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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1953
Page
1
Comanche County counties report the first general rain since May with 6 to 32 inches across areas. Farmers welcome the weekend rain aiding pasture growth and moisture for small grains and winter cover crops. Local merchants advertise seeds feeds barbecues new Dodges and various sales this week and weekend.
Up to Thursday morning Comanche County ginners had 551 bales of cotton ginned with estimates suggesting total ginnings could reach 2000 bales. Crop yields vary from quarter to one bale per acre, with irrigated land reaching up to 1 1/2 bales per acre. Burr disposal problems amid pink bollworm quarantine spark smoke and fire concerns. Residents urge allowing burr use as livestock feed or fertilizer with a government permit possible through city and chamber of commerce efforts.
Harold Fritts son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fritts of Comanche is a leading aggressive member of the Comanche High School FFA Club. A Fort Worth Star Telegram feature last Sunday profiled the young Fritts and noted his path toward a future as a farmer.
Dallas bishop William C. Martin will preach at the evening service at Comanche Methodist Church. A capacity crowd is expected and extra seats will be arranged. Rev. Raymond M. Burton invites the public and church members to attend, with a reception for the bishop in the church parlor after the service.
The West Ward PTA will meet Tuesday October 13 at 2:45 PM in the school lunchroom. Principal Mr Brown of Ward School has arranged a program by fourth grade students and the High School Harmonettes. All patrons are invited and urged to join PTA.
A 30 minute survey by P T Galiga's Driver Education Classes recorded 655 violations in Comanche at southeast and southwest square corners. Counts include running red lights 146, jaywalking 90, double parking 15, illegal turns 29, driving in wrong lane 29, and other infractions.
District Clerk Tom D. Moore lists Petit Jurors for Comanche County fall term. Names include E A Cook De Leon E H Rauhut Comanche Coy Orwell De Leon C L Robertson Rt 2 Comanche and others from Gustine Dublin De Leon and nearby towns.
Production Marketing Administration officials from the State and county offices, peanut buyers, warehouse reps and shellers met in Comanche October 1 to discuss peanut marketing and PMA price support. SWPGA manager Cloninger announced a 10 million dollar loan to handle the 1953 crop under government loan rules.
County Agent explains government peanut loan procedure highlighting how to ensure a draft from the Southwestern Peanut Growers Association, not a buyer’s check. The article details loan storage options, PMA meeting gaps, and expected September October advances of roughly 222.30 dollars per ton for standard 70 grade peanuts.
Comanches and Ballinger meet Friday as Ballinger seeks rebound after a 42–0 loss to Stamford. Comanche arrives on a four game win streak behind high scorers Bell Maedgen and Toliver, with projected lineups listed for both teams.
Peanut farmers in the sandy belt, having harvested their crop, prepare to plant winter cover crops of rye oats vetch and winter peas to curb wind and water erosion and serve as a green manure crop to be turned under next spring.
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