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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
14
The article urges strip cropping as essential on Comanche County peanut land to prevent wind and water erosion. It notes 50 000 acres planted yearly with up to 100 000 during war years and recommends protective four row strips and specific peanut row spacings for soil types.
C M Caraway Sr a De Leon farmer and businessman receives a Texas 4-H Recognition plaque at the Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station. The event honors 11 individuals for long time support of 4-H work as about 2000 attendees hear President Earl Rudder praise donors and youth training efforts.
Reverend Plez Todd of First Methodist Church argues God and man are partners in preserving soil. He cites April drought and the need for farmers to conserve, protect, and enrich Earth for present and future generations, urging faithful cooperation between God and stewards of the land.
Mr and Mrs Willie Jack Thomas from Fort Worth visited Sunday to attend the Cagie Cauley wedding and visit with friends in town.
David William Farrar two day old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Farrar of Mount Pleasant Rt. 2 Comanche died June 1 in a local hospital. Funeral services were held June 3 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. S J Isham and Rev. Paul Watson officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Survivors include the parents two brothers Thomas Joe and Timothy Farrar and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J D Farrar Rt. 4 Comanche.
Brownwood natives Lou McCullough and Jamie Brewer visit friends here this week.
The honoree is praised for unselfish support of 4-H and youth activities. Clyde Silvas returned to Austin after visiting the Brightmans, with Mrs Silvas staying on to visit her mother Mrs. O. O. Brightman. Hat tie Brightman travels to New York for a visit.
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