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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1929

Page

5

Comanche Social Notes and Weekend Visitors

W. P. Duckett and family left for Merkel and West Texas points. Many relatives and friends visited Comanche weekend including Mrs. Palmer from Fort Worth, the Graingers from Brady, the Kemp family for Corpus Christi trip, and several with ties to Georgetown and Dallas. Attendees at local events included Lions Club members and church delegates from Kerrville.

W. P. Duckett Merkel West Texas Evan Palmer Fort Worth Mr. Palmer W. W. Cox Brady Comanche L. BE. Grainger J. H. Kemp Corpus Christi Gulf Coast John &. Hoff Abilene Eirnest Strafley George Clark Parks Texas Vera Jowell Gray Maye Gorman Comanen Flora Clarke Beryl Johnson Stephenville Johnson Presbyterian Church Kerrville Janet Holmes Busenia de Marcus State Convention of the Christians Glen Rose R. C. Taylor Dennison Will F. Morris Travis Pauline Powell Dallas Tom Fowler Jayton W. D. Jenkins L. Webb Mr. Webb Mr. Morris Wichita Falls D. T. Stacy Coleman J. H. Bryson J. G. Taylor Houston N. A. Palmer John Gullivan Henry Crawford Brownwood I. N. Wilcoxin Geneva Webb Otto Williamson Lila Mae Hilda Jeanne Snyder H. H. Huddleston A. B. Cox Gustine Joe Marshall Sealey Weathers Ranger Bob Stanton Llano Jerry Krauss Betty New York Camille Switzer Boulder Colorado George Burns

Comanche Woman Grows Fourth Pound Figs From Old Tree

Mrs. Bess Dunn of Comanche has produced figs weighing a fourth of a pound each from a ten year old tree. The plant bears multiple bushels annually and yields extra large fruits for several years, despite old wood.

Bess Dunn Comanche

Sunday School and Services at Sidney Creek and White Point

Comanun Circuit announces Sunday School at Sidney Creek and White Point at 10 AM and 3 PM. Dr Dodson speaks on Methodist Doctrine. Friday talks on Apostasy and Jesus baptism explore church truth. Pastor J B Weathers invites all to attend all services.

Comanun Synday School Sidney Tadtian Creek White Point Mettine Siiney Dodson Methodist Church Jesus Christ Weathers

Choir Reorganizes Officers for Monthly Singings

The local choir re organized with W P Magness as president Jewell Cox as vice president Mrs Sadie Kemp as secretary Jim Raskin named music director Velma Tones and Leota Magness as pianist The first and third Sunday afternoons of each month will host singing sessions All are invited to attend.

W. P. Magness Jewell Cox Sadie Kemp Jim Raskin Velma Tones Leota Magness F. W. Strickland Gustine Amon Morgan Wil C. R. Middleton S. J. Isham Mya. R. L. Sneath J. F. Williams Baby Fort Worth

Tabernacle Services Draw Strong Attendance and Comfort

Sunday night marked the first tabernacle night service with high attendance in a cool, comfortable setting. Pews from the old church provided seating and special music is planned for both services next Sunday as outdoor worship continues. Pastor R J LaPrade invites all to join.

Tabernacle R. J, LaPrade

Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy Endorsed by Dentists

Dentists recommend Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy to treat sore gums despite advanced pyorrhea. The ad claims it can save health, with druggists offering a money back guarantee if it fails. William Reese Co. Durham Pharmacy markets the product and advises combining with other beattie remedies.

Leto Wm. Reese Co Durham Pharmacy

Local Visitors and Relatives Gather in Fort Worth Region

Mrs. Nora Neal of Dallas and Harold Neal of Fort Worth visit Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Neal while John White and children from Fort Worth return home after a visit with relatives. Several locals travel to nearby towns for family stays and sermons this week.

Card of Thanks for Neighborly Support After Loss

We express appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness after our loss caused by the high water. Your sympathy is a great consolation. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cunningham.

T. A. Cunningham

Comanche Students Named in Tarleton Summer Enrollment

Comanche County is home to 67 of 624 summer school students at Tarleton. The list includes Mildred Adcock Elizabeth Aldridge Zora Baker Ada Barnes Stella Bennett Trene Brown W N Reid C M Caraway Adina Caroll Ima Carter Inez Carter Bennie Chatham Edith Clark Perry Cook Connie Couch Dorma Crain Oma Davis Lloyd Dixon Dale Farrow Morris Farrow Rosa Fisher Aileen Foster Lloyd Walbrooks Erlean Billey Mrs D E Tnover Avdie Hulsey Fula Hulsey Francis Jenkins Lucille Jones Nellie Jones Hubert Kelly Olaf Tan Wayne LaRoane R V Lesley Dora McPhail Neva Maret Mrs Grace Nichols I La Pettit Be Pilcher Maude Pinson Emma Poteet Katy Poteet Lettie Rackley Mrs One Robertson Odell Robbin Mre C SS Ross Ollie Sloan Pearl Sloan Reyrkekie Paul Starkie Clif Thomas F Thome Parmond Van Zandt Mrs Raymond Van Zandt Cora Wall Vane Welch Vernon Welch Arra Whatley agnes Wilkinson LaVerne Williams

Comanche Tarleton John Tarleton Comance County Mildred Adcock Elizabeth Aldridge Thesel Allen Zora Baker Ada Barnes Stella Bennett Trene Brown W. N. Reid C. M. Caraway Adina Caroll Ima Carter Inez Carter Bennie Beatrice Chatham Edith Mozzelle Clark Perry T. Cook Connie Mae Couch Dorma Crain Oma Mae Davis Lloyd Dixon Dale Farrow Morris Farrow Rosa Fisher Aileen Foster W. P. Brown Anna Grece Foster Aenes Gordon Myrtle Gregory Lloyd Walbrooks Erlean Billey D. FE. Tnover Avdie Hulsey Fula Hulsey Francis Jenkins Lucille Jones Nellie Ek Jones Hubert Kelly Olaf Tane Wayne T LaRoane R. V. Lesley Dora Gace McPhail Neva Maret Grace Nichols la Pettit Be Pilcher Maude Pinson Emma Poteet Katy Poteet Lettie Rackley One Robertson Odell Robbin SS. Ross Ollie Sloan Pearl Sloan Tneh Statom Rey ‘Inrkeie Paul Starkie Clif Thomas Ff Thome Parmond van Zandt Raymond van Zandt Cora Wall Vane Welch Vernon Welch Arra Lee Whatley Gnes Wilkinson LaVerne Williams

Pails to Raise Cabbage Record in Local Race

Joe Jones sought to boost Comanche’s cabbage record by bringing 13.25 pounds of produce to the office on Monday. Learning De Leon had already hit 19 pounds, he returned home to grow more cabbage.

Comanche de Leon Joe Jones Jones

Community Notes From Local Churches and Nearby Visits

Local residents attend services and visits across towns including Spur Fort Worth Brownwood and Comanche. Families gather for birthdays showers and weekend visits with relatives and friends.

Firemen Attend Ice Cream Supper and Meeting

Comanches firemen held a Monday night gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Ed Sanders of Ow Confectionery with Wray and Cormany of Dublin assisting The event distributed cans to members and featured short talks by J B Alborn and Mr Scwab of the State Fire Department City Council members also attended An upcoming memorial service for the firemen was announced by Rev Gordon Barrett at the Baptist Church on Sunday evening June 30.

Comanches Ed Sanders Wray and Cormany Dublin Scwab State Fire Department Gordon Barrett Baptist Church

Local residents join relatives in various towns this week

Mrs Doyle H Millerd of Coleman spent the weekend in Com eoswehe with her parents Mr and Mrs ORR Dillard. Adela Martin of Brownwood and S T Smith of Coleman are visiting Cam anche with their parents. Additional notes mention Van Raye and a Ford Mechanic School in Dallas.

Doyle H. Millerd Coleman Orr Dillard Nillard Adela Martin Brownwood S& T Smith Camanche Mra Less Nilbein Sethet van Raye Ford Mechanic School Dallas

Miss Kilpatrick Fetes Bride-Elect With Garden Bridge Party

Miss Ruth Kilpatrick was honored on Thursday afternoon before her marriage on Saturday with a three table bridge party hosted by Mrs. J. B. Chilton. Decorations were natural on the porch and in the flower garden where guests later moved to the garden for a salad course. Mrs. John D. Waring won tea guest drawing and received a basket of red dahlias. the bride-to-be received gladiolas. Mrs. J. D. Slack had high score, rewarded with red dahlias, and Miss Johnsie Cunningham received yellow dahlias for low score.

Ruth Kilpatrick J. B. Chilton John D. Waring J. D. Slack Johnsie Cunningham

Local Briefs From Dublin Area Include Obituary and School Notes

Lampasas resident John Johnson 60 was buried in Toliver cemetery after living in the area for years. Lamkin family and neighbors report visitors and relatives, including Mrs Tine Branham and daughters Jewell and Lucille. The school board hired Supt Ed Philips of Hico and teachers Miss Alda Morton Mareum Shockley Ronnie Belle Moore and Mrs Rd Philips for the upcoming term.

Tine Branham Jewell Lucille Dublin John Johnson Lampasas Toliver Cemetery Johnson New Mexico Jim Johnson Booker Neel J. J. Cantrell Hollie Marcum Shockley M. D. Carmichael Mollie Herring Hamilton Ed Philips Hico Alda Morton Mareum Shockley Ronnie Belle Moore Rd Philips

Mrs. S A Duckett and Daughter Visit Talia Relative

Mrs. S A Duckett and her daughter Miss Louise of Talia are visiting her sister Mrs. W. 2. Duckett.

S A. Duckett Louise of Talia W. 2. Duckett

Kilpatrick Bride Weds Frank F Stone at First Presbyterian

Miss Mary Ruth Kilpatrick daughter of Howard Kilpatrick wed Frank F Stone of Lubbock in a Saturday morning ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church. The bridal party wore formal pastels, with music by Mrs. D Charles Clarke and Mrs. Harold Teague, and Rev B K Tenney officiated. Afterward the couple left for Lubbock to establish their home, with out-of-town guests listed from Cisco, Canadian, McKinney, and Dallas.

Ben Lawson Fort Worth Comanche Dora Greene Ilena Owen Harmony Dallas Eugenia Gray Glen Rose Stone-Kilpatrick Laura Lu Waring Grace Kilpatrick Vivian Bobbie Cisco al Long McKinney George Burns Catherine Clarke Brownwood Toppie Teague B. K. Tenney Jewel Taylor Shirley Gage Jerry Couey Junetium C. V Caver J. C. McPherson Bellinger Lee Campbell W. W. Cox Blanche Grainger Ruby Dudley S M. U Hollister Missouri P. K. Mackey Mary Francis Ringling Okla Earl Prarie Pipe Line CO J. B. Nabers San Angelo J. D Ferman Truitt Pine Hill Alabama William Cunningham Austin Louise Calloway Browwood Mary Ruth Kilpatrick Howard Kilpatrick Frank F Stone Lubbock First Presbyterian Church W W Kilpatrick A. R. Long Elizabeth Scurry Harold Teague First Presbyterian Church of D. Charles Clarke Clarke Harmon Howard Canadian B. K. Tenny

DUSTER MAN GROWS BIGGER CABBAGE

J D Holmes of the Duster community produced a record cabbage head weighing 19 34 pounds. He used commercial fertilizer and plans more large cabbage heads. Heavy rains in the De Leon section have boosted crop yields across fruits and vegetables.

J. D. Holmes Duster Holmes de Leon Star Telegram

Local Clergy and Visitors Hospitality Notes

VANDYKE fer, Raney of Grandbury filled his monthly appointment as pastor at the Freewill Church Saturday. Ammi Tiner and Loys Samuels visited at Ranger Friday and Saturday. Miss Emma Tullos of Fort Worth is spending a fortnight with her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tullos. Walter Byford of San Saba visited relatives Monday. Mrs. F. M. Tiner visited her daughter Mrs. G. E. Boynton at Logans Gap and attended church at Brysonville Sunday. John Easely of Sweetwater visited his father Rev. R. B. Easely Thursday.

J. B. Henderson Baptist Church Ernest Allen Goss Cobb Spur Sidney Homer Bryant Clara Haynes Fort Worth C. S. London Inez Brownwood Luke Reeves Joe Reeves Dublin Gus Hall Charlotte Switzer Curry Wiley Jim Harris Bangs Lee Stewart J. W. Irby Comanche the Methodist Church Claud Moore Abilene W. F. Moore Ben Nix G. W. Carey Cross Plains Frieda Knudson McMurry Jones Chapel Mary Smith Joe and Maud Dabney J. D. Smoot Epperson Frank Foster Norman Oklahoma H. D. Lightsey Lawrence Keller Little Son R. C. Dabney B. F. Teague Luling Texas Lelia Hicks Frank Baker Mary Baker Ruby Lightsey Letrice Foff John Tarneton College of Sienville H. M. Bettis Lawrence Kell Jack Knox J. A Bettis Maude Dabney Karl Stewart Vandyke Fer Raney Grandbury Freewill Ammi Tiner Loys Samuels Visted Ranger Emma Tullos J. A. Tullos Walter Byford San Saba F. M. Tiner G. E. Boynton Logans Gap Brysonville John Easely Sweetwater R. B. Easely Thursay

Public School Officials Elected in County

W. L. Oliver of Johnson County is elected Superintendent at Sipe Springs and Ruth Naylor of Stephenville is named principal. Mattie J. Saunders wins at Buffalo and Irene Brown is named at DeLeon Briar Grove. Roberson Springs vote July 22 on raising school tax to 75 cents. St Joe vote July 6 to 74 cents. Comanche hosts August 5–15 educational rally for trustees and teachers. A and M Short Course at College Station July 29–Aug 2.

W. L. Oliver Johnson County Sipe Springs Oliver North Texas Teachers’ College Ruth Naylor Stephenville Mattie J. Saunders Buffalo Irene Brown DeLeon Briar Grove Roberson Springs St. Joe Comanche Supt Walker

Freemason Officers Named in Lodge Roster

DeLeon I C 0 F J H Rhodes Chancellor Commander D C Norton Vice Chancellor FE L Smith Prelate F H Linder Master of Works S R Upshaw KR of S A A Hansford M of FP B J Pittman M of E C EB George M of A W EB Howell inner guard Charley Morris Lodge Deputy.

J. H. Rhodes D. C. Norton FE. L. Smith F. H. Linder S. R. Upshaw K. Rk A. A. Hansford B. J. Pittman EB George W. EB. Howell Charley Morris

Miss Clarice Carter Undergoes Operation in Germany

Miss Clarice Carter was taken to a German hospital on Saturday where she underwent an operation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oo AS Wention John White Nora Neal Harold Neal R. W. Neal Nora Smith Childress M. C. Lane W. L. Jackson Texan T. R. Lacy Mise Jewel Parson Claude Bryson Chastain Rising Star T. D. Parson Olaf Lane Ralph Statom Wayne LaRoque John Tarleton College J. R. Henderson Blanket W. L. Bryant K. D. Jones Blackwell Blackwell Sanitarium Ed Stiffler T. J. Carr J. B. Lacy Fayette Booker J. B. Cooper Billy Hilley W. M. Hilley Lester Cooper J. C. M. Lusk Emory Lusk Pioneer Jim McCullough Farstly Flectra Ralph Hensburn Constance Kelen Vwokite Hazel Stsadhe Johnson Cf ‘Ollen Institute Tdustrial Poolarch Rex Research Miss Kilpatrick Lamkin Kilpatrick ‘Stone Betty Lee Ash College Station DeLeon I. C General Electric Radio Electric Shop
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