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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1923

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First Fathers and Mothers Day at College of Industrial Arts

Denton Texas February 23 and 24 mark the College of Industrial Arts first Fathers and Mothers Day observance in the state. More than 1 450 students expect guests including fathers and mothers who will tour campus attend programs and view facilities. A Book of Job performance by Stewart Walker players is slated for Saturday night.

Denton Texas College of Industrial Arts State of Board of Regents College Assembly Stewart Walker

Miss Texia Couch Spends Weekend With Sister

Miss Texia Couch of Mercer Gap spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Ona McKenzie.

Texia Couch Mercer Gap Mrs Ona McKenzie

Magness and Gillette Close $100,000 Deal

From Crosscut, Magness and Gillette closed a deal selling 60 acres from their thousand acre lease in the shallow well district. The sale price totaled 100000 dollars and includes one small well already drilled and producing. Comanche friends celebrate the potential fortune from Crosscut holdings.

Magness Gillette

Former Brown County Citizens in Comanche

Mr and Mrs F J Townsend from the plains beyond Amarilla visit their niece Mrs J Isrel eight miles east of Comanche. Townsend's health suffers heart trouble worsened by altitude. Townsend is a Brown County native daughter of John Chaillet of Brownwood.

F. J. Townsend Amarilla J. Isrel Comanche

Edgar Sumner Buys Bryson Real Estate

Edgar Sumner completed a real estate transfer with Mrs. John Bryson acquiring about seven hundred acres of Bryson ranch land. The property adjoins Sumner’s farm near Logan’s Gap and will expand his pasture capacity measurably.

Edgar Sumner Bryson Real Estate John Bryson

Phillip Graham Earns Honor on University List

Phillip Graham son of Judge J P Graham of Comanche is placed on Group 5 of the university honor list for the fall term. One tenth of students are named for scholastic excellence with 774 students honored. Freshmen may rank lower in average yet achieve recognition.

Philip Graham J. P. Graham Comanche

Tarleton Normal announces faculty for summer session

Stephenville February notice lists J L Lane Comanche W O Jenkins Liano G Applewhite T Lawrence Smith Hamilton J M Witcher Gatesville Levi Fry Texas City R L Speer Carbon E Settle Cottonwood L L Wolfe Dublin A H Wilcox Canadian Bertha Raub Dallas Annie Whittaker San Angelo R C Leach Glen Rose W I Wilkins Rising Star May Jones Laura Harris J E Burnett Stephen ville Dean J Thomas Davis selected staff for an eight week summer normal starting June 11 with six week regular session to follow. both programs expect large attendance.

Stephenville John Tarleton Agricultural College J. Thomas Davis J. LB. Lane Comanche W. O. Jenkins Liano G. A. Applewhite T. Lawrence Smith Hamilton J. M. Witcher Gatesville Levi Fry Texas City R. L. Speer Carbon

Georgia Supreme Court rules on Ku Klux Klan receiver case

The Georgia Supreme Court holds the Klan cannot have a receiver appointed for its property amid the Terrell et al suit alleging bond misuse by B Y Clarke and charges against Elizabeth Tyler. The decision notes no proof of expulsion for the plaintiffs or Tyler.

Harry B. Terrell Ku Klux Klan Imperial Giant Georgia Supreme Court Elizabeth Tyler Clarke Lloyd Hooper F. W. Atkins A. J. Payton

Heflin and Riley Visit Ft Worth Relatives This Week

Charley Heflin and Robert Riley of Ft Worth spent a few days with relatives this week.

Charley Heflin Robert Riley Ft. Worth

Community Meeting to Feature Student Program at High School

The third in a series of community gatherings will be held Friday evening March 2 at the High School Auditorium. The program will be furnished by students from various schools, with acts from East Ward West Ward Grammar School and High School. The event aims for fellowship and entertainment rather than formality.

Parent Teachers Association East Ward Elizabeth Tate West Ward Dora Kate Palmer Donnavan Palmer Minerva Cunningham Lady Barber

Claude Meadows Named Regent for West Texas Tech College

Gov Neff names nine directors for the Texas Technological College. Claude Meadows of Comanche-Waco is named to a six year term among West Texas appointees. First board meeting set for Sweetwater March 2 at 2 p m.

Claude Meadows West Texas Tech College Goveror Neil Technological School West Texus Claude Medows Waco T. J. Helmsley Comanche Claude Meadows Wholesale Grocery Co W. P. Hobby Beaumont John W. Carpenter Dallas C. W. Meadows Amon G. Carter Fort Wirth R. A. Underwood Plainview Charles de Groff el Paso Texas Power and Light Company Meadows de Groff Crane Jones West Texas A & M College Association Nunn Panhandle Underwood Carter Texas Technological College Texas Sweetwater West Texas Central and

When is a Church a Success Sermon Series Begin

Clergy announces a Sunday sermon series by Bro Klingman at 11 am starting February 25 1923. The invitation invites the public to attend and expects the sermons will be worthwhile.

Bro. Klingman

Mayfield Silent on Senate Seat Contest

In Washington and Austin reports, Earle B. Mayfield, Texas senator elect, refused comment as George E. B. Peddy’s attorneys prepared to file a challenge to Mayfield’s seat. Peddy campaigns and KKK issues cited as grounds for contest. filings expected before Congress adjourns.

Austin Earle B. Mayfield United States Texas George E. B. Peddy Washington Mayfield Senate Senator Culberson George Peddy Peddy Congress Manyfield

Clifford Foote Trio To Perform At High School Auditorium

The Clifford Foote Trio appears Thursday March 1 at the High School Auditorium presenting Indian lore themed numbers arranged for Mr Foote by the Indian Princess Nea wanna. The program blends vocal numbers with readings and art, touted as a top Lyceum attraction led by Foote with Miss Marcella Franks and Mr Gerald Pell.

Clifford Foote High School Mr. Foote Neawanna Lyceum United States Canada DeKoven Cincinnati College of Music Dudley Buck Schubert New York Foote Marcella Franks Gerald Pell Mehan

Prof A W Evans Inspects City School Visit

Professor A W Evans head of the State High school Inspection Department visited Comanche to inspect the city schools. The former Comanche principal and superintendent praised the student body and faculty. He noted old students serving on staff and spoke of the value of education beyond salaries. Evans, an Alabama native, and his wife Rena have four children with careers in teaching and mining.

Comanche 4. W. Evans Rogers Professor Evans Marrs Uvalde Rena Evans Southwestern University Georgetown del Rio School of Mines el Paso George, Town

Senator to seek consolidation of five Texas rail lines

Senator Robert A. Stuart of Tarrant announced plans to file a bill after March 4 to consolidate five Texas lines under the Frisco system. The St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company of Texas would absorb the International and Great Northern lines and other carriers including Quanah Acme and Pacific, Fort Worth and Rio Grande, Paris and Great Northern, and Brownwood North and South.

Fort Worth Rio Grande Paris Great Northern Brownwood

Freight Derailment Delays Trains At Harbin

A Wednesday freight derailment at Harbin halted two way traffic for hours. An early Fort Worth bound passenger train arrived near noon as gasoline spills from overturned cars forced caution. Authorities warned of hazardous fumes and restricted rail service until cleanup.

Ft Worth

Walk Improvements Contemplated on North Main Street

North Main residents from the Lovelace residence to the square consider laying a concrete sidewalk. The plan would extend from the square to the Methodist church, accommodating a large number of people.

North Main Street Lovelace

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B. W. Speed George Cunningham Martin Addition Cunningham Brown County Bryson Phillip Graham Ents Tarleton Klan Atlanta B. Y. Clarke Leve Roberson J. B. Lane S. B. Cowell State Board of Control Chamber of Commerce Coleman Brady Colorado Clyde Clarendon San Angelo Lubbock Stanford Paducah Big Springs McLean Post Quana Abilene Snyder Breckenridge Cisco Ballinger Haskell Plainview Childress Amarillo W. R. Nabours Board of Control Govenor Neff Neff Last Lyceum Clifford Foote Trio Zet Edwards Tom Edwards Brightman A. W. Evans Mr. Evans Stuart Measure Harbin
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