Lane Family Among County’s Noted Farmers and Ranchers
Bruce Lane a Shorthorn breeder in Newburg and his family are highlighted as leading farmers and ranchers in Comanche County. The article traces Bruce and son Bill’s progressive operations, ranch expansion, and community involvement, noting Bruce built a 172 acre base along the South Leon River and maintains a prominent pecan orchard. The piece mentions land costs, livestock numbers, and upcoming Clifton show and sale on December 11.
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Lane
Bruce
Ide
Keith
R. L
Bob) Lane
Comanche County
Bruce Lane
Brownwood Bulletin
Newburg
Newbure
Bill Lane
Bill
Newbury
R. L. Lane
Bob
Fort Worth
South Leon
Mountain Creek
Lanes
Lane Ranch
Quanah
Texas
Jess Johnson
Soil Conservation Service
Upper Leon
Methodist Youth Fellowship Plans Bowling Party
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of First Methodist Church Comanche plans a bowling party for Friday July 8 with rides provided leaving the church at 6:00 p.m. Bring a sack lunch and attend to support the membership drive. Regular meetings are Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
First Methodist Church
Comanche
Methodist Church
MYF
Library grows with donations and storytelling sessions
Dr EB E Anthony of Fort Worth and Mrs Lannes Hope of Waco gave over 30 books each to the library. Erma E Hallmark of Lubbock sent a poetry collection Time is a Caravan. Thirty three children registered for three storytelling hours next week with groups by grade level.
Texas Ranks Sixth in 1960 Census Population
Preliminary 1960 census figures place Texas at 9,493,895 residents, ranking sixth among the 50 states behind New York California Illinois Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Texas
New York
California
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Living costs likened to an American eagle soaring
A speaker compares rising living costs to an American eagle that soars from peak to peak, suggesting ongoing cost increases without noting specific data or sources.
Gustine FFA Makes Plans for Lake Buchanan Summer Camp
Gustine FFA will hold a summer camp at Lake Buchanan July 8 to 10 with activities including fishing, swimming, boating, and a leadership program. Attendees depart Gustine at 6:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, for Claude's Camp and a fried fish dinner, followed by camping, games, and water events. Saturday features a fish fry, Ladies Day, church in Barnet, and more activities. packing lists include 50 pounds dressed fish and other provisions.
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Lake Buchanan
Gustine Ffa
Gayland Carson
Gallard White
Gustine
Claude
Longhorn Cavern
Sundry
Barnet
Gayle Harris
Junior Stephens
Joe Center
John Banner
Gary Carson
Sporting Equipment
Horn Flies Can Be Controlled Says Dickson
Hot weather signals horn flies as a major stock pest from now until fall. Dr. F Garner of Texas A and M advises control methods using toxaphene or methoxychlor formulations, with caution against lactating cattle and certain products. Slaughter delay advised after insecticide use and DDT is prohibited.
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F. Garner
Texas A & M College System
Garner
Three lay preacher presidents shaped U S leadership
Three U S presidents served as lay preachers in their careers James A Garfield a Christian minister William McKinley a Methodist and Woodrow Wilson a Presbyterian leader whose faith influenced their public service and policy approaches.
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United States
James A. Garfield
William McKinley
Woodrow Wilson
Bennie L. Scott Aboard Carrier In Cuban Bay
Bennie L. Scott fire man USN son of Mr and Mrs H T Scott Rt 1 Comanche is aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Shangri La conducting underway training at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. The Shangri La joined the Atlantic Fleet after a 14000 mile voyage around South America from San Diego. It will stay in Cuban waters until July end before moving to its new homeport Mayport Florida. William Henry Harrison died after serving only one month as President of the United States.
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Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Shine
Bennie L. Scott
USN
H. T. Scott
Rt. 1
Comanche
Shangri-la
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Mayport
Fla
Fourth of July Gathering at Batton Residence
Guests at Mrs. W. F. Batton’s home for the holiday weekend included Mrs. A. P. McShane and Kathy of Dallas, Captain and Mrs. Joe D. Bowling and children Blake and Brendy of Irving, and Mrs. Billy M. Kirby with daughters Karen and Kelly of Mesquite. Mrs. McShane is Batton’s daughter and Mrs. Bowling and Mrs. Kirby are McShane’s daughters.
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Batton
W. F. Batton
A. P. McShane
Kathy
Dallas
Joe D. Bowling
Blake
Brendy
Irving
Billy M. Kirby
Karen
Kelly
Mesquite
McShane
Bowling
Kirby
Visitors Enjoy Weeklong Tennessee Vacation
A scrambled note mentions Mr and Mrs Teene and Mrs Aur visiting Tennessee. It references Mr and Mrs visiting in 0 week and a vacation period, indicating a brief travel or stay with unspecified details.
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Tennessee
Teene
Aur
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Mississippi River
Hoover
Truman
Eisenhower
Cal
Proctor Dam
Berrey
Comanche, Texas
Edmond H. Nance
Austin Ave
Waco, Texas
Raleigh
Library Lines
Angus Dickson, Jr
Smith
E. Central
A. B. Smith
North Side Laundry
Champion’s
N. Austin ST
Coin Operated
Our City
East Central
Our Speed Laundry
West Central
Clarence Schwartz
Carrier
Cuban Bay
William Henry Harrison
Brownwood Hwy
Waymon Hughes Fruit Stand
Itp
Burton & Goods
West Central Tiny Burton
Herb Goodd
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Watch
Hathcoc
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