Socal Jaycees Raise Funds For Beulah Victims
Comanche and Gustine residents donated 898 dollars to the Hurricane Fund Drive of the Socal Jaycees. J Y Robinson reports funds sent to the Jaycee Congress to aid flood victims. Ruben E Hinojosa, state director Area 7A, says money buys food for flood victims and describes the devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Gustine
Jaycees
J. Y. Robinson
Jaycee Congress
Ruben E. Hinojosa
Hinojosa
Robin
Ings
Homecoming Set for Sidney October 19
Sidney School hosts homecoming activities on October 19 with a turkey and dressing supper by the PTC from 5 30 to 7 30 in the lunchroom. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50c for children, available from PTC members or at the door. The highlight is Sidney Eagles versus Pottsville High 6 man football that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney School
Sidney Parent Teachers Club
Sidney Ptc Club
J. A. Cox
James Able
Sidney
Sidney Eagles
Pottsville High School
Comanche Banks Show Growth In 1967 Call
Comanche National and State National banks revealed gains in July compared with last year. State National resources reached 5 049 391 87 and Comanche National 6 780 828 60 with deposits rising to 6 102 418 88 at October 4 1967. Loans and discounts also increased with State National at 1 641 128 80 and Comanche National at 2 239 880 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche Namal
State National
Comanche National
Comanche National Bank
De Leon Man Wins Weekly Football Contest
Danny Farley of Route 2 De Leon posted a perfect entry in this week’s Comanche Chief Football contest as nearly 100 entrants vied for top honors. Effie Biggs, Gerald Sledge and other readers also placed, with Homecoming at Comanche High School and a Clyde Indian showdown noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Farley
Route 2
de Leon
Danny
Jimmy
Effie Biggs
Comanche
Mike Ellis
Denton
David Glover
Stanton Reese
Mary Ruth Ross
Donald R. Hall
John D. Hicks
Melvin Harkins
C. L. Northcutt
Indian Memorial Stdium
Comanche High School
Clyde
Band Parents Smorgasbord Set For October 28
Roy Brannan announces final plans for the Band Parents Club annual smorgasbord on October 28 in the Junior High cafeteria. Wayne Pinkerton chairs the committee with Elmon Kerby and Truman Renshaw assisting. Booster Club memberships are sold for 1 apiece to support band needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Brannan
Band Parents Club
Band Club
Wayne Pinkerton
Elmon Kerby
Truman Renshaw
Booster Club
State National Bank
Central West Texas Rebekah Assembly to Meet Here
The eighty first session of the Central West Texas Rebekah Association meets at 1.0.0.F. Hall in Comanche on Sunday October 15. Registration starts 9 a.m. with opening at 10. Speeches by city officials and grand officers follow. The afternoon session begins 1:30 with reports memorials elections and installation of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West Texas
Rebekah Association
F. Hall
Comanche
Ottis Fields
Clarence Evett
Goldthwaite
Rebekah
Brownwood
Lula Cox
Theta Rho Girls
Joe Waring
Ed Hamrick
Dorothy Bloomer
Pauline Ragsdale
G. H. Horton
Rummage Sale By Eastern Star This Saturday
The Order of the Eastern Star holds a rummage sale in the old T P L building on Saturday from 8 a m to 4 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
T.p.&l
Sidney High honors top NMSQT student Mazurek
Thomas Charles Mazurek III of Sidney High School is named a National Merit Commended Student for ranking in the top 2 percent nationwide among 1968 high school graduates. NMSC notes commended students, while they gain public recognition, provide potential for continued education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
James Chapman
Thomas Charles Mazurek
United States
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
NMSC
John M. Stalnaker
Draft Call for November Quotas Set for Texas and Nation
Texas will induct 1159 men in November as part of a national call for 22000 to supply the Army. Col Morris S Schwartz announced the November figure, comparing it with monthly quotas of 977 in October 1180 in September 1421 in August 974 in July and 975 in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Morris S. Schwartz
Texas
Indians Host Clyde In District Opener
Comanche Indians open district play at home against the Clyde Bulldogs in a Friday night game set for 7 30. Homecoming events headline the day with a pep rally at 2 45 and crownings before the kickoff. Comanche, 4 1 non conference, seeks win as Clyde sits 0 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche Indians
Clyde Bulldogs
CHS
Bulldogs
Hamlin
Houston Jolley
Coman
Ballinger Attorney Announces for 64th District State Representative
Everett Grindstaff of Ballinger announces in the Democratic Primary for the 64th District state representative seat in May 1968. He is 36, a Baylor graduate attorney, former Ballinger city attorney 1958 1967, served 1954 1956 in the U S Armed Forces, and remains active in civic affairs and the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Grindstaff
Ballinger
Everett J. Grindstaff
Grindstaff and
Baylor
U. S
First Baptist Church
Program Aims to Help Comanche Drop-Outs in NYC Initiative
Comanche youths aged 16 to 21, from low income unemployed groups, can join a six month program proposed by James Ferguson, Area Coordinator. A meeting is set for Tuesday October 17 at 9:00 in the TP and L Hospitality Room to discuss the program and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
James Ferguson
Nyc
Tp&l
Ferguson
Punt Pass and Kick Contest Set For Saturday
More than 50 boys aged 8 through 13 will compete at Indian Memorial Stadium starting 9 am Saturday October 14 in the 1967 Comanche Punt Pass and Kick. Local winners advance to Zone District Area and National finals with trophies and certificates. The Tour of Champions begins in Washington DC and ends at Miami Orange Bowl with all expenses paid by Ford dealers and NFL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons Motor
Indian Memorial Stadium
NFL
Washington
D.C
Comanche
Miami
Clemons Motor Co
CHS
Rummage Sale Friday and Saturday At Comanche Tabernacle
The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Pentecostal Church of Comanche hosts a rummage sale Friday 9 to 5 and Saturday 8 to 4 at the tabernacle across from the church on S Houston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
The
United Pentecostal Church of Comanche
Tabernacle
S. Houston St
Barnes Enters Texas Gubernatorial Race Announcement
Barnes declares candidacy for Texas governor in next year's GOP primary at a Capitol press conference in Austin. He pledges a strong state government, expanded education and industry, urban services, tax reform, and agriculture support while criticizing federal power and urging cleaner air and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Capitol
Austin
Texas Leaders Outline Rural Revitalization Plan
As Lieutenant Governor I pledge to mobilize state resources to revitalize rural life and attract industry. The plan requires broad cooperation from Texans in public office and private life, building on two terms as Speaker to work with all 149 House members and the Senate and with federal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texans
House of Representatives
Senate
Federal
Barnes
Wst Teas
Brown, Coleman, Comanche
Runterm
House
Barnes Aide: Young Texan to Seek Lt Governor Post
Lt Governor candidate Barnes outlines nonpartisan service and vigor for Texas. Born 1938 in Gorman he rose from rural roots to Speaker of the House and two-term leader. He has held national roles and serves on intergovernmental advisory bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
National Legislative Conference
Council of State Governments
Johnson
Advisory Commission On
State Junior Chamber of Commerce
McMurry College
Texas Technological College
Speaker Barnes
Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Side Baptist Church
E. Walcott
Three Rivers
McAllen
Socal Jaycees
Beulah
F and
Rebekah Assn
Tommy Mazurek
Indians
Che
Ing
Jolley
Jim Armstrong
Lerron Jones
Tom R. Dudley
Casey Bradshaw
Ken Cattles
Billy Adams
Buddy Lane
Jack McDonald
Ronnie Stanley
Rex Plumlee
Gary Paul Johnson
Dudley
Stanley
Bradshaw
David Gore
David Tankersley
Kim Cockerham
Plumleer
McDonald
Jimmy Kirkland
Jones
Grindstaff
Frosh
Paps
Brady
San Saba
St. Gov
Gorman
Eastland County
Comyn
Comanche County
Texas Christian University
Tarleton State College
University of Texas
Business
Tion
University of Texas School of Law
Martha Jane Morgan
Greg
Amy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!