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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
6
Fragmentary text shows publisher details with terms like editors managers and a price of 1.50 likely from a Texas publication entry. Limited readable facts include a listed price and roles such as editor and manager within a possibly periodical registration. The source is too garbled for precise names or dates.
Local residents attend college and university commencements across Texas. Nabers promoted at Clay Butler Lumber. Bob Cox departs for Brownwood as traveling representative for Sun Beam Creamery. Several families visit relatives and plan moves to Waco Austin Georgetown and Denton for exams and new jobs.
G B Lewis ten year old son of Mr and Mrs R H Lewis died at a sanitarium from blood poisoning caused by an injury to his foot. Interment was at White Point Cemetery with Rev J L Ray officiating. He leaves his parents two brothers Trey Lee and Aubrey plus family in Comanche area.
The Proctor School reports progress during 1927 28 with a state approved sanitary toilet system a community film night a purchased house and lot for the manual training shop new curtains repainting and calamine work in the lower floors. Improvements in equipment and separation of shop and domestic science departments alongside lengthened periods and stricter discipline lift educational standards while strong parental cooperation fuels community support and a hoped for banner year ahead.
E F Anthony, president of First State Bank of Comanche, received a delivery of baby chicks by American Express Company last Friday. He had not ordered them, but a letter from Wills Poultry Farm Fort Worth confirmed the shipment as part of a diversification program in Comanche County and noted his interest in poultry.
Sallie Bybee died May 23 near Sipe Springs and funeral services were held May 24 at Taylors Chapel under the Primitive Baptist Church of Wash. Born November 1, 1850 in Alabama, she moved to Texas in early life and lived in Comanche county for many years. Survived by daughter Mrs Ed Dement, two sons John and Charlie Mankin, and stepson Elmer Bybee.
A 1927 column discusses diminishing vigor as the day progresses from morning to afternoon. It cites a pattern where initial enthusiasm fades, a theme illustrated by Grant and others facing tough late-life tasks. The piece notes the challenges of finishing projects and staying motivated in midlife.
Miss Josephine Anthony came back Wednesday to stay a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Anthony before resuming Summer School studies at the University. District missionary meeting attendees at Coleman Tuesday included Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Ray Mrs. J. W. Scurry Miss Alma Kearney Mrs. J. P. Graham and Rev. J. D. Smoot.
Shoppers are invited to visit D C Bailey’s for a broad selection of produce eggs cream and chickens. The retailer promotes fresh farm goods and bargains for daily pantry needs.
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