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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
6
The 1941 State Pair of Texas hosts two national beef cattle shows. The National Hereford Show offers $30,000 in premiums and the National Aberdeen Angus Show offers $10,000 in premiums to winners.
Census figures show Texas farms fell from 495,489 tilled in 1930 to 418,002 in 1940, a drop of 77,000 farms. Texas petroleum accounts for 93 percent of the state's mineral production value.
A Lancaster Herald excerpt blends a poem about friendship with a discussion on railroads and truck lines. It notes under current law railroads must show public convenience and necessity for truck operations, with 23 permit requests in two years and 21 granted. Opponents fear repeal would hurt independent truck operators and public safety concerns.
A scrap iron drive for Britain spreads across Texas led by Fred McDuff of Oklahoma with R G Soper named state chairman in Dallas. Lions Clubs in Sherman begin the first carload effort, with vacant lots loaned and signs placed to collect iron for mills and war armaments.
Farm and Ranch notes from Mrs. Y. W. Holmes highlight Comanche County Texas improvements in 1940. Peanuts yielded 20 million pounds sold for up to 96 cents a bushel, pecans brought over 75 000, wool 800 000 pounds, mohair 55 000, and daily milk supply at 12 000 pounds. Turkey shipments reached 45 cars for holiday markets. seven hatcheries produced 160 layers per farm. Fruit and melon crops boosted earnings with 4000 bushels of plums and 266 dollars per acre for melons, while farm loans rose 20 percent.
The program lists multiple devotions and a board meeting led by various ministers from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day includes topics The Spiritual Birth The Brotherhood and Founding of the New Testament Church. Texas has produced over 27 percent of U S oil to date.
Editorials condemn a Senate bill to wipe out penalties and interest on delinquent taxes. Critics argue for prompt payment rewards and warn that broad forgiveness could erode government funding. Proposals include refunds for already paid delinquents and rebates for on time taxpayers.
Workers in the local WPA sewing room fashion summer attire including dresses prints seersucker play suits and lightweight garments for all ages. Garments prepared under WPA and local sponsors in a three month plan are sent to the commodity store for distribution to county residents in need under orders from the county case worker. Visitors may view the sewing room in operation, says supervisor Mrs. Ethel Millican.
A letter from R L Burks of the State Confederate Home at Austin to his nephew Hilton Burks of Comanche reflects on aging and memories. Burks notes weather, health, and loneliness, mentions 92nd milepost reached, 11 old boys remaining, and a nephew at University. He closes with affection and invites visits.
Adelia D. Hicks WPA supervisor for the county’s school lunch and matron service attended a four day WPA conference in Waco from April 1 to 3 with supervisors from eighteen counties. The meeting discussed a summer program including gardening and canning for lunch room food, and training to improve operation efficiency.
Mrs J B Layne submits a clipping of Mother Shipton s prophecy said to be over 400 years old. The text notes the prophecy appeared in American papers with varying versions and cites lines about carriages without horses and world misfortunes. It mentions dates 1448 and 1641 and a claim that much has been fulfilled.
The poem speaks of a future where humans traverse land and sea in new ways. It envisions riders without horses, walking underwater, airborne beings in varied colors, iron floating, gold appearing, and a remarkable English acceptance of a Jew. It blends marvels with a social milestone.
A workforce of 51,729 people staffs 12,970 Texas schools and colleges to educate 1,464,802 pupils.
Texas produced 3,398,803 more bushels of corn in 1940 than 1930. The 1930 census recorded 66,251,026 bushels, while 1940 totals reached 69,649,829 bushels, marking a substantial increase.
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