Comanche May Seek Fall Fair For County Stock Show
Mr. J. W. Whitesides, Sidney, president of the Comanche County Shorthorn Breeder's Association, favoring a fall exhibition of registered Shorthorn stock in the county, urges the Comanche Business Men's Association to organize a fair to boost stock values and local business. The article calls for immediate action to secure a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Whitesides
Sidney Country
Comanche County
Comanche
Straley Family Visitors from Kansas City in Comanche
Mrs. W Straley and her two children William and Wilkes are visiting Comanche. They enjoy their new Kansas City home and are doing well. Mr. Straley, once with the Chief and later editor of the Hico News-Review, now works for the Kansas City Star. Friends in Comanche glad to hear of their prosperity.
Kin Cunningham Demonstrates Hit Boll Weevil Catcher in Comanche
The editor observed Kin Cunningham demonstrating a cotton field machine near Comanche. The device attaches to a cultivator and brushes boll weevils from the plants without damage, claimed to protect the crop and aid the county’s prosperity. The Chief and local farmers are urged to adopt this or similar contrivances to combat the pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kin Cunningham
Comanche
Revival Meeting At Presbyterian Church Attracts Interest
The Presbyterian church revival continues with Brother Matthews delivering strong gospel messages. A work of grace is in progress and many are blessed. Services are daily at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. No preaching Saturday.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Brother Matthews
West Family Returns to Comancha Roots and Community Ties
Mr R D West his wife and two children living in Denton county where West works on roads visited Comancha last week. They still call Comancha home and plan to return soon to farm life and family happiness. They read the Chief weekly and stay in touch with editor friends Dr H T Williamson and Postmaster J Mark Roler of Indian Gap who were also in Comancha during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D." West
Denton County
West
Comanche
H. T. Williamson
J. Mark Roler
Indian Gap
Comancha
Shortest Day After Summer Solstice Explained
The article explains how days grow shorter after June 21 until December 22, noting the solstices and equinoxes. It describes Earth's axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees, the Sun's positions above the equator, and varying daylight lengths by latitude.
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North Pole
South Pole
Campaign Against Girls Athletics Sparks Maternal Health Debate
London authorities debate physical training for girls arguing it harms motherhood and the future. A protest resolution cites risks from hockey and football training, with experts claiming gender-specific development prevents strong offspring and affects motherhood. A side note reports a Temple Telegram film showing newspaper production at McAllen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Crichton- Browne
Arabella Kenealy
McAllen
Queen Theatre
Temple Daily Telegram
Temple
Daily Telegram
Texas Press Association
Telegram
Wilman Receives 99 Year Sentence For McCurdy Murder
The jury convicts W. M. Wilman of the McCurdy murder and imposes a 99 year term. Verdict delivered last Saturday night with 7 jurors favoring death. The state faces next trial of Gib Howard on the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Wilman
Jack McCurdy
Gib Howard
Callaway & Callaway
H. N. Goodson
R. F. Holloway
R. S. Cade
Mercer's Gap
Oscar Cox
Comanche
R. E. Huling
Gustine
J. A. Mimms
Lamkin
Wallace Wagner
Sipe Springs
R. E. Coleman
Sam Lewis
Hazel Dell Social Notes Show Visits and Local News
Mrs. R W Gray and daughter Joy visit relatives in Wichita Falls. Clarence McKinney and baby stay with Haggards near Gustine. Haggard and Leslie families visit Gustine relatives. A party at the Turnbows last Saturday night. Ina Hartson and Efi e dance at home. G J Matthews and family visit Gustine. D T Boyd and two children of Comanche visit in the community. Elsie Collins of El Paso guests of Winnie McCrary. Winnie McCrary and Fred Bean visit Gustine. E H Rauhut and children of Comanche visit. Eugene Rauhut returns home with aunt G D Haggard. W A Bryson, R L Turnbow, Clifford Turnbow, J R Ritchie and G D Haggard attend court at Comanche. John Thomas family visit near Baggett. Garland Miller born to V A Miller and wife. mother and baby doing nicely. Francia Lee marries Bertha Hoover of Santa Fe, N M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
R. W. Gray
Joy
Wichita Falls
Clarence McKinney
Gustine
W. Haggard
S. W. Haggard
L. T. Leslie
N. L. Haggard
R. L. Turnbow
Ina Hartson
Effie
G. J. Matthews
D. T. Boyd
Comanche
Elsie Collins
el Paso
Winnie McCrary
Fred Bean
E. H. Rauhut
Eugene Rauhut
G. D. Haggard
Russell Brouwnd
Hico
W. A. Bryson
Clifford Turnbow
J. R. Ritchie
John Thomas
Will Thomas
Baggett
V. A. Miller
Little Garland Miller
Mother
Babe
Francia Lee
J .M. McCrary
Miss Bertha Hoover
Santa Fe
N. M
Wheat and oat sacks offered at lowest prices
Slider and Lacy advertise plenty of wheat and oat sacks priced low, inviting buyers to stock up with affordable sacks.
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Slider & Lacy
I will test your eyes free
J. H. Huff at Hamilton Drug Co offers free eye testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Huff
Hamilton Drug Co
Comanche Businesses Plan July Fourth Closing
A group of Comanche Texas merchants and firms pledge to close all business on July 4 1921 a legal holiday. The list includes Higginbotham Bros Co Todd Jennings Slider Lacy The Cash Rowland Wilhelm Barber Shop Gillie the Tailor Reese McCarty Gilliam Bros and many others plus the Texas Power Light Co First National Bank and local newspapers.
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Comanche
Texas
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Todd & Jennings
Slider & Lacy
the Cash Rowland
Wilhelm Barber Shop
Gille the Tailor
Reese & McCarty
L. Riley
C. Tate
Busy community tends to weeds after rains
The June 21 board note reports residents busy fighting grass and weeds after heavy rains. Visitors include Mr. Taylor Northcutt from Plainview and relatives from Merkel Gatesville Comanche and West Texas. Local ministers Rev W M Scott Rev T N Carter Rev Jasper Creamer hosted services along with attendance by J O DePriest and family.
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Board Church
Taylor Northcutt
Plainview
Charlie Tate
Comanche
Price Banner
Mies Maxie
Merkel
J. D. Pannell
Mise Odessa Banner
Gatesville
W. M. Scott
Gustine
West Texas
Bob Tate
Henry Tate
G. W. Toby
New Mexico
Toledo
Ohio
Chariie Green
Brownwood
Thrasher season under way across Brysonville area
Special to the Chief reports the thrasher starting Monday and keeping residents busy. Earl Gleaton of Comanche stayed with Mr 8 8. Smith and family Saturday night and Sunday. Mr Graham of Concho visits his son Sam Graham and runs the thresher. Aubrey Mitchell Roy Tupin visited Henry Taylor and helped with the thrasher. David Roscoe Jack Vineyard of Hasse spend the week with George and Mrs Stewart and work at the thrasher. The young folks enjoyed a singing at the Stewart home Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brysonville
Earl Gleaton
Comanche
Smith
Mr. Graham
Concho
Sam Graham
Aubrey Mitchell
Roy Tupin
Henry Taylor
David Roscoe
Jack Vineyard
Hasse
George Stewart
The
Thrasher
Folka
Returning Heroes Rest in Our Country, Poetic Tribute
The piece recalls President Lincoln welcoming home fallen heroes and invokes the poetization of war’s sacrifice. It speaks of bringing many back to the homeland, honoring their memory with a dignified resting place amidst familiar scenes and patriotic language.
Misses Carter and Payne Visit Friends in Comanche
Misses Alice Carter and Lottie Payne of De Leon spent the weekend in Comanche visiting friends and enjoying local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Carter
Lottie Payne
de Leon
Comanche
Miss Cunningham Promotes Better Desdemona School Conditions
At a Friday meeting of the school patrons and citizens at the Baptist Tabernacle Miss Cunningham delivered an instructive discourse on the Desdemona school situation. She noted disappointing excuses for school buildings and a public school when visitors arrived. Her address, greeted by the Women's Club, aims to promote improved local education conditions.
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Baptist Tabernacle
Miss Cunningham
Desdemona
Women’s Club
Road Authority and Transportation Act Objections Cited
A history of state sovereignty cited to resist federal intrusion into transportation powers. The document references the Transportation Act of 1930 and notes the Attorney General's figures show railroads were deeded an immense land area, totaling 85,708,718 acres.
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National Congress
Attorney-General
Social visit by Roberson Tate party in Dallas and Fort Worth
Mies Maud Roberson and Mrs. George W. Tate with her daughter Elisabeth travel through Dallas and Fort Worth to visit friends and tend to house business in the area.
Cotton Grove Community News Briefs and Social Notes
Special to the Chief Cotton Grove June 21. Mr T W Burnett and family of Gap spent weekend with L L Ritchie. Fred Bilis Alieme and Mera Thompson visited church at Sidney. Ruby Randall returned from Proctor. Sam Hutchins visiting grandparents in the area after attending Comanche High. Mr and Mrs Clyde White of Gustine stayed with Qdessa Johnson. Masters moved from Sidney and near completion of a new bungalow. Vera Beene studies at Denton. Singing drew a good crowd. locals invite others to join on first and third Sundays. Isaac Hart and family hosted a youth party Saturday night. Otha Elmer Chiswell and Byre Garrett from Elm Grove attended the singing. Fair Chandler and Mrs Albert Criswell from Elm Grove were also present. Olle Smedley is at Stephenville for the normal. Olle and Mrs Chandler hosted a singing Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Grove
T. W. Burnett
Gap
L. L. Ritchie
Fred Bilis
Alieme
Mera Thompson
Ruby Smediey
Sidney
Ruby Randall
Proctor
Sam Hutchins
Judge Hutchinson
Comanche High
Clyde White
Gustine
Qdessa Johnson
George Masters
Vera Beene
Denton
Isaac Hartia
Otha
Elmer Chiswell
Byre Garrett
Elm Grove
Fair Chandler
Albert Criswell
Van Dyke Notes From Van Dyke June 20
Warm weather and grass growing fine with plenty of rain to date. Rev. Rainey preached, Sunday School held a bright program, and several visitors came from across the county. Local folks praised Belle Easley for her patience and thanked Wes Harkins, Charlie Marshall, and Jess Tiner for song service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke
Rainey
Belle Easley
Wes Harkins
Charlie Marshall
Jess Tiner
Leonard Frost
Omega
Frost
Odelle
Ranger
Mr. Frost
N. V. Frost
Trena Bowers
Brownwood
McMillan
Phureday
Hasee
Raymond Starr
Comanche
Wiley McDaniel
Fort Worth
Rev. Rainey
Starr
Emma Tullis
Denton
Johnnie Fritts
Merle
Ina Dingus Ané
Mildred
Willie Whitlow
Maude McGuire
Frieda
Edith
Darrell Nabers
West Texas
Morrie
Glenn
Return of Karl Tete After Extended Visit
Karl Tete returns from Da laa on Wednesday after an extended visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Gleck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Tete
Dalaa
Me. and
Mire
B.A. Gleck
Printing House Promises Quality Mastery in Fine Work
A printing shop invites patrons to bring their projects for high quality, skilled craftsmanship. The advert pledges only top tier results and pride in refined printing.
Christian Church Contest Near Dubie Wins Narrowly
The message notes services as usual next Sunday with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. It mentions being in a contest within five points of Dubie and a win of three points last Sunday. It urges readers to help win three points next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Chmureh
Dubie
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Wilman
McCurdy
Beas Egbert
Colonial Hotel
Eldon
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