Comanche Showcases Local Trade and Football News
The Comanche Chief spotlights Buy Local efforts by the Downtown Brownwood Association and urges readers to shop at home. It notes county football openers including Comanche vs Dublin and De Leon vs Hamilton Bulldogs, plus a reader football contest with cash and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Big B
Brownwood Assn
Nuff
Comanche County
Dublin
de Leon
Hamilton Bulldogs
Gustine
Brooksmith
Sidney
Gordon
CHS
Gustine FFA Names Officers for 1968 70
Gustine FFA held a Friday meeting Sept 5 electing new officers for 1968 70 including Kerwin Stephens president Jimmy Denning vice president Derrel Hunger ford secretary Kenneth Cates treasurer Paul Langley reporter Ronnie Adcock sentinel and Freddie Wayne Kight student advisor Nominations for FHA sweetheart were read with candidates Brenda Davis Arlene Adams Lavania Boucher Pam Lane Barbara Davis the sweetheart to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine Flfla
Presidnet
Kerwin Stephens
Jimmy Denning
Derrel Hungerford
Kenneth Cates
Paul Langley
Sentinel
Ronnie Adcock
Freddie Wayne Kight
FFA
Brenda Davis
Arlene Adams
Lavania Boucher
Pam Lane
Barbara Davis
Campaign Aims to Aid Mentally Retarded in Comanche County
In September the Comanche Chief carries a letter from Tom Johnson, Texas Association for Retarded Children, urging support for a November drive during National Retarded Children’s Month. The goal is 1200 dollars to fund local facilities, with some proceeds for research, aiding handicapped children and expanding schools, clinics, and training centers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilkerson
Comanche County
The
Texas Assn. For
Texas
National Association For Retarded Children
Texas Association For Retarded Children
Serverely
Tom Johnson
Arlington Visitors Extend Weekend with Furman Family
Arlington visitors Mr and Mrs Ben Evridge spent the weekend with their daughter and family Mr and Mrs W R Furman and children Missi Luci and Kami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Evridge
W. R. Furman
Missi, Luci
Kami
Arlington
Sidney Students Visit The Fair
Sidney high school students from Sidney traveled to the West Texas Fair in Abilene. They arrived about nine and left at two, exploring the Art Gallery, livestock shows, and other exhibits amid rain and dampened spirits before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Bright
Abilene
West Texas Fair
Singing Set For De Leon Sunday
A singing event is planned at the De Leon Primitive Baptist Church this Sunday September 14 from 1 15 to 4 pm. Andy Hudson serves as M C and Clara Gray as secretary inviting quartets from nearby areas including the McGhee sisters from Cresson and other performers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon Primitive Baptist Church
Andy Hudson
M.C
Clara Gray
McGhee
Cresson
Prawley announces birth of son Lonnie Eugene
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Eugene Prawley announce the arrival of a son Lonnie Eugene born September 6. He weighed 10 pounds 3 ounces and greeted by sister Connie Lee age 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Sam Pettijohn of Dublin and Rev and Mrs Floyd Brawley of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Eugene Prawley
Lonnie Eugene
Connie Lee
Sam Pettijohn
Dublin
Floyd Brawley
Comanche
Texas peanut growers vote set for September 24 1969
Ballots for a Texas peanut growers check-off referendum were approved for a September 24 1969 vote. The ballot covers self‑assessment, candidates for the Commodity Producers Board, and last year’s production. New producers may vote if certified. Ballots mailed to polling sites by midnight September 24 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Peanut Growers
John C. White
White
Commodity Producers Board
Southwestern Peanut Growers Association
Gorman
ASCS
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas Department of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
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Lake Eanes Park
Ofrom
H. R. Gross
Iowa
Montgomery County
Gustine Ffa
Kaltemcy
J. L. Jones
Rexie. Jones
Katemcy
WBW
William B. Wilkerson
Arlington Visitors
Sports Illustrated
Life and
Esquire
Harelik
ASC News
State OF Texas
Dorman Jack Lasater
District Court of
Dorothy Iva Lasater
State of
Ben B. Wilhelm
Stella Hazlitt
Jack Carnes
Adelle Lippe
Fort Worth
Wallace Gibson
San Angelo
E. R. Wright
Maydes Manufacturing Company
Gibbs
Brands
PEG. Weiners
Deckers
L.s
ASSOR
Barnett Pears
ISBY
GANDY
del Monte
Libby
Carton
Sunkist
Teele Coffee
North Houston
Gal
Borden
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