Comanche County Hosts Barnes Campaign Kickoff
Comanche Countians may address their views on House Speaker Ben Barnes at a Tuesday 11 a.m. meeting in the District Courtroom. The De Leon representative, touted as a potential 1968 candidate for lieutenant governor or governor, invites residents of the 64th District to attend and discuss his political future.
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Ben Barnes
Barnes
Comanche
de Leon
Comanche Countian
Brown Coleman
Runnels
Don McClellan
McClellan
Bay City
Charles FE. Paul
Comanche Hospital, Inc
Paul
Byron McClellan
C. C. Hampton
Peal
Justice of Peace
Ottis B. Fields
Byron Mcftellan
Gatesville
Ben D. Sudderth
Hampton
Baker
Bill Kirkpatrick
Glen Hall
Burgess Elliott
Charles Anders
First Baptist Church
Nabors Funeral Home
Donna Paul
Marshall Vaughan
Pyote
Mary Alice
Fifty-Seven Junior High Football Players Report for Season Opener
Fifty-seven junior high players reported to coaches David Andrews and Wayne Preston for the season opener against Cisco on September 12. Eighth grade roster includes 22 players. seventh grade roster lists 37 hopefuls with numerous names across both grades.
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David Andrews
Wayne Preston
Cisco
Andrews
Preston
Steve Adams
Kenny Beaty
Ricky Brandon
Jimmy Don Chester
Harry Dudley
Joe Ellis
Tim Fails
Veil Freeman
Johnny George
Wayne Hitt
Kari Kirkland
Larry McDougal
Tommy Osborn
Dub Preston
Football Contest Begins This Week
Do you consider yourself a football expert You can have fun by entering the Comanche Chief's football contest this week There is a $5 cash prize for first place and a year's subscription to the Chief for second and third place winners.
Greens Buy The Dairy Q in Brownwood
Gerald Green of Brownwood along with Mr and Mrs W H Green of Rising Star have purchased the Dairy Q on the Brownwood highway and take charge. The Greens plan a family operated shop with quick service and quality food. Grand Opening offers five hamburgers for one half day.
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Gerald Green
Brownwood
W. H. Green
Rising Star
Howard Payne College
Comanche
Local School Enrollment Up Comanche Public Schools Open
Comanche Public Schools began regular classes on Monday August 28 with 1080 enrolled. J B Layne enrolled 494 students, up from 479 last year. Junior High rose to 274 from 259, High School up to 312 from 299. Grade details show 100 in Grade 1, 92 Grade 2, 86 Grade 3, 95 Grade 4, 94 Grade 5, 27 Special Ed, 86 Grade 6, 105 Grade 7, 83 Grade 8. Teal, J B Layne 494 Teal, Junior High 274.
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Comanche
J. B. Layne
Teal
Preharvest Tips For Peanutmen
Wayne Reese notes that proper late season irrigation timing is crucial for peanuts. The indeterminate vine produces nuts as conditions allow, so harvesting must occur at peak maturity to maximize yield and grade. Maintain leaf spot control, tailor the last irrigation to soil type, and consult the county agricultural agent Floyd Key for guidance.
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Wayne Reese
Floyd Key
Braves and Blank et A Team Scrimmage Friday Night
Comanche fans will see three high school teams in Friday scrimmages at Indian Memorial Stadium. Frosh and B team open at 6 against Blanket. varsity faces Brady at 7 30. Coach Jolley outlines likely starters on defense and offense for the Indians.
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Comanche
Brady
Indian Memorial Stadium
Bulldogs
Coleman
Bluecats
Houston Jolley
Tom R. Dudley
Ronnie Stanley
Casey Bradshaw
Billy Adams
Ken Cattles
David Tankersley
Kim Cockerham
Gary Paul Johnson
Jimmy Armstrong
Leron Jones
Jack McDonald
De Leon Band Parents Elect Officers for 1967-68
A Band Parents Club meeting is set for Monday September 11 at 8 p m in the Band Hall to elect new officers and organize for the 1967-68 year. Nominating committee includes Eilmon Kerby Sybil Stewart Ellen Kibler and Jerry Boykin with floor nominations welcome. Officers from last year were Jim Roberts president Roy Brannon Jr vice president and Dorothy Blackwood secretary treasurer.
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Band Parents Club
Eilmon Kerby
Sybil Stewart
Ellen Kibler
Jerry Boykin
Jim Roberts
Roy Brannon, Jr
Dorothy Blackwood
Sears Swine Show Slated at Sidney
The 1987 Sears Swine Show will be held Saturday September 2 at 8 29 am at the Sidney School. Five 4 H Club members Charlotte Burns Sammy Carroll James Reed Calvin Ross Jr and Jeannie Wyatt will exhibit registered Duroc gifts. The county winner may advance to the Store Area show in Abilene later in September. Angela Wyatt will compete in Abilene against champions from Brown Callahan Eastland and Taylor counties. The public is invited to attend and support the 4 H members.
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Sidney School
Comanche County
Charlotte Burns
Sammy Carroll
James Reed
Calvin Ross, Jr
Jeannie Wyatt
Elgible
Abilene
Angela Wyatt
Brown
Callahan
Eastland
Taylor Counties
Season Football Tickets For Five Home Games On Sale
Season tickets for five home games priced at 6.25 dollars are on sale at the high school principal's office. Reserved seats guarantee better view of the Indians. Home dates include Dublin September 8 San Saba September 15 Ranger September 29 Clyde October 13 and Granbury November 3 with additional sale Friday night at the field north gate.
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Dublin
San Saba
Ranger
Clyde
Granbury
Cooperative Training Program Sets Up For Vocational Ag Boys
Comanche school launches Agricultural Advisory Committee with five businessmen guiding a new vocational program. Anthony chairs three year term, Scott vice chairs one year term, Jones secretary two year term as Arch Boyd Jr. leads the class training starting August 28 with partner firms including Gold Kist and Frozen Food Lockers.
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Agriculture Department
Bill Jones
Elton McCullough
KCOM
Boyd Anthony
The
State National Bank
Vic Scott
Gold Kist Peanut Co
Sid Carney
Moorman Manufacturing Co
S. H. Fletcher
Leon Douglas
Archie E. Boyd
Anthony
Elton
Central Texas Fertilizer
Sartor Bros. Tractor
Richard Bean Dairy
Gore Bros. Agri- Service Center
Massey-Ferguson Tractor
Archie Boyd Jr
Austin
Texas Education Agency
Revival Services Scheduled For Sidney Church
Revival services at Sidney Methodist Church run 8 nightly this week except Saturday with Christian Schnabel a East German refugee and theology student delivering the preaching He recently returned to the United States to be with Rev and Mrs Robert Haynes The Rev Haynes and Rev Patrick Clendenin are co pastors music directed by Wayne Woolsey Mrs Virginia Davis and Miss Bette Cox All are invited to attend.
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Sidney Methodist Church
Christian Schnabel
Chris
Robert Haynes
Wayne Woolsey
Virginia Davis
Bette Cox
Patrick Clendenin
Town Gears Up For Labor Day Closing
Comanche observes Labor Day Monday September 4 with most banks post office courthouse and city offices closed. Square businesses join in with a day off while a few grocery stores and filling stations remain open for essential services.
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Comanche
ASC Ballots Must Be Signed for September 20 Deadline
Farmers in Comanche County Texas must sign the back of a two envelope ballot process for ASC community elections. A witnessed mark also counts as a signature and the unsigned outside envelope invalidates the vote. Ballots must be mailed or delivered to the ASCS county office by September 20, 1967.
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William T. Carruth
ASC County Committee
ASCS
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Randy Nelms
Marion Kirkland
Travis Welch
James Hutchins
Cy Baxter
Joe Bradshaw
Ickey Howerton
Randy Day
Jimmy Sinen
Ronnie Lancaster
Raymond Hyatt
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4-H Club
Comanche School
Vocational Agriculture Department
AG Boys
Victor Scott
Sidney Church
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Tom RK. Dudley
Gary Paul
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