Peanut program changes draw farmer protest nationwide
The November 8 1973 Comanche County column argues against Department of Agriculture peanut program changes. It cites cost to growers nationwide, urges contacting senators and representatives, and notes local pep squad and football observations. It also mentions striped bass research by Parks and Wildlife and a camera mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Comanche County
Secretary of Agriculture
Southwestern Peanut Growers Assn
Parks and Wildlife Department
Lake Spence
Robert Lee
Revival Opens at Gartman View Freewill Baptist Church
The VAN DYKE REVIVAL began Friday at Gartman View Freewill Baptist Church with Rev R E Connors from Buffalo Springs preaching and Rev Charles Parris of Fort Worth in charge. The church, formerly Easley's Chapel, has long served the community and will continue its steady role. Members of the Missionary Baptist Sunday School gathered Aug 14 for a Lake Spence trip and returned. In local sports, Gustine leads undefeated toward another district title while De Leon and the Indians vie for District 9 AA supremacy with key wins needed. The piece ends noting support for the peanut program and urging constituent communication to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke
Freewill Baptist
R. E. Connors
Buffalo Springs
Charles Parris
Fort Worth
Easley
R. B. Easley
Gartman View
Missionary Baptist Sunday School
Comanche County Hits Nine Local Government Units
A 1972 census based study lists Comanche County with nine governmental units, including three municipalities four independent school districts one special district and the county. The count matches 1967 figures with a population ratio of one agency per 1322 residents. National trends show a 3.7 percent drop in local governments over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Comanche County
Texas
Comanche area notices for J W Wilkerson widow
Public notice for estate matters tied to J B Wilkerson widow in Comanche Texas listing address 203 West Grand and historical note dated 1675. Details limited due to OCR fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
W. Grand
Energy crisis notes and home heating tips
Nationwide concern about energy shortages touches households from Texas to the nation. The advisory urges heating system checks, thermostat settings, and efficient appliance use to conserve fuels and maintain adequate electric supply.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. R. Poage
House of Representatives
Rayburn Building
Washington, D.C
Omar Urleson
Rayburn
Washington, D. C
John G. Tower
United States Senate
Lloyd M. Bentsen
Carl Albert
Indians
Coleman
Bluecats
Billy Pope
Eeese
Billy Works
R. L. Flannigan
Works
N. Amstie
Gustine
de Leon
James C. Slider
Optometrist
New York
Rector McNutt
Bobbie
Winston McNutt
Dallas
Breckenridge
E. E. Thomas
Herbert Williams
Quay
Colorado
Denver
Cripple Creek
Williams
Austin
P. F. McFadden
The
Comanche Band Parents Club
Gypatiass
Waring Agency
Austin Comanche, Tex
Wilkerson Wid
B Wilkerson
James Wilkerson Assae
Dublin
Ger
Corben
Mey
Zephyr
Texes
Cde
Texas Power & Light Company
Tp&l
Texas Power & Light
Law Library
Comanche Public Library
Comanche Library
Hye Me Ce
Comanche, County
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!