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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1956
Page
5
A fragmentary note extols soil and heritage, stressing the role of nature and farming in sustaining civilization. It notes soil erosion and the need for better farming methods to protect land and food supplies for future generations.
The Mish School hosts a free Centennial program Friday at 12 20 led by CHS Principal J E Lightfoot and staff. Students perform while the public is invited. Afterward, the 1956 Saad annuals are distributed in the gym.
The article stresses soil as a priceless resource and urges both workers and farmers to learn how soils form and wear down. It calls for applying soil conservation methods to sustain American standards and productivity in industry.
A joint conservation tour by the Chamber of Commerce and Rush Creek Watershed Association will start Conservation Week with Soil Stewardship services on May 6. A guided watershed tour near Dublin is set for May 8 with group leaders and depots at Green Valley Store. Cooking School plans run May 15–16 in the Tate Building with TP and L and local dealers co sponsoring. grand prize is a free electric range with multiple prize draws.
Ransom Amos of Comanche has plans underway to re establish Rising Star IOOF Lodge 49. Since commission he has traveled over 700 miles for the Order. CARD OF THANKS We thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses at the loss of Columbus Read. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated by the Read Family.
Dr Baxter Greer will deliver the sermon at 11 a m at First Presbyterian Church with Sunday School at 10 a m The Presbyterian Youth Fellowship meets at 6 p m A Family Night Supper is planned in Fellowship Hall at 6 30 p m Mrs H J Rachels presiding The program will feature T F C Campbell for Presbyterian Schools and Colleges of the Synod of Texas with Mrs Floyd Thompson as principal speaker Vacation Bible School plans were tentatively set by the Christian Education Committee Herman Rauhut chairperson for June 4 to 8 with double sessions daily
Key F Wilhelm 61 former Comanche County resident and Oklahoma City native since 1939 died April 28 at Frisco Hospital in St Louis. Preliminary services in Oklahoma City Monday and Comanche Funeral Home Tuesday with Oakwood Cemetery interment. Pallbearers named and Methodist ministers led services. Born December 4 1893 in Newburg. he worked as telegraph operator and later clerical work before joining railroad at Purdon Navarro County.
The Burcham family expresses sincere thanks for the assistance received after their Gustine area home was destroyed by fire. They extend appreciation to those who helped during the ordeal.
May 7 is the final date for candidates to file to place their names on the Democratic Primary ballot for the July 24 election. County Chairman JJ B Lacy urges all unfiled individuals to apply now through Monday, noting his lifelong work in politics and railroad service background. He served in World War II with the 29th Division, 113th Infantry, spending 11 months overseas.
The Girl Scouts of Troop No 1 announce a Centennial Bake Sale on Saturday May 5 on the square. Proceeds support troop activities. Items include cupcakes cookies and candy. Help from the community is appreciated.
The notice records four April burials in Oakwood Cemetery including Mrs Jane Brown Houston April 8 Leland Lamar Howell Copperas Cove April 17 Loren Dale Humphrey died Galveston burial April 19 John W Jacobs Comanche April 20 Mrs Cordelia C Denny Bur net April 23. Also Home From Hospital Delbert McNutt returns from Dublin hospital after six days recovering from poison ivy.
Crystal City Texas known as the spinach capital of the world hosts a monument to Popeye reflecting local pride in agriculture. The piece argues for more land use and management education to boost soil health and profits.
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