County urged to join WTCOG pact by Comanche councils
At a hearing attended by leaders from Comanche County’s three cities and residents, Commissioners Court was urged to join the West Texas Council of Governments. Proponents cite shared services, grants, and regional benefits, with estimated cost around four cents per capita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Commissioners Court
West Texas Council of Governments
Fred Hall
WTCOG
COG
Comanche
Clarence Schwartz
Texas Attorney General
Schwartz
Leon
de Leon
M. D. Stewart
Stewart
Gustine
N. E. Palmer
Palmer
Charles Anders
Anders
Gyale Pirkle
Joe Waring
Truman Renshaw
SCS
Renshaw
Metro
John Beaty
Beaty
Precinct No
Sam Phifer
Bob Carpenter
A. P. Burks
Precinct No. 1
Claud Jones
Greater Comanche United Fund Drive Set to Begin
The Greater Comanche United Fund Drive starts Friday October 29 led by president R K Waggoner. The goal is 7100 supporting Salvation Army Red Cross Boy Scouts Public Library Summer Youth Program USC Livestock Association Texas United Fund and Civil Defense Rescue Unit. Waggoner will lead the drive with city and rural chairmen to be chosen. Help by contributing to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Comanche
Waggoner
Local Nurses Hear Stroke Therapy Lectures at Comanche Hospital
The regional Medical Program of the West Cross Timbers held lectures on stroke patient care at Comanche Community Hospital. Presenter Colleen Wallace from Presbyterian Hospital Dallas demonstrated therapy methods. Thirty four attendees came from the Comanche Community Hospital and local rest homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Cross Timbers ‘Council For Health Resources Development
Comanche Community Hospital
Verna W. Hancock
Council
Colleen Wallace
Pres
Byterian Hospital
Dallas
Dallas Morning News praises North Central Texas COG work
The Dallas Morning News editorial lauds the North Central Texas Council of Governments as a regional success providing forum and solutions for transportation air and water pollution land use housing and health care. It argues COG defends local control against federal state encroachment and urges citizen support.
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The
Dallas Morning News
North Central
Texas Council of Governments
Texas
Nctcog
F. B. Francois
National Service
COG
Washington
Clocks to Be Set Back One Hour Saturday Night
Comancheans are reminded to set clocks back one hour before bed Saturday Oct 31 as Central Standard Time resumes at 2:00 AM.
Dudley Bros 10th Annual Bull Sale Set for Nov 4
The Dudley Brothers announce their 10th annual bull sale for Thursday November 4 beginning at 12 30 at the Dudley Ranch two miles west of Comanche on US 67 and 377 165 big bulls with clear pedigrees will be sold each bred and raised on the ranch Bulls are blood tested within 30 days before sale and cattle will be penned days prior for inspection with sales from a long standing regional event drawing buyers from several states and Mexico.
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Gail
Tom
Eltas
Dudley Brothers
Dudley Ranch
Comanche
US 67
Dudley Bros
Mexico
Comanche Indians Favorably Favored Over Cisco Loboes Friday
Coach Fred West's Comanche Indians host the Cisco Loboes at 7:30 p.m. with injuries thinning the lineup. If David Shaw suits up, he will start at fullback and linebacker. Bruce Parker and Weldon Holland among others are sidelined. Comanche aims for its fifth win as locals urged to attend.
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Fred West
Comanche Indians
Cisco Loboes
University of Texas Longhorns
Larry McDougal
Bruce Parker
Joey Williams
John Key
Weldon Holland
Winters
David Shaw
Harry Dudley
Holland
West
David Wilkereon
Shaw
Mike Mankin
Steve Adams
Eddie Cox
Rennie Beaty
Jerry Hitt
DeWitt Spruill
Gary Robertson
Richard Hicks
Comanche
Loboes
Indians
Lions Zone Meeting Set for Proctor Area Recreation Center
Zone 8 Lions International clubs from Stephen ville Dublin De Leon Gorman and two Comanche clubs will meet 7 00 p m November 1 at the Proctor Area Recreation Center Lake Proctor. District Governor James H Wheeler Jr Deputy DGs Joe Frey Jim Roberts and Dr William Calhoun lead the planning to share Lions programs and strengthen member communication.
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Lions International
Lake Proctor
Stephenville
Dublin
de Leon
Gorman
Comanche
James H. Wheeler, Jr
Abilene
Joe B. Frey
William T. Calhoun
Jim Roberts
Wheeler
Proctor Area Recreation Center
Band Smorgasbord Readies Saturday Fundraiser
The Indian Band Parents sponsor a Saturday smorgasbord on October 30 from 11 30 a m to 1 p m in the Junior High Cafetorium. Proceeds fund band needs including music and instruments beyond the school budget. Tickets sold by band members or at the door.
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Eastland
Erath Counties
Dallas News
Council of Gov
CHS Indians
Granbury
San Saba
Clifton
Clyde
Cisco
Hamilton
Coleman
Hereford
Bull Sale
Indian Lead
Williams
Calvin Lee
Jamey Williams
Joe Lee
Leboes
Lions Club
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