Seventy Year Old Athlete Lectures on Clean Living
Seventy four year old Tommy Ryan lectured at a high school on clean living and athletics. He argued that the best athletes come from the country, demonstrated feats of strength, and urged morals over city stereotypes. His daughter Bertha Ryan was introduced as the "Nature Girl" as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Ryan
Supt
Layne
Arkansas
Ryan
Williamson County
Bertha Ryan
Joseph Juvenal
America
United States
Evangelist
Rayburn
Billy Sunday
Former Citizen Of Comanche County Dies At Tuscola
W A Crouch a former Comanche county resident died at his Tuscola Texas home Tuesday at 530 p m He was 66 and had lived in the county about twenty years before moving to Tuscola six years ago The body was taken to Comanche for burial with the funeral set for today Surviving relatives include a widow two daughters and two sons many extended relatives and grandchildren across Texas and Colorado
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Crouch
Comanche County
Tuscola
Texas
Comanche
Mr. Crouch
Bibb
J. T. Chatwell
Lizzie Wiggins
Rusk
Jim Kelley
Henderson
Jim Crouch
Alto
Morris Moves to Comanche for School Benefits
J. W. Morris, formerly of Owen, Texas, has relocated to Comanche citing the schools as the reason. He is Charley Morris's father, who has long worked with the Mackey Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morris
Owen
Texas
Comanche
Charley Morris
Mackey Motor Company
Bracelet watch offering from J. H. Hoff Jeweler
J H Hoff Jeweler and Optician in Comanche Texas advertises bracelet watches for sale urging customers to visit the shop for selection and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hoff
Illumination for Christmas Tree Promised by TX Power & Light
W P Murphy manager of Texas Power and Light offers to illuminate the Comanche Texas Christmas tree and court house square with 500 lamps. The company will provide lamps sockets and wiring and free electric service, conditional on police protection until removal by December 26. Installation to begin December 21 for December 24 celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Power & Light Company
Court House Square
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Plase
Comanche
W.P. Murphy
Beautiful sacred pageant to be presented at the community Christmas tree
Comanche committee reports a grand sacred pageant for the community Christmas tree with a 100 voice choir, a starry electric backdrop, and tableaux of Joseph, Mary, and the Wise Men. Hoff chairs the arrangement committee. St. Clair leads the finance panel. Miss Merwin and Mrs. Cochran head the program group. Funds raised exceed 500 dollars as volunteers plan a lavish, dramatic production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoff
J. P. Hoff
J. G. Wyatt
Herman Rauhut
T. R. Helmsley
J. D. Slack
M. E. Woodward
Messrs. C. P. St. Clair
F. K. Adams
K. Mackey
George Montgomery
R. W. Sc
C. Klingman
Marion Wilkerson
D.C. Clarke
Comanche
State Health Nurse Visit Endorsed by Commissioners
The Comanche County commissioners court agreed to cover the expenses for a state health department nurse to visit county schools. The move follows plans by the Comanche County Parent-Teachers Association after a nurse spoke at the County Fair and a child health conference. A PTA committee met with County Judge J. Reese and County Superintendent H. L. Gantz to set up the program, with details to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
State Health Department
Parent-Teachers’ Association of
Comanche
Parent-Teachers Association
J. Reese
H. L. Gantz
Reese
Candidate H L Stewart Expected for County Judge Race
It is understood H L Stewart will enter the county judge race in the coming campaign and will make a formal announcement to voters at the proper time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Stewart
New Pastor and Wife Arrive This Week in Comanche
Elder W A Shultz and his wife arrived from Snyder Texas to assume duties at the Church of Christ in Comanche. They will occupy rooms with Mrs. J B Buron. Shultz will preach in Comanche two Sundays each month and in Gustine next Sunday. His first sermon in Comanche is slated for the fourth Sunday of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WA. Shultz
Church of Christ In
Comanche
Snyder
Texas
J. B. Buron
Shultz
Sunndays
Gustine
J. H. Huff Jeweler Ad Promotes Early Christmas Gifts
Come in and select your Christmas present early. We offer a complete line of diamonds rings pearl necklaces mesh bags cuff links scarf pins belt buckles watches chains charms bar pins umbrellas clocks silverware. J. H. Huff, Jeweler and Optician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Huff, Jeweler
Comanche
Texas
Holiday programs promise a variety of entertainment
The community plans multiple Christmas events from December 16 to 24. Cantata The Light Eternal on December 21. pageant The Universal Light on December 23. Sunday school musical on December 22. and a Christmas tree program for grammar and west/east schools. The grand community tree on the square, Uncle Matt Fleming’s tree, with $50 city support and lights by Texas Power and Light Company, aims to create a memorable holiday gathering. The Bachelor's Ball is expected Christmas night once plans finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Campbell
Presbyterian Sunday School
Universal Light
Glennie Hoff
Presbyterian Church
The
Christian Church
Central Christian Church
Matt Fleming
W. P. Murphy
Texas Power & Light Company
Comanche
Pecan Show Delayed Prizes Announced in Comanche
Weather spoiled county fair pecan entries leading to postponed testing and prize awards. Pecan display runs Saturday December 22 through Monday December 24 in Comanche with classes for least weight per pound, highest meat yield, and best propagation pecan. entries due by December 22. Prize names include C F Denny and W M Durham as committee coordinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Denny
Denny Cotton Yard
W. M. Durham
First National Bank
Comanche
F. Denny
Box Supper Planned at Briar Grove School
The Chief announces a box supper at Briar Grove school house on Saturday night December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briar Grove
Briar Grove School House
Bazaar of Hand Embroidery Opens at Mrs Satterfield Home
Mrs Satterfield announces a hand embroidery bazaar opening now and continuing through Christmas at her home. The sale features stitched pieces and decorative articles for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Satterfield
Fenwick-Newell Concert Co. at Lyceum Night in Comanche
The Fenwick Newell Concert Co appeared Saturday night as the third Lyceum number of the course. The violinist impressed as the most finished artist in the group. Christmas shoppers are invited to Comanche J Hoff Jewelry and Optical to see a complete line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Fenwick-Newell Concert Co
Dr Maddox Greeting Large Audience In Farewell Sermon
Rev Forrest Maddox former pastor of the Co manche Baptist church preached his farewell sermon in his old pulpit Sunday night before departing for California. Members of his former congregation filled the Baptist tabernacle to overflowing despite short notice, honoring the minister who served the church for three years.
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Forrest Maddox
Baptist Church
Comanche
California
Maddox
Baptist Tabernacle
Officers Elected by Knights of Pythias Comanche Lodge
Comanche lodge No. 15g K of P elected officers for the coming term. Names include J. Vasco Lee C C Wim. C. Chilton V. ., J. Be Farmer P. BE. W. Sullivan M W. PY. Smith K R 8& I (. Gage M F J. Hicks M F n. lL. Riley M A P D Dingus I Go J. G. Wyatt O G T. R. Holmesley trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Lodge No
J. Vasco Lee
C. C
Wim. C. Chilton
J. BE .Farmer
BE. W. Sullivan
M. W
SS. PY. Smith
K. R
I. (. Gage
M. F
J. Hicks
N. Ll. Riley
American Eire Elects Officers
Rector Cunningham Post No. 282 elected officers last Wednesday night. Millard Coleman named post commander Ray Hoff vice commander Robi L. Riley post adjutant C. W. McCollum finance officer Coda Thomas master-at-arms Bob Stanton chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Millard Coleman
Ray Hoff
Robi. L. Riley
C. W. McCollum
Coda Thomas
Bob Stanton
Christmas Tree Committee Meeting Set for Monday Night
J. R. Eanes, general chairman, announces all committees will meet at the Presbyterian church next Monday at 7 30 p m to organize the community Christmas tree display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Eanes
The
Presbyterian Church
Distinctive hand decorated articles for 16¢ in Hamilton window
A small price list highlights inexpensive yet distinctive hand decorated articles on display in R. W. H. Hamilton's window priced at 16 cents. The listing emphasizes affordable crafts and catches the eye with color and craft detail.
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R. W. H. Hamilton
Old Standbys Inspire Poem By A. K. D
A brief verse by A. K. D reflecting on using familiar phrases to rekindle creativity. The poet notes returning to trusted lines when inspiration stalls and producing a fresh expression from old familiar words.
Death of C A Knutson at Home After Brief Illness
Charles A Knutson died at one o clock Wednesday morning after a short stroke and illness. He was born in 18 4, came to Texas forty eight years ago to ranch and lived at Comanche Helmsley place. He married Marie Henson in 1900 who preceded him four years ago. Survived by daughter Constance and nephew Elmer Tuinstra with sister Mrs Tuinstra of Decorah Iowa. Funeral at Episcopal church and burial in Oakwood cemetery beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Knutson
Southwest
Texas
Milan County
Hamilton County
Helmsley Place
Comanche
Marie Henson
Chicago
Knutson
Constance
Elmer Tuinstra
Fort Worth
Tuinstra
Decorah
Iowa
Episcopal Church
John Power
Oakwood Cemetery
Sessions Home in Cisco Burned in Suspected Arson
Miss Minnie and Lucius Elkins learned Saturday that their sister Mrs. Jess Sessions lost her Cisco residence to a Friday night fire believed incendiary. The blaze at two a m left the home and two other houses destroyed while the family was away in Scranton. insurance partially covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Lucius Elkins
Jess Sessions
Cisco
Scranton
Community music program highlights PTA meeting
The second term community meeting in the high school auditorium featured a largely musical program under the PTA. Mrs. W. G. Dingus gave an address on PTA work, stressing voter responsibility for teachers and trustees and noting music memory contests and library aid by the Comanche PTA. The program included the high school orchestra directed by Miss Winslow and the high school glee club under Miss Wise, plus the American Legion band led by Mr. Campbell. A reception with punch followed for faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
W. G. Dingus
Comanche P. T. A
Plans for Erection of a New Hospital in Comanche
An enthusiastic city meeting by physicians and hospital directors pushed plans for a hospital costing about 50000 dollars. Charter has been applied for, funding in sight, and most directors elected. A full list will be announced next week. Local leaders say Comanche needs a hospital and women and men in town praise the capable physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Amusement Week Offers Dense Schedule With Local Acts
The coming week features a packed program including a Fenwick Newell Concert Co. show Friday and Saturday, a Tuesday and Thursday Merchant's Carnival and Trades Display by the PTA for ward libraries, a Friday performance of Six Cylinder Love, and a December 18 grammar school program for the high school auditorium to benefit the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick-Newell Concert Co
Merchant's Carnival and Trades
Parent-Teachers Association
Lyceum
Grammar School
Burnett Gift to Texas Christian University Shocks Community
Mrs. Mary Counts Burnett leaves a 4.15 million dollar estate and 150000 in cash to Texas Christian University as a memorial to her son. One fourth of the estate's income during her life and afterward funds the school, with 12000 set for a chair of domestic economy at Gilmer's negro orphanage. The gift supports a library at TCU and totals bequest to a nonsectarian Christian school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Texas Christian University
Mary Counts Burnett
Burk Burnett
Judge Poindexter Dead Former Governor Candidate Passes
Dallas December 12 Judge William Poindexter veteran Texas jurist and former district judge at Cleburne and gubernatorial candidate died at 2 10 p m in Dallas He collapsed while reading at home A widowed father of ten surviving children includes Edward Poindexter of Santa Monica Coggin Louis and Curtis Poindexter of local Texas towns Funeral plans indicate interment likely in Cleburne.
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Dallas
William Poindexter
Texas
Cleburne
Poindexter
Paris
Alavrado
Frances Poindexter
Edward Denton Poindexter
Santa Monica
Cal
Martha Poindexter
France
Coggin Poindexter
Louis Poindexter
Curtis Poindexter
Roswell
N. M
Gilbert
Helen
Nelson
Hugh
William
Cleburge
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Brownwood
Jeweler
Optician
Dr. Maddox
Knights OF Pythias
C. A. Knutson
Beauest
Friends of Christian Education
Judge Poindexter
Brother Klingman
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