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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
6
A farmer urged officials to improve land stewardship in Comanche county noting the disproportions in price distribution where producers receive one third while distributors take two thirds. The farmer emphasized prioritizing care of land already in cultivation over expanding acreage.
A Comanche farmer advocates local loyalty to town institutions and stresses homegrown food. He highlights well terraced farms and bread baked from locally milled flour as signs of community progress and self reliance.
Messrs. Letson and Barrett of the Brownwood Gas Company visited early in the week to confer with city officials on furnishing gas for Comanche.
The Chief summarizes Comanche County events including council actions, school board notes, and public safety updates. Officials address infrastructure concerns, grant opportunities, and community events shaping local life this week.
An editor urges strong citizen cooperation with law enforcement after a Ranger officer was shot by auto thieves. The piece warns against mob violence but argues for stern penalties, recalls horse thieves and bootleggers, and stresses that prohibition endures with public support. It ends urging readers to stay informed via the Chief.
The Texas Pecan Growers Association asks members to lead February state wide pecan tree planting and publicity campaigns with county chairmen and committees. Comanche County voters will decide on a 15 cent tax for road building at March 21 1925 election. County Judge R A Luker orders election and reports plans. local reports urged.
The Woman's Missionary Society will hold a meeting at 3:00 PM next Monday. Miss Agnes Graham will report on the Missionary Conference she attended in Washington, D. C.
Miss Marion Waring and Mr. Tom F. Reese wed at St Mathews Episcopal Church with a pink and green decor theme. The bride, daughter of Jno D Waring, Jr and Mrs Waring, wore white georgette. groom is son of Hon F J Reese and serves as county attorney. A reception followed at the couple's Comanche home with out of town guests from Fort Worth Cleburne Cisco Coleman and Coleman. The couple plans to reside in Comanche after a wedding trip.
Lloyd Boynett and Stella Loudermilk were married several weeks ago with Rev. A F Nabors officiating. Son and daughter of local families, they are prominent in their communities of New Hope and Downing. Congratulations and best wishes are extended.
Letters from Texas farmers commend the Farm Bureau Cotton Association and express willingness to rejoin or maintain membership. C Alstedt of Temple says he would become a member again. J A and L Caldwell of Big Sandy state they are glad to be considered members. Contracts cited: 21282 and 37603.
Local readers stay current with neighborhood tidbits and community updates. The column highlights social events, small-town concerns, and notable residents shaping daily life in the Chic area.
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