Comanche High School notable scholarship record noted
The article highlights Comanche High School's strong football record and honors four freshmen from State University: Phillip Graham Sterling Holloway Roy Melcherson and Troy Canley. Holloway earns Student Council representation Graham Benedict scholarship and English assistant. Canley publishes original work in university publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High Schoo
Abilene
State University
Hich
Eniversity Momanche
Phillip Graham
Sterling Holloway
Roy Melcherson
Troy Canley
Asa
Students Council
Benedict
Cither Eturlente
It Pays to Raise Turkeys and Local Notices
A humorous column notes Mr RD Lane sold eight turkeys in town to Halley the produce man earning him 25 00K with a gobbler bringing 12 85. Also mentions George Sullivan named Deputy Internal Revenue Collector based in San Antonio and praises a political party. The Chief promotes Old Pioneer stories and Liggett s Chocolates from Reese Drug Store.
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George Sullivan
Depeuty
San Antonio
Automobile Registration Urged For 1922 Tax Year
Notice from Tax Collector BR Speed urging all automobile owners to register before January 1 1922 to avoid delays. Mrs Roy Pope travels to Blanket due to ill father Lemmons in Comanche. Message ends with a trade line about engraved items and a sale by Reese.
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BR. W. Speed
Roy Pope
Mr. Lemmons
Mr. Temmons
Comanche
Rain, moves, sickness and social notes from Rucker Texas
Rucker Texas reports a weak rain shower followed by a sand storm and cool weather. Hog losses and moving households noted. Local residents Chester Well and family moved to J. Grisham's place. Decker moved to W A Himmett's. Higginbotham family affected by typhoid. one daughter born Thursday night. Liberty School hex supper raised 244.4% for building improvement. Dollie Paine named society editor succeeding Lot tle Holman. readers urged to send news to 464.
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Rucker
Texas
Chester Well
J. Grisham
Mr. Decker
W. A. Himmett
M. BS. Gilder
Waco
J. FE. Grisham
Odell Higginbotham
South Bend
Freeland Higginbotham
Wacote
A. Pitman
Liberty School
Gift Box Razor Safety Offer From Reese Drug Co
Reese Drug Company promotes gift boxes priced from 1.00 to 8.50 with a safety message about avoiding cuts.
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Reese Drug Company
Prominent Comanche Man Celebrates Birthday
Hilton Burks of Comanche, a longtime respected citizen, was honored by his children on the ninth anniversary of his birth with a party. George Boynton acted as toastmaster. guests from Comanche included C. P. St Clair, Aas Cunningham, Herbert Goodson, J. B. Chilton, S. Harris, Jn. Bhomas, Berry Whiteway, J. F. Reese, Tim Cox, Will Randall, F. B. Adams, and W. E. Lowe of De Leon. An invitation extended to A. B. Hampton and W. H. Williams. Speeches by St Clair, Goodson, Holloway, Randsals and Lowe. music by Mrs. Moore. readings by Miss Cunningham. Five course dinner served. See Them Our line of Engraved Christmas Cards will please your taste and pocketbook. For sale by Reese Drag Store.
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de Leon Free Pess
Hilton Burks
Comanche
Burks
George, Boynton
Messrs
C. P. St. Clair
A As Cunningham
Herbert Goodson
J. B. Chilton
S. Harris
Jn. Bhomas
Berry WF. Whiteway
J. F. Reese
Tim Cox
Will Randall
F. BE. Adams
W. E. Lowe
de Leon
A. B. Hampton
W. H. Williames
Messrs St. Clair
Goodson
Holloway
Randsals
Lowe
Comanche Dairy Farmers Form Local Association
A large crowd at the Comanche courthouse heard J W Ridgeway of the Mistletoe Creamery discuss dairy farming profits and soil fertility. The Comanche Dairy Farmers Association was organized with KR W Gray as president and F Holloway as secretary, 24 members enrolled. The group plans by law and future work and meets again January 2 at 1 pm.
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R. W. Gray
R. F. Holloway
Association
Comanche County
Court House
J. W. Ridgeway
Mistletoe Creamery Co
Comanche Dairy Farmers Association
KR. W. Gray
Proctor
Rt. F. Holloway
J. B. Layne
Alvin Stringfellow
Rh. F. Holloway
Stag Creek Notes and Social Roundup
The Stag Creek community reports a light rain shower on Wednesday night. Local residents such as Mr. Blackwell move toward Coleman for a future home, and Mr. Hood visits Sipe Springs. A Bible Friday night event draws attendees from Bibb Gap and Sid ney.
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Stag Creek
Blackwell
Coleman
J. G. Hood
Sipe Springs
Roy Nelsin
Runnels County
Fannye Allans
Dwight Jensen
Armon Jaynes
Liften Donaldson
Gap
Olten Preston
Dublin
J. T. Heed
Nealy Cox
Bible
Albert
Hugh Moore
Ivilie Mae
Erskin Trice
Comenche
Mixes Lolo Baker
Myrtle Fagan
Literary Society
J. Faba
Bibb
Sidney
A. B. Haworth
Comanche
Vennie May
Era Hood
Roxy Baker
C. Hogan
Teaching Courage and Fear in Child Rearing
An excerpt by Mary FE Bragley discusses modern psychology principles for handling a child’s fear. It emphasizes avoiding fear-inducing suggestions and fostering courage and self reliance through gradual exposure and explanation.
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Mary FE. Bragley
R. N
Reese Drug Company
Lineage of Kittle Family Ties to Indian Conflicts
The article notes the Kittle children trace a proud ancestry to Indian fights around Co manche through one great uncle three grandfathers and a great great grandfather who participated in those events. It highlights their direct ancestors and connections by marriage to other pioneers and their love of country and its history.
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L. J. Kittle
Walnut Texas Singing and Local Gatherings Report
Walnut Texas reports a rain shower last Wednesday easing dust. Rev Garrett held services Saturday night and Sunday. Amity visitors attended Sunday singing. Mr and Mrs Garrett hosted Sunday night. Mrs Parney Gibbs injured her foot last week. Morris family from Sipe has moved into the community.
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Walnut
Texas
Garrett
Amity
Parney Gibbs
Morris
Sipe
Christmas suggestions and home goods promos appear
The paper highlights live wire Christmas suggestions then directs readers to a page with seasonable money saving propositions on shoes and a furniture advertisement noting a 30 percent drop in Hoosier Cabinet prices and a yellow tag on every piece. It mentions easy terms at December cash prices and Higginbotham Bros. & Co. furniture. Reese Drug Store features Janteel Toilet Sets and Lord Baltimore Pound Paper as gifts.
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Higginbotham Bros. & CO
Longest Drought on Record In Arizona Tale
Kansas editor William Allen White recounts a drought anecdote from Arizona. A traveler asks if it ever rains, and the town lands a reply about five year old bullfrogs that never learned to swim, highlighting arid conditions.
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William Allen White
Kansas
Arizona
Hulin and Falkner Wed at Presbyterian Manse
Mr. Jesse Hulin and Miss Edith Mary Falkner, both of Rising Star, were married at 2 p m December 7 in the Presbyterian manse with Rev J A Black officiating.
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Jesse Hulin
Edith Mary Falkner
Rising
J. A. Black
El Paso Actress Rubine McPherson Stubblefield Gains Fame
Mrs. W D Stubblefield formerly Miss Rubine McPherson raised in Comanche earns fame as a scenario writer. Her play Brought Back is favored by movie managers. She starts a new work The Dream Man for Roy Hughes and may star in the film. Daughter of Mrs W T McPherson of Comanche.
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W. D. Stubblefield
el Paso
Rubine McPherson
Comanche
West
Roy Hughes
W. T. McPherson
Box Supper Called At Indian Creek Friday
The Chief announces a Box Supper at Indian Creek Friday night December 16. Everyone is invited to come and bring a box to share and enjoy the event.
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Indian Creek
Everyday Bee Favorite Sells at Reese Drug
A small line notes Reese Drug offers a bee themed item with a quirky slogan about preferring bees daily. The note cites a product meant to appeal to daily shoppers and hints at limited stock or a casual sale.
Hazel Dell Community Notes and Sunday School Election
Hazel Dell reports a lively weekend with visits by Mr. Bryson and family at Edna Hill and other locals including Anton Rauhut. A union Sunday school organized November 27 at the schoolhouse with 28 members, electing J. C. Applewhite as superintendent and a slate of officers and teachers to boost enrollment and enthusiasm.
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Hazel Dell
W. A. Bryson
Mr. Bryson
Edna Ill
Maxwel Priddy
Lexia Priddy
Dorris Priddy
Omie
Alma
Delma Turnbow
Effie Hartson
Eva Maple
Oley Hayes
W. Haggard
Fred Bean
Geo. Bean
Ustine
Comanche
Anton Rauhut
Farr Brownd
J. C. Applewhite
R. L
Reese's Lord Baltimore Gift Stationery Sale
An advertisement from Reese' promotes Lord Baltimore Gift Stationery of quality comparable to Pound Paper with a favorable price, inviting customers to purchase.
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Lord Baltimore
Reese
Architect L E Thornton Designs Brownwood Hospital
Hamilton architect L E Thornton, highly regarded, traveled to Comanche last Friday and then to Brownwood with plans for a new $25,000 Brownwood Surgical and Medical Hospital. The project marks a needed facility in the area and underscores Thornton’s esteemed reputation.
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L. E. Thornton
Hamilton
Comanche
Brownwood
Brownwood Surgical and Medical Hospital
Thornton
Engraved Xmas Cards Go Fast at Reese Drug Store
Sold Out! Reese Drug Store warns shoppers to hurry for engraved Christmas cards before stock runs dry. Limited quantities remain as demand surges.
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Reese Drug Store
Fort Worth Plans New Railroad to Panhandle Plains
Fort Worth announces revived plan for a northwest line to the Panhandle plains. Led by the Chamber of Commerce and West Texas Chamber with Roscoe Ady noting strong sentiment and broad civic support. Towns along the route pledge moral and financial backing to open new Fort Worth trade territory.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Panhandle- Plains
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Roscoe Ady
Ady
West Texas
Plains Country
Mr. Ady
Memory book for seniors on sale at Reese Drug Co
Seniors will appreciate a memory book advertised by Reese Drug Co offering keepsake pages and photos. The message urges seeing the line before buying.
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C. H
Reese Drug Co
Wait for Her Boys She’s Worth It
A humorous admonition urges young men to seek a girl who honors her mother and helps at home. It suggests waiting on the doorstep for long hours if necessary, arguing that a kind, diligent partner with roses in her face and angelic voice is worth persistence.
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Colorado
Engraved Christmas Cards At Five And Ten Cents
Engraved Christmas cards priced at five and ten cents each are selling quickly at Reese Drug Store. The promotion highlights affordable keepsakes for shoppers during the holiday season.
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Reese Drug Store
West Comanche Man Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday
A local note recalls Hilton Burks of West Comanche, honored by friends at his fiftieth birthday. The piece praises his loyalty, energy, and public spirit, and notes his service with Co. H Seniors and the respect of neighbors and the Chief. Reese Drug Co. advertises Xmas items and transfers.
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West
Comanche
Soc
Basketball Schedule Highlights From December To January
De Leon faces Suez on December 17 at Suez. January 7 games include De Leon vs Beattie at De Leon and Suez vs Downing at Suez. January 14 matchups feature Downing vs De Leon at Downing and Suez vs Beattie at Halle. Sidney meets Comanche in Sidney and Gustine hosts Lamkin with Comanche and Sidney later playing Comanche and Gustine. Flowers in Jonteel Perfume promoted at Reese Drug Store with Jonteel Toilet Sets.
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de Leon
Suez
Beattie
Downing
Beat- Ha
Sidney
Comanche
Gustine
Lamkin
Reese Drug Store
Abolishing War Letter Calls for Peace Education
A New York World letter argues against war and sensational militarism. It urges Washington reformers to curb the war monster by changing how children are taught, noting war brings ruin, death, and famine for both sides and proposing that peaceful, worded solutions replace armament.
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New York World
Washington
Chocolates Offered by Reese Drug Store
A Smoky Girl brand chocolate item is advertised as for sale by Reese Drug Store. The note suggests Lig getta Chocolates are available through the retailer.
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Jacky Girl
Reese Jorng
Reese Drug Store
Miss Minnie Elkine Joins Home Grocery Duties
Miss Minnie Elkine, formerly a saleslady for Todd and Jennings, has adopted a new position with the Home Grocery and will begin her duties there in December.
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Minnie Elkine
Todd & Jennings
Engraved Christmas Cards At Ten Cents Each
Engraved Christmas cards priced at ten cents each are selling quickly. Shoppers show strong interest in affordable keepsakes as holiday gifting picks up across local stores.
Local residents share week’s notes and connections
Fragmentary lines show Mr and Mia and Ed ree le daughter among locals this week. The text hints at family ties and community chatter without clear events or dates.
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Mia
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J. HW. Layne
Big State Marter
Armands
Reese Drugmore
Liggetts
Mise Lottle Holman
Fairfield
Mies Dollie Paine
Reese Drag Store
Comanche Dairy Farmers Perfect
Ridgeway
W. W. Cox
Ernest Rucker
Cox
Mreyfield
el Paso Herald
Fev
Reese Drug
Plains
Jay
Lord Baltt
Geese Drug Store
Yorks
Birmingham Age
Liny
Auro
Northern District
Southern District
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