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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1928
Page
2
A poem recalling Comanche Texas history and figures like Uncle Nabers Ranger Wright and Uncle Mart. It notes the town’s 70th anniversary celebrations with bucking broncs bulldogging and roping and invites skilled hands to join the big round-up.
Fishing or bathing is forbidden at Lake Banes above or below the Dam. Violations will be prosecuted. By order of City Council. Notice includes endorsement for Leto's Pyorrhea Receptor product with claimed dentist recommendation and money-back promise.
The Comanche Chief reports a local event focusing on rubber pie production or related community activity. Details are sparse but indicate a regional interest in rubber goods and a community note from a regional paper.
Those who have not paid their school and city taxes will benefit by paying at once. The delinquent tax list for city and school will be published soon and taxes paid after publication will include an advertising fee. M. Moore, Tax Collector.
Lee Morris of Comanche born in Alabama son of J W Morris. He moved to Comanche County in 1876 near Bibb, attended Sidney’s first school, then Comanche High School. He ran ice drag feed and livery in Comanche for 20 years, later moved to Sipe Springs in mercantile work and stock raising, lived there until 1924 when he was Commissioner of Precinct No 1.
Stop that itching with Blue Star Remedy for eczema ringworm pimples and other skin diseases. It penetrates the skin kills germs and stops itching restoring health. Use Blue Star Soap before applying the remedy. Available at WM Reese Drug Co and all drug stores.
The Chief announces candidates for the Democratic Primaries across offices including Congress 17th District R Q Lee T P Perkins R N Grisham Homer Shanks for various counties and roles such as District Judge District Attorney County Judge Sheriff Clerk and Commissioner's positions with names like J T Gilbreath Vollie L Jackson Hulsey Randolph Clyde Coan W D Carroll IVA Hart and Romee Walker among others.
The Downing revival scheduled for Saturday night July 9 is postponed one week and will begin on the Saturday night before the Third Sunday in July, now set for July 16. County Missionary Ww. A. Thornton issues the notice.
Elm Grove residents are invited to a Sunday afternoon sing along next week. Local social notices report Ruby and Ellen Summers returning home from Sipe Springs. Family visits are noted among Summers Hurt and Woolsey households across nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Aubrey Carter of Mercers Gap and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Carter. Mrs John McEntire and family visited her father W G Stokes of Fleming. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Lamar Howell on June 28. Rosco Chappell of Gap visits cousin Riley Hilliard. Charlie Woolsey of Soda Springs visited Mrs Lamar Howell. Bill Glasgow and Opha Cox hosted visitors from Bibb and Desdemona areas.
Y W Holmes, born in Gonzales County Texas, studied at the University of Texas 1893, earned a Bachelor of Literature in 1898, and completed much law work at night. Admitted to the bar in 1898, he served in the Texas Legislature 1905–07, practiced in Amarillo Plainview and Comanche, and has long held Presbyterian church office.
In the political scene Hoover plans to step down but Smith will not. Al has more experience in this political business and is a seasoned figure in the ongoing discussions.
A small Japanese village pursues a local option policy while old time nostalgia stirs debate. Residents discuss historic ties and potential changes affecting governance and daily life.
Rev Cunningham of Carbon filled his monthly appointment at the Baptist Church on Saturday and Sunday. Members plan to equip the church with Delco lights. A large crowd enjoyed the Comanche County Laymen's Association program Sunday afternoon. Various local visits are noted including Mrs. Delia Griffith of Atlanta visiting relatives and several local residents hosting guests.
Dr W M Moore general practitioner lists office in the Comanche National Bank Building with a Hamilton Drug Co headquarters. Office phone 35 residence 94.
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