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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1972
Page
3
Comanche County marks National Peanut Week noting peanut farmers marketed over eight million dollars of crops in 1971 though yields averaged 36.2 bushels per acre. Total farm income neared 36 million with peanuts as the top cash crop. local memories and reflections color the piece.
Stephen Charles Atchison, 76, of 207 East College, died March 6 in a local hospital. Funeral services were held March 7 at Oak Lawn Funeral Chapel with Rev. Frank Turner Jr. officiating. Burial followed March 8 in Giddings Cemetery. He was born December 7, 1895 in Giddings, a World War I veteran and retired aircraft mechanic. Survived by brother Wallace Atchison of Euless, sister Iris Atchison of Dallas, and eight nieces.
Comanche County projects a 1972 savings bond goal of 10 000 while January sales of E and H United States Savings Bonds reached 2 186 representing five percent of the county goal. Texas aims for 202.3 million in 1972 with January sales at 19,365,593 versus 17,375,765 in January 1971 an 11.4 percent rise.
Mr. Joe Treadway hosts a free 20 minute electronic hearing test at the DeLuxe Motel in Comanche on Monday March 13 from 10 30 AM to noon. The tests assess wax buildup ear tubes hearing nerve and outside sounds. The event promotes no pressure sales and offers repair services and supplies for most makes of hearing aids in Stephenville and Hamilton offices.
A large crowd heard Rev Bo fannan at 3 pm last Sunday at Western Hills Club. Central Christian Church members aided with song, Melinda Wall on piano. Next Sunday Ervin of Sidney Church of Christ leads with his group. March birthdays listed for several members. Refreshments served by Mrs Dudley. Meeting opened 4 30 with minutes read and prayers. New business covered demonstrations and varieties. Lena Davidson presented a manners program before adjournment at 5.
Chris Evridge advanced to A73 rank by Commander A C Stallings in a ceremony. He is assigned to Maint Control in VT25, one of three advanced jet training squadrons under Training Air Wing Three at NAS Chase Field near Beeville.
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