Comanche County notes and local happenings in 1950s era
The column compiles county education salaries, graduate counts, and varied community updates from Comanche Texas. It mentions salaries by degree, a local obituary anecdote, Vacation Bible School kickoff, a bowling alley opening, unemployment office activity, and remarks on family life and bowling as a community pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptists of
Comanche
Don Pierson
Eastland
Don
Pierson
Ethis
Carol Ruth Ormsby Visits Henry Gregorys in Albany
Carol Ruth Ormsby is visiting the Henry Gregorys in Albany this week, staying with the family and planning local activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Carol Ruth Ormsby
Henry Gregorys
Patterson Family Visit From Lockhart in Comanche
Mr and Mrs Pat Patterson and children of Lockhart visited in Comanche Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Odell Ormsby in friendly social gathering featuring local family and area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Pat Patterson
Comanche
Odell Ormsby
Understanding the Roots of Agriculture and Nation’s Progress
The piece emphasizes wisdom and understanding as prerequisites to progress in agriculture. It argues steady, consistent farming advances are needed to meet rising population and industrial demand, urging sympathy from urban residents for farm needs. It notes a social call and reports a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Marshall to Vernon residents Mr. and Mrs. Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
R. E. Parker
Clarice Marshall
Bob Simpson
Vernon
Plan Wisely for Comanche County Farm Year Outlook
Farmers in Comanche County faced tough conditions in the 1950s and seek planning to prevent recurrence. A careful analysis of past operations aims to guide improved farm programs and long term planning for resilient farming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Independent Farm Policy for Conservation and Diversification
The piece argues for a planned farm program emphasizing conservation diversification and livestock with emphasis on independence through weathering crop failures. It underscores the importance of agriculture to national strength and notes financing is available through local agricultural agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Grass Shade Effect Described As Cooler Under Lawn Shade
A simple observation notes grass provides shade and cooling benefits. The idea is that being under grass shade reduces heat compared to exposed areas, similar to a shade tree effect.
Grass Litter Becomes Hidden Asset After Season
Grass litter on the field remains after the end of the season, viewed as potential value by the grounds crew as it decomposes into soil nutrients and mulch for future play areas.
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Norma Crawford
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Texas A&m College
Lewis Barton
Alton H. Marwitz
Robin R. Wilson
William F. Curry, Jr
SCS
Lee J. Bowers
FHA
Beaty
Trim Shop
DODGE
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Comanche, Texas
Soil Conservation Pays
F. F. Ross
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Stephenville
Woods Furniture
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