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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1959
Page
1
Fragmentary newspaper snippet shows grocer and ad copy for Mother's Day with prices and a special sale through a three day period. Mentions JOLINK and WAL at specific price points, including a 12 game bundle.
Comanche Roping Club officers set the junior rodeo dates May 28 29 and 30 with events including ribbon roping riding calve riding calf scramble two divisions of boys barrel racing and two divisions of girls barrel racing. Outside events feature bareback bronc riding and jackpot calf roping with attendance urged from several area towns and admission set at 50 and 25 cents.
The Rural Electrification Administration marks its 24th anniversary on May 11 with only one electric borrower delinquent in loan payments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. Since 1935 REA has issued over 3.8 billion dollars in loans to 1 082 rural electric systems, which have repaid nearly 1.1 billion dollars in principal and interest.
Mayor Roland Miller announces a Gustine clean up drive from May 10 to May 17. Trucks will run Wednesday and Saturday May 16 for free trash pickup. Citizens are asked to place refuse in boxes or suitable containers along curbs.
The Comanche summer baseball season began last Friday with a crowd watching Little Leaguers. Gustine beat the Raiders 8 7 and the Saints defeated the Toppers 9 4. Saturday featured two Minor League games and Babe Ruth League debut with the Toppers beating the Saints 10 9 and Dudleys shut out the Raiders 4 0. Gustine, sponsored by Durham Peanut and Central Texas Fertilizer, beat the Pharmacy Braves 10 1 on the mound. Oorthautt pitched a one hitter.
Angus Dickson Jr county agent announces a meeting of the Comanche County Livestock Association scheduled for Friday May 8 at 8 p.m. in the Count Comanche building.
Comanche County honors five non-salaried elected supervisors who head the Upper Leon Soil Conservation District. B. B. Hickman, H. W. Turney, W. J. Fritts, Wade George, and C. M. McCain guide district work with monthly meetings and hundreds of hours of volunteer effort. W. J. Fritts, a charter member since 1940, notes the district’s growth from 338,790 acres to 1,246,412 acres, underscoring the board’s goal to protect soil for future generations. The district works with SCS personnel in multiple towns and county agencies.
Comanche Boy Scout Troop 47 develops a native grass test plot on Mrs. Josie A Durham farm near Lake Eanes using about four acres for a multi year study. The project aims to boost knowledge of range grasses and demonstrate soil and water conservation and livestock forage benefits. Scouts invite the public to visit and observe the plot.
The Upper Leon Soil Conservation District Supervisors will hold their regular meeting in Comanche on Friday May 8 as part of a schedule rotating meeting places across the district. March was in Eastland, April in De Leon, May in Comanche, with Dublin and Rising Star also scheduled. The move aims to broaden district cooperation and improve understanding of local conservation needs.
M E Gore and son Jack operate Red & White Food Store and now own Lone Star boats and Johnson Seahorse motors agency. They report shipments arriving and will showcase a full power range from 3 hp to V-50. Boats made in Grand Prairie will be sold at the Red and White Grocery at 701 E Central.
Ray Smith of Austin College Sherman has been elected as a teacher at Comanche High School and will coach basketball and football for the coming year. Smith, a Gober native and Frank Phillips Jr. College alum, coached freshman basketball and led a 12 3 junior college record. Board actions include staff resignations, lunchroom staff re-elections, and the end of school year activities with May 24 and 26 graduation.
Comanche County reports a 1968 peanut yield of 29.0 bushels per acre the highest in county history, with an estimated 1966 peanut income of about 3,549,200 dollars. Several communities list farmers achieving 50 bushels per acre on dry land, credited to good farming practices and soil cover crops.
The Chamber of Commerce outlines a May 11 to 16 membership drive proclaimed by Mayor Hall. President Travis Rasberry urges progress as directors receive informational portfolios and volunteers solicit both members and non members. Lindy Pens offered at 39 cents at The Chief.
De Leon residents sent a two man delegation to Washington to oppose the proposed Proctor Reservoir on the Leon River. Farmer Lowery B Easley testified before the Appropriations Subcommittee for an hour urging a full investigation before any dam construction proceeds.
Comanche High School seniors departed Wednesday for a three day trip at MO Ranch in Kerrville. Sponsors listed include Miss Ross Mrs Lightfoot Mrs Eads Mr Scoggins and Mr Curry with return planned Friday.
The Chief publishes a special Soil and Water Conservation issue to promote year round soil and water practices in Comanche County. Simpson, chief conservationist of the Comanche Work Unit, Upper Leon Soil Conservation District, coordinated planning and guest writers with local workers and advertisers contributing articles.
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