Campaign for Cotton Marketing Draws Texas Farmers
The Texas Farm Bureau Federation under Ferris plans a countywide cotton sign‑up in Comanche to promote orderly marketing. Ferris will speak August 22 in Comanche, August 21 in Gustine, and August 21 in Proctor, urging farmers and businesspeople to join and listen. T. R. Helmsley and J. F. Tate with Carl Tate bought stock in First State Bank, with details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Holmsley
TATES
First State Bank
Texas
Comanche County
Ferris
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
District Court Room
Comanche
Proctor
Gustine
Ennis
de Leon
Farm Bureau
R. Helmsley
J. F
Carl Tate
Cunningham Reunion Draws Large Attendance This Week
The Cunningham reunion, long running in this section, was held yesterday and Wednesday with high turnout. The Chief could not complete the full report before press time and will publish details next week.
Fish Fry at Anthony Lake Hosts Local Men
A group of town men enjoyed a fish fry at Anthony Lake last Saturday evening at 6 30 hosted by EK Anthony. Flounder and trout shipped for the occasion were cooked by head chef F BE Adams. Participants included B J Hicks Marion Wilkerson Rev J D Smoot John Waring K L Macon C P St Clair Lee Signor P K Mackey Dr J O Lane Dr C W Gray FE Anthony J R Fanes Eugene Anthony and Charles Signor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Lake
EK. E. Anthony
F. BE. Adams
J. Hicks
Marion Wilkerson
F. FE. Adams
Rev. J. D. Smoot
John Waring
K. L. Macon
C. P. St. Clair
Lee Signor
Abilene
P. K. Mackey
J. O. Lane
C. W. Gray
EF. Anthony
J. R. Fanes
Eugene Anthony
Charles Signor
Miss Turner Reopens Millinery Store for Season
Miss Kate Turner resumes business on the north side of the square in the former season’s building. She recently returned from Dallas fashion shows and markets with a stylish stock of hats and millinery materials.
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Kate Turner
Dallas
Mammoth County School Parade to Feature Fall Fair
Comanche County Fair planning proceeds with a countywide school parade led by H L Gantz and J B Layne. County schools pledge broad participation. Merchants parade envisioned. four one day advertising tours planned. Premiums total 1000 to 1200 dollars with poultry premiums around 150. Historical pageant eyed to engage the entire county.
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Mammoth County
H. J. R. Gille
Poultry Committee
W. M. Durham
West Texas
LM. Cochran
Union Meeting Starts Sunday at Tabernacle
A joint Christian Presbyterian and Methodist union meeting opens Sunday at the Methodist tabernacle with C. C. Klingman and John B. Morris preaching. Services will run nightly all week starting at 7 oclock, arranged by laymen with pastors supporting the plan for large audiences.
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Methodist Tabernacle
C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church
John BR. Morris
Methodist Church
Tabernacle
Methodist
Presbyterian
Central Christian
Comanche
Comanche County
Christ
Miss Shelton Named Sponsor for Comanche at Dublin Fair
Mayor J R Eanes announced Miss Malcolm Shelton as Miss Comanche for the Dublin fair parade opening September 27. Dublin boosters urged Comanche to send a sponsor and promised a place in the parade and banner rights for Comanche County Fair.
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Miss Shelton
Dublin
J. R. Eanes
Malcolm Shelton
Comanche
Canning For The Fair Urged Now By Local Officials
Ladies encouraged to prepare canning for exhibition at the fair. Mr Layne advises selecting fruits early and preserving them in a solution to stay fresh until the event. The term agricultural products covers all fruits and farm products as noted in last week's premium lists.
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Layne
Comanche Legion Band Performs on Court House Lawn
The Comanche American Legion Band conducted a Sunday afternoon concert on the court house lawn with Hardy Slider as director. A splendid program delighted a large crowd with varied music and strong reception.
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Comanche American Legion
Court House Lawn
Hardy Slider
Hollis Payne Moves About On Crutches After Accident
Hollis Payne eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Hardy Payne was seen in town yesterday and uses crutches to get around though his leg remains in a plaster cast. He was severely hurt weeks ago when thrown from a cultivator and treated at a sanitarium in Fort Worth.
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Hollis Payne
Hardy Payne
Hollis
Fort Worth
Poultry School Set at De Leon August Twentieth
Comanche county hosts a poultry school led by O R Edson of A and M College in De Leon on Monday August 20 from 10 am to 4 pm. J W Luker notes the event aims to help poultry raisers in Comanche De Leon and Dublin communities. Each area should send a representative to assist in calling and information sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
RE. O. Edson
A. & M. College
de Leon
Comanche
Dublin
J. W. Luker
Memorial Services Held For President Warren G Harding
Memorial services for President Warren G. Harding were held Friday at 3 PM in the Marion High School auditorium. Mayor J R Eanes presided with talks by Rev J D Smoot Mert J Sullivan and George F E Smith. Trinity University Quartet performed and the congregation led patriotic songs as local businesses closed three to four o'clock.
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Warren G. Harding
Marion
Ohio
J. R. Eanes
J. D. Smoot
Mert J. Sullivan
George FE. Smith
Trinity University
Presbyterian Church
D. C. Clarke
Buck Grainger Promoted to Magnolia Manager in Sayre Oil Field
Buck Grainger son of L ik Grainger of this city has been appointed Magnolia manager in the new oil field at Sayre Oklahoma. He started as a bookkeeper in Desdemona a few years ago and has quickly risen through the ranks. He left Wednesday morning for Oklahoma after visiting Mineral Wells to see his wife.
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B. T
Buck) Grainger
Lik. Grainger
Desdemona
Magnolia Company
Magnolia
Sayre
Oklahoma
Comanche
Grainger
Holiness Meeting Opens at Fleming Park Monday Night
Rev. W. H. Lyon of Altus Oklahoma will begin a holiness meeting at Fleming Park next Monday night August 20 to continue indefinitely. Lyon has preached in many parts of Texas and is regarded as an able preacher.
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W. H. Lyon
Altus
Okla
Fleming Park
Lyon
Texas
First Bale Marketed Here Wednesday At 241 1 2 Cents
The first bale of cotton for the season was brought to Comanche by C. W. Williams, nine miles southeast of town. The 400 pound bale, ginned by Raubut gin, sold to 8. M. McDonald at 241 1 2 cents per pound with a premium of 61.25 dollars donated by local firms and individuals.
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Comanche
C. W. Williams
W. H. Rowland
Wm. Reese
H. J. RB. Gilleene
Hamilton Drug Co
Slider
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Miss Turner
H. L. Gantz
Supt. J. B. Layne
Comanche City
J. P. Hoff
Presbyterian and Methodist
J. R. Morris
Methodist, Presbyterian and
Central Christian Congregations
C. G. Thaxton
Mistletoe Creameries
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United States
John D. Lancaster
Mary Jewel Price
May
Hamilton
Ridgeway
Om Ee
Buck Grainger
The
Holiness
C. F. Williams
Howard Motor Co
HW. BH. Durham
Comanche Chief
Wallace Garage
P. Smith
Comanche National Bank
Bettis & Gibbs
Bailey
F. Denny
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