Brownwood Presbytery Meets With Comanche Church
The Brownwood Presbytery gathered at the Comanche Presbyterian Church with 10 ministers and 11 laymen from several counties. Reports showed prosperity across churches, several sermons were given, and discussions covered benevolent causes while notable attendees from Coleman Ballinger San Angelo and K P circles contributed to the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Presbyterian Church
Comanche
Roach
Coleman
van Pelt
Cemetery Working At Nocard Church In May
A Cemetery Working is planned at Nocard Church on Saturday before the third Sunday in May. The cemetery is in terrible condition and volunteers are urged to turn out and contribute to improving it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nocard Church
Deaths in Soda Springs and Eldorado Tributes
J Pines 52 died of pneumonia after nine days in Deademona contracted while rain-soaked oil field work. Funeral at Taylor's Chapel. wife and 7 year old child mourn. Pines lived 80 years in Soda Springs and was viewed as an industrious citizen. Also noted Jim Davis 28 burned to death in Eldorado Arkansas. son of Wo Davis of Comanche area. Body returned for burial near Zephyr. Relatives receive broad sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Pines
Soda Springs
Deademona
Taylor's Chapel
H. SS. Anglin
Artie J. Loyd
Jim Davis
Eldorado
Ark
Wo PL Davis
Comanche
Zephyr
Brown County
Colon Lowe
Dallas
Johns Hopkins Sanitarium
Baltimore
M. B. Barcroft
Cleburne
Mr. Barcroft
Hasse
Mrs A FE Firmin Prepares Move to Camanche
Mrs. A. FE. Firmin departed for Gran bury Friday morning to pack her household furnishings in preparation for relocating to Camanche.
Social gatherings mark Fort Worth visitors and local hosts
Mrs J B Chilton Jr and Mrs Geo Hicks hosted an informal reception on North Second Street for Fort Worth visitors Wm Ham taker and A D McCracken with brick ice cream and cake. Socials at Fleming Park featured supper, fried spring chicken and a supper in campfire style. Presbyterian Auxiliary room shared Missionaries on Japan with gifts and a Showers of Blessings song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chilton, Jr
Geo. Hicks
North Second Street
West
Wm. Hamtaker
A. D. McCracken
Fort Worth
Louise Burks
L. Bo Thomas
Preston Tate
J. B Chilton, Sr
Sarah Thomas
Fleming Park
J. A. Black
John P Hoff
Iva Hart
Minnile Elkins
Jews Hoff
Cora Wilkerson
Messrs
Killian
Mahler
Jotn EF. Hoff
Danforth Wilkerson
Presbyterian Ladies
H. Burks
Japan
TD. Charles Clark
Jack
Gay
Cunningham
Burks
D. Charles Clark
J. R. Chilton
Bridge
Wm. Hammaker
H. D. McCracken
James D. Slack
Miss Burtley
Walter Durham
Georgie Orand
Beatrice Bartley
Sewer Extensions to Begin in Comanche
Mayor J. KR. Eanes announces soon start of sewer extensions funded by prior bonds. E R Cotton of Dallas directs work under council plans, extending east of the square to East Side school and north to Dublin road, with residents welcoming the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KR. Eanes
Comanche
E. R. Cotton
Dallas
Dublin Road
Pure Bred Livestock Meeting in Comanche
At a recent Comanche gathering, WC. Sanford was elected temporary chairman and R. F. Holloway secretary. The group postponed permanent organization until the first Monday in May at 2 o'clock to discuss and organize, inviting short horn breeders and all interested in purebred stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
WC. Sanford
R. FL Holloway
Webb Moore Nuptials Celebrate Local Ceremony
On Wednesday the 27th at the bride’s parents home Mr. and Mrs J W Webb Comanche witnessed the marriage of Henry F E Moore and Miss Bonita Webb. Rev J A Black officiated. The couple left for a bridal trip via Brownwood to Galveston and San Antonio amid well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Webb
Henry FE. Moore
Bonita Webb
J. A. Black
Comanche
First State Bank
Brownwood
Santa Fe
Galveston
San Antonio
KR. T. Stevens
M. K. Witt and Son
Abilene
Witt
District Federation of Womens Clubs
American Legion Banquet and Smoke Held for Blues
The American Legion held a membership contest concluded with a banquet on a Wednesday night this week. About forty members attended from eight to ten, enjoying games, sandwiches, Bevo, ginger ale, and social talk. Commander John Reese presided at ten, a motion allowed nonmembers access, and a committee was named to craft an initiation form for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Boys
Legion Club
Legion
John Reese
Tent Show Coming to Porter's Comedians Performances Next Week
Porter's Comedians bring an eighteen-member company to a big tent for nightly shows next week promising pep and punch across melodrama to New York hits. The troupe, fresh from Kansas City and other cities, features vaudeville between acts and a water proof tent. Opening night is Monday May 2 with popular plays and prices. Constable McFlroy warns of dangers from cars with one headlight and plans action against violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kansas City
Joplin
Vaudville
Notice to Singers At Shiloh Church May Singing
An all day singing planned at Shiloh church on the first Sunday in May invites everyone especially singers. The church sits five miles east of May on the Comanche road.
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Shiloh Church
May
Comanche Road
Honorable Bidson Acts Strong for Grand Jury Work
Hon. Joe H. Bidson district attorney has aided the grand jury for two weeks and will take a more active role as the criminal docket opens. He has earned golden opinions in Coryell and Hamilton counties for his able and earnest discharge of duty representing the state in prosecutions. His reputation among acquaintances is of the highest order as a trustworthy and capable lawyer and gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Bidson
Grand Jury
Bidson
Coryell
Hamilton
Harwood Manlove to Perform at Comanche High School
Tuesday night May 8 at 8 30 the great national impersonator Har wood Robert Manlove will entertain Comanche residents at the High School Auditorium. He is said to have few superiors in his line of entertainment and the event urges public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwood Robert Manlove
Comanche
Fort Worth visitors call on Mr. J. B. Chilton Jr
Mrs. H. D. McCracken and Mrs. Wm Hammaker from Fort Worth visited Mr. J. B. Chilton Jr. last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. McCracken
Wm. Hammaker
Fort Worth
J. BR. Chilton, Jr
Notable Local Visitors and Travels Across Comanche
Henry Gibbs visited Dalles at the start of the week while Mr Burks and Miss Frances spent the weekend in Comanche. Numerous residents traveled or hosted visits including trips to Dallas, Waco, Abilene, Brownwood, Trinidad, and Desdemona, with others awaiting news on schooling land and health rest cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Burks
Miss Frances
Comanche
A. E. Firmin E
Allen Hart
Granbury
J. M. Turk
Hillsboro
S. L. Odell
Grady Pipkin
Eastland
Gorillas Lead Boll Weevil League Amid High-Scoring Games
In the Boll Weevil League crowds pack the field as the Gorillas beat the Hornets 9 to 8 with Magness and Johnson on the Gorilla batteries. The Eagles and Hornets tied 12 to 12 at darkness after a wild slugfest. The Gorillas then crushed the Tigers 12 to 8 before a fast Hornets win 4 to 2 and a disputed Gorillas vs Eagles game ending with the Gorillas at bat in the sixth. With yesterday excluded, Gorillas lead at 1000 percent while others sit at 333 percent. Hornets and Tigers meet next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorillas
Hornets
Magness and Johnson
Arthur
Hamilton
Eagles
Milton
Hill
Dodson
Eaton
Wetzel
Tigers
Spivey
Johnson
Gore
Boynton
Baghes Evans
Meeting Proposed for Pure-Bred Stock Association in Comanche
The Chief urges readers to attend a county meeting in Comanche Monday at 2 PM in the commissioners court room. The goal is to organize a pure-bred stock association and promote the county’s vital interests by focusing on only the best stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Commissioners Court Room
Short Horn Breeders Meet in Comanche County
The Chief announces a meeting in the commissioners court room in Comanche at 2 30 p m on Monday May 2 for organizing a Comanche County Short Horn Breeders Association. All breeders of registered short horn cattle and others interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court Room
Comanche
Comanche County
Elder Randolph Clark Voices Call to Spare Time Mission
The aged preacher Randolph Clark, nearly blind after an earlier accident, announced plans to travel to needy places to preach without pay. He spoke at Central Christian Church to an appreciative audience that honors his half century of gospel work and seeks to influence others toward a higher life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Clark
Central Christian Church
Comanche
One Among the Churches Presbyterian Service
Preaching is set for next Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oetten
Presbyterian
Picture titled His Birthright to be shown at Sunday service
The picture to be shown at the evening service Sunday is His Birthright. Everyone is invited to attend this presentation along with all other services.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brownwood Presbytery
Comanche Church
Majestic Theatre Program
Gladys Walton
Bon OF
Tarzan
Harold Goldwin
Oliver Twist, JR
Prairie Trails
Olive Thomas
Matt and
Jeff
Alice Joyce
Vick OF Fools
Pathe News
Waco
W. J. Garnett
Hammaker
Moe Cracken
Kr. J. Collins
Pure Bred Livestock Meeting
Webb-Moore
Shiloh Cemetery
Shiloh Cemtery
D. T. Long
G. W. Golson
Methodist Church
Ruby Odell
L. Odell
Kathrine Green
Rebecca Callaway
Johnnie Magness
Odell
Turk
Pipkin
Fastlynd
American Legion
McFlroy
Henry Gibbs
Dalles
Eugene Neely
T. S. Fitzgerald of
de Leon
Y. W. Holmes
Sipe Springs
Sidney
Colemen
A. B. Queen
Dublin
H. W. Queen
Will Dupuy
J. R
Gordon
Texas
C. M. Dozier
Lucile Hogan Lee
Desdemona
A. E. Lee
R. FE. Harris
Elizabeth and
Floy
Trinidad
Colorado
W. L. Reeves
Adele Simmons
Carolyn
Effie Reeves
Miss Carolyn
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