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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1968

Page

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Students Off To College

List of 127 Comancheans enrolled in colleges and business schools across Texas and nearby states. Tarleton State College tops the list with 14 enrollments, followed by the University of Texas at Austin with 14. Names include Billy Gossett Gary McDonald and many CHS graduates continuing study at Tarleton Texas Tech Baylor Howard Payne Angelo Cisco and other institutions.

CHS College News James Wilkerson Texas Oklahoma Arizona Tarleton State College Stephenville Billy Gossett Gary McDonald Katie Jolley Larry Blackwood Donnie Daniels Johnny Garner David Gore Harold Grossett David Ripley Jimmy Kirkland Janda Bloyd Marilyn Boykin Swearingen Estelle Ellis Martha Fanning Wendy Hicks Cheryl Horton Katie Northcott Brenca Whitworth Mike Davidson Donnie Stewart Don Kimmitz Dendy Scott Martha Barre Cottrell Desdie Carney Rusty Cernes Billy Albin Bette Cox Mary Kay Russell Bill Flannery Jimmy Pate Grady Paul Ripley Myra Plumlee David Swearingin Jimmy Norris Franklin Power Karen O’brien Copien Paul Livingson Travis Day David Hill Rusts Carnes Ritchie Croft Rejean Davis Bobby Lane Beth Steward Tarleton Texas Tech University of Texas In Austin Lyn Brown Jimmy Harelik Skipper Shumres Gray Dirk Jolitk Malcolm Cleveland John Huett Bill Jouette Tom Brightman Tom Mikel Fisher Brightman Robert de Laney Bobbie Thomas Whelan James Cullen de Laney Ing Baylor Tech West Texas Jimmy Rambo Walter McCullough Bruce Bonick Bod Alen Julie Ebell Karen Orwell Jerry Todd John Stephen Norris Buddy Samura Prather Mary Norma Childs Harry Wayne Cloud Ann Williams Howard Payne College Travis Phifer Hugh Fletcher Jewell Hathcock Carolyn Foreman Clarence Huett Peggy Pirkle Angelo Siete College Cisco Junior College Comanche Angelo Junior College Joe Dudley Tom R. Dudley Casey Bradshaw Mike Schul Lynn Kibler Kay Burton Aiken Angelo Billy Bradshaw Ray Livingston Lerron Jones Douglas Reid Saragoza Moreno Texas Cristian University University of Texas At Arlington Ginger Seay Linda Davis Hooker TCU Tommy McDonald

First Baptist Church Plans Youth Recreation Center in Comanche

The First Baptist Church of Comanche announces a Youth Recreation Center in the former Lawrence Siesk House. Planned activities include games and limited food service with standard local prices. No dancing. teen supervision provided. open Friday and Saturday nights, with more use possible.

First Baptist Church Comanche Lawrence Siesk

Lots Of Football Slated For Fans

Indian Memorial Stadium hosts three games on Thursday night with Paps led by Coach Paddocks at 5, then 8th graders under Coach Tankersley. Comanche Beam under Coach Preston meets Blanket Tigers at 8. Next Tuesday Oct 1 the Paps host Brady with 7th at 6 30 and 8th following.

Indian Memorial Stadium Paps Tommy Paddocks John Tankersley Ce'eman Wayne Preston Comanche Beam Blanket Tigers Brady Dublin Braves Evant

Capt Watts Returns To Viet Nam Action

Capt Watts son of Mr and Mrs C D Watts Hasse is on his way back to Vietnam for a second tour. He will command a company in the 25th Infantry Division. Watts married July 25 in a military ceremony in De Ridder Louisiana.

Vietnam Wiliam Watts C.D. Watts Hasse 25Th Infantry Division de Ridder

Free Oral Polio Drops To Be Here October 9

The State Health Department urges polio immunization in Texas due to rising cases. All residents up to age 40 with no complete series should receive the drops, and those up to age 20 should get a booster. On Wednesday October 9 from 9 am to 12 pm free vaccinations will be offered in the county courthouse. Children under 21 must be accompanied by an adult or have parental permission. infants must be at least six weeks old. If you did not complete all three doses in 1962 63 you are not immunized.

Texas State Health Department

Sidney and Carbon Clash at Carbon Friday Night

Sidney travels to Carbon for an 8 o'clock game on Thursday September 26. Carbon holds a 2-0 record while the Eagles are 1-1 and Carbon is favored to win their district. Sidney beat Brooksmith 41-27 last Friday.

Sidney Carbon Eagles Brooksmith

Comanche County Farm Bureau to Hold Resolutions Meeting

The Comanche County Farm Bureau will meet in the Hospitality Room of TP&L on Tuesday October 1 at 8 p m. The group works to develop local state and national policies and will address issues like peace and war law and order costs and taxes and low farm prices. Don Chester urges all members to attend this important meeting.

Christian Community In Action Central Christian Church Comanche Larry Spraciey Central Christian Harvey Raines Fiest United Methodist Olivia Escobar Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bruce Coggin St. Matthews Episcopal Joe Waring St. Matthews Spradley St. Matthews Episcopal Church Christian Community Comanche County Farm Bureau Tp&l Farm Bureau National Don Chester

Proctor Water Association Holds Planning Meeting

The Proctor Water Association approved final plans for building its water system. John Croft became chair, with Roy Davis and others on the steering committee. Members may deposit $50 to join before October 7 to reserve one of 20 connections and secure water service.

Proctor Water Proctor Farmers Home Administration John Croft Jim Robers Roy Davis Piez Carter B. C. Howell Bobby Clark

Inquirers Class To Begin Sunday At St. Matthews

An Inquirers Class on the Episcopal Church will begin Sunday September 29 at 7 p.m. in St. Matthews Parish Hall 500 N Austin. Classes run Sunday nights through November 10 with a Bishop Mason visit on November 17 to confirm participants. The public is invited with no obligation.

Inquirers St. Matthews Episcopal Church St. Matthew’s Church Austin C. Avery Mason Dallas

Indians To Tackle Coleman Friday

Comanche renews their rivalry with the Coleman Bluecats Friday night at 8 p.m. Both squads opened with wins then lost last week with Comanche falling 25 0 to De Leon and Coleman 8 0 to Brady. Coleman shows a strong offense and defense led by linebacker trio Andrade Skelton and Densman while Speedy Perry Armstrong anchors the backfield.

Comanche Coleman Bluecats de Leon Coleman Brady Eagle Pass Dublin Bluecats Bulldogs Sal Andrade David Skelton Ricky Densman Perry Armstrong Indians Houston Jol

Young Homemakers and Farmers Lead Area IV Honors at Brownwood

At Riverside Motor Hotel in Brownwood on September 21 the Area IV Young Homemakers held a full day program with 9 am to 9:45 am registration, coffee, and a business meeting led by Mrs. Gayle Baker. Benita McDonald of Comanche was named Outstanding Young Homemaker and Elton Ray McDonald Star Young Farmer. The banquet at Chisholm’s featured Jake Billingsley of TP&L as speaker and Comanche advisers received multiple awards for attendance and radio TV work.

Area IV Riverside Motor Hotel Brownwood Lone Star Gas Company Gayle Baker Kathyrn Hill Comanche Rera Lackey Benita Mcperpen Lee YH Group Marge Jordan Hamilton LaVerne Redman Miles Carolyn Tiemann Mills County Shirley McCutchen Penny Elliott Stephenville Jimmy Hannz Haskell Rural Electric Corps Chisholm Benita McDonald Linda la Lane Elton McDonalds Young Farmer and Young Homemaker Riverside Motor Motel Elton Ray Yfs McDonalds Aeta Jake Billingsley Comarche Henry Spalding Norman Chandler Young Farmer Dwayne Lackey

So Called Football Experts Fare Poorly In Chief's Grid Contest

Local contest drew many experts who misPicked several games including Rice Washington Houston and Texas. John F E Parker of Houston won first prize after tying outcomes and a tie breaker with De Leon. Clint McEwin of Houston took second, Kristy Hicks of Comanche third.

Rice Washington Houston Texas Comanche de Leon John FE. Parker Sundale Rd Texas A&m LSU Clint McEwin West Kristy Hicks Clint Kristy

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Wayne Pinkerton Texas Power & Light Company James C. Slider Dr. Slider N. Austin St Viet Nam Sidney & Carbon Farm Bureau Meeting Proctor Water Association Frances M. Fritts Comanche County ASCS Kenneth G. White Fritts Mickey Howerton Rusty Brightman Ronnie Lancaster Derwin Isham Max Parker Marion Kirkland Ronnie Stanley Rex Plumiee David Hyatt Stanley Howerton Randy Day Bill Evridge Travis Welch Plumlee Parker Armstrong Kirkland W. Clark Eil- Wey Gayle Beker Ruby Schuman Bess Moore HPC Academy of Freedom Texas Power & Light Co N. N. Durham W. Wright Comanche Hospital, Inc Frank Power Archie E. Boyd Brenda Marshall Gerald Sledge Seatle Prattville Alabama Aso Garland Menard Seagraves Denver City San Antonio Graham Steville de Gustine Memorial Stadium Frankie Jones Scott and White Hospital
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