Constitution and bylaws adopted by Manche Chamber of Commerce
The Manche Chamber of Commerce held a meeting in the district court room with President T. R. Helmsley presiding. The new constitution increases directors to 21 and sets monthly director and member meetings. Standing committees named include Finance, Agricultural, Roads, Sides, Entertainment, Publicity, Industrial, Civic, and Legislative, with numerous members listed. Membership dues for women set at $1 annually and efforts described to enroll all town women and unlisted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
District Court Room
T. R. Helmsley
Anthony
F. E. Adams
Wm Chilton
M- Coleman
C- F- Denny
N. N. Durham
W. G- Dingus
J- R. Eanes
T. R- Helmsley
J- D. Waring
H. R. Luker
P- K. Mackey
H. E. Moore
N. H- Payne
W. R. Slider
J- D- Slack
Cc. P. St. Clair
G. E. Smith
P. Smith
J. F. Tate
J. D. Waring
T- J. Williams
W. M. Durham
Armstrong Cox
J- D- Waring
Wim. Chilton
K. F. Tate
C. P. St- Clair
H. R. Lacy
W. L. Randalls
J- D. Slack
M. Coleman
R- A. Faker
J. A. Barton
D. C. Bailey
W. L. Randall
C .F- Denny
I. E. Ransom
H. R- Lacy
N- H. Payne
F. BE. Adams
T. R. Holmseyl
J. D- Waring
W- G- Dingus
J. R. “Ae J- E- Milton
S&s. J
R. W- Scurry
A. W. Palmer
I. M. Cochran
W- D. Carroll
A. J- Campbell
Lionel Slider
Berta Goodson
Frank Cameron
L. Roberson
N- N. Durham
J- R- Eanes
Wm. Chilton
H- Shoemaker
Hill Huddleston
F- E. Adams
E. E. Anthony
Y. W. Holmes
E. Anthony
Z. H. Bishop
W. ¢ Pissin M. Coleman
M. M. Faduaate
J. C. Campbell
W. D. Carroll
D. K. Doyle
J- H. Lewis
R- A. Luker
G. C. Wetzel
Paul A. Williams
K F. Tate
C. Frost
J. D. Slack
Hart Shoemaker
P. McCrary
W. H. Gore
J. W. Littleform
Chas. Hoffman
W C. Odom
Roberson Sisters
J. W. Lee
J. F E. Burt
H. H. Durham
Devat Gilbreath
Miss Nannie Perry
Tom F. Reese
C. A. Wells
Dr. C. W. McCollum
N. A. Palmer
J. F. Grissom
R. McCulley
Midget Cafe
W. B. Bar- B
Cc. A. Greene
H. H. Hardin
O. C. Inea
W. H. Satterfield
Bud Newsome
C. W. Williams
M. Albin
A. P. Tev
J. Williams
C. P. St.ord
G. Cauley
P. D. Nesmith
W. Chilton
H. Kilpatrick
W. 1. Nimi
President District Singing Convention Opens in Hamilton
Prof. J L Stagner, renowned Comanche county song leader, presides over the President District Singing Convention to be held in Hamilton on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. JL. Stagner
Comanche County
Hamilton
Band Concert Sunday At Court House Lawn
A band concert will be given on the courthouse lawn Sunday afternoon at 3 30. The invitation is extended to all in town and out of town friends to attend. Please avoid starting cars during any selections to prevent noise interference.
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Court House
Faculty Positions Filled At Comanche Schools
Comanche schools elected most teachers for 1925-26 at a school board meeting last Monday. High School assignments include Ola Cunningham English, Minnie Cunningham History, Mrs Wm. Dingus Latin, Helen Armstrong Commercial. Grammar School includes Otha Jo Miller, Johnnie Smoot, Nobia Dunn. West Ward hires Myrtle Martin, Berta Kelley, Lenore Irvin, Vera Beene. East Ward adds Cordia Lindsey, Marian Hall, Lucile Durham. Four High School and two Grammar vacancies remain. Superintendent and principals had been chosen earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Cunningham
Minnie Cunningham
Wm. Dingus
Helen Armstrong
Otha Jo Miller
Johnnie Smoot
Nobia Dunn
West Ward
Myrtle Martin
Berta Kelley
Lenore Irvin
Vera Beene
East Ward
Cordia Lindsey
Marian Hall
Lucile Durham
Poison Bran Mash Used Against Cut Worms
County official F. M. Robertson reported success using a poison bran mash, similar to grasshopper bait, to kill cut worms. County Agent Barton provided a formula for a small garden to cover about half an acre, including bran white arsenic sorghum syrup and oil, to be prepared dry and mixed with liquids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Robertson
Barton
Local names listed in obituary style notice
A roster of individuals including S. A. Riley A J Blevins C C Coker D W Long Joe Moody Mark Calla way E W Sullivan Jack F E Cauley J R Stephens A D Martin Miss Eugenia Gray Jim Moody H Kk Gantz H Huddleston L C Burt W H Rowland H R Lacy Ethan Wet zel Geo M Kearney N W Storey Mrs Lindsey Miss Ida Hart Mrs Berta Goodson appears in a formatted notice listing attendees or mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Riley
A. J. Blevins
C. C. Coker
D. W. Long
Joe Moody
Mark Callaway
E. W. Sullivan
Jack FE. Cauley
J. R. Stephens
A. D. Martin
Eugenia Gray
Jim Moody
H. Kk. Gantz
H. Huddleston
L. C. Burt
W. H. Rowland
H. R. Lacy
Ethan Wetzel
Geo. M. Kearney
N. W. Storey
Lindsey
Ida Hart
Berta Goodson
Honors Win for Comanche at District Meet
Comanche High School shone in both literary and athletic events at the district meet. George G. Smith won the essay contest, Graham Smoot took declamation, and the girls’ team led by Josephine Anthony and Christelle Dillon reached the final after a strong run, while the one mile relay saw Rochelle take first with Comanche close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
George G. Smith
George
Graham Smoot
Graham
Texas
A. D. Pettit
Mareon Sheckley
Mason
Josephine Anthony
Christelle Dillon
Brownwood
Hamilton
Iaa
B. Kemp
Rochelle
Dingwall
Woodward
Williams
Stewart
Klingman to Preach Sermon at Gustine
Dr. C. C. Klingman, who will preach the commencement sermon for the Comanche High School on Sunday May 24, has accepted an invitation to preach the commencement sermon at Gustine that same night May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Klingman
Comanche High School
Gustine
Move at Gustine For Community Club
R. R. Lancaster extension service worker of A. and M College was in Comanche Monday and Tuesday with County Agent J. A. Barton. They went to Gustine to discuss community organization at a meeting called for that purpose. About thirty citizens attended and voted to take steps toward a community organization. A committee was appointed to consider and report on plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Lancaster
Extension Service
A. & M College
Comanche
J. A. Barton
Gustine
Barn Near Sidney Destroyed by Fire
A barn belonging to A. T. Ritchie near Sidney was destroyed by a Wednesday morning fire. The origin of the blaze is not yet known according to the fire chief.
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Sidney
A- T- Ritchie
Equalization Board Appointed by City and School
The city appointed equalization board has been approved by the school board and will serve both city and school. Members are J. P. Hoff, W. T House and A. B. Harris.
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J. P. Hoff
W. T- House
A. 8. Harris
Howard Payne Wins Intercollegiate Debate Over Oklahoma Baptist
County Superintendent H Le Gantz served as judge along with Prof Neal Gearreald and Eden High School superintendent. Howard Payne College defeated Oklahoma Baptist College for the decision in Brownwood last Friday night.
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H. le Gantz
Brownwood
Howard Payne College
Oklahoma Baptist College
Neal Gearreald
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Eden
Texas
Comanche High School Orchestra Delights Meet Audiences
The meet showcases top athletes and speakers from smaller schools while music from the Comanche High School Orchestra stands out as a highlight of the event.
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Comanche High School
Local Lions Travel to Brownwood for State Convention
The State Lions Club convention will convene in Brownwood next Monday. Local Lions will skip the regular luncheon to attend a barbecue at Hot Wells at 7 30 p m that evening. Several Comanche Lions may join, and full membership attendance is hoped for at the barbecue.
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Brownwood
Hot Wells
Several Comanche County Schools Seek Consolidation and Tax Hikes
Petitions filed in Comanche County request elections on consolidation of Ninevah with Custer Hebron Cross Roads Shiloh and Hicks Corner districts. Soda Springs Sidney and Wilson plan to raise school taxes from 50 to 75 cents and Midway from 15 to 35 cents.
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Comanche County
Ninevah
Custer
Hebron
Cross Roads
Shiloh
Hicks Corner
Soda Springs
Sidney
Wilson
Midway
Diotaiagt Court to Open Here Next Monday
District court will convene next Monday April 20 with grand and petit jurors drawn for the term listed by name and location. The long roster includes jurors from Comanche De Leon Gustine and Sidney among others, with multiple loops of names for second and fourth weeks.
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Diotaigt Court
District Court
J. D. Beatty
Comanche
J. H. Wilhelm
J. W. Black
A. D. Martin
C. M. Albin
D. P. Breedlove
Comanche Star
H. H. Duke
Gustine
G. M Strickland
de Leon
Lloyd Hampton
W. A. Hughes
Dublin
Willi Holleman
DeLeon
Homer Randolph
W. P. St. Clair
J. R. Waldrop
John Reese
K. M. Vanzant
W. T. Huff
Carl McDonald
Arthur Boswell
W. L. Blair
Custer
H- T. Jamar
Duster
C. D. Statom
Sidney
T. S. Fitzgerald
E. A. Whitesides
Sipe Springs
Friday Screen Feature: Harry Cary in Soft Shoes
Stage notice announces Friday screening of Harry Cary in the comedy Soft Shoes at Love Manta venue. The listing highlights Cary as star and describes the lighthearted, musical mood of the screening.
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Harry Cary
SHOES
Mad Dog Killed at West Ward School
A mad dog ran into the West Ward School on Wednesday morning, entering the book room while no students were present. Principal Mrs Huff notified an officer and Deputy Sheriff Elmer Little, with others, shot the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ward
Huff
Elmer Little
Little
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C Ofc
J- L. Stagner
John Sullivan
I. L. Morris
Mr. Morris
Klingman
Howard Payne
the State Convention
Lions
Geo. W. Masters
T. N. Burton
A. Brown
Jno
D. Waring
Comanch
Tilden Wallace
D. T. Lindley
Calvin McCamey
C F. Luker
Proctor
Aaron
Ward
Blanket
Logan Williams
D. L. Gore
Indian Gap
Evan Barker
Ed Glover
H. L. Beatty
M. D. Carmichael
Lamkin
C. M. Carraway
Comyn
Black
N. E. Horner
Energy
Emmet Hays
Newt Hall
H. L. Osborn
Willis Wall
O. J. Swann
C. B. Williams
Ed Lightfoot
J. E. Butler
Gus Rudd
J. B. Moody
Elmer Spruill
Ed Thomas
C. E. Purvis
Vance Osborn
Mack Henson
J. Doss Miller Jr
Tom Lacy
Ollie Allen
O. WL. Parker
C. L .Harvey
C. T. White
Hasse
E. A. Reece
L. R. Davenport
Desdemona
Geo. Neil
W- T. Carruth
Whit Sides
P. Robertson
Porter Young
J.C. Isham
G. F. Black
J. D. Couch
Frank McClellan
Jay Cunningham
J. B. Bilbrey
Bob Steakley
W. G. Barker
Dave Terrill
A. H. Gray
W. C. Malones
J. L. Wilson
Tom Butler
S. Allen
J. L. White
L O. Starkie
Chas. Smith
Elf. Howington
Majestic Theater
Gloria Swanson
All Star
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Masked Marvel
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