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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
10
Broussard, the son of Casdo, celebrated his 14th birthday this week. He will spend the summer with Mr and Mrs J B Allcorn, where Mr Allcorn states the youth will serve as the ranch manager for the season.
The Kansas State Experiment Station reports worms as the chief ailment in 2,932 of 6,039 chickens examined in Kansas, with similar findings from Iowa’s national poultry service. Worms impair digestion and health, so regular worming with safe blends is advised, avoiding tobacco-based products and ensuring label accuracy under the Pure Food and Drug Law.
A singing event at the Pentecostal Church in Comanche near Farmers Gin is planned for Sunday July 12 at 2 00 pm. Charlie Marshall of Van Dyke will direct the singing and singers from Comanche County and adjoining counties are invited.
Comanche County Livestock Association officers and directors met in De Leon to discuss the livestock outlook. They urged dry lot feeding for calves ahead of the 1943 Junior Livestock Show and encouraged 4-H and FFA participation. An August 13 membership meeting and Lake Eanes Park barbecue were set, with C. M. Albin and Walter B. Barret named to organize the gathering for officer and director elections. The group will reconvene in Comanche on August 4.
A column of weekend visits and travels across the area. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Edwards and children of San Diego and Mrs. Dungan of Miami Arizona join Mr. and Mrs. Vineyard. Fra nces Durham and Mrs Walter Durham Jr visit Fort Worth while Mrs. Walter Durham recovers in hospital. Several locals travel to Fort Worth, Brownwood, or Comanche for family events, funerals, or hosting guests including J E Vineyard, J C Biggs, H C Bowman, and R C Frazier family.
Local residents and visitors were noted in Comanche over the weekend. Hilbert Huett an instructor at a British flying school in Sweetwater stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs W H Huett. James Martin student at A and M College visited his parents. Kari Jack Carter of Camp Bowie spent time with homefolks. Carl Sutton a UT summer student and Rev. Featherstone a long time West Texas pastor attended events. The Gleaton family returned from Ralls after a funeral. Jin and Mrs Stratton were mentioned among guests and travelers while Lee Signor Sr of Abilene visited St Clair home. Sol Hoffman and Max Hoffman fished Padre Island. Mrs Ralph Carnes returned to De Leon after hospital care.
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