Grand Jury Session Opens Here Monday in Comanche County
Comanche County's October term of S2nd District Court opens Monday at 9:00 a.m. Judge Byron McClellan will empanel a 12 member grand jury from a list of 20 names including Harry Praeger Cynthia Ann Perkins Ory Dean Beaty Betty Jane Escamilla and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
S2nd District Court
Byron McClellan
McClellan
Harry Praeger
Route 1
Comanche
Cynthia Ann Perkins
Rt. 1
Box 356
Ory Dean Beaty
Jurors Called for Fire Calls in Comanche District Court
Ninety Comanche County residents were summoned as prospective jurors for the October term of district court. Fire officials report increased calls to blazes across Comanche including the DeLuxe Motel and a Mercer Gap tenant house, with several injuries and property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Page
Joseph Austin Anderson
11Th St
Comanche
Sherry DeLayne Mazurek
Sidney
Gary P. Williams
Box
Alta M. Johnston
de Leon
Ernest A. Smith
Gustine
Ruby Layman Johnson
W. Walcott
Madalin Helena Collins
Burleson
Billy James Goforth
Sunset
N. H. Strube
Dublin
Gilbert Burton Daniels
Williams Dr
Margaret Kaye Vineyard
Burglars Hit Comanche Area In Series Of Thefts
Comanche County Sheriff's Department and Comanche City Police report a spate of burglaries last Friday night during football hours. Keys items stolen include a purse, cash, jewelry, rifles, a TV, camera gear, and farm equipment across multiple rural and town locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Sheriff's Department
City of Comanche Police Department
Rickey Henry
Wright Avenue
Johnny Smith
Comanche
Sheriff's Department
Gary Davis
Davis
John S. Brazier
Sheriff's Office
Tater Hill Mountain
Jessie Wayne Cowser
Cropus Christi
J. J. Longmoor
N. Lane
Texas State Highway Department
Highway Department
Clayton Chambers
Comanche County
Gustine's First State Bank Board Names New Officers
At a Gustine Texas board meeting the bank elected J. C. Willingham as President James C Leatherwood as Vice President Mrs Carol Littlejohn as Cashier and Mrs Geleta Stephens as Assistant Cashier The officers bring long local ties with Willingham and Leatherwood both previous bank staff and families deeply rooted in Gustine and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Gustine
Texas
J. C. Willingham
James C. Leatherwood
Carol Littlejohn
Geleta Stephens
Willingham
Gustine High School
Tarleton State College
Cleone White
Abilene
Leatherwood
Dublin
Comanche
Dublin High School
Jim
Laura Porter
Blanket
Littlejohn
Community Fund Drive Reaches $8500 Goal
The Greater Comanche Community Fund led by President Harvey Kaase met its $8500 goal for this year. The drive runs October 11 to November 5 with 10 local groups including Boy Scouts Campfire Girls and Red Cross benefiting. For details contact Frances Lockwood at the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Comanche Community Fund
Harvey Kaase
Boy Scouts of America
Campfire Girls
Little League
Comanche County Historical Society
Comanche County
Civil Defense
Red Cross and Salvation Orcs
Adancedike
Frances Lockwood
Chamber of Commerce
Community Fund Board of
Byron McClellan
Richard Turner
Kenneth Hagood
Raymond Stepp
Huston Anderson
David Robinson
Jim Kennedy
Janie Livingston
Nancy Wilkerson
Bill McGinnis
Indians Open District Play Against Hamilton
The Comanche Indians host the Hamilton Bulldogs to open the 9-AA district schedule. Hamilton comes in 4-0 after a 74-6 win over Dublin and features a new coaching staff and strong running game. Comanche, 4-0 with a 28-19 Mineral Wells win, aims for a third straight district title under Coach Fred West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche ‘Indians
Hamilton Bulldogs
Hamilton
Comanche
Dublin
Bulldogs
Hico
Goldthwaite
San Saba
Fred West
West
Bullard
Mize
Hemkes
Lance Kermansen
Dale Yates
Comanche Indians
Mineral Wells
Rain and Wind Hit Comanche County Areas and Sports Ratings
Comanche County saw rainfall Monday night into Tuesday morning from a thunderstorm. High winds and light hail caused minor damage to signs buildings awnings and trees, with the heaviest damage near the new Comanche High School on State Highway 16 North. Farmers mixed on moisture needs peanut growers unwelcome the rainfall for now, while those sowing small grain and pasture grasses welcomed one to two inches of rain. In sports Harris Rating System places the Comanche Indians as 27 point favorites in district opener against Hamilton after a big win over Mineral Wells. Comanche remains ranked 15th with a 130.9 power rating while Hamilton stands 165th at 103.9. Other district action favors Clyde over Cisco and Coleman over Eastland. Breckenridge has an open date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Comanche High School
Bermuda
Harris
Comanche Indians
Hamilton
Indians
Mineral Wells
Action
Clyde
Cisco
Coleman
Eastland
Breckenridge
Sidney High to Host 1976 Homecoming Showdown
Sidney High School announces homecoming Friday October 8 1976 with an Eagles versus Gustine Tigers football game at 7 30 pm A turkey supper starts 5 30 to 7 00 pm tickets 275 adults 150 children Tickets via Kenneth Gibson J A Cox A bonfire pep rally at 6 50 pm and halftime events include sweetheart/beau presentations and a homecoming queen selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney High School
Eagles
Gustine Tigers
PTC
Kenneth Gibson
J. A. Cox
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Armstrong
Betty Jane Escamilla
Fannin
Franklin L. Geye
Minnie Ella Sartor
Sunset Dr
G. L. Stewart, Jr
West Walcott
Betty Lou Thomas
Box 149
Adelle Waggoner
Tanglewood
Jack Wheat
W. Highland
Norman H. Zschiesche
W. College
Corinne Hallman Blue
Rt. 3
Joe Dudley
Gilmore Durham
N. Clark
Jimmie A. Greenlee Rollins
Boyd Westfall
Freddie Gene Ward
Autrey C. Andress
Thurman C. Hale
Woodrow Wilson Kirk
S. Bell
Kathie Rose Walker
N. Victor
W. E. Barfield
Joel Donald Kemmitz
Gene Hall
Tommie Pauline Lee
Santos Herrera
W. Crane
James Eldon Wilson
Haven Dr
Norma Gail Davis
Gorman R. Hawkins
Milford Gayle McCullough
Mildred Martha Orwell
Johnny H. Gooden, Jr
Delphine Wadsworth
E. Central
W. W. Linley
Desdemona
Domino S
Dale Nowlin
CVFD
J. M. Foreman
Mercer Gap
Nowlin
C. C. Hampton
Fries
East Central
A. L. Roberts
Roberts
Brownwood Community Hospital
Kelly Calhoun
Bill Calhoun
CHS
Comanche Area
Brownwood Business College
Mrs. Stephens
First State Bank of
Southern Savings and Loan of
Cullen Stephens, Jr
Mark
C. B E. Leatherwood
Edward Leatherwood
Bank
Wayne Adams
John R. Moore
N. E. Palmer
C. E. Leatherwood
H. R. Jefferies
Comanche Indian Booster Club
Tommie Ross
Booster Club
Bo Elrod
Woody Ormsby
Proctor Lake
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