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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
5
The candidate discusses water issues in the district, stressing the need to maintain current resources and plans for future supply. He underscores a program to improve soil, manage water sources, and explore bringing fresh water from seawater.
A speaker advocates piping Gulf of Mexico water to the district and dry West for irrigation. Cites French use of tax dollars to purify five million gallons daily and argues the Gulf holds an unlimited supply. Acknowledges high initial investment but frames as practical given regional water needs.
Bassett Watson was named general sales manager of Tex Power and Light Company based in Dallas, succeeding the late Ted B. Ferguson. Watson, former Area Development head since May last year, previously led the Southern Division from Waco and Cameron postings, with a long career at TP and L and a stint in the Air Corps in 1943 44.
The Homemaking girls led by Virginia Frierson completed a first aid and safety study amid modern life pressures. Gay Kibler directed discussion on training essentials and procedures, with Robbie Sullivan outlining fundamental principles. Two safety films were shown and plans made for an outdoor safety outing at Evridge's ranch with fire making tips, dinner, songs, and a closing goodnight circle.
Dave Patman Breedlove 80 longtime Comanche County farmer died at his residence 1010 East Oak after three weeks of illness and 20 years of poor health. Funeral services were held at White Point June 17 with burial in White Point Cemetery. He was born December 28, 1875 in Troup Texas and is survived by his wife Eliza Breedlove seven children, eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many relatives.
Fragmentary line lists washers gas ranges and a service appliance department with a pricing cue of £40152-10. Context sparse but indicates sale or catalog note from a store. No clear dates or entities beyond generic department and currency.
George Malcom Davis born April 22 1908 in Mills County Texas died June 18 1956 at Comanche Hospital Texas age 48. Funeral June 19 at East Side Baptist Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Survivors include his parents siblings two children and two grandchildren. He joined East Side Baptist Church in 1951.
Jack Lane offers furniture repair, upholstery work, and gun repair at 207 South Mary. Call 250W for service inquiries and estimates.
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