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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1959
Page
3
The document outlines farm acreage, state and municipal ownership, and changes to land rates for 1960. It notes entry deadlines, contract terms, and the process for setting and filing acre rates by August. It mentions eligibility, county committee input, and option for farmers to propose rates within guidelines.
The article explains retirement under social security law including earnings limits for those old enough to draw benefits and conditions for continued payments. It also notes district guidance to ensure beneficiaries receive all eligible benefits and outlines Soil Bank based contracts offering per acre rates and potential cost share for conservation on farms with land under contract.
The J. F. Hathcock Family expresses gratitude for sympathy shown after the loss of Frank Hathcock. They thank friends and neighbors and send blessings to all. J. F. Hathcock Family. Fort Worth visitors Mr and Mrs Jerry Pyburn spent the weekend with home folks here.
Dale Carmichael a store keeper third class USNR witnessed a July 5 fire aboard the Belgian freighter Anvers near Calcasieu Pass. On a Naval Reserve Training Cruise aboard the destroyer USS Wren from Galveston the vessel aided the burning freighter with firefighting gear after 10 hours Coast Guard beached the ship to avoid hazards. The ship was doomed due to cargo and hold arrangement.
Mr and Mrs Gail Dudley of Comanche were visitors in Monterrey and Saltillo Mexico this week as part of a local travel note.
W B Sartor and Mrs Sartor with County Agent Angus Dickson Jr visited Lipan on Monday August 7 to address the Chieftain Club about organizing for community progress. Lipan is Sartor's hometown.
Mr and Mrs Bob Barton and sons Bill and Buzz return to Houston from a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Wilkerson and other relatives and friends.
Here From Odessa Mr. and Mrs. Hancel R Hawkins and daughter Noma visited J. H. Williford and other relatives. Mr. Hawkins subscribed for The Chief during the stay.
Here From Weatherford Mr. and Mrs. George F. Walker Jr and children Janet and John of Weatherford visited his parents Mr and Mrs George Walkers and her parents Mr and Mrs Ide Lane last week.
Priddy High girls basketball team of 1958 59 thanks Mrs Currin and Mrs Tiemann for a swimming party at Comanche Pool and Lake Eanes Park on August 20. Attendees include Nelda Drickill Pearl Hohertz Dorothy Kunkel Diana Hopper Anita Marwitz Shirley Stahnke Gay Drueckhammer Loyce Hopper Joyce Hopper Carolyn Spinn Jo Ann Spin Joe Ann Senger Mildred Spinn. The group praises Nelda Driskill and family and expresses hope they visit again.
Nere From Shreveport Mrs H P Oden formerly John Alma Reese arrives for a week with sisters Estelle Reese and Inez Palmer and brother Frank Reese. Mr Oden is expected to join Friday and they plan to return home Monday.
The Martin Emert Family on Rt. 2 Comanche thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness after their home was lost to fire. They appreciate clothing food furniture and money donated.
Kennedy Moore and family express gratitude to Dr Blackwood Dr Mims and all nurses for excellent hospital care. They thank Ruby Graham for services and appreciate cards letters flowers visits and prayers from friends and relatives.
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