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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1974
Page
14
The Texas Department of Agriculture reports 300 responses in the first week of the Family Land Heritage program. Eligibility centers on owning and operating a farm or ranch since 1874 or earlier. Applicants must reside on or actively manage the land.
USDA figures show Texas wheat production may fall by 39.2 million bushels from 98.6 million in 1973 to about $594 million. Agriculture Commissioner John C. White cited drought and dryland failures in the Texas High Plains as the main cause while High Plains farmers receive $3.93 to $4.10 per bushel.
Mrs. Robert Eaton spent the weekend in Trinidad visiting her son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eaton Jr.
Mr and Mrs Oswell Bright man are in Beaumont visiting their son and family Mr and Mrs Tom Brightman and Mark.
Mrs. Bill Seay of Houston visits the Erick Seays this week. J. F. Watson of Abilene visited his parents on Monday. The Pioneer Sabanna and Liberty Ex-Students Association will gather at Pioneer Tabernacle on Saturday August 10 for a catered lunch and visiting, announced Lorena Woods Brandon, Secretary.
Beet counters remain well stocked and forequarter cuts show attractive prices. Beef hindquarters cost more while forequarters drop. Ground beef round steaks chuck roasts liver. Pork prices rise with lower summer supplies. Poultry fresh and affordable with excellent quality. Fresh fruits plentiful with oranges bananas nectarines peaches pineapples plums can taloupe honeydew melons watermelons. Veggies cabbage carrots squash okra corn radishes green onions onions also good values. Cheese bargains up due to larger supplies. use leftovers creatively for economical meals.
A Texas Agricultural Extension Service specialist urges planting for a fall garden now. July and August sowing of tomatoes peppers eggplants squash and beans is advised along with winter crops like broccoli cabbage and carrots. Emphasizing land preparation water supply and fertilization, the article notes early fall harvests and tastier results.
The 1974 75 hunting seasons are set except geese and ducks. White tailed deer open Nov 16 to Jan 1 in most counties with archery Oct 1 31. Mule deer in Trans Pecos Nov 30 Dec 1 and Panhandle Nov 23 Dec 8. Antelope by permit Sept 28 Oct 6 Trans Pecos and Sept 28 Oct ? Panhandle. Mourning dove North Zone Sept 1 Oct 30 South Zone Sept 21 Nov 3 and Jan 4 19. Duck goose seasons to be announced by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission in August. Full listings in A Guide to Texas Hunting and Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations 1974 75.
The Comanche Chief announces subscription prices for annual and six month terms. Local and rural route rates apply for Comanche County and nearby towns while broader Texas and out of state options are provided with varying annual and six month charges. Minimum subscription accepted is noted.
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