Sudden Death of Crossbred Barrow Spurs Volunteer Aid
At the Comanche County Livestock show Tony Neel faced the loss of a crossbred barrow that overheated after escaping its pen. Local FFA students and volunteers assisted in moving, skinning, and delivering the animal for processing. A fundraising drive raised 39.50 to help Tony with expenses, with teachers inviting further contributions via Comanche High School.
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Comanche County
Tony Neel
Barrow
Tony
Durec
Poland
Toby
Don
Harold
Dayton Dunn
Charles Croker
Comanche High School
Fishermen and the lure of brand name gear
The Outdoor men explores anglers as sharp competitors, comparing fishing to golf and hunting. It notes the vast variety of lures and gear, the media’s role in advertising success, and the passion for tackle innovation. Local shops entice with novelty and the endless options for gear and technique.
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Sanford
Texas Historical Institute seeks 1000 founders statewide
A San Marcos group launches a statewide drive to recruit 1000 founders for the Texas Historical Research Institute a nonprofit aimed at recovering and recording Texas history. Dr A A Grusendorf leads plans with Dr L E Derrick chairing an interim board through March 2 Texas Independence Day. Founders contribute 100 each via P O Box 885 San Marcos Texas 78666.
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Texas
San Marcos
Institute
Grusendorf
Don Smoot 68 Dies in Austin Texas
Don Smoot age 68 of 4807 Duval Austin died in an Austin hospital on Wednesday January 27 He formerly lived in Comanche and had resided in Austin 31 years He was a member of Shettles Memorial United Methodist Church He is survived by his wife two daughters two sons two brothers and one sister Memorial services were held January 29 at Shettles Memorial United Methodist Church Cremation was handled by Weed-Corley Funeral Home Memorial contributions were requested to the church the Heart Fund or the Diabetes Association.
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Don Smoot
Duval
Austin
Comanche
Shettles Memorial United Methodist Church
Tros. Frey Smoot
J. D. Smoot
Ben Butler Austin
Donna Sebera
Woodland Hills
California
G. W. Smoot
Mrs Elmer Short Dies In De Leon
Funeral services for Mrs. Elmer Short 87 were held Feb 1 at First Baptist Church De Leon with Rev Ralph Heickman officiating. Burial in De Leon Cemetery. She died Jan 30 in De Leon Hospital after a long illness. Born May 8 1883 in Arkansas she lived in Comanche County 80 years. Survivors Loyce Short De Leon Vena Cain Pampa three grandchildren three brothers Marvin Otwell Stephenville Claude Otwell J R Otwell De Leon two sisters Lovie Pierce Dovie Kennedy De Leon.
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Elmer Short
First Baptist Church
de Leon
Ralph Heickman
Nabors
Loyce Short
Vena Cain
Pampa
Marvin Otwell
Stephenville
Claude Otwell
J. R. Otwell
Lovie Pierce
Dovie Kennedy
FFA Boys Represent Comanche at Fort Worth Stock Show
The Comanche FFA Chapter will be represented at the Fort Worth Stock Show by Ricky Geye Keith Dukes Stacy Reese and Jack Creech. They will show bar rows at the Fort Worth Barrow Show on Thursday and Friday.
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Comanche Ffa
Fort Worth
Ricky Geye
Keith Dukes
Stacy Reese
Jack Creech
Fertilizer planning urged by county agent in 1971 notes
County agent Floyd M. Key urges farmers to start with soil tests to determine major nutrients and tailor fertilization to soil fertility. He warns fertility is a multi factor balance with moisture management and climate affecting yields and profits. Soil tests guide program decisions toward reaching production goals.
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Floyd M. Key
Eil
Key
She Comanche Chief Established In 1873
The Comanche Chief newsletter notes its weekly Friday publication under editor and publisher Wilkerson with multiple editors and varying subscription rates. Prices listed include 4.00 per year within Comanche county and nearby routes, 5.00 per year elsewhere in Texas, and monthly options.
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Wilkerson
WM. B. Wilkerson
James Wilkerson
Asoc
Comanche County
Dublin
Gorman
Blanket
Carbon
May
Zephyr
Texas
Texres
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Comanche, Texas
May Gyale
Pirkle
James Moad
W. R. Jones
Gyale C. Pirkle
FFA Boys
Majestic Theatre
Alberto Grimaldi
Franc Nero
Tony Musante
Technicolor
Uackpalance
United Artote
Richard Schickel
Ingo Preminger
Deluxe
Panavision
i . + Prag
Rand
All Ladies & Childrens
All
CAPRI
Higginbotham
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