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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
1
A 1925 Washington letter informs Congressman Blanton that the U S post office drawings for Comanche Texas have been completed and specifications will be prepared for prompt advertising within about three weeks. A memo will notify as bids open. Assistant Secretary McKenzie Moss signs the missive.
Comanche County school trustees and County Superintendent Gantz met last Saturday in an annual conference to review duties and new school laws. About fifty trustees attended, including the first woman trustee, Mrs. Emma B. Underwood of Indian Mountain school, along with numerous other named trustees.
A short promotional passage asserts advertising as the world’s driving force behind business success. It describes advertising as the power that moves markets, helping entrepreneurs overcome doubt and obstacles to reach prosperous outcomes.
Will B Munson of Munson nurseries Denison Texas will visit Comanche for grape culture talks. The Chamber of Commerce invited him after a Friday meeting and the letter confirms a visit planned for late September between the 21st and 26th if dates align.
Mrs. L J Kittle travels to Fort Stockton to be with her husband hospitalized after a horse fell on him last week. Reports say he is rather badly injured but was doing nicely at last word.
Rev. A A Hensler will give a series of lectures at the Robertsonville school house starting Saturday night. The event is announced by the Chief and centers on the second coming of Christ.
After the regular meeting last Tuesday night the Circle served punch and cake to 15 members in honor of Mrs. A. C. Davis of Lubbock.
County Superintendent H L Gantz announces the Comanche county teachers institute will run the week of September 7 with J Thomas Davis dean of John Tarleton College Stephenville as conductor. A. D. Roach Miss Macon Ellis and George and Pearl Chamublin will attend among about 210 teachers expected. Davis is noted for prior institutes in 1922 and Brownwood in 1923.
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce invites Denison nurseryman T W Munson to discuss grape varieties suited to local sandy land. The group plans an educational fruit campaign with Lions Club input. Charley Cuthbertson shared grape culture insights while H J R Gille demonstrated grapes from his nearby vineyard.
The Indian Creek meeting conducted by Rev. J. L. Ray of the Comanche circuit Methodist church closed Sunday night. It was reported as unusually good with many comments on the pastor’s sermons. A number from Comanche attended most services.
The working of Shiloh cemetery will be held Wednesday August 9. Bring dinner and something to work with. W W McCULLOUGH T Perry Committee.
An offer for eight hour service at Arthome Studio located in East Side Square. The notice provides a brief business service line and location reference.
J C Boyd argues a commercial fruit industry is practical for Comanche County. He cites abundant, inexpensive fruit lands, diverse crops, market access, and strong local demand, noting prospects in peaches, plums, berries, grapes, and sweet potatoes. He urges community support despite inexperience and opposition.
The supreme officers of the Woodmen Circle will arrive on August 18 for a school of instruction, announced by the Chief. The visit marks a key event for local officers and members.
The Cunningham reunion starts Saturday and Sunday in Comanche with attendees arriving from other places for the annual event.
The Majestic Theatre presents Constance Talmadge in Learning to Love and Cartoon Comedy on Monday and Tuesday. Raymond Griffith stars in Forty Winks and Artists Models Comedy on Wednesday. Thursday features Richard Dix in Men and Women along with News Pictures. Edmund Lowe appears Friday in Champion of Lost Causes and Dangerous Curves. Saturday showcases Fred Thompson in Quemada and Don't Pinch Comedy.
Comanche’s twentieth car of watermelons was shipped Monday night via the Frisco line. Buyer J H Blair representing J B Alvis of Weatherford said many melons remain, shipments slow, with further cars likely by individual shippers and the rest to be trucked out.
Hollis Payne describes the Comanche county trip to A and M Short Course in College Station. He notes travel with County Agent J A Barton and County Superintendent H L Gantz, college housing, daily campus activities, a play hour, and contests in grain livestock and poultry. The county won fourth in grain and ninth in livestock and plans increased participation next year.
Uncle Billie Cottrell died Aug. 8 at Copperas Creek near his home. The 3rd reunion drew 150 kinfolks and 100 friends, totaling over 250 attendees. A dinner, program, and handshakes followed, with remarks by Rev. Andy Strickman Oklahoma, W. Slider Comanche, and W. M. Wagnon.
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