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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1969
Page
7
An article explains stalactites and stalagmites forming from dripping water in caves like Carlsbad Caverns. It covers how ceramic crockery cools liquids via evaporation and notes no building is totally fireproof, with protection methods for steel and concrete.
Heart of Texas Cherry a eight year old registered Ayrshire cow, shows a milk production record of 14300 pounds with 649 pounds of butterfat under the DHIR test, averaging 178 times the national average. The herd also lists Meredith Crown Lea, Heart of Texas Bruno's Lil, and Windrow Bingos G Goldie with substantial yields and high fat content.
A large Tupin family reunion at Lake Banes drew members from Comanche Dallas Saginaw Brownwood Dublin Toledo and more. Also listed are guests and relatives including Parker Tupin and Roy Tupin among many others. A separate notice announces a hearing to appropriate public waters in Texas by R C Pinkard and others, seeking a reservoir permit on Sweetwater Creek and related land in Comanche County with a hearing set for October 1, 1969.
Mrs. J. C. Williams and Miss Sally Williams spent Saturday night in Comanche visiting Mrs. W. D. Williams en route home to Ft. Stockton after a three week trip to New York and points east. Also present was Mrs. Tally Taylor of Ft. Stockton returning home after a two week vacation in Pocahontas Kentucky.
Families join a dealership kickoff offering free Punt Pass Kick registration for youths. Winners receive trophies across age groups, with potential advancement to national finals and a Pay-Off game in Miami. Registrants get a free Tins Book with pro tips. registration ends October 10.
Mr and Mrs J D Ripley and daughter Ginger of Oklahoma City visited Bob Ripley. Houston guests Dirck Jolink and Mike Lockwood visited Austin and Houston last weekend. In Houston they watched a baseball game between the Astros and the Giants in the Astrodome.
The pecan weevil emerges August to September. Adults are brown snout beetles. females lay eggs in pecan hulls. Grubs destroy kernels as they mature, life cycle two to three years. Control relies on postemergence insecticides. inspect trees in August. use DDT or carbaryl as advised. Also note a tribute to a husband and father from Mrs. Jim Layman and family.
The Ferrill family thanks those who provided food and performed acts of kindness and those who sent cheer and sympathy during the recent illness and passing of my father O A Doe Ferrill Jack W Ferrill and Family Ite.
Sunday service at Central Christian Church inspired attendees with music led by Melinda Wall and Rev. Larry Spradley. Visitors from Oklahoma City Houston Amarillo Pasadena Odessa Fairview De Leon Stamford New Mexico and Brownwood attend and call this week’s news incomplete with notes to follow. September birthday reminders and Abilene visit to see Eddie Arnold Show at West Texas Fair conclude the item.
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