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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
6
The Comanche Chief lists post office entry at Comanche Texas as second class mail matter. J C Wilkerson and W H Carpenter are editor and manager. Subscription rates are $1.50 per year in Comanche and adjoining counties and $2.00 for all other points.
Local residents from Okmulgee to Dallas and Brownwood travel to see relatives in Comanche and nearby towns. Visits include A. H. Noble, D. C. Bailey, O. W. Greene family, Merton Harris, Jerome P. Kearby guests, and many others. Several moves and jobs announced or changed, with trips to Fort Worth, El Paso, Cloudcroft, and San Angelo noted along with family gatherings and expected homecomings.
William Hayne Waring of Dallas and Misa Maude Kerr were married Monday evening at the bride's mother's residence. The Rev. W L Oliphant officiated with Hubert Woodward singing Oh Perfect Love. A reception followed and the couple left for a South Texas trip. The couple will reside at 510 East Sixth street after returning. Out of town guests included Corsicana and Comanche residents.
Rain would aid farmers while residents report visits and illness. Mrs Perry Everritt and children stay with Mr and Mrs GC L White. Grace Rogers spent Sunday with Mildred Stewart in Sidney. Eva and Johnie Armstrong return from Brownwood summer school. Clyde White and bride expected home soon from Pandhandle. Several locals attend a revival in Sidney.
The third Strickland Fisher Nelson reunion gathered over three hundred relatives twelve miles north of Comanche on Copperas Creek. Attendees included Rev. D. M. Strickland and many descendants from Beattie, Fort Worth, Abilene, and beyond. a sermon by Rev. J. M. Strickland and family mem bers led talks, songs, and music. The event formed a permanent group with officers named and plans to meet August 1 each year.
We thank friends and neighbors for help and care during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. May God bless you and provide for your future needs. Thomas L. Masters George and Lula Masters Mrs. Bessie Long.
Besides a hundred and fifty relatives and friends the following children were present: Newt and Emmett Hayes, Mrs S A Lester and Mrs E Manning of Gustine, Bud Hayes of Lamkin, Matt Hayes of Dublin, Mrs J R Daniels of San Saba, Mrs W T Waldrop of Gladstone New Mexico, Mrs J C Neal of Coahoma and Jesse Haves of Mineral Wells.
The report covers the annual Coker and Poynor family reunions in Indian Creek and Indian Mountain communities with hundreds of relatives present from Comanche County and beyond. Attendees included Rev. Ray of Comanche, noted locals, and families from Fort Worth Wichita Falls Midland and Amherst. A separate event celebrated Uncle Billy Cotrell’s 73rd birthday with a large turnout and stories of early settlers. Burks and Sons advertisement closes the item.
Mrs. T L Spencer and her son Fred of Waco are visiting Mrs. P K Mackey.
Comanche residents join a paint up campaign with Harmon Howard M J Sullivan J B Hamilton and others repainting homes on West Seventh Street Martin addition East Second Street and near South Main Street. Businesses like Mackey Motor Company and K P Lodge also refurbish fronts creating a unified fresh appearance across the town.
Window glass in all sizes is advertised at Higgin Botharas Lumber Yard. The notice highlights stock availability and variety for residential and contractor projects.
A. M. Lovelace travels to West Texas for business engagements this week, meeting local contacts and inspecting operations. The trip emphasizes regional commerce and potential partnerships.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kemp began building a five room modern cottage on Lake road in southwest Comanche on the lot where their prior home stood before it burned while owned by Burl Farner. The Kems expect a stylish, comfortable home with beauty and convenience emphasized.
The Co Manche County Baptist Association will meet at Mount Pleasant Church on September 1 and 2. Officers include Moderator W. D. Jenkins Clerk W. D. Starkie corresponding secretary J. N. Campbell and treasurer William Reese. Special efforts aim to draw a large attendance and the program committee is preparing an engaging lineup.
Absent pastor leads to cancelation of eleven o'clock and evening services on Sunday August 14. Sunday School proceeds at the usual time. Prayer meeting Wednesday at eight led by the elders. Noel P Wilkinson Pastor.
Beattie and nearby communities dedicated a new auditorium in a Saturday ceremony. After grounds cleanup a stew supper, speeches by J. A. Barton Mrs. S. P. Smith H. L. Gantz Judge R. A. Luker Rev. Ben F. Hearn and a concert by Fred Brothers and Miss Martin of John Tarleton College followed. The hall seats six hundred with a raised floor platform and scenery, a credit to towns of three thousand.
Dr. A. J. Gray moves the Charlie Gray residence from the northwest Comanche area by the reservoir to a lot near Dr. Ory’s property where Uncle Jim Botts formerly lived. The old house has been torn down and a modern cottage is being erected on the lot for a desirable home in Comanche.
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