Joint Christmas Eve Service at Presbyterian Church
Congregations of Christian, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches unite for a Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. The program includes hymns, solos, quartets, scripture, a Christmas story, and benediction. Rev. C Klingman and Rev. J D Smoot lead, with Mrs Warr Sili der, Miss Lou ise Shelton, and Miss Malelem Shelton performing. Congregation invited to participate with Christmas joy.
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Christian, Methauist
Presbyterian Churches
Presbyterian Church
C. C. Klingman
Warr Sili
Klingman
Mrs Hammond and kin visiting Comanche for Christmas
Mrs M Hammond of Stacy and her two sons visit Comanche to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs J N Farmer. Farmer’s daughter Grace and Mrs W H Robert of Brownwood join. Mrs Robertson returns from Corpus Christi where her brother Will Farmer and wife sought health benefits for him and plan to stay.
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M. Hammond
Stacy
Comanche
J. N. Farmer
Fires Ravage Rural Barns and Homes in Local Areas
Reports say several countryside blazes destroyed barns and a house near Tater Hill Mountain and Rush Creek. Johnnie Gore’s barn and house burned last week, followed by McMillan’s barn Tuesday night. It’s noted Gore had insurance, insurance status unclear for others.
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Prendricks
Johnnie Gore
Tater Hill Mountain
McMilan
Rush Creek
Gore
Callaway Named Special Prosecutor in Hamilton Assault Case
Gib Callaway spent an hour in Comanche on Wednesday and then traveled to Hamilton where he serves as special prosecutor in an assault case that occurred this week. Hamilton residents raised a purse to hire him for the case. Before buying that piece of furniture see Atwood Brothers.
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Gib Callaway
Comanche
Hamilton
Mr. Callaway
Christmas Tree Event at Presbyterian Church
The Sabbath school of the Presbyterian church invites all town children and Sunday school members to a Christmas tree and rejoicing night Saturday at 7 30 at the church. Committees oversee the event and promise a good time for attendees.
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Presbyterian Church
D. Chas. Clarke
Texas Interscholastic Music Meet and Festival
Subject list outlines piano soprano violin and choral and orchestral entries with prizes of Baylor College tuition and silver cups. Rules set eligibility age 21 and memory performance requirements. Final entries due April 15 1923 to Edwin Schafer Baylor College Belton Texas.
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Texas
James H. Rogers
Baylor College
Ethelyne Morgan
Swan Saint-Saens
Amaj— Ordle
Kenneth Wood
Hans Lichter
Victor Harris
L. Denza
Schubert
Schumann
Mozart
Edwin Schafer
Belton
The Chief Wishes Readers a Merry Christmas and 1923 Harmony
The Chief thanks its readers for loyalty since 1873 when G A Beeman founded it and hopes for a prosperous New Year. It urges Comanche County citizens to unite for a year of harmony and shared service, aiming to mend world peace and focus on worthwhile issues.
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G. A. Beeman
Comanche County
Christmas Carols Echo Birth of Jesus in Nativity Verse
A verse presents the tale of Jesus Christ born on Christmas Day with lines praising the savior. It references Bethlehem Galilee Nazareth and the night of birth. The message blends familiar carol refrains with imagery of stars and flocks in a reverent, festive tone.
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Jesus Christ
Bethlehem
Galilee
Christ
Child of
Nazareth
P T A Meeting Inspires Music Focus for Schools
The Parent-Teacher Association gathered in the high school auditorium on Friday December 8 with programs by Mr Klingman and Miss Ola Cunningham and a paper read by Mrs. Cochran for Miss Cora Wilkerson. Discussion outlined a future year emphasizing music over jazz in schools. A committee was named to buy dishes for the domestic science class and the next meeting is scheduled January 12 at the grammar school.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Mansions
Klingman
Ola Cunningham
Cora Wilkerson
Cochran
Mer
Talla Gentry
Central Christian Church Faith and Fellowship Message
A sermon urges Christians to place Christ first over creed and doctrine and to prioritize fellowship over sectarianism during the Christmas week. It calls believers to self examination and to emphasize Christ's love over personal church ideas.
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Christ
Brist
County Court to Open Jan 1 With No Business
The County Judge of Comanche County announces the county court will formally open on January 1 but no business will be transacted that day. Regular court business will begin Tuesday.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Christmas Gift Furniture From Atwood Brothers
A compact note reports a single Christmas present purchase of a fine furniture item from Atwood Brothers. The item described signals a seasonal gift. no further details on model or price are provided.
Gayle Talbot of Lometa Visits Comanche Editor
Gayle Talbot of Lometa, editor of the Lometa Reporter and former Comanche resident, visited the Comanche office. He recalled early Chief printing days with Sam Vernon, walked from Dublin with equipment, praised Comanche High School, and spoke of growth and gas prospects for the town.
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Gayle Talbot
Lometa
Comanche
Jim Nabers
G. A. Beeman
Nabers
Sam Vernon
Talbot
Vernon
Dublin
Mr. Talbot
Sid Thomas
Maggie Brown
Myrtle Martin
Hays to Let Arbuckle Have Another Trial
Los Angeles reports say Fatty Arbuckle may be allowed to return to work in film, with Will Hays and Joseph M. Schenck backing a comeback under Paramount and Jesse L. Lasky. The plan follows Arbuckle’s conduct since last April and aims to resume acting if he can. Also noted are a family move to Fullerton, California, and an advertisement for Christmas furniture from Atwood Brothers.
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Los Angeles
Fatty” Arbuckle
Will Mays
Motion Pictures Industries
Merv Hays
Roscoe Arbuckle
Gota
Hays
Joseph M. Schenck
Paramount Company
Jesse E L. Lasky
Town Meeting Initiative Aims to Unite Comanche
On January 5 Comanche launches a monthly Town Meeting led by the Mayor, School Board, and United Parent-Teacher Association to discuss subjects of public interest. The plan invites external speakers to present ideas, with varied programs led by different groups, fostering civic cooperation and publicity for community initiatives. Presbyterian church notices follow with worship services and lessons.
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Comanche
Eanes
United Parent- Teachers Association
Coman Che County Information Visit by Nolan County Resident
A Nolan County resident visited this week to arrange entry of his wife’s name among readers. The couple inherited land in Comanche County near Indian Mountain a few miles from Lucky Well and show interest in county oil gas prospects.
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Ay Holliwelh
Nolan
Nolan County
Comanche County
Indian Mountain
Uate
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Handel
Malelem Shelton
Louise Shelton
Herald Angels
J. D. Smoot
Wat
Atwood Brothers
Satuday
T—Ilyinsky
Flint Maj
Walter Gilewicz
Trl L. Alllison
Im Kahne
Eduard Grieg
Sylvyia Oley
G. Lchrimer
Allie Pierce
Baylor Allege
Dinah M. Craik
Central Christian Church
Lometa Reporter
Arbuckle
Neal Stacy
Bryson
Fullerton
California
United Parent-Teachers
Association of Comanche
Ispeed
A & Tom
Presbyterian Sunday
Dee We B. Gray
First Presbyterian
Charey
Presbyterian
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