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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1967
Page
7
Comanche County leads the nation in peanut acreage growing from 50 889 to 59 203 acres between 1956 and 1966. Dryland yields average 26 7 bu per acre over ten years, with irrigated yields targeted at 90 bu. The county aims to raise yields to boost income and stability, aided by water development and proven practices.
Members of the Texas Hereford Association elected H A Fitzhugh of San Antonio as the new president in Fort Worth. New vice presidents include Leroy Born Follett John H Nash Jr Austin Lee Campbell Odessa and A P Van Winkle Dallas. Director Eltas Dudley Comanche named among new officers ARRIVED.
Miss Margarette Ross a Comanche teacher and state board member will enroll in a two day Political Action Clinic in Austin hosted by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association. The event features Ken Barnes and Senator Bill Patman with about 1 000 teachers from over 200 Texas communities expected.
W I Dixon represents the Comanche County Historical Survey Committee at the 1987 County Chairman's Workshop in Austin on March 1 and 2. Discussion focuses on developing local history as a tourist draw and on proposed restoration legislation for Texas forts. Mr and Mrs Dixon attended a Steubenville meeting Saturday afternoon. Dixon helped Dr. Robert Walker outline the coming year program.
The Lions Club will hear a Rush Creek Watershed progress report Tuesday night. C. B. Williams Jr. chairman of the Watershed Association will discuss progress. The Agriculture Committee, chaired by Whit Jarrett, will oversee the event.
A brief advisory urges farmers to test soil now to unlock better crop yields later. It emphasizes soil health, nutrient balance, and informed fertilizer decisions to improve productivity.
Mr and Mrs Robert Wayne Mast announce the birth of their son Garry Wayne born February 16 at 5 pounds 6 ounces and 19 inches long. Grandparents include Mrs Jake Mast of Comanche and Mr and Mrs Archie Robert son of Abilene.
The State Soil Testing Service has boosted farmer interest with evidence that soil testing reveals fertility not visible by eye. Visual checks miss many fertility issues, while soil tests provide a clear picture of a field’s potential and productivity. Farmers urged to collect soil samples on their farms.
The Stag Creek Community Club met Saturday night February 18 to map plans for the Spring Tour of Community Improvement sponsored by TP&L. Members and friends are invited to participate in the program for a better community.
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