Easley, Homer J. Rachels, Thomas E. Moore, Walter Hill, Mrs. Mary Clemons, C. M. Caraway III, and John Hathcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Comanche County
Henry Pierson
Rt. 1
Gustine
R. L. Mull
Dublin
David Beene
Comanche
Mary Brown
de Leon
Wayne Johnston
J. E. Westmoreland
James B
Walter Hill
Rt. 5
Mary Clemons
C. M. Caraway III
John Hathcock
Final Date Set For Water Sign-Up At Proctor
John Croft announces Ben Sudderth as attorney and William Cole as engineer for Proctor water system. Cut-off for applications is October 7 with deposits of 50 dollars required to join. System to be approved by the State Health Department and will serve all depositors. further members not admitted. Residents urged to act now to ensure water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Croft
Proctor Water Assn
Ben D. Sudderth
William E. Cole
Proctor
State Department of Health
Roy Davis
Pie Carter
B. C. Howell
Bil Clark
Comanche County Young Farmers Elect New Officers
The Comanche County Young Farmer Chapter elected Dwayne Lackey as president Ellen McDonald as vice president Norman Chandler as reporter Frank Power as secretary and Charles Benson as treasurer for 1968 69 The group announced a new educational meeting schedule and prep for the Dallas state YF meeting January 3 4 Elton McDonald will represent the chapter The club has a strong record in area and state competitions with seven area wins and five state titles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Young Farmer
Dwayne Lackey
Ellen McDonald
Norman Chandler
Frank Power
Charles Benson
Dallas
Elton McDonald
Comanche
Am. IV
Oroung Farmer Texas
Wayne Lackey
Quidance
Petit Jury Drawn for October 7 in Comanche Court
The Petit Jury for the 52nd Judicial Court of Comanche is called for October 7. The list includes jurors such as Mrs. Gertie Barry and J. D. Walker along with numerous addresses in Dublin De Leon Comanche Gustine and Proctor Illinois and Gorman areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
52Nd Judicial Court of Comanche
Gertie Barry
Dublin
J. D. Walker
Comanche
A. W. Sloan
de Leon
Robert Allen
Clarence Evitt
Edison Luker
Rt. 1
Donald W. Elrod
Paul Hornburg
Proctor
W. T. Parkman
Royce Pope
Ernest J. Ebell
Gayle Isham Jr
Gustine
Roy D. Adams
E. E. Anders
E. A. Walker
W. A. Ellis
Dem. Star Rt
Brooks Kerley
G. W. Sanders
Elton Ray McDonald
L. J. Brown
T. R. Cox Jr
Gaylon Cagle
Sidney Joe Robert Whiteside
Wayne Adams
Coy Willingham
T. J. Callison
Douglas Chapman
R. B. French
Fred W. Holdridge
W. A. Wlannery
Burch Stateville
Joe V. Morgan
Alfred Pack
Indian Gap
J. C. Hyatt
John Croft
Wayne Barker
Nan Slider
Harold Easley
Dem. Star
Ll. L. Dukes Jr
Gayle McGinnis
Roger Murphee
J. B. Cunningham
Dave Sears
Levis Wilkerson
Wm. I. Forrest
Gorman
Sharon Beaty Named Commended National Merit Scholar
Sharon Beaty of Comanche High School earned a letter of commendation for high performance on the 1968 National Merit Scholarship qualifying Test. Beaty, a senior, is among 39 000 students in the United States in the upper 2 percent of graduating high school seniors. John Stanaker, NMSC president, praised the record and noted the names are reported to colleges and scholarship agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Beaty
Comanche High School
Lee Presswood
Sharon
John Beaty
Comanche
Stevon
U. S
National Merit Scholarship
John Stanaker
NMSC
United Fund drive 1968 kicks off in Comanche County
The 1968 United Fund campaign opens with eleven agencies uniting for one October solicitation. Co-Chairmen Jerry Wright and Mrs. Joe Tupin lead the city county drive with a $7,075 goal. Rotary and business teams organize fundraising while residents may bid on a Radio KCOM auction to support the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Jim Dudley
Jerry Wright
Joe Tupin
Bill Jones
Ted Durham
Roy Dabney
Damon Power
Bob Arthur
KCOM
Paul Slider
Derroll Caraway
J. D. Warren
Clyde Williams
Comanche
Gomanche County
Man dies from pistol wound. wife charged with murder
A 26 year old Kenneth Ray Cross died from a pistol wound after 7 69 Wednesday night at a Comanche County residence near Gorman. His estranged wife Connie Cross, 16, is charged with murder and is in custody as the investigation continues. The suspect was treated for shock and arraignment was planned in Justice Fields Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ray Cross
Comanche County
Gorman
Comanche Couny
Connie Cross
Byron McClellan
Oilis B. Fields
Cross
Carl High Smith
Smith
Comanche
Higginbotham Funeral Home
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
The Proctor Reservoir Shelter Station releases a 24 hour weather readout covering temperatures and moisture for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The report lists temperatures with a high and low, noting values around 6.5 and 8 in the sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Reservoir Souler
Nate High
Brothers Face Assault Charges In Knife Brandishing Incident
Two brothers aged 20 and 16 faced charges in Justice of Peace Fields court for assault to murder after an alleged knife brandishing and rifle shooting at their family home on Flem ing Avenue. LeRoy Sutton, 20, was wounded by a 22 rifle slug in the hip. Doyle Wayne Rol and was named as firing the rifle. his case will go before the county grand jury. Sutton is also listed as principal in an alleged intent to murder attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of Peace
Ottis B. Fields
E. Fleming Ave
LeRoy Sutton
Doyle Wayne Roland
C. C. Hampton
District Court
Grand Jury
Sutton
Justice Court
Knifing case charges two Mexicans with assault
An early Sunday disturbance at a East Comanche residence left one man hospitalized with knife wounds and three Mexican-American men involved. Elicio Rodriguez is treated for two knife wounds. Augustine Lopez and Rufus Lopez were charged in Justice Court with assault with intent to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Comanche
Justice Court
Elicio Rodriguez
Ottis B. Fields
Augustine Lopez
Rufus Lopez
Indians Travel To San Saba To Tackle Strong Armadillos
Comanche travels to San Saba Friday night to face the Armadillos. San Saba, a sturdy yet small AA program, features a veteran lineup and a potent backfield led by quarterback Phil Ledbetter. Comanche aims to rebound after injuries as kickoff approaches at 8 p.m. with a large crowd anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Comanche
AAA Lampasas
Goldthwaite
Mason
Dillos
Phil Ledbetter
Jetterman
John Baskin
Ledbetter
Buster Carmouche
Joe Miller
Rex Plumlee
Derwin Isham
Rusty Brightman
Ronnie Lancaster
David Tankersley
Mickey Howerton
Jim Armstrong
Ken Lancaster
Stanley
David Hyatt
Howerton
Day
Bill Evridge
Lancaster
Plumlee
Travis Welch
Armstrong
Parker
Kirkland
Jolley
Bill Williams
Fred Rogers
Indians
Gustine 4-Her Kerwin Stephens State Field Crops Winner
Kerwin Stephens of Gustine, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stephens, Rt 3 Comanche, earned the 1968 state 4-H Field Crops Science Award. He will receive an all expense trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago December 15 funded by Amchem Products Inc, which also provides six $600 scholarships. Stephens has led his club, managed peanuts and watermelons profitably, and earned state and district honors in various agribusiness and natural resources contests. He is a Gustine High junior active in student council Beta Club and FFA choral leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerwin Stephens
George Stephens
Rt 3
Comanche
Kerwin
Chicago
Amchem Products, Inc
Mrs Warren Buys Cafe to Open 24 Hour Warren's Cafe
Mrs Lorene Warren, long time operator of the De Luxe Restaurant, has purchased Tankersleys Cafe from Ken Tankersley and now runs Warren's Cafe. The De Luxe is closed and Warren pledges 24 hour service with noon lunches steaks short orders Mexican foods and breakfasts. A Friday Catfish Dinner offers all you can eat for 1. Come by and see us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Warren
Ken Tankersley
Mrs. Warren
Tax Agencies Report Fast Tax Payments and Changes
The notice notes rapid tax payments as agencies issue statements. Stephenville resident Carol Ruth Ormsby accepts a medical assistant position in Stville with Dr Leon Altaras. A new Texas law raises the sales tax from 2 to 3 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Carol Ruth Ormsby
Stville
The
Altaras Nnc
Leon Altaras
Texas
Bank aims to rebuild Higginbotham site at Central and Houston
Comanche National Bank president Jack W. Moore says the Higginbotham building will be torn down for a new brick bank at Central and Houston. Construction should start within two weeks, with completion expected early next spring. The new structure is about 5 by 90 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack W. Moore
Comanche National Bank
Higginbotham
Central
Houston
Moore
Bank
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