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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
1
Thirty cars of peanuts have been shipped from Comanche this season with about 1,500 bushels per car. The price stands at $1.00 a bushel, totaling around $45,000 in shipments over recent weeks.
County Supt H L Gantz attended a meeting in Stephenville to set the joint institute date and conductor for Erath Hood Somervell and Comanche counties. R D Green of Abilene was chosen conductor and A S Binkenship of Commerce Normal chosen head of the rural section. September 6 is set for the institute with costs borne by Erath teachers.
The regular annual meeting of the stock holders of the First State Bank of Comanche Texas will be held in its banking house in Comanche Texas on Tuesday January 12 1926 for electing directors for the ensuing year and for other business. T R Holmsley Pres. Carl F Tate Cashier. Rugs make very appropriate Christmas presents. A large assortment is here for your selection. Durham Bros
County Agent J A Barton will lead a terracing demonstration at R H Robertson's Soda Springs farm on Monday December 21. All farmers interested in terracing are invited to attend. A large assortment is available for selection from Durham Bros.
The Lions Club presents a band concert at the First Baptist church tonight beginning at 7 50. Hon N N Rosenquest of fastlind will deliver an address on district governor of Lions Club. he is billed as an interesting speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.
A two reel film The Night Before Christmas will be shown at Central Christian Church Sunday night after a sermonette by the pastor. The work is described as popular and beautifully presented, drawing on familiar lines from childhood memories.
Federal Land Bank inspector approves loans only if farm owners agree to terrace their land by January first. The recent actions show terrace requirements as a condition for loan eligibility.
Mrs W Thomas rode to Dallas on Sunday with her ailing daughter to the Baptist Sanitarium for care. Pastor Rev J C Boyd and church women accompanied her, while aunt Mrs Honora of Gustine tends the boys in her absence.
A Sunday night collision left Cash with bruises and chest and side injuries. He did not suffer broken bones and was released to recover on the streets in the Turten district last week.
Comanche county farmers are urged to apply for terracing services this winter. The County Agent notes 3013 farms exist and about 2000 need terraces, but only 100 workable days remain. He calls for community Farm Levels to group work and spread the service.
The Ridgeway Lions Club at Monday night meeting started a Good Fellows drive to help families in need so every child gets a Santa visit. Twenty four Lions pledged 82.50 and committees were set to recruit more business support to ensure no poor family is left without Santa visits.
A poultry quiz at Riley's Red Farm yields no overall winners. W H Cheatham of Sibnvy takes first in a single question, with Mrs Crabb of Dallas and Mrs Elms of Comanche placing second and third. The item notes definitions of cockerel poult and observations on chicken anatomy and egg production.
Rev J C Boyd pastor of the First Baptist Church of Comanche has received a unanimous call to the First Baptist Church of North Fort Worth. He intends to accept and leave Comanche about year’s end, leaving a large circle of friends and a growing impact on the community. The North Fort Worth church is the second largest in the city with over 2000 members.
A reader notes a typographical error in the Higginbotham advertisement on another page. The Furniture Department line should read old pieces or odd pieces but currently says many Old pieces that make idea gifts. The misprint appeared before final press. readers are asked to remember the intended wording for Christmas gift ideas.
Mrs Henry Perry of Comanche dies Nov 30 1925 after a five week illness. Born Feb 22 1846 in Panola Mississippi she married Henry Perry Dec 19 1865 and had eleven children. Funeral led by J E Milton, buried White Point cemetery beside her husband.
The high school freshman class held a Friday evening gathering at Miss Eidtha Williams home. Tables were arranged for Bunco, followed by ice cream and cake. Class president Eugene Dodson, secretary Frances Cash, Miss Hill and Mr. Taylor served as sponsor and organizers.
Brovenwood report states the election to issue $900000 in road bonds for Precinct No 1 was defeated by a small margin.
A letter to the Chamber of Commerce thanks the organization for a 36.00 prize from a 5 acre Cotton Contest prize, and emphasizes the value of yield per acre over total area. The writer also thanks the editor for support to farmers and outlines costs to grow the cotton.
Grapevines ordered from Munson nurseries arrived this week with County Agent Barton. Those not yet delivered are at the Chief office and owners must call for them by Saturday.
Cincinnati Lions Club launches a twenty week radio program every Monday at 10 p.m. CST 9 p.m. local time with guests from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra including George Perkins Raymond Paul Althouse Karl Kirksmith Joseph Vito Emil Heerman Ethel Jones Grace Kerns and Francis McMillin. December 7 marked the start with December 21 featuring Raymond and December 28 featuring Althouse.
The Post Office Department declares Christmas Day a holiday for all employees. No service is to be performed except dispatch of letter mail and no rural carriers work that day. Mail Christmas parcels by Christmas Eve or use Special Delivery. Do not seal parcels or place Christmas Seals on the address side. Pack and wrap securely, address plainly, insure valuables, and call questions to us. The window will open one hour on Christmas morning for parcel delivery.
Comanche chief M nyah Shockley 78 died at a Lamkin home after 60 years residence. Aunt Sallie Shockley was born in Fort Bend County in 1847 and married G H Shockley July 4 1867. Funeral held Saturday at Gentrys Mill cemetery with Rev J N Hester. six children survive.
The Sipe Springs School will hold an entertainment this afternoon before closing for the holidays. The Chief wishes readers a merry Christmas and notes he will greet them again mid next week.
The funeral for Mrs Mary Tunnell Tunnell was held with many relatives from Dallas Rising Stamford Fort Worth and Comanche county in attendance. Deceased aged 64 had long ties to Comanche county and had moved to Dallas about three years earlier. She was previously married to 4 W Tunnell about ten years ago.
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