28 Oct 1960
Page 3
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1960
Page
3
A 1895 county overview highlights strong crops including cotton corn oats and wheat per acre yields. fruit trees such as pears apples and peaches flourish. It notes 70 school districts and a state per capita school fund of about 3.70, with beef and hog farming expanding and orchards tied to profitable grafting experiments.
Brownwood hosts the Al G. Kelly Miller Bros circus on November 3 at the Stock Show Grounds. The event features 21 elephant herds and a family friendly program with afternoon and night shows. The article recalls childhood memories of circus visits and the excitement of flaming posters and eager youngsters.
West Texas Chamber of Commerce sponsors a livestock feeding tour from November 26 to December 1 with two Al G. Kelly Miller Bros Circus appearances in Brownwood on November 3. Dr. W L Stangel chairs the Agriculture and Livestock Committee and will conduct the tour assisted by Texas A and M and Texas Tech.
Mrs Walter Durham Sr past president of the Comanche Garden Club represented Comanche at the Tyler Rose Festival last week. She witnessed the coronation of the Festival Queen and attended the tea and luncheon with Garden Club members from Texas. The group toured Tyler rose gardens and helped cut the ribbon at the festival opening. Saturday featured a parade of decorated floats and cars.
The Comanche Chief advertises bargain rates for Fort Worth newspapers including Fort Worth Star Telegram daily with and without Sunday and The Chief, plus Fort Worth Press daily and Sunday with variations. New subscriptions or renewals are invited.
Mount Pleasant Church reports a Sunday service with a 47nd program enjoyed by all ages. Pastor James shared a stirring Eph 5:2 sermon at eleven o'clock and a Gospel message from John 3:3 at night. The note invites others to attend and feel at home.
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