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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
5
Turkey breeders in the county are advised on six practical steps to boost early egg production. Breeding stock should be confined to small yards on a southern slope, about three acres per 100 birds. Provide laying mash by December, maintain body weight with grain, use green feed if range is unavailable, substitute peanut hay if needed, ensure fresh water, and keep oyster shell and granite grit available. Also plan for good nests.
Charles Clarke and Castle B. Fllis spent part of last week in Austin on business. On Thanksgiving 43 000 people attended the Texas A and M football game which the University won 6 to 0.
In a candlelit Nov 15 wedding at the Counts home, Peggy Jean Counts became Mrs. Kenneth Scott. The couple, escorted by her father, planned a Dallas trip for their honeymoon after church music and a three tier cake reception. The bride is a De Leon High School graduate and English teacher. the groom is an Army Air Forces graduate from Comanche High School. Out-of-town guests included families from Dublin, Comanche, Stephenville and Abilene.
Benton Layman of Austin was a Coranche visitor last week, seen touring local sites and meeting residents during his brief stay.
Earl S Stewart Douglas, 77, of Comanche, died at home Friday December 1. Funeral at Hamilton’s L O C F Cemetery with Rev. Jim Hoard officiating. Survived by wife Zada Montgomery, children EB E Douglas Fort Worth Neva Stroud G N Douglas Nora Pendelton Earl Arp Elsie Featherstone Jesse H Douglas, brother Jesse Douglas Plainview, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. PFC Jesse H Douglas serving in Europe.
Local news notes Rev Otis Cahill purchased a farm near Pearsall and plans to relocate shortly. Social mentions include Mr and Mrs C M Edmondson and Mr and Mrs E D Cox visiting De Leon last Thursday with Ms and Mrs Russell Howell. Mrs G A Doason, long ill in a Fort Worth hospital, returned home last week. Mrs J H Thompson of Rising Star spent last week in Comanche with sisters Mrs Bob Seale and Mrs S Harris.
Howard Payne College pastor Joe Mitchell will preach at Shiloh Church Saturday night and Sunday at 11 am The public is invited and Mrs Paul Brewer provides the notice of these services.
Sidney farmer F. C. Collins showcased oversized turnips at The Chief with a purple top specimen weighing four and a half pounds. The report imagines his wins at a 1944 Comanche County Fair if held, noting his prize caliber crop and the farmer’s notable yield.
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