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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
4
The piece reflects on Georgia cotton country shifting from cotton to peanuts after boll weevil damage. It advocates diversification while affirming cotton's enduring role and notes local committees from the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club overseeing public discussion and advertising.
A August 11 reunion celebrated Mrs. F. M. Tiner of Vandyke turning 68 with 55 relatives present. The gathering at Tiner home featured stew, abundant watermelons, group photos, songs, and a speech by Rev. Jess Tiner. It marked the third reunion, with plans to make it annual, listing attendees from Dublin, Temple, Huntington, Ranger, and other towns.
Comanche sent a group to the Woodmen of the World encampment in Galveston. The team took first place in the Class C competitive drill contest. Captain J. E. Burt says uniforms will be purchased for Class A entry next year despite a brief ptomaine illness that affected several boys. Representing Comanche were J. E. Burt, T. R. Burt, G. Herring, O. Martin, T. Cameron, G. Williams, P. Williams, C. Green, H. Sherill, W. Magness, C. Huett, L. Norwood, A. Brown, D. Thaxton, M. Smith, C. Thompson, R. Martin.
Mrs. M. E. Butler and Mrs. Willie Carter, sisters, met for the first time in 49 years in Comanche. The reunion began at Mrs. Butler’s daughter’s home, continued at her son Dr. W. Butler’s house, and culminated with a Butler family gathering at Fleming Park where about forty relatives attended. Mrs. Carter, long rooted in Smithville or Bastrop, reconnected with kin she never knew.
Mr and Mrs Dean celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Texas this week after moving from Arkansas decades ago. The gathering at Sidney school ground included six children and several relatives with a barbecue, games, and desserts.
F. J. Wood of the Democrat Star Route presented the editor of the Chief a pepper sample and noted the crop grows exceptionally well in Comanche County. The article hints at new local interest in peppers and farming potential.
W F Foote dies at 81 after a long illness at his Duster area home. Survived by three sons and one daughter including Rev C W Foote of Paducah Texas and Mrs J W Williams of Comanche. Funeral held at Oakland cemetery near Custer conducted by Rev Anglin. Foote, a Confederate veteran, was a charter Oakland church member.
The American Legion Band planned a concert for next Sunday afternoon but postponed it by one week due to many members being on vacation. The concert will now be held Sunday, August 31, and director Campbell notes Sunday afternoon concerts will resume at regular intervals as vacation season ends.
The Rogers family and friends gathered August 16 1925 to honor Aunt Mary Rogers who turned 90. A surprise dinner in Harmony drew about 150 attendees including relatives from Mercer's Gap Comanche and Slaton with pastor Ray offering blessing at noon.
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