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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1967
Page
1
Comanche County ASCS reports 1966 peanut data by county office manager Kenneth G. White. Acreage planted to peanuts and threshed amounts, total pounds produced, and average yields per acre are listed, with county averages and highest pound averages for the period.
The article urges broader adoption of sound soil management and peanut production practices in Comanche County. It argues efficient production, utilization, and marketing will raise farmer profits, boost local business, and improve soil for future generations while stressing soil as the basis of all food and industry.
The February 14 regular meeting approved January bills and tentatively added a School Farm program to the FFA Chapter. Re-elected principals Leon Douglas, Lee Presswood, and C. E. Irby received contract extensions through 1968-69. Resignations of Carolyn Bohannon and Odessa Ellis were accepted. Gladys Pittman was hired as Title I Teacher Aide. A $2,673 track fund report was reviewed. final track plans were discussed to aid a permanent farm program and county agriculture. A peanut production slogan Partners in Peanut Production encouraged active farmers and agriculture supporters.
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department logged six calls last week with negligible damage. Most incidents occurred within city limits. one was in Beattie, 14 miles away, involving a faulty hot water heater at Ed Black’s Beattie residence.
William F Curry writes a suspenseful short western titled The Backtracker about the 1882 murder of Edwin Clark. The tale follows Edwin's father John Clark tracking and helping convict and hang murderer Bob Massey in 1883. Burke's Museum and C Straley provided illustrations.
The United States Post Office will be closed on February 22. Do not expect mail delivery or attempt to mail packages next Wednesday. Postmaster Jim Catpen.
Comanche city and Comanche County leaders proclaim February 17 to 24, 1967 as Intensified Peanut Production Week. The declaration urges farmers and business leaders to improve peanut farming practices to boost county income and provide protein for diets locally and abroad.
The first phase calls for an intensive soil testing drive with boxes and information sheets at local banks and stores in Gustine Sidney De Leon Proctor Custer Comanche. Later producer meetings will share the latest peanut production recommendations and mail production guidelines to every farmer. Demonstrations and tours are planned with the crops committee to observe new practices.
Postmaster reports no rural or city mail will be made on a Sunday. Boxes will be worked on a Sunday schedule and perishable items will be delivered as usual.
The Comanche Baptist Association will hold its first annual Associational Music Festival at First Baptist Church in Comanche Friday night February 17 at 7 p.m. Soloists and church and youth choirs will perform with hymn playing the only instrumental music. Judges from Howard Payne College include Ivan Baugh William Anders and Fael Belcher. Travis L. Shelton directs and invites the public to attend.
A solls test shows soil phosphate and potash levels categorized as low medium or high and indicates soil acidity status for management.
Sidney High School girls, coached by James Abel, captured their second consecutive district crown and boast a 24 2 record with a 12 game district winning streak. They travel to face May High School in the regional opener on February 24 after three tuneup games including Cross Plains and Cransfill Gap. The team features LaVerda Weary Mary Ward Kathy Spelene Karen Ruil Claudia Ross Petty Lewis Lafaun Osborn Lana Carouth Barbara Glasgow Elena Ramiez and others, averaging over 34 points per game while holding opponents under 40.
Verlie B. Turner joins Comanche City Police as dispatcher and extra patrolman after 20 years Navy service. He and his wife live on Route 1 in Gorman Duster community with two daughters Lorenia 13 and Kathy 12 attending local schools.
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Comanche hosts a Mexican dinner on Sunday February 19 prepared by the Latin American ladies. Dine in from 5 to 7 pm or order takeout and delivery. Adults 1 dollar. children 50 cents.
A soil test is described as a scientific method to determine the fertility needs of a specific field, guiding nutrient requirements and management decisions.
Sidney 4 H Club will sponsor annual dog and cat vaccinations Thursday February 23 from 5 to 6 30 p m. Dr James Hallmark will be in charge. A fee of 1 per animal will be charged.
Toby Gilbreath, formerly of Abilene, is appointed Business Administrator at Mims Memorial Osteopa Hospital. He brings two decades at Cook Paints and extensive management experience, with a family rooted in local churches and plans to relocate to Comanche soon.
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