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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1929
Page
1
Read about a family described as standard and the involvement of a convict or convicts in a case affecting babies. The account notes absence of a car and suggests a domestic or travel disruption impacting caregiving. The story references local or regional authorities and courts.
A mix of social commentary and agriculture notes shows concerns about ideal motherhood standards and a strong year for Comanche County turkeys. Local dealers estimate total income near last year with about 60 to 65 loaded turkey cars worth around 250 thousand dollars. No 1 birds dominate this season.
The Comanche County area records the heaviest snowfall in years with a three fourths of an inch of snow and heavy precipitation. Weather officials say the moisture will aid grain crops and spring planting, with bank officials noting potential economic benefits for farmers.
H A Bowdoin announced a 10 year lease on C B Williams farm four miles north of Comanche and will plant 70 acres of Lawton blackberries. Paul Bowdoin will run the berry plant, with a curing plant planned on site and possible expansion to potatoes if market and acreage allow.
A holiday family trip ended in tragedy when a truck overturned on the Bankhead Highway near Tye, killing 68 year old Mrs. A. M. Janes and seriously injuring her daughter in law Mrs. King Jones. Four children, including Shelah and Loni Jones, were bruised with potential internal injuries.
Work began on a new annex room for the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church to expand Sunday School capacity. Superintendent We Seale notes the addition will provide space for religious instruction as the congregation grows toward one hundred members. Contractor Hr Thompson of Rising Star expects completion next week.
Local plans detail the opening of Hatghery Ta Hatchery expecting operations to start January 1. Tony Pate announces a six to seven hatchings schedule through June 1 with a focus on high quality chicks and custom or commercial hatching to strengthen the regional poultry industry.
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