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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
8
Personal mentions recount numerous visits and returns from trips with names like J Williams Gladys Howell Jewell Hutchens and Velma Bird. Families from Dallas Gorman Comanche Hillsboro Graham and Ozona are noted visiting relatives in Haworth Pittsburg and nearby areas.
The As You Like It Bridge Club met with Mrs. W. A. Shelton Tuesday afternoon. Miss Thalia Kearby wed Mr. Emmett Crosley of Carbon the following Monday, a porch reception and acrostic gift activity honoring the bride. Main Hay Mrs. Lewis Author hosted Why Not Club with 42 games ending in ice cream and cake. Merry Matrons and Mother Goose Masquerade featured guests, games, and treats for area families and children.
Mrs. Dave C Boyd of Waco visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lige Woodward on Tuesday.
A Comanche stage performance proceeds for the benefit of the Parent Teachers Association inviting broad patronage from residents. The event underlines community support and aims to raise funds for local school activities.
The Fort Worth Record argues that rising government spending, now about five billion annually, burdens taxpayers. It questions whether much of the cost stems from war and debt or from expansive federal interference and welfare schemes, urging restraint to cut taxes.
The Commissioners Court awarded Harris & Powell of Tyler the contract for road building on State Highways 22 and 18 and for bridges. The total bid of 261666? and 899? appears incorrect in text but shows 261,899.50. Highway 22 55,414.84 Highway 18 120,572.88 Bridges 76,911.78. Over thirty bidders. Harris & Powell lowest. Engineer Hart stated white labor only, giving bidders a chance to withdraw. Completion would bring the project to about 300,000.
Special to the Chief notes no rain yet but expects it soon. Belle Easley gave a singing last Sunday night. Harry Scott and Geth Scott and wives visited Brownwood last Saturday. Jack Wilcox visited Comanche. Mildred and Willie Whitlow hosted a singing. Herma Brinson and Jim Collins and family attended Fasleys singing. Wilson family had a reunion on the old place. Community members attend singing school at Downing. Free Will Baptists announce revival starting Friday and urge attendance.
Mr and Mrs J M Reddy of Hamilton and Grafton McInnish of Plainview arrived Sunday in a Buick Biz and connected at Pone Seas O Dareen Jr to Brownwood. Mrs Boyn daughter of Mr and Reddy returned to Hamilles for a brief visit with parents and friends.
One of Comanches social highlights this week was the 9 30 Monday morning wedding of Miss Thalia Clio Kearby to Mr Emmett Crossley of Carbon at the Kearby home. Judge and Mrs Jerome Kearby hosted the ceremony with Dr C C Kligman officiating. The event drew only family and a few relatives. They will reside in Rising Star where the groom owns a drug business.
A notice from J. T. Luker declares all hunting and fishing on his land five miles south of Comanche will be stopped and guilty parties prosecuted. A second item promotes Parke dandruff treatment for chairs. A third item reports Mrs. J. P. Weatherby visiting relatives in Taylor, Jones, and Fort Worth counties this week, planning return.
L. E. Grainger appointed agent to handle property of Mrs. F. H. West in Comanche. The notice mentions W. P. Weat and includes a marketing line for Liquid Borozone claiming purity and healing power with prices 50c 75c and 1.20. Product sold by Parle Guithaug.
A brief note from J M Well of Hamilton Drag Co mentioning options for glasses that fit you. The fleeting line suggests personalized fitting or eyewear services linked to the company name.
Special to the Chief Duster Aug 16 notes Homer Shelton and Misa Ira Gray at Harmony church last Friday. Mise Ira Jones visited friends in Okra. Henry Goode moved to Okra. Mr. and Mrs. E W Foote and daughter Jo visited Mrs Foote's father. Avery Jenkins and family attended Harmony church Sunday night. W Jenkins and wife of De Leon were here. Barber HBL hak moved shop to Rochester Texas. family leaving for new home. Christian meeting started Saturday night with Rev Thurman of Caillecothe preaching and Prof J L Stagner of Sidney singing. A two story eight room house on North Main for sale with water well and sewer line. terms to be arranged. J BR Benes & Co.
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