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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1926
Page
4
Local writer G. A. Beeman advocates civic progress and hospitals in town. He praises awakened public spirit and urges business leaders to establish a hospital on a joint stock basis with no donation required, to keep care local and support families.
A Hamilton Herald-Record report details Eva Murray of Cisco being convicted of forgery in Hemiley with a two year penitentiary term and suspended sentence. Dewey Bishop of Eastland is named as an accomplice in related indictments. more cases were pending and defendants were returned to Waco or scheduled for later action.
K Goodman of Stamford advertising manager for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce spent days in Comanche renewing memberships. He expects the Amarillo convention this spring to draw the largest attendance yet and notes many bands and special trains. The group is also moving breeding hogs into the region, with 25 to 30 cars recently placed, a priority due to hog scarcity in several counties.
A seasoned essay argues rural Texas schools lag due to weak leadership and high turnover. It urges stronger teacher leadership, expanded vocational rooms funded by a state grant, and practical programs in agriculture, canning, clubs, and home economics to develop capable citizens. The piece ends noting local social visits and available repair parts.
The Central Christian Church invites readers to attend Easter services and Bible School. Pastor Ben F. Hearn encourages joining the Sunday School, church fellowship, and the Fraternity of Saved Men and Women for spiritual growth and eternal rewards.
The new church year starts next Sunday with strong pledges and a near full budget. Miss Hattie Tannehill of Brazil spoke on Sunday night about her country and work, earning praise for her character. An Easter service and sermon follow next Sunday with special music and fern decorated halls. Sunday School remains lively despite weather and flu, with morning and evening services and a Sixth Commandment sermon.
The dental hygienist becomes a new specialist in school health teaching tooth care and performing professional cleaning. Information from the Bureau of Education shows one to two year training courses now offered by ten dental schools across the United States.
Texas physician Dr. Mellenthin, a 15 year internal medicine specialist, will be at the Southern Hotel on Thursday April 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No charge for consultation. He does not perform surgery for chronic appendicitis or gall stones and lists numerous patient cases in stomach, liver, nerves, heart, and other areas. Married women must be accompanied by husbands. Address 211 Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles.
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