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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1973

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Indians Travel 56 Miles To Clash With San Saba Armadillos

Comanche studies a non conference showdown with undefeated San Saba Armadillos set for Friday night in San Saba. Coach Fred West plans lineup changes as Comanche seeks a rebound after a 34 20 loss to De Leon and aims to interrupt San Saba’s scoreless start while aiming to boost offense and defense. kickoff is 8 00 and tickets are at the Comanche Chamber of Commerce.

Comanche Indians San Saba Armadillos Goldthwaite Mason Indians Granbury de Leon Fred West Comanche

Hagood Joins Comanche National Bank Staff

R. K. Waggoner announces Kenneth E. Hagood has joined the Comanche National Bank staff after a UT Arlington BBA degree and Comanche High School diploma. He comes from AMPI where he was a dairy loans lending officer and will work in the loan department as the bank expands services in the area.

R. K. Waggoner Comanche National Bank Kenneth E. Hagood Mr. Hagood Comanche High School University of Texas In Arlington Claudia Kay Ross Brent Nicky Hagood Investment Corporation of Ampi North Texas Waggoner

De Leon Lady Wins Second Comanche Chief Football Contest

Our northern neighbor won by missing only two of ten games in last week’s Chief. Martha Davis mailed $5. Mike Puckett Jr. tied for second with 45 points, Mrs. George F Walker 34 points for third. Winners listed: Hamlin over Clyde. De Leon over Comanche. Oklahoma State over Arlington. Brady over Coleman, among others.

Comanche de Leon Coleman Brady Martha Davis Rt. 2 Mike Puckett Mike George F. Walker Mae Morgan Gerald Langley Dennis Nowlin Betty Ballard Hamlin Clyde Georgia Pitts Houston Rice Missouri Mississippi Oklahoma State Arlington Texas Tech Utah Bowling Green Syracuse Stephenville Granbury

Sweetwater Baptist Revival to Be Led by Fort Worth Seminarian

The Sweetwater Baptist Church hosts a weekend revival September 21 to 23 led by Bobby Gene Neeley of Fort Worth Seminary. Services start at 8 p.m. each evening and church members invite all to attend.

The Sweetwater Baptist Church Bobby Gene Neeley Fort Worth

United Fund Drive Set For October 10th thru 31st

The Comanche United Fund Drive runs October 10 to 31 with Harvey Kaase and Robert Maddox as co chairmen Roy Brannan Jr serves as president and Mary Wilkerson as publicity director Ten groups sought 1974 budget funding totaling nine thousand dollars Hold over directors include Brannan Wilkerson Lockwood Elrod Hill Brownlee Stephenson and Judy Wilkerson New directors are Bobby Caffey David Bell and R Ben Evridge Proposed allocations include Civil Defense Rescue Unit 1000 Comanche Public Library 1000 Salvation Army 1200 Jaycee Summer Youth Program 500 Boy Scouts 800 Girl Scouts 800 Mental Health and Mental Retardation 1000 Red Cross 1400 Jr Livestock Assn 1200 and Contingency Fund 100

Comanche United Fund Harvey Kaase Robert Maddox Roy Brannan Jr Mary Wilkerson Judy Wilkerson Bobby Caffey David Bell R. Ben Evridge Comanche Public Library Salvation Army Jaycee Boy Scouts of America Girl Scouts Red Cross Jr. Livestock Assn Contingency Fund

Weehunt Named New Manager of Comanche County Telephone

Don Weehunt is appointed manager of the Comanche County Telephone Company which serves over 3,000 subscribers across Carbon De Leon Desdemona Gorman Newburg Olden Proctor and Sidney. He has 24 years in the field and 16 years with Decanter. The family includes Adell and two children Randy and Connie, with the Coopers moving to join them.

Don Weehunt Comanche County Telephone Company, Inc Comanche Carbon de Leon Desdemona Gorman Newburg Olden Proctor Sidney Mr. Weehunt Decanter Adell Randy Comanche High School Connie

Gustine Class Officers for 1973-74 Named

Gustine High School announces 1973 74 class officers across four grades Freshmen Steve Gunter president Kenneth Rinehart vice president Gary Barnhart secretary David Daniels treasurer and Pam Reagan Davietl student council. Sophomores Steve Stutevi Ve vick vice president Aly Rinehart secretary treasurer Quelma Zarate and Jimmy Fpettit student council reps. Juniors Panese Stark president Linda Gunter vice president Charla Reese secretary Susan Jones treasurer Scotty Hayes and Charla Reese student council reps. Seniors Don Harrison president Sherri Lester secretary treasurer Pam Kirk and council reps Sherri Lester and Scotty Hayes.

Kenneth Rinehart Gary Barnhart David Daniels Pam Reagan Davietl Steve Stutevi Vevick Aly Rinehart Ctary Quelma Zarate Jimmy Fpettit Panese Stark Linda Gunter Charla Reese Susan Jones Scotty Hayes Don Harrison Sherri Lester Pam Kirkand Tahe

Comanche School Board Sets 1973 74 Plan Changes

The Comanche School Board met in regular session with all members present. They approved service center membership, grade system reform from D to poor but passing, and new hires including architect George Sowden and attorney C Mcmillan. Tax exemption for Comanche Community Hospital was granted and $1 tax certificates fee approved. Enrollment showed a slight rise.

Comanche Education Service Center Abilene George Sowden L. L. Dukes Sowden C. ©. McMillan Comanche Community Hospital

Lectures at Pearl Street Church Slated in Pearl Street

Rachel Shelly, minister from Memphis Tennessee, will deliver three lectures at the Comanche Pearl Street Church of Christ on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 30 pm. He will discuss witchcraft demons speaking in tongues and related topics with question and answer periods after services.

Rachel Shelly Memphis Tenn Comanche Pearl Street Church of Christ Shelly Whitehaven Church of Christ

Tickets On Sale For San Saba Game

Pre game reserved ticket sales for the San Saba game Friday night are on sale at the Comanche Chamber of Commerce office. Pre game tickets are going for $1.75 rather than the gate price of $2.

San Saba Comanche

Weather report from Proctor Reservoir Station

A weather summary notes temperatures from 8 am to 8 am across several dates. Highs range from 85 to ninety, lows in the high 60s to low 70s, with No Rainfall reported for the week.

Proctor Reservoir

Deadline Approaches for 13th Punt Pass and Kick Signup

Registration for the county 13th annual Punt Pass and Kick remains open through September 28 for eight to 13 year olds. Ford Motor Company sponsor David Robinson notes age as of January 14, 1974. Local competition starts September 29 with progression to zone district area divisional and national levels. No entrance fee or special equipment required. Registration forms are at Clemons Motor Company. youths must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

David Robinson Ford Motor Company National Football League Pete Rozelle Robinson Clemons Motor Company

Frosh Set to Open Season at San Saba Thursday

Comanche Freshman coach Jack Gene Westmoreland sends the Frosh to San Saba B Team for a 7 p.m. season opener. Key starters include Greg Edwards at QB and Philip Gutierrez at fullback with a deep supporting squad listed on offense and defense.

Jack Gene Westmore Comanche San Saba Frosh Westmoreland Greg Edwards Philip Gutierrez Abel Cuellar Steve Hazelrigg Elphonzo Bill Greg Burtram George Coats Matthew Gaines Terrell Bennett Barry Coleman Bobby Vineyard Greg Foreman Gordon Bearden

Paps To Play San Saba Here Thursday

Comanche Junior High, led by Coach Billy Pope, hosts San Saba junior high Thursday night. 7th grade game starts at 5:30 followed by the 8th grade contest.

Paps Billy Pope San Saba

Hospital District Board Eyes Revenue Bonds for Hospital

The Comanche Hospital District temporary directors met at Comanche National Bank for the third time. They recommended using revenue bonds to finance a hospital and discussed regulatory steps. Board members present included Ri K. Waggoner, president. Paul Hornburg, vice president. Mrs. Buell Arthur, secretary. FE Steele. and Dorman Hanks.

Comanche Hospital Comanche National Bank Ri K. Waggoner Paul Hornburg Buell Arthur Steele Dorman Hanks Mr. Hornburg

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