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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
1
The first bale of cotton reached iGomanche this season carried by Tom Elgar from southeast of town. It was ginned at the Rau hut gin by Mr Rauhut who donated a $60 premium to Mr Sligar. The bale sold to J A Lee for 23 1/2 cents per pound.
The Womans Missionary and Young Woman's Societies schedule an all day meeting at the Methodist Tabernacle on Tuesday September 1. Part 1 runs 9:30 to 12 with devotions mission study and talks on Brotherhood chapters 1 to 3. Lunch follows then Part 2 12 to 2 with Y W M activities and continued study chapters 4 to 6.
Austin Texas August 25 developments in football rules plus other changes in the University of Texas Interscholastic League bulletin for 1925 26 Roy Henderson athletic director notes new closing dates for county meets football October 1 basketball January 15 membership February 15 with future shift to January 1 An all round championship added for forward schools to score in literary fields as well as athletics for eligibility.
Two Fords southbound on the De Leon Comanche highway attempted to pass on a hill near JD Ragland’s home when a third car came from the north. The northbound driver chose to dodge between the two, leading to a collision between the right side car and the northbound vehicle. All three cars were traveling fast. no one was seriously hurt. One Ford was demolished and another badly damaged.
The county tax collector announces ample auto numbers available at her office. Citizens may apply now to obtain numbers as needed.
Rev J C Boyd sold a three year old Jersey cow for 250 dollars and another young Jersey at a satisfactory price. The cow, three years old, produced 8045 pounds of milk and 4385 pounds of butter fat. Purchase made by George Mansfield of El Paso who is stocking a farm in the irrigated district near El Paso and gathered Jerseys in Comanche and Eastland counties.
Mrs O C Thrasher announces in this issue of the Chief the opening of Ye Powder Puffe a beauty parlor for Comanche women and girls. She has completed a thorough course in beauty culture and offers first class work with modern equipment at her residence inviting the public to call for a trial.
An inch and a half of rain fell here Tuesday night and Wednesday, a welcome general shower across the county. County Agent Barton notes it helps cotton and says it is not too late to plant a hay crop, with Sudan grass and millet remaining good crop options.
Robert L. Riley announces he will return to work at Ri-Le's on September 1 after several months away from his job.
Local shorthand notes describe Kilpatrick's shop offering shoe repair and harness work in Dallas or Fort Worth. Details are limited to the dealer name and services.
August 31 to September 5 features Richard Barthelmess in Classmates and Easop's Fairies Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday brings Bebe Daniels in The Crowded Hour with Earths Oddities. Thursday shows Strongheart the Dog in The Love Master with News Pictures. Friday features Monte Banks in Racing Luck and Amateur Detective Comedy. Saturday awaits final program.
Total taxable values in Manch County reach 14,400,519 dollars per new rolls prepared by Tax Assessor A J McGuire and Claude Wells. The officials departed yesterday for Austin to file the rolls with the Comptroller's office.
A revival service is planned to start Sunday at 11 a m at the Brightman Cotton Company warehouse. It will be led by Rev. J D Smoot and Rev. J L Ray.
The note reports the death of Mrs. Paul P. Pirkle, 28, of Shreveport, who died after a sudden illness. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Harveson and Cole chapel, with Rev. L. D. Anderson officiating and burial in Greenwood. She was the former golf course manager’s wife and Texas Christian University graduate, survived by a son Paul P. Pirkle Jr., her mother Mrs. Kate Keith, and three brothers.
Mrs L J Kittle returns from visits to Fort Stockton Ozona and San Angelo and says Mr Kittle is recovering rapidly after injuries when his horse fell on him weeks ago. She travels home with nieces Mina Montgomery and Willie Sue Montgomery of Ozona who will stay in Comanche for a week or ten days.
Mrs. Ben Chiesa and her young daughter returned to their Garland home on Thursday after a two week visit with relatives in Comanche.
Richard Barthelmess stars in Class mates a West Point story. The note mentions majestic Monday and Tuesday and regular prices with 1 cent ad terms. Mrs Harris Roberts and son Jr visit from Bunkburnett with relatives. A C Roberts returns with Harris and Hollis Ravenshine and Ida Mae. Leona Bunges joins the group.
Roberson Sisters announce arrival of Nelly Dons dresses all materials on hand with prices ranging from 1.95 to 11.95. Local stock listed for immediate purchase at the shop.
Coach Frank Stringer will be on hand September 1 next Tuesday to issue football materials and start training. Rural and small town school boys should attend with the others to receive their suits. The first game is expected around September 25.
A Church of Christ mission meeting at Shiloh seven and a half miles southeast of Comanche on the Comanche and Hamilton highway runs from September 4 to 18. Conducted by A R Lawrence of Abilene. Attendees are urged to come and cooperate. camping, a grocery store, and a filling station are nearby.
County Agent Barton reports the first crop of leaf worms has hatched after field inspections. He notes eggs may be laid in seven to eight days, risking a renewed outbreak especially where cotton remains. Calcium arsenate is recommended and available to farmers at cost.
The Church of Christ held a lengthy meeting ending Sunday evening with an overflowing house. Seventeen additions were welcomed as out of town brethren aided attendance and other denominations extended courteous support during Sunday services.
Oda McNutt born near Comanche March 8 1901 lived in the county until August 19 1925 when she died after illness. She joined First Baptist Church at age thirteen and lived a consecrated life. Buried Zion Hill cemetery Vandyke with ministers Walter Martin J E Milton officiating.
Pupils from other schools wishing to enter Comanche High School this year are requested to report to the High School Building September 4th and 5th for classification. Bring your credits properly signed by your former principal. Much time can be saved in this way. W. G. Barrett. Supt.
Band concert planned on the courthouse lawn Sunday at 4 PM with a cordial invitation to all. Tickets and materials priced from 1.95 to 11.95. Roberson Sisters performers likely listed in the program.
Mr and Mrs J F McNutt and family express gratitude to neighbors friends and medical staff for kindness during their daughter's illness and death. They note flowers were not used per her wishes and send blessings.
Judge and Mrs. T C Wilkinson and daughter Julia with City Judge Tom Wilkinson of Brownwood visit their son Reverend Noel P Wilkinson. Mrs Fannie Wilkinson Martin of Galveston, Galveston organist, attended. Julia Wilkinson sang a solo at the Sunday evening service.
The Cottonwood revival led to ten conversions two reclamations and eleven accessions to the church. Rev Teroy Woolsey opened the meetings on August 16 and Bro Ray preached Tuesday night. J D Smoot preached Sunday night and drew a strong response. Thanks are given to Mr and Mrs Frank Cunningham for choir director and organist roles. The results promise lasting benefit to church and community.
The note lists Heflin Rex Studio on the north side with one to two photographers or images. It reads as a caption style credit for photographs associated with the studio location.
Mrs Tom Morrisa formerly of Fort Worth left Sunday with her husband to establish a new home in Abilene after a stay with relatives in Comanche. He had been in Abilene for months and accompanied her on the move.
A Monday courthouse meeting discussed constructing two miles of first class highway in the fruit belt north of Comanche. The plan calls for a 60 foot wide graded road from the Comanche and De Leon highway toward the Beshears and King farms to the Tippitt well area, with local volunteers donating labor and right of way. Judges and commissioners will assist, hoping to spur wider road improvements in the county with pecan trees planted at 100 foot intervals. Attendees from outside town included John and Tom King, E. H. Barry, Sid Beshears, Mr. Lindsey and Mr. Moore.
Readers note the Owl Confectionery invites visits for cold drinks fine candies cigars and more. J B Moody proprietor has kept Owl fresh sanitary and up to date. The excellent home made ice cream is a pride of the establishment.
W S Glover writes of an automobile crash near Monrovia involving his wife Mrs Ila Glover formerly of Proctor. The Ford driver E F Miller was hurt and a passenger Mrs Campbell was killed. Mrs Glover suffered skull fractures and chest injuries but was reported to be with some improvement.
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