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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
1
A Legion band minstrel show at the high school auditorium drew a large crowd Tuesday night and met with strong applause for jokes stunts and all numbers on the program. The performers hope to repeat the act soon at Hamilton or Gorman.
Melville W. Abell divisional manager for Rice Stix Dry Goods Co of St Louis died recently and probate shows his estimated $150000 estate. His will leaves about $40000 to friend A O Whaley in Rice Stix stock and cash. Other legacies go to Paxton Catlin Abell's assistant and several salesmen. Abell, 55, died of pneumonia at the Majestic hotel.
The I C C F degree team of Comanche visited Sipe Springs to confer degrees at the lodge last night. Members listed include J C Huse C A Wells C E Wetzel W B Payne H C Rambo J B Nabers W G Garner T C Preston J C Greer Clint Davis C L Tate Alf Garner and W D Carroll.
The firm states its prices on all offerings will be fair and in line with market norms. It emphasizes it is not a booster or speculator and will not act as a representative for this class.
The Old Settlers and Old Soldiers Association of Comanche County schedules a June 28 all day picnic at Vandyke for residents 70 or older and all veterans. A stew, bread, and coffee will be provided. participants bring their own plates and utensils. The program features songs, invocations, and speeches by Vandyke, W. D. Jenkins, and E. B. Dewey, plus a business meeting and officer elections.
Uncle Dave Cunningham eighty one year old and longtime Comanche resident was stricken with a serious illness at his home south of town nearly a month ago. His condition grew critical but his vitality and determination kept him in the fight and he was able to be in town last Saturday.
Rev. J. D. Smoot notes the fair raises higher farming ideals and inspires breeders to improve crops and livestock. He emphasizes the event as an educational investment, uniting county residents and strengthening cooperation. Nov. 1 to 3 are called the county’s greatest days.
A misused letter sent to Comanche schools superintendent J. B. Layne comes to light. The note from Ora Lumpkin Mayfield, wife of Senator elect Earl B. Mayfield, expresses admiration for Layne and his teaching, though printed without consent.
Comanche county representative A L McDaniel shared a poem criticizing state finances. The verse mocks blame on lawmakers and notes the ship of state moving on while funds burn. It reflects frustration with fiscal woes and political responsibility.
The first marketable wheat load for Comanche arrived Monday June 18 brought by K L Mewburn from the J R Zanes farm two miles east of town. It was No 1 grade testing 60.5 and sold to Comanche Milling Company at 1.00 per bushel with a 0.10 premium. Mewburn adopts a live at home policy and reserves part for flour supply while selling the remainder.
Visitors report Gustine mill and blacksmith shop owner M. S. Davis, confined to his bed for the past five or six months, is showing improvement this week. The Gustine Citizen notes the gradual recovery as neighbors observe him in his home.
Advert says seeking ten carloads of new crop cats and Johnson grass hay. Contact Norrid Prater and Davis for prices. Read the Chief for yearly rate of one dollar.
Mrs Lee McDonald of Gustine area returned last week from Temple after undergoing an operation.
A Flowerdale farm Jersey heifer was received by L B Russell for his Comanche farm two and a half miles from Comanche. He already moved two other Jerseys from Flowerdale. Russell calls them among the finest Jersey strains in the United States as he advances his land into a model stock farm with a windmill and stock watering plant.
The First Methodist and Central Christian churches plan a summer union service at the Methodist tabernacle each Sunday night. The inaugural service last Sunday featured a sermon by Dr. C C Klingman of the Christian church to a large audience.next Sunday, Dr John R Morris of the Methodist church will preach with a large choir providing good singing.
In Comanche a plan to erect a modern church costing about 50000 was initiated after a Sunday sermon by Rev. Forrest Maddox. William Reese proposed immediate action, leading to a Wednesday prayer meeting turned into a church building conference and committee appointments for finance and building trustees. The project aims to be debt free upon completion, possibly within one to two years.
The Banner family gathered on Tuesday June 12 to honor "Grandpa" Banner who turned 103. Mr and Mrs John Banner of Gustine hosted a large dinner with relatives including Jesse Banner of Sanderson.
Miss Lottie Paine formerly of Comanche and city secretary of De Leon for three years was appointed city treasurer at a recent city council meeting.
In Comanche plans aim to create The Comanche County Fair with a goal to raise 2000 dollars. The Free Press endorses cooperation between business and farming to publicize and support the event, noting De Leon’s success with the De Leon Free Fall Fair and urging countywide involvement.
A local shop Kilpatrick's renovates an old city bus by installing a fresh top. The project showcases restored public transit heritage and community interest in preserving vintage vehicles.
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