Christmas Holiday Visits and Local News Recap
SIPE SPRING Dev 29 report lists numerous holiday visits from Powell, Houston, and Rising Star families including the Westbrooks, Rachels, Fainard, and McElroys. Mentions a Cisco-Forrest High ball, Sunday School class supper, a flowing well, and a Rising Star wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Westbrook
Powell W
Westbrook
Rey Rachels
Elmer Ra Pioneer
A. Rachels
L. B. Fainard
Houston
Lon Foster
John Burrow
Little
Mary Hope
J. Hinsem
Sticky Williams
Cisco-Forrest
Berry Williams
Jim Scoggin
F. G. McElroy Shiloh
Eval Elms
W. L. Brewer
Man
A. Shocklee
Nannie
Alec
Del
Sanger Point
Lee Morris
Dran
Comanche
Relab
Wood
Dal de Leon
Keifer Anson
Doc Rhymes
J. K. Andes
Fort Worth
Henriette Humphries Clifton Hord
Rising Star
Cross Ply
R. M. Perry
J. B. Montgomery
Clyde Alexander
Dorado
J. Alexander
Ernest Steel
Sidney
Tom Jackson
Abilene
M. Lusk
Fred Cook
Edit
Lee Poteet
Uncle Dick Cunningham Cut by Wood Saw in Yard
An accident left Uncle Dick Cunningham with a severely mangled left hand after it was drawn into a wood saw while feeding a stick. A nearby physician attended him promptly, and he is recovering as well as could be expected. The social notes recount visits and gatherings from the week, including family and neighbors in Rising Star and nearby towns, with church events and a school library fundraising tied to a local quartet performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Cunningham
Dr Godbold to Speak at Baptist Church Sunday Service
Dr Edgar Godbold president of Howard Payne will speak at the Baptist church here next Sunday at 11 oclock. A full attendance of the membership is urged as business of importance will be attended to probably calling a pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Godbold
Howard Payne
Baptist Church
Rain Dampens View of 1926 Prospects in Comanche County
A slow rain fell most of Friday across Comanche, tempering celebrations as residents view hopeful prospects for 1926 in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Comanche County
Klingman Receives Unanimous Call to Hyde Park Church
Dr. C. C. Klingman and family of Graham visited Comanche on route to Austin. He has received a unanimous call from Hyde Park Christian Church of Austin and plans to meet members with a view to accepting the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. C. C. Klingman
Graham
Austin
Work progress noted on Pecan Belt Highway
County Judge R A Luker and District Clerk Henry Gore inspected the Pecan Belt Highway Tuesday morning reporting good progress. Crews were removing a rock fence at the DeWitt place and in completed sections brush was placed to deter early driving before culverts are installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Luker
Henry Gore
Pecan Belt
DeWitt Place
Luker
Cotton Association To Hold Meeting January Ninth
The Comanche County Farm Bureau Cotton Association meets in Comanche on January 9 to elect directors for the year and delegates to the state meeting in Dallas. State director W. W. Pitts of Wills Point is expected to attend and deliver an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Comanche
Dallas
W. W. Pitts
Wills Point
Demonstrations in Terracing Planned for January 11
Announcement says a terracing demonstration will be held Monday January 11 on the farm of R L Kendall five miles from Comanche on the De Leon highway. Everyone interested is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Kendall
Comanche
de Leon
Puritans and Thanksgiving Day Idea Recalled
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet recalls the Puritans and their early Thanksgiving idea. Clarence asks what they were thankful for and a reply suggests they had no modern flivvers to dodge in their day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Cincinnati Enquirer
Popular Elm Grove Couple Wed in Quiet Family Ceremony
Miss Susie Reed and Charley Woolsey, a popular Elm Grove pair, were married Wednesday afternoon at the Reed home. Rev. S. D. Hart officiated as friends and relatives gathered to witness the nuptials. The couple will reside in the Elm Grove community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Grove
Susie Reed
Charley Woolsey
W. L. Reed
Rev
S. D. Hart
Mrs. Woolsey
J E Hatcher Buys Wallace Garage
J E Hatcher announced the purchase of Wallace Garage and will take charge immediately. Hatcher has past connections in Comanche’s garage business and will continue operations as Hatcher Motor Company. Wallace plans a forthcoming public statement in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. ‘Fatcher
Wallace
Hatcher
Comanche
Hatcher Motor Company
Lions Hold Last Meeting of 1925 in Comanche
The Comanche Lions Club met at Ridgeway Hotel for the year’s final gathering. Guest visits by J. C. Boyd’s farewell, and remarks from Rev. Boyd and Dr. Klingman highlighted the evening. Funds from Christmas gifts were set aside for charity, with $200 remaining for future needs. The Cotton Belt and Texas A. & M. College will bring the Better Orchards Demonstration Train to Comanche January 6, 10 am to 5 pm, with radio programs and exhibits on orchard pests, pruning, spraying, and site selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Ridgeway Hotel
J. R. Eanes
J. C. Boyd
Fort Worth
Boyd
Comanche
Comanche County
C. W. McClean
Dr. C
Klingman
McClean
United States
Washington City
Ivy Huddleston
H. Huddleston
M. J. Sullivan
N. N. Rosenquest
Sullivan
Andio
Lions
Houston
Woodrow Wilson
P. K. Mackey
L. F. Elkins
Better Orchards
Cotton Belt Railroad
A. & M. College
The
Agricultural Department of the Cotton Belt Railway
Extension Department of
Texas A. & M. College
Hamilton
Stephenville
Texas
Prain
Excursion Plan Toward Cotton Belt Demonstration Train
Soda Springs school leader Professor Robinson says an excursion is planned for next Wednesday to visit the Cotton Belt demonstration train. Brysonville and Vandyke school pupils may join, departing 3 30 p m to reach Comanche before the 5 p m departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Soda Springs
Cotton Belt
J. F. Redwine
Brysonville
Comanche
Layne
Ford Manager Moves From De Leon to Reid Motor Company
An Ford Motor Company manager from De Leon leaves for De Leon to become manager for the Reid Motor Company there. His family remains until the current school term ends and will likely join him for the second term session around the middle of next month. Phone 123.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
de Leon
Wesley
Ihwame
Reid Motor Company
Ford Dealers
Geth
Demonstration on pruning and spraying planned in Comanche
County Agent J A Barton announces a Cotton Belt better orchards train visit to Comanche on Wednesday. A pruning and spraying demonstration is set for 2 30 in the afternoon at an orchard near town chosen for convenience. All residents are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Barton
Comanche Vent
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