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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
2
The Desdemona column notes continued hot dry weather affecting crops and daily life. It lists visits by residents to and from towns such as May, Brownwood, Ranger, and Waco, and reports on meetings, church events, a Ku Klux Klan parade in Desdemona, and gubernatorial campaign activity with Felix Robertson.
Mrs Hubert Knight hosted a party Friday night. Rena Owen visited friends in Comanche and attended church in Sidney. Euell Ward from Sidney called on S. S. Smith and their relations. A cream supper drew local youth to Mr Sreedrove’s at White Point Saturday. Mr and Mrs Hubert Phillips returned home after two years in Arkansas. Vernon Boyd welcomed a daughter born Saturday August 16. Bonnie Hicks and Rena Owen visited Millie Smith. Jra Fletcher and family and Clinton Payne left for O'Donnell to see W I Payne. Clarence Edwards Eva Franks and Jewell McKenzie from Mercer Gap visited Sunday. A Z Stevens moved from Newbury to the ranch. Jim Edwards and family and Albert Rogers returned from Corpus Christi. Tom Carter and Mary Rogers hosted Sweetwater visitors this week.
Aug weather remains hot and dry as cotton opens. Val Loudermilk starts picking this week. Claude Kemp from Fisher county visits seeking pickers. R L Lane from Oklahoma visits brother W H Lane. Gressett family from Benoit visits J T Gressett’s family. Opal and Lois Marshall return with Fay and Troy Frazier. Gladys Wyatt visits and Gladys Starks will teach Suez school this term.
Edna Hill farmers begin harvesting with reports of visits and travel by Salyer and Pipes families. Local socials include a party hosted by Ben Salyer. several residents attended trades day in Dublin and singing events. A Georgia legislature debate concerns banning evolution teaching in public schools.
A brief humorous exchange frames life as a road with detours and travelers. The wry quip contrasts visitors and locals in a compact, reflective jibe about journeys and patience.
G. K. Applewhite visited his mother Mrs. J W Applewhite after teaching at Stephenville summer school which closed. Mrs J L White hosted a Sunday school gathering. a swimming accident near the east Leon bridge injured Mrs White but no serious harm. Rev W H Gage preached at First Baptist revival with Arlie Harrison leading song. crowds attended. J R Morris Jr, teaching at Gustine last year, will teach in Coleman schools next year. Gustine baseball beat Lamkin 15 to 2 and Energy 5 to 1 in recent games. residents report a pleasant trip to Bluff Dale Dallas and Glen Rose.
Cotton Grove recalls visits from Breckenridge and Merkel residents. Families W D Ripley and others hosted visitors. Verna honored with a church burial for infant Stallings at Board Church. Funeral conducted by Rev J E Milton. community thanks expressed for kindness and flowers. Liquid Borozone advertised for wounds.
Drownwood Texas August 11 The ninetieth division elected Juford Jester Corsicana as president Albert S Johnson Dallas as first vice president Gus Rosenberg Brownwood as second vice president and Arthur J Reinhart Dates as secretary The division plans a large 1928 celebration for the tenth anniversary of the St Mihiel battle region auxiliary growth and school extension work are reported with 694 22 in Kansas extension enrollment and 152701 home study beneficiaries.
The Dry area reports no rain as Magness family enjoys a Galveston trip. Alten McCamey and Gustine visitors join Mrs. Tom Moore. Frank Smith and kin from New Mexico visit Mrs. Smith’s sister. Smallwood relatives from Hall County host. Charlie Tate of Comanche visits his parents Henry and Mrs. Tate. Manning family from New Mexico visits HL o D Lane’s parents. Seven month old infant of Paul Stallings and wife of Cotton Grove dies and is buried. Community notes attending Baggett and Hass meetings. Sunday school attendance remains strong. invite others to join.
An advertised preparation Ferrasal claims to dissolve food wastes and heal the colon mucous lining while aiding digestion. It is marketed as harmless and backed by patient testimonials, with a money back guarantee if not effective. Sold by Hamilton Drug Co in San Angelo Texas and most druggists.
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