Comanche County Young Farmers Attend State Field Day
Eight Comanche County members joined the state Young Farmers field day at Weldon Mason farm near Brownfield. Mason, a former state president, was named a Star Young Farmer in 1965. The group showcased demonstrations on insecticides, fertilizers, varieties, and watering, with members Daymon Power Dalton Perkins Harry Thornton Henry Spalding Archie E Boyd and advisors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Perkins
Arch Boyd
Young Farmer
Weldon Mason
Brownfield
Comanche County
Elton McDonald
Mason Farm
Daymon Power
Harry Thornton
Henry Spalding
Archie E. Boyd
Daymond Power
Weldon Mason Farm
High Altitude Travel Cautions For Mountain Trips
The AMA warns that trips above 7000 feet should be gradual to avoid altitude sickness. Symptoms include drowsiness headaches and shortness of breath. Precautions include rest before travel avoiding alcohol and heavy smoking and reducing activity during ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Assny
Mexico City
AMA
Marine Corps Offers Two Year Enlistment Plan
Abilene area Marine recruiter Paul King details a two year enlistment option with the Buddy Plan and 120 Day Delay programs. Enlistees receive full GI Bill benefits for college or vocational training and can report after up to 120 days. Call OR4-8946 for details.
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Abilene
Marine Corps
Paul King
Set
King
Mrs Davis Attends Wedding Then Hears Son-In-Law Preach
Mrs. Barney Davis of Comanche and her daughter Barbara Davis wedding in Dripping Springs brought family to hear Jimmy Moore of San Marcos preach at the Church of Christ gospel meeting. Grady Moore directed singing as the family traveled from 507 West Walcott to Dripping Springs before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Davis
W. Walcott
Comanche
Jimmy Moore
San Marcos
Church of Christ
Dripping Springs
Health tips for altitude travel and weekend visitors
Advice warns light activity for 24 hours after ascent and to check heart or lung conditions with a doctor before high altitude travel. Names include Comanche visitors Mr and Mrs Lowell Weaver Mrs Edna Earl Barnet Mrs Linnie Sargent Ott Nolen and Fred Hargett. Soda Springs Homecoming set for the Saturday before Labor Day with a community dinner on the grounds and Comanche stew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Weaver
Edna Earl Barnet
Bakersfield
California
Linnie Sargent
Ott Nolen
Rotan
Fred Hargett
Tyler
Beulah Roberts
Soda Springs
Dyess Couple and Family Visit in Comanche
Major and Mrs. Jack Bright and their daughter Janet of Dyess Air Force Base Abilene spent the weekend in Comanche with Mrs. James Wilkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyess Major
Jack Brightman
Janet
Dyess Airforce Base
Abilene
Comanche
James Wilkerson
Give You Texas Give You Texas by Boyce House
The author tours Austin Texas admiring a cluster of old homes near Guadalupe and Seventh Street. He notes a YMCA health center housed in a three story mansion, a red brick single story with slim white columns, a 75 year old two story with four tall chimneys, and a wisteria festooned yard. He contrasts Austin with other Texas cities where such historic dwellings are harder to find.
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Boyce
Texas
Austin
Public
Seventh
Guadalupe
Y.M.C.A
New Orleans
Eighth and
Texas constitutional amendment on county duty to pay medical and salary costs
Section 52e would authorize each Texas county to cover medical, doctor, and hospital bills for sheriffs and other law enforcement officials injured on duty, while paying their maximum salary during hospitalization or incapacity, but not beyond the term of office. Ballot language outlines yes and no guidance for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Fins as Stabilizers in Trout Motion
A natural note explains that trout swim using their whole body for propulsion, while fins act as stabilizers to maintain balance and direction. This insight emphasizes the coordinated role of fins in steadying movement rather than driving advance.
Godfrey Herd Record Cited in Ayrshire Update
The Ayrshire Breeders Association lists Heart of Texas Ayrshire Farm owner Claude Godfrey of Blanket Vermont on a 14th year record. The 70 lactations average 10904 pounds milk 422 pounds butterfat at 3.9 percent. Kirchayr Rex's Rosy produced 14830 pounds in 305 days on twice daily milking. Cherry tops butterfat at 605 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Brandon
Heart of Texas Ayrshire Farm
Claude Godfrey
Heart of Texas Farm
Ayr
Kirchayr Rex
Rosy
Heart of Texas Cherry
Ayrshire
Texas Public Notice on Proposed Constitutional Amendment Six
Public notice describes Proposed Constitutional Amendment Number Six on the Texas ballot for November 11, 1967. It details changes to Section 33 Article XVI allowing non elective state officers and employees to hold other non elective offices until September 1, 1969 and limits on elected officers. It lists exemptions for National Guard and U S Reserve members and retired personnel.
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Public Notice
State of
Texas
Treasury
National Guard
Air National Guard of
National Guard Reserve
Air National Guard Reserve
Air Force Reserve
Officers Reserve Corps
United States
Air National Guard
Organized Reserve
United States Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
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B. M. Palmer
Mac Pyburn
Hooker, Central Texas Fertilizer Co
Stephenville Savings & Loan
Stephenville, Texas
Baird
Mrs Bairds
Sandy Roberts
Dr Pepper Company
American Airlines
Dr Pepper
Mike
Dallas
Der
Dalles
Tesas
Godfrey Herd
Central Texas
Angora Goat Breeders’ Association
Malcom Jernigan
Show Barns Goldthwaite
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