Punt Pass and Kick Registration Underway in Comanche
David L. Robinson announced that 1970 Punt Pass and Kick registration is open at Clemons Motor Co. in Comanche for boys aged 6 to 13. The program offers six age groups with 18 trophies, free registration with a parent, and a ladder to district and national finals in Los Angeles, with finals date set for January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Robinson
Clemons Motor Co
Comanche
Robinson
Pp&k
Onctober
Los Angeles
Disneyland
NFL
Dave Lee
Bill Nelson
Fred Cox
Hank Stram
Bud Grant
Clemons Motor Company
Ppp&k
Ford Dealers of America
National Football League
America
Aster
Texas power and light firms face growth despite fuel costs
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas notes Texas electric capacity rose from 10 054 MW in 1960 to about 23 700 MW in 1969 with expectations to double by 1978. Utilities plan rapid plant expansion into the 1970s while fuel costs rise driven by natural gas demand. Some firms explore fuel oil or lignite options including AA at Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Power & Light Company
Texas Electric Companies
Federal Rescue Bank of Dallas
Business Review
Dallas Bank
Texas
The
Aluminum Company of America
Rockdale
Mrs. Wilhelm Celebrated by Family Surprise Birthday
Mary Wilhelm of 301 E Walcott was surprised at home by daughters Patsy Ballenger and Rosemary Falls and son Curt Wilhelm, plus Wanda Frix of Mojave, leading to a birthday party with cake gifts and a steak dinner. The visit included reminiscing about Comanche and enjoying local fruits before the family dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wilhelm
E. Walcott
Comanche County
REA
Joe Davis
Patsy) Ballenger
Harlingen
Tom
Rosemary) Falls
Curt Wilhelm
Harlingen. As They Were Exchanging Greetings Mrs. Garlan
Wanda) Frix
Mojave
California
Wilhelm
Comanche
Special Education Class Thanks Vacation Bible School
Children and teachers in special education classes express gratitude to the First United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School for their offering. They note the contribution will be used for shared needs and that the children will be blessed by others’ consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Card of Thanks for Fire Victims Whitely Family
Olyn Nelda Whitely and children thank all who contributed after their house burned at 000 S. Austin. The family expresses comfort and appreciation for the care and sympathy shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyn
Nelda Whitely
000 S. Austin
IRS Levy Policy Emphasizes Taxpayers Must Pay
A recent IRS fact sheet cites that Congress authorizes levy against property to enforce collection of delinquent taxes. The message stresses fairness to compliant taxpayers and warnings that the service will enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
TRS
Congress
Rising Star Miss Elizabeth Robertson Weekends with Family
Rising Star resident Elizabeth Robertson spent Sunday with her brother John Robertson and the Robertson family enjoying a quiet afternoon together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Robertson
Rising Star
John Robertson
Comanche Chief publishes weekly notices and staff list
The Comanche Chief of Comanche Texas publishes weekly editions with editor J C Wilkerson and managing editor W B Wilkerson. It lists subscription rates for local and statewide readers, with prices for yearly and six month plans and various delivery areas in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
J. C. Wilkerson
WM. B. Wilkerson
James Wilkerson
Asoc
Comanche County
Dublin
Gorman
Blanket
Cerbon
May
Sephyr
Outstanding Air Base NCO Honored at Ent AFB
U S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Troy FE. Belyeu of De Leon was named Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer at Aerospace Defense Command Headquarters Ent AFB Colorado. A personnel technician, he was lauded for exemplary conduct leadership and duty performance and is a 1961 De Leon High School graduate who attended the University of Colorado. His wife Glenda is the daughter of Arlington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Air Force Tech
Troy FE. Belyeu
Anna B. Gooden
Rt. 3
de Leon
Headquarters, Aerospace Defense Command
Ent Afb
Colo
Belyeu
de Leon High
University of Colorado
Glenda
Henry Folwell
Arlington
Houston
J. R. Allison
Crawford
Justine
Temple
Gail Dudley
Comanche
Allison
Singapore
Java Sea
Reading
Bates Oil Company
Industrial Foundation Expands in Comanche Growth Drive
Frances Lockwood reports the Comanche Industrial Foundation formed in 1963 and chartered in 1964 to recruit industry. It helped locate sites for Moorman Manufacturing and Comanche Trailer Corporation, created about 25 to 28 new jobs yearly, and supported the Industrial Air Park with Wright Leather Goods and Col. Neely R. Brown overseeing airport development and aviation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Industrial Foundation, Inc
Comanche
Herbert N. Goodson
Goodson Insurance Agency
Rovd H. Anthony
State National Bank
Jack W. Moore
Comanche National Bank
Derroll F. Caraway
Gyale C. Pirkle
Sid Carney, Jr
Moorman Manufcturing Co
Wm. T. Calhoun
Moorman Manufacturing Company
Comanche Trailer Corporation
Durham Peca Company
Industrial Foundation
Comanche Manufacturing Company
Wright Leather Goods
Wright’s
Col
Neely R. Brown
U.S.A
Texas Helicopters Sprayers, Inc
Col. Brown
Erosion Aids From Great Plains Conservation Program
Comanche County residents join the Great Plains Conservation Program offering voluntary cost sharing to farmers and ranchers for soil erosion solutions. A long term 3 to 10 year contract funds land use plans developed with Soil Conservation Service, benefiting urban areas and supporting wildlife, pollution control, and rural economy. Milk production in 1969 totaled 116.2 billion pounds, down 1 percent from 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Boston
Ord Soil Conservation Service Technicans
Secretary of Agriculture
Comanche County
Soil Conservation Service Technicans
The
Soil Conservation Service
Daylene Evans To Head Young Homemakers
The Comanche County Young Homemakers met August 25 in the Comanche Homemaking Cottage with nineteen members and two guests. Officers for 1970 71 were elected led by President Taylene Evans with Bess Moore vice president and Connie Power secretary. The Area IV convention is set for September 26 at the Starlite Inn Abilene. News includes local visits and hospital update on T J Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Linda Glover
Pat Butler
de Leon
Bess Moore
Neta Ponel
Taylene Evans
Connie Power
Doris Chandler
Mary Anne Power
Nita McDonald
Raymond Power
Starlite Inn
Abilene
Arlington Visit Highlights Auvenshine Family
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Auvenshine and their son and family spent the weekend in Arlington visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ben Auvenshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Auvenshine
Jim
Arlington
Benny Auvenshine
Also Mentioned on This Page
T.p.&l
Sam
W. Grand
Majestic Theatre
Pretty Boy Floyd
Fhe
Grasshopper
Jacquline Bisset and
Jim Brown
Sgt
Troy Belyeu
J. F. Hallmark
R. L. Klein
Bill Douglas
Dallas
Mr. Douglas
Frances Lockwood
Chamber of Commerce
Daylene Evans
U.S
Nevada
Walter Williams
Las Vegas
T. J. Williams
Mr. Williams
Dennis Lee Frost
Nobia
Cleo Dunn
Devin Froh
J. E. Dunn
Western Hills
Texas Helicopter Sprayers, Inc
Neely Brown
Larry Ford
Deeptones
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