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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
8
The Gustine revival begins tonight at the First Baptist Church led by Rev. R. M. McGinnis. Home forces conduct the service with Rev. McGinnis handling the space and Roland Miller singing. all are invited to attend.
L. A. McMillen, born January 1, 1872, died here after a long life as a millwright. He moved to Texas about thirty years ago, lived in many states, and was a devout Catholic. He married Artie B. Jamison in 1918. she survives with son Lewis H. of Comanche and daughter Bertha Culver of Shawnee. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. E. M. Shepard officiating. out of town guests attended from De Leon.
An Epworth League was organized Sunday at Harmony Methodist Church. Meetings will be held each Sunday night. Officers include Elizabeth Thomas as president Dorothy Jean Sanders as vice president Othyne Phillips as secretary treasurer Mrs Guy Burks as social secretary and Mrs O B Phillips as devotional leader.
Roy E. Gulley, minister, announces Sunday Bible study at 10:00 a m with Germon at 21 00 a m on The New Testament Church. Young People meet 7:15 p m German 8:15 p m on The Sinner In Conversion. Mid week service Wednesday 8:15 p m Newburg preaching 3:00 p m in school auditorium.
The Methodist Church will host morning worship at 10 45 a m with a prepared lesson and liberal offering. The Young People’s Department meets at 7 45 p m. Public is welcome. No evening service at the Methodist Church due to revival at the Baptist Church. George G Smith minister.
Religious services are scheduled at Energy Methodist Church next Sunday June 19 at 3 00 p m All Methodists are urged to attend without fail Public welcome and a special program will be offered following the service
Sunday events include Bible classes for youth at 10 15 a m 10 30 a m adult class 11 00 a m worship with sermon Salvation of Grace and 8 00 p m evening service The Woman's Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 8 00 p m led by Miss Ollie Sloan Wednesday 8 00 p m prayer meeting A warm welcome awaits you Minister E M Shepard.
The church invites attendance at Sunday School 9 45 a m with a sermon The Majority Report by the pastor to lift discouraged believers A Patri cia Howard Jimmie Martin musical number and a Layman's Service featuring Why Go To Church discussed by two leading laymen plus Davis Quartet performances E N Scarlett Pastor
A local report states a wife files for divorce claiming her husband brought home an unsliced loaf, spurring marital disputes and a court action. The case highlights household tensions linked to food preparation.
The Central Christian Church announces Brother Klingman will speak Sunday at 11 AM on the Characteristics of a Genuine Christian and at 7:45 PM on the Unpardonable Sin. Starting in June he will attend on the first and third Sundays each month instead of the first and second. All are invited to attend. Church Board.
P. M. Stubbs 72 died at his Comanche home Sunday June 12. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the family Wasa Wood Cemetery. He had lived in Comanche for the past years and is survived by his wife and one daughter.
Five counties Co manche Hamilton Erath Coryell and Mills join the annual convention in Hamilton this Sunday. The event invites all residents to an all afternoon singing session.
Miss Essie Marie Greer married J Dean Williams of Lubbock in a June 7 ceremony at College Avenue Baptist Church. The couple plans to live in Lubbock after June 17, with out of town guests including Mrs Ida Williams and Mrs J C Greer among others.
Oscar Callaway states support for Tom Hunter as the only logical candidate, criticizing other leaders for wealth since taking office. The Canton Van Zandter editorial lauds Hunter’s honesty, resilience, and people-centered vision, claiming broad Texas support and rejecting political ambition as motive.
Mrs. T. J. Williams hosted the Comanche Garden Club Thursday afternoon from five to seven. Members brought flowers which were arranged in the house for inspection. Pat Howard and his High School Orchestra provided music. Punch and cookies were served by Mrs. Walter Draham Jr and Peggie and Charlotte Durm.
Church services will be held Sunday afternoon at Creamer Church at three o'clock with Rev. Walter Scott and Rev. Folks of Brownwood in charge. The community is invited to attend. The note mentions Chicago hosting the first fat stock show in 1878.
A robbery confession describes two young assailants in khaki and a spokesman planning to blow a safe at the Comanche depot. They freed the captive with conditions, discussed train schedules, and fled after noting money and supplies. Sheriff Spivey and Deputy St. Clair arrived to release the captive.
Closing date for the Adult Homemakers School at the high school taught by Mrs. Myrtle Compton Bailey, Home Economics Instructor. The program covers home adornment, affordable flower arrangements, balanced meals, and kitchen planning with prize potential for participants. The last class is Friday June 17. bring entries for judging.
The county received final Transportation and Teacher Salary Aid from Austin last Saturday and will distribute it this week. Transportation Aid totals $19,749, about 94 percent of the state approval, while Rural Schools receive $5,395 for Teacher Salary Aid, about 69 percent of the rural grant. The gap stems from Rural Aid design allocating fixed amounts for Transportation, Teachers Salary, and High School Tuition. tuition payment percentage remains undetermined.
The piece notes that Christmas cards started in America in 1875 marking an early postal tradition and greeting practice.
J C La Grone Jr son of Mr and Mrs J C La Grone of Hasse and brother of Mrs J C Evans of Edna Hill was among 500 graduates at Texas A and M College on June 3. He completed an agriculture course with a major in marketing and finance. His parents and Mrs Evans attended the exercises.
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