Zion Lutheran Church to Observe 80th Anniversary
Priddy Zion Lutheran Church marks 80 years of service with a rededication service at 10 30 a m on October 26 followed by a box luncheon and an informal program. A time capsule to be opened October 26 1989 will be placed on the east wall containing the day special program a church family photo album and Bible editions. Rev R Winkelmann invites all interested to attend.
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No Zion Lutheran Church of
American Bible Society
Church Supper and Mission Study at First United Methodist
The First United Methodist Church invites a covered dish supper in the fellowship hall on Sunday night October 26 at 5 30 p m followed by a church wide mission study in the sanctuary at 6 45 featuring a filmstrip titled Between the Dark and the Dayling and the theme Reconcili ation in a Broken World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Soda Springs Home and Proctor Bait House Destroyed by Fire
Fire destroyed the George Ripley farm home in Soda Springs on Friday October 17 wiping out most belongings after a sale to Cecil Brownlee and a planned move to Comanche. A separate Proctor bait house used by Bob Arms wholesale minnow business also burned with total loss. Comanche Volunteer Fire Department responded to both blazes.
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George Ripley
Soda Springs
Ripley
Cecil Brownlee
de Leon
Comanche
Proctor
Bob Arms
United Fund To Open Monday Campaign in Comanche
The 1959 United Fund drive in Comanche will begin Monday led by City Chairman Ben Cleveland with precinct chairs David Keene Ted Durham Jerry Hinshaw and Grate Pirkle. Ten agencies under the UNITED FUND banner aim for a $7075 goal serving the city’s entire population.
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United Fund
Comanche
Ben Cleveland
David Keene
Ted Durham
Jerry Hinshaw
Grate Pirkle
Benner
Greater
One Gift Works Many Wonders 1969 United Fund Appeal
The appeal lists contributions from various organizations toward a 1969 goal of 7075 dollars. Highlights include UNITED WAY 1509, Red Cross 1400, Boy Scouts 900, Campfire Girls 450, Livestock Show 1000, Public Library 800, Summer Youth Program 300, L. 6& 200, Texas United Fund 25, Contingency Fund 50. Volunteers are urged to support fundraising calls.
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Salvation Army
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Public Library
Texas United Fund
Contingency Fund
United Fund
Cagle Named Parts Manager at Clemons Motor Co
Max Cagle aged 26 and formerly of Dallas is appointed parts manager at Clemons Motor Co. He lives on a Priddy area farm and began in parts work at 14. He is married to Carolyn Jean with two sons Jimmy Don and Michael Dean. The Clemons owners invite Comendicar patrons to meet him.
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Max Cagle
Dallas
Clemons Motor Co
Mr. Cagle
Priddy
Carolyn Jean
Jimmy Don
Michael Dean
Church of Christ
Triple Header Slated Thursday October 23
Comanche hosts a three game slate on Thursday night with 7th grade Paps opening at 5 30 pm versus Stephenville. The 8th Grade follows against Stephenville 7th Grade, then Hodges B team meets Coleman B team in the final action of the evening.
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Comanche
James Wilson
Stephenville
Don Hodges
Coleman
No Experts In Last Week's Grid Contest
The Comanche Chief notes a low turnout for the Chief football contest with only one contestant who missed four games. Tie breakers used Comanche versus Clyde. John D. Hicks wins second place with a year’s subscription, C. L. Northcutt takes third and a Chief subscription. Stanton Reese, last week’s winner, dropped out. The paper invites more entrants as a $10 prize for a perfect entry remains possible.
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Jewel Hall
Comanche
Clyde
John D. Hicks
C. L. Northcutt
Hicks
Mr. Northcutt
Proctor Liquor Election Hearing Underway in Comanche County
District Judge Truman Roberts hears the contention of the Proctor liquor election contest filed April 18 after a April 4 1969 vote of 128 to 117 in Proctor on off premise sales of all alcoholic beverages. Hearing started October 23 with three stores selling all beverages, two beer wine shops, and three beer only outlets.
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Comanche County
Truman Roberts
Justice of Peace No
Proctor
Justice
Rural United Fund Drive Progress Report
The rural United Fund drive shows good progress in the 1969 campaign as volunteers work ahead of the peanut harvest. Contributions include $32 from Mrs Robin Peacock of Mercer Gap, $74 from Mrs R G Halbert of Harmony and Brushy Gap, $21 from Mrs S G Tarpley in Downing, $26 from Donna Moore of Sidney School, and $48 from Mrs Sheldon Braeutigan of Stag Creek Community.
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United Fund
Roy Brannan, Jr
Bill Dudney
Robin Peacock
Mercer Gap
R. G. Halbert
Harmony and
Brushy Gap
S. G. Tarpley
Downing
Sidney School
Donna Moore
Stag Creek
Sheldon Braeutigan
Open Season Sale At Higginbothams
Higginbothams marks its 86th year with an open season sale across departments. A full page ad on page 2 highlights the giant values and a circular previews a Self-Storing Aluminum Combination Door in perma white enamel. The circular must have omitted that detail. the ad in The Chief is correct. The sale runs through October 30.
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Higginbothams
Jaycees Join Teen Baseball Association in Comanche
Comanche Jaycees vote to affiliate with the Texas Teen Age Baseball Association merging Little League into a statewide body. Teams may field three extra players for district games and winners advance to district and state playoffs. Dues are $5.50 per team before May 15 1970. Dallas Euless Conroe Mesquite Fort Worth and others are already affiliated.
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Stanley R. Swindle
Jaycees of
Comanche
Texas Teen Age Baseball Association
Jaycees
Texas Teenage Baseball Association
Dallas
Euless
Conroe
Mesquite
Kermit
Fort Worth
Indians Travel to Hamilton to Tangle with Bulldogs
Comanche and Hamilton meet Friday night in District 8-AA action with Comanche seeking a second win and Hamilton aiming to rebound. Key players include Comanche’s Max Parker and Jerry Gore on offense and Ray Lancaster on defense, while Hamilton counters with quarterback Steve Young and back Chris Wood. Injuries ban several Indians including Rusty Brightman and Mickey Howerton, with many reserves nursing injuries as the game nears announced for 7 30.
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Houston Jolley
Indians
Hamilton
Redskins
Clyde
Eastland
Comanche
de Leon
Lublin
San Saba
Lampasas
Clifton
Coleman
Dublin
Bulldogs
Mavericks
Steve Young
Chris Wood
Bob Gardner
Bulldog
Clyde High School
Jolley
Gene Westmoreland
Tommy Paddock
Richard Palvado
Ray Dudley
Rusty Brightman
Brightman
Ronnie Shaw
Shaw
Mickey Howerton
Derwin Isham
Jimmy Bingham
Travis Welch
Paul McGettis
Randy Nelms
Max Parker
Jerry Gore
Marion Kirkland
Ray Lancaster
Raymond Hyatt
Ronnie Law
Comanche County Shares of Federal Spending Revealed
New York report based on Tax Foundation data shows Comanche County residents pay about $2.38 per day in federal costs, totaling $20,000 daily. Defense uses $400 of each $1,000 in local taxes. health and welfare $260. interest $70. commerce and transportation $44. veterans benefits $42.
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New York
Comanche County
Tax Foundation
Commerce and Transportation
Indian 1970 Schedule Opens with District 8AA Games
The 1970 Indian football slate lists games on Sept 11 at Dublin with De Leon and Goldthwaite, Sept 25 at Eastland and Winters with Cisco, Nov 6 at Clyde on the 13th with Ballinger, all part of District 8AA play.
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Dublin
DE Leon
Harvest Festival Set Here For Nov 15
Comanche church invites all to its second Harvest Festival on Saturday November 15 with booths opening at 10 am featuring handwork crafts baked goods canned goods and a new peanut booth. The day ends with a 5 to 7 pm barbecue supper and a closing auction of livestock gates antiques and other items.
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First United Methodist Church
Truman Renshaw
Private Investigator Charged With Entry in Hill Case
Breckenridge date line reports private investigator James E. Hood of Houston is charged with breaking and entering linked to the Hill family gun violence case. Hood testified in trials in Breckenridge and Comanche about a shooting at Mabel Hill’s home. Hill faced murder charges in Breckenridge but was found not guilty. he later pled guilty to a separate assault with intent to murder in Comanche. Hood posted $2,000 bond and Hill also filed for divorce from Maria Hill with Roye representing him.
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Breckenridge
Lillie Mae Bennett
Fort Worth
J. M. Hille
Hill
Comanche
Pennett
Comanche County
Truman B. Woberts
James EF. Hood
Houston
Wichita Falls
Mabel Hill
Bennett
Will
Stephens
Vilasville
Payne Royerl Graham
Moth
Hlood
Mabel Mill
Hood
Stephens County
Don Dedd
Roye
J. E
Mareham Hill
Maria
We Go Back Comancheans Set Clocks Back Saturday Night
We Go Back Comancheans reschedule clocks for standard time. Clocks fall back one hour before bed on Saturday night at 2 06 AM October 26, shifting to Central Standard Time.
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Priddy Zion Lutheran Church
the United Way
Cagle
Clemons
Bill
Ira Clemors
Comendicars
Mr. Cagilo
Stanton Reese
Rural United Fund Drive
Junor High
Teen Baseball Association
Julie Pinkerton
Wayne Pinkerton
Clyde-Comanche
CHS
Proffitt
Proctor Reservoir
Eth Dunn
Irvin Dunn
Ronnie Lancaster
Joandy Nelms
Texas
Washington
William V. Roth, Jr
Delaware
Hoovertype Commission
Hill Case
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