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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1960
Page
3
A distressed OCR fragment notes the school district trustees set a date in April for a board meeting. The text is garbled but indicates an official action or deadline related to a school district proceeding.
The column argues that farm costs rise for consumers while a shrinking share of the consumer dollar goes to farmers. It notes storage costs for wheat and growing food industry monopolies, with FTC cases cited regarding radio music and distribution dynamics. It frames the issue as a broader farm problem.
The piece argues that large processors pay under-the-table sums to big retailers, a practice built into prices that raises consumer costs while squeezing farmers. It notes wheat consumption dropping about 20 percent in 15 years as independent bakers are driven out, praising tastier competition and warning monopoly practices reduce buying power today.
In a glowing appraisal the writer praises the TV play Miracle on 34th Street and Ed Wynn’s warm portrayal of Kris Kringle. The column lauds Wynn for defying age stereotypes while highlighting Benny and Durante as aging icons whose spirits stay youthful and hopeful.
The J B Layne PTA met in the Main Building auditorium at 2 30 on Tuesday February 9. Principal W L Morris led the invocation as the Fourth Grades presented a patriotic program with all students participating. Mrs Gilmore Durhams Fourth Grade won the attendance prize. Mrs J C Cotten of Comanche was dismissed from Brownwood hospital on Friday February 12.
Mrs. L. M. Russell of New York entertained guests Saturday February 20 at Lawrence's Steak House in Dallas as part of a month long visit with Mrs. Tom Dudley. Attendees included Mesdames Jolink Prather Wilkerson Reese Dudley Gray Williams Brown Durham Dudley Cox Coleman Waring Montgomery Barton Robertson.
Arthur Chevrolet & Odds, Inc. received a Certificate of Merit from the Texas Automotive Dealers Association for supporting high school driver education. Comanche High School benefited from a loaned car with dual controls. 60 students take the program this year under instructor Troy Norris.
Ballinger Ledger reports twenty head of cattle were stolen from the Ballinger Auction Barn last week. Local authorities investigate and seek leads on the missing livestock.
Stephenville hosts the February dinner of the Stephenville Branch American Association of University Women in the Robin Room of Tarleton State College. Mrs. Mary Moore presided as the Legislative Committee discussed 86th Congress legislation affecting education international relations and women’s status. Miss Elizabeth Purnell played a piano Serenade and speakers outlined proposals on elementary education social and economic issues and broader international concerns.
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