Missionary Family Leaves Comanche for Samoa Four-Year Term
Reverend and Mrs Don Dobyns and family depart Comanche on a four year mission to the Samoan Islands with the United Pentecostal Church International. Dobyns, son of Mrs D F Dobyns and the late D F Dobyns of Comanche, began life in Comanche County. Mrs Dobyns, daughter of J W Hurt, grew up in Gustine. The family has pastored in Albany Carlsbad Aztec New Mexico Phoenix and Comanche and now joins the Comanche church in supporting the mission through prayers and financial aid. Comanche friends await their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pentecostal
Don Dobyns
Samoan Islands
United Pentecostal Church International
Rev. Dobyns
D. F. Dobyns
Austin
Comanche
Dobyns
J. W. Hurt
Bible College
St. Paul
Minnesota
Revin Dobyns
Albany
Carlsbad
Aztec
New Mexico
Phoenix
Arizona
United Pentecostal Church of
Debryns
Depyns
Comanche County Tops in Buying Power Survey
A nationwide survey shows Comanche County posted higher retail activity than many areas in 1970. The report, by Sales Management, records sales of over 25.4 million dollars and net income around 25.98 million, yielding a per household income of 5 772 dollars and an index of sales activity at 120, above the national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Comanche County
United States
Library to Honor Dr Klingman in Comanche Event
The Friends of the Comanche Public Library will honor Dr C Klingman with a reception at the Comanche Garden Center on October 24 from two to four p.m. to celebrate his ninety years of selfless service to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klingman
C. Klingman
Friends of the Comanche Public Library
Comanche Carden Center
Dr. Klingman
Reese Elected To Head Texas City Officials
Odessa Mayor Jim Reese is elected president of the Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmen and Commissioners for a one year term at the Texas Municipal League conference in Houston. He will lead AMCC and AMCON efforts, work with state committees, and set up training programs for new city officials. Reese plans to reseek Odessa mayoral office in 1972 and will participate in evaluating bills affecting municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Jim Reese
Texas Association of Mayors
Texas Municipal League
Houston
Reese
Fisher Reese
AMCC
Government taxes squeeze Comanche County workers
A Tex Foundation study estimates 10 year local earnings averaged 67 900 per family with 8 800 paid in Federal income and Social Security taxes. Hidden taxes of 74 per 100 paid in those taxes raise the burden, totaling about 6 510 per family over the decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Comanche County
ICLT
Tex Foundation
Vioncay
Tax Foundation
Grant Made For Area Crime Control Project
Gov. Preston Smith approved two criminal justice action grants totaling 31781 for local government units in the West Central Texas Council of Governments area. Coleman County gains 19781 to hire two assistant probation officers across four counties. Abilene gets 12000 to plan a regional criminal justice information system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Central
Texas Council of Governments
Preston Smith
Criminal Justice Council
U. S. Department of Justice
Texas
Coleman County
Seth
Coleman
Brown, Mills
McCulloch
Brown County
Abilene
West Central Texas
Knox
Kent
Stonewall
Heskell
Throckmorton
Scurry
Fisher
Jones
Shackelford
Stephens
Mitchell
Nolan
Taylor
Callahan
Eastland
Runnels
Brown
Comanche
West
Local PPKers Compete in San Angelo Zone Meet
First place winners from the Pass Punt and Kick contest traveled to San Angelo for zone competition. Participants included Steve Hazelrigg Bart McDougal David Davis Larry Amos Mike Puckett Jerry Walker and David Robinson PP&E coordinator. Mike Puckett placed third in 10 year olds Amos third in 11 year olds. Clemons Motor Company sponsored the local event now in its eleventh year. Robinson thanks participants and bids good luck next year. Central Texas awards 28 requests totaling 1 308 544 in CJC funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Steve Hazelrigg
Bart McDougal
David Davis
Larry Amos
Mike Puckett
Jerry Walker
Pp&e
David Robinson
Fred Davis
Clemons Motor Company
Robinson
Central Texas
The
Criminal Justice Council
Hamilton Bulldogs Visit Indian Land Friday Night
Comanche hosts Hamilton Bulldogs in a district game at 7 30 p m in Indian Land. Hamilton comes in winless after five games while Comanche seeks a stronger showing after a tough week. Key players include Gary Laker and Jesse Kirkland for Hamilton and a veteran Indians lineup ready to rebound from last season’s 26 0 win by Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Bulldogs
Indian Land
Comanche
Fred West
Calvin Lee
Indians
Coleman
Eastland
Hamilton
Goldthwaite
de Leon
Bluecats
West and
Lee State
Richard Hicks
DeWitt Spruill
Kennie Bealy
Jerry Hitt
Eddie Cox
Gary Robertson
Larry McDougal
Steve Adams
Harry Dudley
David Shaw
John Key
Weldon Holland
Robertson
Joey Williams
Brannan Joins Higginbothams as Credit Manager
Higginbothams announces a new associate in Comanche Roy Brannan Jr former Comanche Wholesale Co partner will be credit manager Brannan lifelong resident active in civic affairs and First Baptist Church of Comanche invites all to stop by and welcome him as staff member
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbothams
Comanche
Roy Brannan Jr
Comanche Wholesale Co
First Baptist Church of
Brannan
Former School Personnel Meeting Invited in Comanche
Retired teachers and other 55 plus individuals are invited to a set meeting October 20 at 2 30 p m in the Hospitality Room of the TP&L Comanche Mrs Carrie Eaton president will preside NRTA state director Mamie K Stricker will outline efforts for retirees at national state and local levels NRTA aims to boost benefits pass helpful legislation and secure low prescription costs with good hospital coverage and other benefits Texas association has aided pension increases and more
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tp&l
Comanche
Carrie Eaton
Mamie K. Stricker
National
Retired Teachers Association
NRTA
Eaton
Texas Association
Meeting on Trailer Requirements Set by Farm Groups
The Comanche County Young Farmers and the Farm Bureau sponsor a program on new trailer laws effective January 1. Joe Smetana of the Texas Farm Bureau will present at the Comanche County Courthouse on October 19 at 7 30 p.m. Attendance is open to all interested individuals regardless of membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Farm Bureau
Joe Smetana
Texas Farm Bureau
Wilkerson Elected Director of Zone 3 District
J. T. Wilkerson was elected director of Zone 3 of the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District. The vote occurred last week in the district building at De Leon where Wilkerson also serves as secretary. He operates a 227 acre peanut and beef cattle farm two miles south of De Leon alongside four other board members Gene Gilbreath Norman Moore EB F Harrison and Joe Criswell from Zones 1 2 5 and 4 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Wilkerson
Upper Leon
Comanche School Board Sets Budget Hearing and Contracts
The Comanche School Board approved September minutes and bills. A report on the Air-Conditioner Study was heard and local dealers were to be contacted for details. Tax assessor James Bachus reported on tax roll progress and his contract was extended to January 11, 1973. The annual budget hearing was scheduled for October 26 at 7 pm in the Elementary School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Parker
James Bachus
Kristy Hicks Tops Comanche Chief's Football Contest
Kristy Hicks daughter of Mr and Mrs Billy Hicks won the Comanche Chief's football contest with only two misses. Don Kirkland of Brownwood finished second and Mrs George Walker of Comanche third, each with three misses. Honorable mentions include Ellen Statham Danny Farley Sammy Robinett J S Morton Brantley Smith Mrs Lon Lancaster Johnny Dickey all of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Kristy Hicks
Billy Hicks
Don Kirkland
Brownwood
George Walker
Kirkland
Ellen Statham
Corpus Christi
Danny Farley
College Station
Sammy Robinett
Gorman
J. S. Morton
Brantley Smith
Lon Lancaster
Johnny Dickey
Band Parents Plan Smorgasbord Event Date and Time
The Band Parents announce their annual smorgasbord for October 30 from 11 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Junior High Cafeteria. Tickets are 1 50 per person and organizers aim for a bigger and better affair.
Rev James Plans Move to Wewoka
The local Presbyterian church will hold a congregational meeting next Sunday at 9 00 a m to decide Rev H Grady James request to dissolve his pastoral relations and take a call from the church in Wewoka Oklahoma effective November 1. Mr James has served Comanche and Cross Plains churches since October 1 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Grady James
Wewoka
Oklahoma
James
Comanche and
Cross Plains
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robyns
Gustine
Samoa
Gindie
Lees
PPK
Ers
Gary Laker
Jesse Kirkland
Proctor Reservoir
Mrs. Stricker
Donna Kidd
Stanley Kidd
Comanche School Board
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