Comanche Chiefs Fiftieth Year Earns Public Praise
Residents and leaders from Dana to Nugent Durham laud the Comanche Chief on its 50th anniversary. Contributors include I. M. Cochran, J. W. Scurry and B. W. Speed praising local news, schooling advances, and town development. The issue honors pioneers and the paper’s role in growth.
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Manche
Dana
George
Clint Davis
Bishoy
Comanche
Nugent
Durham
Wmn. Reese Co
G. Watt
Sons of Rest
Jerusalem
Busin
Texas
M. Coleman
J. C. Sturges
Bettis & Gibbs
Co. Vv
Old Virgina
J. W. Scurry
F. FE. Adams
Walter Durham
B. W. Speed
City
J. A. Barton
Popular Pastor Fourth Year Leaves for Graham
A reader note from Comanche county lauds the Chief’s Golden Anniversary edition and its history while noting several townsfolk praise the newspaper. Dr. P H Chilton, candidate for representative of Comanche and Mills counties, asks voters to consider his candidacy, urging women voters especially to review his fitness.
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Texas
George Montgomery
Comanche County
Leve Roberson
Comanche
P. Ht. Chilton
Mills
Popular Wallace Garage Man Sees Star and Durant Cars
E JT Wallace, owner of Wallace Garage in Comanche, promotes the Star and Durant automobile line. Durant, a leading manufacturer with plants in Lansing and Newark, reports 220000 cars delivered since January. Star models feature four cylinder engines, disc brakes, tubuar backbone frame, and attractive pricing from 685 to 1650.
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E. JT Wallace
Wallace
Star and Durant
Comanche
Lo O. FL Anl
Lions Club
W. ©. Durant
United States
Durant Company
Lansing
Michigan
Newark
New Jersey
Indianapolis
Ind
ROC, Durant
Corps of Engineers
Former Editor W O Carpenter Led The Chief Through Bright Era
W O Carpenter served as editor and secretary of the Comanche Publishing Company from 1915 to late 119 resigning to become postmaster of Comanche. Under his leadership The Chief enjoyed a prosperous period. He earlier led Comanche schools as grammar and high school principal and coached football and athletics. He remains a prominent life insurance professional with homes and work spanning Texas regions.
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W. O. Carpenter
Comanche Publishing Company
Comanche
Iis
Carpenter
Texas
Pastors of Comanche Churches Highlight Long Missionary Ties
Comanche hosts a quartet of resident pastors praised by locals, with Rev. J. R. Morris leading the group. Former missionaries include Rev. Schultz of Mexico, Dr. Klingman of Japan, and Dr. Henderlite of Brazil. The list notes Rev. W. A. Schultz and Rev. J. Lloyd joining recently, Rev. G. E. Menderlite as the newest after a Brazil stint, and former pastor Rev. Klingman now serving in Geaham. Brownwood's Rev. Power assists monthly at St Matthew's in Comanche.
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Comanche
Ilso
G. J. Henderlite
Klingman
Ane Schultz
Church of Christ
J. ¢Loyd
First Baptist Church
GE. Menderlite
First Presbyterian Church
Misionary
Brazil
Kitngman
Christian Church
Geaham
Central Christian Church
Revdine
Power
Brownwood
St Matthew's Ehtreh
Bobecopal
Junior Woodmen Circle Organized
A Junior Woodmen Circle was organized Wednesday night with officers including guardian Wryna Cameron advisor Betty Coffey chaplain Christine Stewart past guardian Veda Davis outer sentinel Harry Wyly inner sentinel Franklin Stewart attendant Beatrice Cameron clerk Lois Straley assistant attendant Faye Dixon supervisor Otho Jo Miller.
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Wryna, Cameron
Guardian
Betty Coffey
Christine Stewart
Veda Davis
Harry Wyly
Outer Sentinel
Franklin Stewart
Inner Sentinel
Beatrice Cameron
Lois Straley
Faye Dixon
Approaching the Fifty Year Residence Line
Among those who told the Chief they have not been in Comanche for fifty years but are nearing that line are Hugh R. Lacy Jokkie W Burks and J C Isham.
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Comanche
Hugh R. Lacy
Jokkie W. Burks
J. C. Isham
County pioneers honored for 1855 settlement work
PD. Hr. Cunningham and his brothers R. T. and J. W. are among the county’s earliest settlers, arriving in 1855. They have long played a significant role in Comanche county and remain respected, beloved citizens today.
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PD. Hr. Cunningham
Dave
R. T
J. W
Jim
Comanche County
Carr of Commerce Visits Dr Rutherford This Week
A. D. Carr of Commerce visited Dr. T. M. Rutherford for a medical consultation this week, indicating ongoing civic professional ties.
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A. d. Carr
Commerce
T. M. Rutherford
Paris Smith in Business Here for Old Year
Paris Smith has operated a Comanche drugstore for decades beginning in 1871. He built a cash, debt-free business, popular for precise prescriptions and pure drugs. A Knights of Sythins member, he supports schools and the town, remaining a trusted local figure.
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Paris Smith
Comanche
Smith
Tso1
Comanche Drug Co
Warren
F. Paine
Ida Hawkins
Carroll
Knights of S’ythins Lodge
Mises
COUNg@Oe
W H Rowland Noted For Growth In Comanche Business
W H Rowland stands as a notable Comanche entrepreneur. He has shaped the Five Ten and Twenty five Cent store since 16 years past, starting with 1150.65 capital and growing to a 1500000 stock while expanding his east side square location. He has acted as a de facto chamber clearing house, broader ties with Y M C A and Merchants groups, aiding future arrivals.
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W. H. Rowland
Comanche
Rowland
Chamber of Commerce
Y. M. Film Or Retail Merchants’ Association
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Graham
Krlingman
Wallage
Ml. Wallace
Tote Carpenter
J.C. Boyd First Baptist Church
W. A. Shultz Church of Christ
JR. Morris
Henderlite
Junior Woodmen
Dave Cunningham
HYATT
Higinbotham Bros
Comanche, Texas
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