Grand Opening of Perrys Store in Comanche Friday
Perrys on the south side of the square plans a grand opening sale starting Friday October 13. Manager Ben Cleveland invites residents to tour the newly modernized 8200 square foot store with three new departments shoes piece goods and drugs. Twenty one Perry staff from across the state assisted in setup with six local employees named.
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Perrys
Ben Cleveland
Comanche
Cleveland
Perry
Sybil Tidmore
E Ifa Mae Hilliard
Janice Hill
Iris Phifer
Opal Cleveland
Comanche Freshmen host Stephenville as four games on tap
Indian football action shifts to Thursday October 12 with four games on the slate. Comanche Freshmen, after a 16 8 loss to Lampasas Fresh, host AAA Stephenville at 7 30 while 7th 8th graders Paps and Comanche Junior Varsity play in De Leon. De Leon 8th graders remain undefeated and the P team is strong. Comanche scrimmaged Stephenville freshmen recently with a fairly even result.
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Lampasas Fresh
Stephenville
Comanche
de Leon
Sweeney to Speak at Neon Lions Club Meeting
Father Sean Sweeney will present the program at the Neon Lions Club on Friday October 13 at the Golden Arrow Cafeteria. He just returned from Ireland to discuss the internal strife there and will cover religious political and emotional aspects of the civil conflict. Lion Len Bonick organized the program with Lions Brownlee Burtischell and Roberts on the October committee.
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Sean Sweeney
Neon Lions Club
Golden Arrow
Father Sweeney
United States
Ireland
Lion Len Bonick
Estect
Sweerey
Lions Brownlee
Burtischell and
Roberts
Library Meeting Set For Thursday
A called meeting regarding the Comanche Public Library is scheduled for Thursday October 12 at 2 30 pm in the Comanche County Courtroom. Attendees include the Library Building Committee Library Board City and County officials and interested residents to review revised plans for the new library building.
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Comanche
Weather report from Proctor Reservoir station
A weather summary for a 24 hour period from 8 a m to 8 a m reports temperatures and moisture at the Proctor Reservoir Weather Station. Readings detail daily highs and lows and precipitation levels observed in the period.
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Proctor Reservoir
Feist Wins District Punt Pass and Kick Title in San Angelo
Kenneth Feist, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Feist of Comanche, won first place in the ten year old division at the San Angelo zone PPK competition. He advances to the regional event in Dallas. Other San Angelo district winners were Larry Stephen eight, Eddie Strube nine, Rickye Feist eleven, Clay Gibson twelve, and Russell West thirteen. All 18 local winners received trophies at the Lampasas-Indian game last Friday. PPK is sponsored by Clemons Motor Co with David Robinson as coordinator. This is Feist’s second district bid, his first was at eight. Kenneth Neal will travel to Dallas with his parents.
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Kenneth Feist
Comanche
San Angelo
Dallas
Larry Stephenson
Eddie Strube
Rickye Feist
Clay Gibson
Russell West
PPK
Clemons Motor Co
David Robinson
Feist
Kenneth Neal
Robinson
Chief marks end of era with shift to offset printing
Comanche County newspaper The Chief announces a switch from letter press to offset printing. The October 19 issue will debut a new look and earlier deadlines. Final copy must arrive by 3:00 PM Tuesday. copies reach stands by 1:00 PM Wednesday.
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Comanche County
City Seeks Bids for Cemetery Upkeep and Insurance
The City of Comanche invites bids for Oakwood Cemetery upkeep and for liability insurance. Bids open at 10 a.m. Monday December 4. Details at the City Secretary's office. the city may reject all bids. Mayor Clarence Schwartz and City Secretary John Beaty oversee the process.
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Oakwood Cemetery
Comanche
Clarence Schwartz
John Beaty
Directors Named For Coman che County Fair
The Comanche County Fair Association directors met at 7 30 p m Tuesday October 3 in the TP L Building to elect officers and plan for the year. Truman Renshaw was elected chairman Robert Maddox vice chairman Mrs Myrt Jackson secretary and Harold Adcock treasurer Ronnie Boston executive committee member with committee chairmen to be announced this month.
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Comanche County Fair Asssn
Tp&l
Truman Renshaw
Robert Maddox
Myrt Jackson
Harold Adcock
Unknown Wins Weekly Grid Contest
The Comanche Chief football contest winner is unknown for this week as several entries miss scoring the tie. Thomas Connally of Sidney wins by missing the tie by one point and earning $5. Second and third go to Brownwood readers Don Kirkland and Mrs. M. E Elliott for close margins.
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Houston
Virginia Tech
Thomas Connally
Sidney
Thomas
Brownwood
Don Kirkland
M. E Elliott
Comanche ISD Hires Delinquent Tax Firm For Two Years
The Comanche Independent School District approved a two year contract with McCreary and Huey of Austin to collect delinquent taxes. The initial target is over $27 000 owed for 1971 with work starting in November after preliminary tasks in Abi lene and Brownwood. The firm will follow a four step collection process ending in legal action if needed.
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Comanche Independent
CISD
McCreary and Huey
Austin
Abilene
Brownwood
Comanche
Texas
Superintendent Gives His Views on Comanche Schools
The superintendent discusses impressions of Comanche and its school system. He cites strengths in staff cooperation and curriculum adequacy, notes challenges in special education implementation, school financing, and facility space, and urges stronger parental support and local control.
Comanche County 4-H Achievement Banquet Set
The Comanche County 4-H Achievement Banquet will be held Saturday October 14 at 7 30 pm in the Comanche Junior High Cafetorium. 4-Hers with project record books will be honored along with leaders. Marcus Hill former State FFA president will speak. Tickets are $1 at the door.
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Comanche County
Comanche Junior High
Marcus Hill
FFA
Hill
Fort Worth
National Farm Life
Comanche Bus Trip to Pep Rally for Local Businessmen
CHS Booster Club invites Comanche businessmen to the Victory Pep Rally on Friday October 18 at 2 45 PM. Supt H R Jefferies will drive a school bus to town and back to each business location after the rally.
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CHS Blooster Club
Supt
H. R. Jefferies
Comanche County United Fund Supports Local Services
The Comanche County United Fund aided the Comanche Public Library the Mental Health Center for Central Texas and the Comanche Rescue Unit. Brownwood programs include a diagnostic and treatment center serving seven counties with outreach offices in Brady and Eastland. The 1971-72 library year saw 12 000+ checkouts and 26 000+ book interactions amid budget strains and a recent move to larger quarters.
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Your United Fund
Comanche Public Library
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center For
Central Texas
Comanche Rescue Unit
Margaret Waring
Jim Dudley
Joe Waring
Comanche
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Bret Sharp
Shelia Cloud
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Duane Ogle
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Clyde House
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Johnny Dickey
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Brownwood Independent
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Ferris Clements
Velma Martin
Truman Harlow
D. EF. Cummingham
James Bunnell
Brown County
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Cisco
Marilyn Nini
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