Things Happen Around the Square in Comanche Growth
Comanche Chamber notes ongoing remodeling and modernization around the square. New and updated businesses include Herbert Goodson Perry Brothers Edmondson's Western Wear and more. The public library moves to temporary space as the square gains activity and awards on the marquee celebrate local achievements.
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Frances B. Lockwood
Scoty
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Comenche
Herbert Goodson
Perry Brothers
Edmondson
Western Wear
Comanche Bank
Joe Max
Bulding
Scuare
CHS
Wayne Harvey
Wayne's
Books
Service Drug
Nub Men
Bill Dudney
Bill
Sarah
Jeanes Hardware
Jimmy Gore
Jimmy
Frank Hall
Enco
Joe Tu
Dickey Tops Comanche Chief Grid Contest
The Comanche Chief football guessing contest drew 50 entrants. Johnny Dickey and Howell Cobb tied for first by missing the fewest games, each erring on Brady over Ballinger Arkansas over USC and Houston over Rice. Cobb wins a one year subscription. Dickey takes $5 and first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Dickey
Howell Cobb
Brady
Ballinger
Arkansas
California
Houston
Rice
Dickey
Cobb
A. McDonald
McDonald
Lon Lancaster
Marjorie Anderson
Kennneth Schoen
Donnie D. Hicks
Comanche
Dallas
Graham
Cotullla
Sidney
Bastrop
Brownwood
Pel Valle
Austin
Peanut Festival Parade Plans Highlight 1901 Engine and Queen
The Fastland Jaycees announce the 1th annual Peanut Bowl parade led by queen candidate Mies Vicki Scott, 18, a Comanche beauty and state Peanut Queen runner. New categories include antique cars and a 1901 coal burning steam fire engine drawn by eight horses as area high schools vie for seven trophy classes. The parade begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. is.
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Fastland Jaycees
Mel Herweck
Mies Vicki Scott
Manchest Co proceeds to grow for citizen benefit
The statement emphasizes community contribution and competitiveness with a focus on ongoing growth. It notes that the aim is for goals to be achieved and that Manche Co intends to continue advancing in a manner that benefits all citizens.
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Comanche
Patsy Newhouse Named Outstanding Young Woman of America
Patsy Newhouse of Comanche has been selected as an Outstanding Young Woman of America for 1972. The annual biographical compilation highlights women ages 21 to 35 for achievements in community, profession, and country.
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Patsy Jones Newhouse
Comranche
Willppear
Comanche JV Freshman Open Season September 21
Comanche announces that the Junior Varsity will host San Saba and the Freshman team will face Brownwood in opening games next Thursday September 21. Frosh kickoff at 5 30 with the JV following. Coaches Gene Westmoreland and Bobby Hammer oversee both squads.
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Comanche
Frosh
Brownwood
San Saba
Gene Westmoreland
Bobby Hammer
Pans Travel To San Saba For Junior High Games
Coach Billy Pope's Coman Paps travel to San Saba next Thursday September 21 for two junior high games. The 8th grade Pans aim to repeat last year's perfect 7th grade run as they face the San Saba opponents. First game starts at 5 30.
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Billy Pope
Comanche Paps
San Saba
Pope
Young Farmer Week Slated in Texas
Gov Preston Smith proclaims September 18 24 as Young Farmer Week recognizing a growing farm group. The Texas association operates under vocational agriculture in high schools and by the Texas Education Agency with over 250 chapters statewide. Buddy Lane of Comanche County invites all to the September 26 meeting at 8 p.m.
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Tex
Preston Smith
Texas
Texas Education Agency
Buddy Lane
Comanche County
Young Farmer
Comanche
Homecoming for Comanche Exes September 22
Comanche Exes are reminded that Homecoming will be early this year. The Comanche vs San Saba game is Friday September 22 at Indian Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned during the game.
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Indian Memorial Stadium
Cancer Society Plans Meeting in Comanche County
The Comanche County Unit of the Cancer Society will meet Thursday Sept 14 at 7 pm at Comanche National Bank. All board members urged to attend. The message urges yearly health checkups to prevent cancer and wipe it out in a lifetime.
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Comanche County Unitety
Comanche National Bank
Cancer Society
Richard Hicks Named for Who's Who Among American High School Students
Richard Hicks a Comanche High School senior is selected for the Sixth Annual Edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students 1971 72. The national recognition honors leadership in academics athletics activities or community service and may include a $1000 scholarship and a chance to join the annual Survey of High Achievers. He plans to attend Tarleton State College after graduation.
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Richard Hicks
Comanche High School
Richard
Charles R. Hicks
N. Elm
Comanche
FFA
Future Teachers of America
Tarleton State College
Indians Host Bearcats In Home Opener Friday
The Comanche Indians open the home football season hosting the De Leon Bearcats in the 111 man Comanche County Championship. Both teams lost last week with De Leon upset by Hamilton and Comanche defeated by Granbury. Coach West and Coach Lee aim to repeat last year’s 26 5 Comanche victory.
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Comanche Indians
de Leon Bearcats
Comanche
de Leon
Hamilton
Granbury
Fred West
Calvin Lee
Indians
Jack Waggoner
Bearcats
Roy Mitchell
Junior Sanchez
Richard Hicks
Jerry Hitt
Sam Huffman
Eddie Cox
David Wilkerson
Lonnie Kilgore
Bruce Parker
County Residents Begin Year With More Life Insurance
Comanche County residents start the year with record life insurance, totaling more than 75.9 million dollars for local families. Nationwide life coverage exceeds 1.5 trillion dollars, with Texas at about 73.8 billion. Average local family life insurance is 17 thousand dollars, about double ten years ago. Group and ordinary policies dominate, reflecting broader financial safeguards.
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New York
Comanche County
New Life Insurance
United States
Texas
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David Beene
Truman Roberts
Supreme Court of Texas
Tom Creighton
Ben Barnes
Jim Roberts
Proffitt
Tami Grimmer
Quen
Nirs
Patsy Newhouse
Who's Who
Jr. Varsity
Proctor Reservoir
Mrs. Wayne Swindle
Hicks
Mike Mankin
David Shaw
Joe Lee
Frullanal
Aunjigcr
Danny Armstrong
Parker
Weldon Holland
San
Chez
Shaw
Wilkerson
Cox
Rickey Jones
Hitt
Randal Holland
CIS
Jacqulin Davis
Predda Davis
Sandi Sudderth
Linda Andrews
Sarah Westmoreland
Sandi
Ben Sudderth
Jacqulin
Wallace Gibson
Fredda
Fred Davis
Linda
David Andrews
UW. D
Westmoreland
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