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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
10
A church invites all to an eight o'clock service as part of a prophecy sermon series led by the pastor. The talk will cover the Great and Terrible Day, Jacob's trouble, and judgment on Israel before restoration to its land. Attendees are urged to bring friends.
Vacation Church School begins Monday at eight o'clock under the Methodist Church auspices. Open to children aged 5 to 15, it offers four courses including Bible Stories and Stewardship. Programs stress Christian formation over denominational ties and require only a Bible and notebook.
Bible classes and communion start Sundays at 10:00. Preaching on the first and third Sundays at 11:00. Sermon on July 7 titled The Price of Peace. Pastor C. C. Klingman extends a cordial welcome and notes the church needs you.
E W Bruner announces candidacy for Commissioner Precinct No 3 on Jan 19 1940 but says filing date was missed due to illness and asks supporters to write his name in the blank space, promising to serve if elected and thanking past voters.
H Barnett issues statement defending qualifications for the office as a public servant. He mentions service in the Army during World War I and describes past accusations about his religious beliefs. He asserts his commitment to government and public duty amid scrutiny.
The Rockwood Methodist Church was reconsecrated in a ceremony led by District Superintendent W Williams and Rev D A Chisholm. Native stone building seats 375 in the auditorium with six Sunday School rooms and choir space built by the Rockwood congregation without debt. Glynn Bowman, a Comanche High School 1935 graduate, studies for the ministry at Daniel Baker College and wed Vera Mae Moore on May 20 1939.
The Gustine Methodist Church Missionary Society reports ongoing activity with three studied books completed two baby life memberships paid two boxes sent and society placed on the honor roll. Weekly Spiritual Life meetingsThursday mornings draw strong crowds. Members attended district meeting and shared a positive report. Monthly socials at members homes include games Bible questions and gift exchanges.
The article explains how diseases like blackhead mycosis coccidiosis and trichomoniasis cut turkey profits by slowing growth. It advises worming vaccination and proper management including Fowl Pox Typhoid Cholera and Paratyphoid vaccines to prevent losses and ease care.
Fragmentary item mentions Mrs Wade Porter and Sue and roa one ir with unclear context. No clear event, date, or locations beyond generic names.
The report outlines Edgar Prater’s arrest in Brown County following a fatal shooting near a fence corner on land tied to Cecil W Moore and others. Investigators questioned Dane and Pat Moore, details of wounds to Cecil Moore’s son Mac Moore, and the subsequent handling of evidence including a .38 revolver. Prater had prior pistol charges, with a not guilty verdict in a 1939 case and a later civil suit against C T Moore.
The day featured renewing acquaintances a luncheon a business session and a devotional program led by Rev Roland King of Ada Oklahoma. Officers re elected included Mrs A C Hoover Ozona secretary and Rev E D Dunlap Fort Worth chairman who was invited to give the dedication address at Venora Court House in August. Several births and one marriage Monton Doggett to Lera Mae Carr on May 18 were noted along with attendees from El Paso Comanche Hamilton Brownwood and Brady including Rev and Mrs C W McCullough and others.
Rob Betha and Jack McGinnis visited Harbin with Mrs. Harold Pierson and Mr. Pierson. Mrs. Parsley and family spent Sunday at Green's Creek with Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield. Eastland and Fort Worth relatives joined the Garners for a weekend. Wedding shower for Inez Boswell Vaughn at Comyn and hospitality for Corrine Hillhouse McGinnis. Fort Worth visitors Conrad Schmidt and Mrs. Schmidt stayed with Mrs. Ward.
The Williams survey describes a land strip one fourth mile wide and one mile long along the south side of Moore's tract. It is charged that Moore built three small surface tanks or reservoirs that were insufficient to control flood waters.
County Agent N E Scudder announces two section Short Course at College Station from July 8 to July 12. First section July 8–9 for 4 H boys and girls with recreation and instruction. second section July 10–12 for adults with farm and home program. Includes State Land Use Planning Conference with county committees and Soil Conservation Board attendees. Early reservations required by July 1.
Former Governor Miriam A Ferguson, campaigning for governor, speaks to voters in Williamson County urging informed choices. She emphasizes experience over ambition and pledges to discuss state issues further while outlining her platform.
Mr and Mrs J W Carter Jr owners install new high intensity lighting at the New Majestic Theatre in Comanche. The lighting promises true white light with accurate photography reproduction and reduced eye strain, among the first such installations in Texas.
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