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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1966
Page
10
A garbled report mentions student assemblies, prizes, and tradeable rewards such as belts, hats, golf merchandise, and coupons. It notes concerns over value, eligibility, and potential risks of accepting or trading items linked to events. It references universities, sponsors, and civic groups and touches on safety and eligibility rules.
Guy Moore of the Soil Conservation Service warns livestock operators about overuse of rangeland and brush encroachment. He cites erosion of grazing capacity and desert-like risk from too many cattle and insufficient grass. Burton Cunningham has begun resting 495 acres and two pastures totaling 580 acres to improve vigor and grasses. He plans to rest one third of his grassland yearly and include brush control as part of a 1964 conservation plan with SCS help.
A Public Health Service survey shows cancer as the county’s second leading cause of death after heart disease, accounting for 14.9 percent of annual mortality. National figures vary, with Texas at 15.5 percent, and the country at 6.11 percent.
Ann Stratton, County Home Demonstrating Agent, advises careful door planning for safety and convenience. She notes doors should swing into rooms, main entrance width at least 3 feet, other interior doors at least 2 feet 6 inches, and bathroom doors 2 feet 4 inches. Wheelchair paths require 3 feet, and interior doors should have inside egress or emergency release.
The Comanche County 4 H Council met November 19 in the County Courtroom with Jean Cunningham presiding. Jane Pair reported and officers for 1967 were elected: Jane Pair chair, Carol Byrd girls vice ch., Kerwin Stephens boys vice ch., Elayne Pair secretary treasurer. Planning for January installation and next year’s activities was discussed along with a Dec 3 Pecan and Bake Show.
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