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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1922

Page

3

Methodist Church Directory Sunday Services and Activities

Sunday school at 9 45 a m with H Donaho as superintendent Morning service at 11 a m Evening services at 7 p m Rev J K Morrison pastors Junior League at 3 p m Sunday Senior League at 6 p m Sunday Woman's Missionary Society meets 4 o'clock Monday afternoon Mrs I T Clemons president Mrs J B Layne secretary Prayer meeting 7 p m Wednesday

DO. H. Donaho J. KR. Morris Woman's Missionary Society I. T. Clemons J. B. Layne

Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Leaders

Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by H Hud Aleston, Supt. Evening service at 7:15 p.m. with Rev Forrest Maddte as pastor. Junior and Senior B Y P A meet at 6:30 p.m. Woman's Missionary Society meets at 4 p.m. Monday led by Mrs Bert Speed. Prayer meeting at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. W H Rowland leads Sept. service at 7 p.m. Dr C C Klingman pastor. Christian Endeavor at 6 p.m. Sunday. A px president. W Se Missionary Society 4 p.m. Monday led by Mrs G A Cunningham and Mrs G A Chilton with council meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m.

H. Hud- Aleston Forrest Madd Te Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Bert Speed

Sunday School and church service timetable

The record lists a Sunday school at 0345 a.m. led by Mrs. D. Chas. Clark with a September service, a 3:30 p.m. Sunday service by Rev. J. A. Black, and a Woman's Auxiliary meeting at 3:30 p.m. with Mrs. R. W. Scurry as president and Mrs. Jno. P. Hoff as secretary on Tuesday.

D. Chas. Clark J. A. Black Woman's Auxiliary R. W. Scurry Jno. P. Hoff

Church announces monthly service and guild meetings

The notice lists a 7 15 p m service on the second Sunday each month led by Kev John Power of Brownwood. It also schedules Ladies Guild at 8 p m Mondays under Mrs J B Chilton, Altar Guild at 4 p m Saturdays led by Miss Frances Burks.

kKev John Power Brownwood Ladies Guild J. B. Chilton Altar Guild Frances Burks

Sunday school and church services announced

Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent C. L. Cox. Church service at 11 a.m. Elder C. L. Cox and Elder Frank Redwine preside.

L. Cox C. L. Cox Frank Redwine

Society Directory of Weekly Clubs and Meetings

Thursday Dinner club meets each Thursday at 6 o clock led by Miss Frances Burks. Various clubs list days and leaders including Why Not Bridge 4 to 6 Tuesday, 42 club Wednesday, Merry Matrons Wednesday biweekly, Friday Afternoon Bridge 3 pm, Study Club first and third Thursdays at the high school library, East ward 3rd Friday 3 to 5 led by Mrs Dudley, West ward 2nd Friday 2 to 5 led by Mrs Anthony.

Frances Burks Geo. Simmons Walter Durham James D. Slack R. H. Moore High School Will Carpenter Parent-Teacher Association East Ward C. R. M. Dudley West Ward E. B. Anthony

Valuable Advice on Pecan Tree Culture From Stephenville Grower

Ross R. Wolfe of Stephenville advocates premium pecan planting on best grade sandy West Texas land. He notes vast native pecan stands in Central West Texas and argues thinning and top working can boost yields dramatically. One mature tree can rival peanuts in output, and pecans fetch high market prices, with rapid orchard establishment possible.

Ross R. Wolfe Stephenville West Texas West Texas

Texas pecan orchard forecast to surpass cotton in value

The excerpt envisions a vast pecan orchard as the world’s most valuable, citing longevity and strong earning power. It urges planting pecans, tending existing trees, and predicts future generations will see the Texas pecan crop outvalue Texas cotton.

Texas

Captain B. B. Paddock Dies in Fort Worth

Buck ly Burton Paddock died at his Fort Worth home in January at age 77. He came to Fort Worth in 1872, built a career in law and newspapers, and led the Fort Worth Democrat and Fort Worth Gazette after mergers. A Confederate Army veteran and civic leader, he long shaped local business, politics, and rail development.

Fort Worth Texas Buckly Burton Paddock Jennings and Terrell Street Captain Paddock Ft. Worth Fort Worth Democrat Live Stock Journal Wirt Adams Calvary Knights Templar Navige Beet Fort Worth & Rio Grande Brownwolland Texas & Pacific Railroad

Chicago Fails to Enthuse Over Day Raid Program

Prohibition Commissioner Roy Haynes faced a chilly Chicago reception as he sought local officials for a mop up campaign. Assistant Cueno met with Mayor Thompson but was told he was out of town. Fitzmorris,Crowe, and Clyne were invited but unavailable or occupied.

Chicago Roy Haynes Washington Stephen A. Cueno Haynes William Hale Thompson Cueno Charles Fitzmorris Fitzmorris Robert Crowe Charles R. Clyne

Arbuckle to face grand jury indictment in San Francisco

Roscoe Arbuckle the heavyweight film comedian returns to court for a second trial on the murder charge in the Virginia Rappe case. Prosecutor Brady plans to press the grand jury indictment rather than the original affidavit by Mrs. Belmont. Arbuckle travels with his wife to San Francisco as Judge Vouderback prepares the case.

San Francisco Cal Roscoe Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Fredy Arbuckle Bambinan Maude Belmont St. Francis

Damp cloudy weather and village box supper report

Bibb January 9 damp cloudy weather with no rain. The school house box supper Friday night drew a large crowd and sales totaled 19 dollars 75 cents. Prizes went to Gladys Johnson and Fred Ferrell for prettiest girl and ugliest man. Several local residents visited relatives and attended church singing at Fin Crowe.

Bibb Gladys Johnson Fred Ferrell Stella Morell Hastings Ferrice Vines Neomi Denny Fannie Allen Gan Bob Reno Sterks Lord Amonett Mexta J. F. Ferrell Jim Logens Gap Mebel Ruth Hall Marguerite Guy Virgie Drennan Fim Crowe Ronez Denny Austace Vines Mrs. Clements

Auto Convicted of Carrying Liquor Sold at Auction Block

McAlister Oklahoma January 7 An automobile was sold at public auction in front of the courthouse after officers found liquor in the car and no claimant appeared. The vehicle had been tried convicted and confiscated and a new owner bought it at sale.

McAlister Cathon

Beaten and tarred man chained to pole in Texas

D. L. Mathews, 50, says he was beaten, tarred, feathered, and chained to a telephone pole near Konuntze, Texas, by six men after his car stalled. He reported the assault occurred while returning home. a member of the group helped him release the neck chain after authorities arrived. The incident followed an indictment for selling liquor.

Beaumont Texas D. L. Mathew Konuntze Mathews Konntze Tountze Nol

Sands in German River Believed Rich in Gold

Berlin reports the sands along the River Eder in Thuringia are rich with gold. Promoters say recent drought exposure reveals deposits profitable for commercial mining using modern machinery. The Eder rises near Coblenz and flows to the Fulda near Cassel.

Berlin Eder Waledek Irthuringia Rhenish Prussia Coblenz Fulda Cassel

Ireland gains Free State status under new treaty

The Irish Free State is approved by the British Parliament and the Dail. Ireland adopts a Dominion like status with a constitutional parliament and an executive responsible to it. A provisional government will run until a full Irish government is formed within twelve months. Ulster may opt out, with a boundary commission to resolve the border.

Ireland Dail Fireann Irish Free State Canada Ireand Great Britain Dai Ulster Government of Ireland Northern Ireland of Ireland

Nations pledge to ban poison gas in war pact

Washington January 7 Great Britain Japan France Italy and the United States approved the American proposal to prohibit the use of poison gas in war. The armament committee next took up aircraft restrictions but made no decision and will continue Monday.

Washington Great Britain Japan France Italy United States

Cantwell Heads Training School in Gatesville

J W Cantwell of Ft Worth elected by Texas Board of Control to succeed C G King as superintendent of the State Juvenile Training School at Gatesville. Cantwell, 48, formerly led public schools in Texarkana Corsicana and Ft Worth and headed Oklahoma A and M. He takes charge when King leaves January 18 after being exonerated in abuse charges.

Austin Texas J. W. Cantwell Ft. Worth Board of Control King Gatesville Cantwell Boulder Colo Texarkana Corsicana The Agricultural & Mechanical College of Oklahoma Aan University Yale University Annie Webb Blanton W. B. Bizzell Texas A. & M. College F. M. Brasley College of Industrial Arts

Senator Harrison objects to Postmaster General heading film industry

In Washington on January 17 Senator Harrison of Mississippi protested the appointment of a former Republican leader as head of the motion picture industry. He warned Mr. Hays might resign and feared a censorship of Democratic films if he becomes head of the film business.

Wrehington Cinderel Harrison Mississippi Senate Hays

Ford Under Hot Fire in Senate Debate on Newberry Case

Senator Townsend accused Henry Ford of pacifism and demagoguery in 1916 1918 Michigan politics as part of a Senate debate over Senator Newberry seat. He cited Ford’s antiwar ads and White House influence while defending Newberry and noting his wartime service by his sons.

Ford Senate Newberry Washington Townsend Michigan Henry Ford United States White House Wilson Walsh Massachusetts Versailles

Burks Family Return to Gustine from Waco

J. W. Burks and family arrived in Gustine this week returning from Waco where they lived for over a year. They previously resided in Gustine before moving to Comanche years ago. Locals extend a warm welcome as good people come back to town.

J. W. Burks Cnetine Waco

The Woman Candidate

A brief note urges voters to support a female candidate, urging men to follow a precedent set by her husband and cast ballots for her in the upcoming contest.

Hebron Social News Dances Visits and Travel Notes

Weather in Hebron remains dry with light clouds as residents report a Friday night dance at Robert Cox's. Lana York visits Nona Morton and Wilma Morton. Hubert Humphrey and J H Cox families host guests. C F Morton in Waco on business. Edward Adcock of Brownwood visits Lawrence Boyd. Stewart and Estell families plan West Texas move. local schooling noted.

Hebron Min Robert Cox Lana York Nona B Wilma Morton Hubert Humphrey T. L. Morton J. H. Cox B. D. Cox Geraldine Morton Harry C. T Cecil Boyd C. F. Morton Waco Inesa Edward Adcock Brownwood Lawrence Boyd Henry Stewart West Texas Tom Estell B. D. Coxnew

Belton Editor Appointed State Agriculture Statistician

R B Yantis of Belton owner of the Belton News and veteran publisher has been named statistician for the state department of agriculture by Commissioner George B Terrell. A former legislator and Athens Review partner, Yantis will begin his duties in the coming days after leaving the Athens paper.

Austin Texas R. B. Yantis Belton Belton News Department of Agriculture George B. Terrell Yantis Henderson Smith Oer Pat Athens Review

Fragmentary OCR Quote Describes Giant Mythical Figure

An unclear exchange quotes a guide referring to the fabled giant who supplied the world, while a man asks about a passerby. The snippet hints at a mythic context but lacks concrete names or events.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Church Directory Methodist Christian Presbyterian Episcopal Church of Christ Society Directory B. B. Paddock AUTO Free State OF Ireland Cantwell Heads Training School Supt C. E. King P. M Kellogg’s Felloge’s KELLOGG@’S Ss. J Cockrell Masseur Weltmer Institute of Suggestive Therapeutics Missouri Comanche Wayne Hill the Tailor North Side State Agricultural Dept Juge Todd
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