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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1925

Page

5

Comanche Social News Highlights From Local Visits

A roundup of residents and visitors including J R St Clair of Waco attending Hig ntotham Bros directors meeting with brother C P St Clair. Mrs J W Moore returns from Gustine. Miss Nathalie Jessup and Jack Jessup visit Fort Worth. many relatives travel to Dallas, Brownwood, and Stephenville for visits and illness updates.

J. R. St Clair Waco Coanogge Higntotham Bros. & Co C. P .St. Clair J. W. Moore M. Bailey Gustine J. D. Martin Grandview P. K. Mackey Nathalie Jessup Jack Jessup Fort Worth Ada Carlton Comanche M. &. Woodward J. B. McCoy Cleburne Evan Palmer Vada Moore Teague Moore W. D. Lane Julian Latham Dallas Charlie Jones Stephenville Johns Tarleton College Nora Bagley J. C. Youngblood Eustace McCulloch Fredrick Okla Cully, Blake and Company

Report on National Farmers Cooperative convention in Washington

N H Payne of the Texas Farm Bureau reports on the third annual National Council of Farmers Cooperative Marketing Associations convention held in Washington City. Hundreds of delegates and leaders from government and industry attended, with Coolidge Hoover Gore and Sapiro among speakers. The gathering stressed cooperative marketing as a sound principle, requiring farmer leadership and a balance of independence with collective action.

N. H. Payne Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association Comanche Brath O. M. Lowry Department of Information Farm Bureau of Dallas National Council of Farmers Co-operative Marketing Associations Washington City Co-Operative Marketing Associations Department of Agriculture National Farm Papers American Bankers’ Association Agricultural Colleges Coolidge Commerce Hoover Gore Cory Farm Loan Woard Aaron Sapiro Carl Williams Oklahoma

Social fete for Miss Marian Waring before February wedding

Mrs F F Adams hosted a large stylish afternoon in her home for Miss Marian Waring prior to her February 9 marriage to Tom F Reese. Guests signed the bride’s book as pink decor and wedding bell details set a romantic scene with bridge and 42 games, high and low score prizes, and festive refreshments. A visit by Miss Minnie Cunningham in bridal attire added local charm to the event.

F. F. Adams Marian Waring Tom F. Reese Cupid Love T. J. Williams Jeffie Thomas F. E. Adams Karl Tate Dwight Brightman Miss Waring Minnie Cunningham

County bid notice for depository funds

Notice that bids for a depository for Comanche county and school funds will be opened on February 9 at 10:00 a.m. Bids must be filed with W. D. Carroll, County Auditor, who will publicly read them at the stated time.

Comanche County W. D. Carroll

Comanche Set for Big Attraction February 3

Comanche announces a major event scheduled for February 3 promising a standout attraction for residents and visitors. Organizers urge everyone not to miss the show and expect strong turnout.

Little Child Swallows Lye. Serious Condition Improves

A young child from Newburg drank a small amount of lye last week. A Comanche physician treated the case and the child was later brought to town for further care. At last report the child was progressing well.

Dave Farrar Newburg Comanche

Social gathering and gift presentation noted in Miss Minnie's style

Suitcases revealed a cache of fine gifts amid a humorous opening speech by Miss Minnie. Mrs. Adams lead a house party including J B Chilton G A Chilton I M Cochran R W Scurry Jim Slack and others with out of town guests Rufe Adams J Thomas Tidwell Guy Brown of Waco and Mrs Vernon Adams of Brownwood. The Merry Matrons met Tuesday with bridge, floral decor and dainty handkerchief favors won by Mrs Jno D Waring Jr and Mrs Henry Moor. Refreshments featured Brazilian fruit salad olives coffee and candies.

Miss Minnie Mrs. Adams Mesdames J. B. Chilton G. A. Chilton I. M. Cochran R. W. Scurry Jim Slack Hart Shoemaker H. E. Moore Karl Tate Marion Wilkerson R. K. Shelton H. N. Goodson W. G. Dingus Mesdames Rufe Adams J. Thomas Tidwell Guy Brown Waco Mrs Vernon Adams Brownwood Jno. D. Waring, Jr Henry Moor Jno D. Warine Jr Thelma Melemore Marian Waring

Lesson on John 14 25 31 Heavenly Home and Comfort

Lesson for January 25 outlines Jesus comforting disciples after the cross. It centers on the Father’s house as a prepared eternal home, Christ as the way truth and life, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the peace given to believers. Includes verses 1–3 6 12–14 15 17 18–26 and 31.

Jesus Christ Jesus Heaven Thomas Christ God Jesus Christ

Doing Better Through Better Methods

Quote from John Ruskin on prioritizing quality over quantity in work. Emphasizes that improvement comes from method, not volume.

Sons of Rest outlines July 1925 Comanche barbecue plans

The group reports last year's donations of eight beeves and four goats plus 335.50 in cash receipts and 333.70 spent. They invite Comanche County residents to volunteer donations, promise Fleming park as a venue, roping contests, animal and auto races, and ball games with prizes. Spokespersons P. M. Fagan and D. FE Werner urge local involvement.

Comanche Comanche County Fleming Park Sons OF Rest P. M. Fagan FE. Werner Act Treas

Duty Do the Duty Nearest Thee

A concise maxim echoes Carlyle urging immediate personal duty, stating the closest duty is the clearest and the second duty will reveal itself. The line emphasizes action over hesitation and frames duty as a guiding principle for conduct.

Carlyle

Tomorrow Where is tomorrow in another world

A philosophical line ponders time and existence as a riddle about tomorrow and its place in a distant realm. It suggests certainty in numbers and an opposite certainty in reversal, offering a paradoxical reflection.

Sorrow and Joy Reflections on Joy and Sorrow

A contemplative note contrasts worldly joy and godly sorrow, suggesting earthly happiness fades while spiritual remorse leads to true joy. The piece frames sorrow as temporary and virtue as lasting, inviting reflection on faith.

Card of Thanks for aid during illness and death of Mrs Elizabeth Vernon

The Vernon family extends heartfelt thanks to friends for kindly assisting during our mother's illness and death Mrs Elizabeth Vernon. Gratitude for flowers and expressions of sympathy from R F Vernon and family Maggie Vernon and families B Cunningham and family.

Elizabeth Vernon R. F. Vernon Maggie Vernon B. Cunningham

City OKs gas and water bonds for reservoir and mains

Comanche voters approved by five to one a plan to issue gas and water bonds. A southwest reservoir will be built and gas mains laid throughout the city limits. A gas company may pipe gas to the city if it lays the laterals. Hats and Caps sale noted nearby with 20 percent off.

Comanche

Dorothy Klingman Dies At Graham

Dorothy Klingman died Monday morning in Graham after several weeks ill with sleeping sickness. Aged junior at local high school she spent four childhood years in Japan with missionary father. Funeral held in Dallas with Rev. W M Williams officiating. burial Grove Hill Cemetery beside her mother. Pallbearers included P K Mackey W H Rowland J R Kanes and Walter Montgomery.

Graham Dallas News Dorothy Klingman Or. Klingman The Christian Church of North Klingman Japan Dallas W. M. Williams Grove Hill Sans Angelo P. K. Mackey W. H. Rowland J. R. Kanes Walter Montgomery San Angelo Montgomery Odell Comanche

Missionary Society Postpones Pledge Meeting to Jan 26

The Woman's Missionary Society postpones the pledge meeting planned for last Monday to Monday January 26 at 3:00. A business meeting will be held at that time.

Woman's Missionary Society For

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