Rev Frank L Turner to Lead Comanche Methodist Church
The Rev Frank L Turner Jr arrives in Comanche to serve as pastor of First United Methodist Church and Gustine Methodist Church. He brings pastorship from Cogdell Methodist in Waco and a history of service across multiple Texas churches. His wife Blanche Hooks Turner, formerly of Colorado City, accompanies him. they have two sons Ralph and Gary.
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First United Methodist Church
Frank L. Turner, Jr
Comanche
Gustine Methodist Church
Harvey Raines
Sybie
Comanche Independent
St. Mark’s Church
Clelurne
Raines
Rev
Norman Moore Elected Director of ULS and WD Zone 2
Norman Moore of the Sidney area was chosen last Monday night to serve a five year term as director of Zone 2 in the Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District. The election occurred in the Hospitality Room of the Texas Power and Light. A peanut and live stock farmer, Moore owns 610 acres and lives with his wife Bess and children Kevin and Roxann one mile north of Sidney. The district board meets monthly to encourage landowner conservation programs.
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Norman Moore
Sidney
Upper Leon
Absentee Voting Underway for General Election
County Clerk Betty Conway announces absentee voting runs through Friday October 30 for the General Election on November 3. Voters away from the county can vote by mail or in person at the County Clerk's office. ballots can also be requested by writing. The ballot is large this year with Democratic and Republican columns, a write-in column, and seven proposed constitutional amendments at the bottom.
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Betty Conway
Comanche County
Mexican Dinner at Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church hosts its annual Mexican Dinner on Sunday October 25 from noon to 5 00 p m Tickets are 125 for adults and 75 cents for children under 12 Tickets are on sale from any of the Ladies of the church
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Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Catholic
First Fair To Be Held By Jaycees
The second Fall Fair planning meeting was held October 13 at the Jaycee Clubhouse with Harold Adcock presiding. Attendees discussed a tentative first fair in the third week, noting events such as a children’s talent contest beauty contest old fiddlers contest arts and crafts show and food show. The Fair Association will have one vote per represented club and a by laws committee was formed. Next meeting is November 16 at the Jaycee Building with calls for broad club participation from Jaycees Jaycee Wives Young Farmers Young Homemakers Livestock Association Home Demonstration ESA Sorority Farm Bureau Senior Citizens Rodeo Club Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club and many others.
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The
Fair Association
Jaycee
Jaycees
Jaycee Wives
Young Farmers
Young Homemakers
Livestock Association
Home Demonstration
ESA Sorority
Farm Bureau
Senior Citizens
Rodeo Club
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Weather Report From Proctor Reservoir Station
The Proctor Reservoir Weather Station releases a 24 hour temperature and moisture report covering 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. This item notes observed conditions and provides a forecast update for the period ahead.
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Proctor Reservoir
Feist Wins District Punt Kick Contest In Abilene
Kenneth Neil Feist eight wins first place in his age group at the district Punt Pass and Kick competition in Abilene last Saturday. Michael Puckett nine earns a close third as both Comanche boys place amid 120 participants. Feist advances to Dallas zone competition with finals in California January 24, 1971 at Clemons Motor Co.
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David Robinson
Clemons Motor Company
Comanche
Abilene
Kenneth Neil Feist
Egents
Kenneth Feist
Rt. 1
Young Feist
Michael Puckett
Randall Puckett
W. Neely
Clemons Motor Co
Pp&pe
Neil
Dallas
Robinson
California
Clemons Motor
NS Me Cay
Comanche County Pig Sale Set for Saturday in Livestock Showbarn
The Comanche County Pig Sale happens Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Livestock Showbarn west of Indian Memorial Stadium. Consignees Sid Carney and Son, Wesley Mathis, Dr. J. T. Lang, and Ray Johnston auction about 150 July to September barrows with Chester Whites and other breeds. Local buyers urged to attend. Ex students and friends of Sidney School invited to homecoming Friday October 23 featuring a 5:30 p.m. start and turkey dinner in the lunch room followed by a bonfire pep rally at 7:00 p.m.
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Comanche County
Indian Memorial Stadium
Sid Carney
Comanche
Wesley Mathis
de Leon
J. T. Lang
Ray Johnston
Chester
Durocs
Poland
James Cruce
Kress
Meade Michael
Canyon
Sidney School
Sidney Eagles
Star Tigers
Indians Travel to Hamilton to Battle Bulldogs
The Comanche Indians travel to Hamilton Friday 7 30 p m to face the Bulldogs in a rivalry game. Hamilton has a 1 win season record but is favored on paper led by Boo Gardner and quarterback Gary Laker who runs the option with Gardner. Comanche fields the same lineup as the Eastland game and hopes to pull the upset with a sharp defense led by Shaw brothers and Parker.
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Comanche Indians
Hamilton
Bulldogs
Indians
de Leon
Bearcats
Coleman
Bluecats
Comanche
Fleet Boo Gardner
Gary Laker
Gardner
CHL
Fred West
Calvin Lee
Glen Parker
Jerry Gore
Rennie Beaty
Tommy Osborn
Gore
Fred Rogers
Cox
Gary Robertson
Shaw Brothers
Ronnie
David
McGett
Joey Williams
Dudley
Parker
Flying Club To Be Organized Next Tuesday Night
Those interested in forming a Comanche Flying Club are urged to attend a special meeting Tuesday night October 20 at the TP&L building at 7 30. The club aims to buy a plane for members use and provide flying time at a reasonable cost with options for flight and ground school.
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Comanche Flying Club
Tp&l
Lions Club To Sale Brooms In Comanche October Drive
The Comanche Lions Club announces an October 26 sale of blind-made broom products from Lighthouses for the Blind Texas locations. Proceeds support local charities. Lion Ernest Ebell leads a clubwide effort to deliver goods to homes. Previous years’ sales were successful and another sale is expected to do well.
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Comanche Lions Club
Ernest Ebell
Lion
Texas
Lion Club
Lions Club
Lion Ebell
Nip and Tuck Race Between Wages and Living Costs
A special report on Comanche County families shows average earnings rising 39 percent over five years while living costs grew 21.3 percent. The Tax Foundation study notes taxes consume 2 hours 43 minutes of an eight hour day, with food housing and other essentials filling the rest.
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Comanche County
Tax Foundation
Dr. Jimmy Allen to Speak at Comanche Baptist Event
The First Baptist Church of Comanche invites all Sunday School teachers and officers to a banquet on Monday Oct 19 with Dr. Jimmy R. Allen as featured speaker. Allen a San Antonio pastor and ex president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas is noted for public service and a 327 average Sunday School attendance this year under Roy Brannan Jr.
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First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Jimmy R. Allen
San Antonio
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Roy Brannan, Jr
Dr. Allen
Howard Payne
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Far Worth
Christian Life Commission
Baptist General Convention
Heartland Life Open House Set In Heartland Building
Heartland Life Insurance Co president Tom Beene invites policyholders and the public to an open house Sunday October 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Heartland Life Building. The facility houses Heartland Life, Heartland Fire and Casualty, Dr. Roy Harvey Jr., local USDA programs, and Farmers Home Administration offices. Free off street parking is available for guests.
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Tom Beene
Heartland Life Insurance Company
Hearte ‘and Life Building
Republic
Heartland Life Insurance Go
Heartland Fire and Casualty Insurance Agency
Roy Harvey, Jr
Agricultural Stabilization and Confere
Dun
Beene
Kenneth Gardner
Hamilton
Jim Comanche
Sec Treas
Robert Scott
Gatesville
Wayne Rutledge
Hico
W. N. Brister
Meridian
Hunter Pearson
Cleburne
Eweell Jones
Stephenville
Page Harred
Dublin
Jay Koonce
Rising Star
Porter B. Franks
Comanche
Peanut Contest Underway in Texas and Oklahoma
Peanut growers in Texas and Oklahoma enter contests with first and second place winners in each state. Winners and their wives receive an expenses paid trip in February to Miami and the Bahamas. Blanco Products, Inc. will award the prizes with local winners chosen after the harvest season. Local buyers can provide details.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Miami
Florida
Bahamas
Blanco Products, Inc
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Frank L. Turner
New Methodist
Rev. Turner
Frank L. Turner, Sr
CHS
Uls&wd
Gene Gilbreath
Harold Adcock
Pecan Assoc
Garden Club
Heritage Club
Study Club
TOPS
Odd Fellows Rebecca
Eastern Shar
Masonic Lodge
VFW
Kenneth Neal
Feist
William Clark
Danny Chisholm
Rigby Pinkerton
Eddie Cox
Jack Boyd
Larry McDougal
Harry Dudley
Wings
Paul McGettis
Ronnie Shaw
FFA
FHA
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Jimmy Allen
Baptist Church
Pr. Allen
Gloricla
Heartland
Princess Geraldine’s
de Leon and
Comanche Fire Department
Red Cross
Reginald Waggoner
L. H
Bud) Bradly
Waco
J. W. Stark, Jr
Joe Waring
Sam Marshall
Dan Burlison
Butch Bean
Bradly
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