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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1924
Page
7
The Bryan Daily Eagle notes strong outcomes from a Short Course week at A and M. Contest entries filled sewing and yeast bread divisions with notable projects like a complete school outfit. Speakers included Mrs Susie McDaniel of Newport and writer Phoebe Ko Warer, praising extension agents and farm programs.
President Ro F Holloway of Randolph College Cisco announces a new junior college named for Rev Randolph Clark will open Sept 16 with a twelve member faculty. Maintained by the Christian Church of Texas it sits on 40 acres on the former Britain Training School site.
Boston University and other college students train in Mexico City this summer at the National University of Mexico. They work for Mexican firms in the morning and early afternoon without pay, earning college credit. Courses are taught in Spanish with English outlines, offered through a joint arrangement between the National University and Heston University.
Commissioner Burke reports in School Life that night schools for adults exist in northern North Dakota and in Vamori village on the Papago reservation in southern Arizona. Mathias Kendricks, village chief, helped establish the Papago school and attends himself. The program gains momentum as Indians actively support it.
Miss Maude Renick of Comanche home demonstration agent in Tom Green County since January. Two county girls win at state contest at A and M Short Course. Knickerbocker and Midway-McGillclub winners named. County clubs expand to twelve women and seven girls with 225 and 100 members respectively. Booth at San Angelo fair planned with club booths. Clubs invest in school plants kitchen equipment and community needs.
Card of Thanks thanks friends for kindness and sympathy in sorrow from Dr L B Thomas and family. Notice bids due August 22 1924 for depositary of Comanche independent school district funds. bank with highest daily balance rate to be chosen. successful bidder must provide bond per statute. Jerome B P Kearby president.
The state association of rural letter carriers will meet in Brownwood next Tuesday. Carriers on the Comanche routes will attend several sessions and nearly all of the nineteen rural carriers in the county are expected to participate during the convention.
Fort Worth, Aug 7. Assistant District Attorney Tolbert warns motorists on Tarrant County highways about two men posing as metropolitan police who collect cash fines from speeders. When motorists cannot pay, the impostors issue written summons to appear in court, exposing the swindle at court.
Army advance party finds safe landing site at Ekaluit on Greenland east coast for world fliers next hop. Base lies about 750 miles from Reykjavik in Teeland where explorers await word. Officials expect early resumption of the 26,000 mile round the world air line.
Brownwood Texas August 7 The local American Legion post formally announced the candidacy of Lieut Mark McGee for state commander. The field now includes Col Whresteff of Abilene and Lieut Metlee of Brownwood as a warm contest unfolds ahead of the convention in Brownwood August 18 to 20.
A brief notice indicates extra adding machine paper was purchased for the Chief office. The two rolls were charged to the petty cash at a cost measured in cents.
The Comanche Chief marks fifty years of publication with a 34 page anniversary edition bound in cream heavy cover containing historical and biographical material. The issue gains praise from local readers and neighboring papers for its quality and lasting value to Comanche and Comanche County communities.
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