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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
9
County Agent Barton urges watermelon planters to obtain seed before March 20. Seeds are available at Comanche banks in pound and half pound packages for $1.25 per pound, reduced from $1.50. Unsold seed must be returned to consignor by March 20.
To be on the honor roll a pupil must score at least 95 in one department and a second subject and at least 85 in all other subjects. Seniors listed include Bill Carnes, Berta Goodson, George G. Smith, Lucile Stewart, Clinton Thompson. Juniors Hazel Porter. Sophomores William Cauley, Ver ty Hawkins, Walter Mercer. Freshmen Faye Gilbreath, Jim Evans Reese, Lois Yantis. low Freshmen Helen Batton.
Mrs. W. B. Cunningham leads the March census to count all children seven to eighteen by Sept 1 1926 in the district. Include all in a household and the blind deaf and feeble minded. Each listed child earns the school twelve to fourteen dollars from the State. Call Mrs. Cunningham or the Superintendent with omissions.
The Comanche Bakery relocates to the north side of the square in a renovated building formerly occupied by the Comanche Cte. New machinery has been installed and Evans Bros. report substantial investment to make the bakery one of the best equipped and sanitary in the country. Manager Jake Evans emphasizes thorough modernization and high standards of cleanliness.
County Agent Barton explained fertilizer composition and use while R T Jones of Sidney shared long term experience. The 12 4 4 blend was praised as a balanced choice for area soils. Farmers ordered three to four tons and others planned to buy consignments later. Janes and Barton were escorted by Judge Luker and a Chief representative.
Tate Dry Goods showcases Ladies Home Journal smocking patterns prompting crafters to explore new stitching designs.
A D Martin leaves Comanche for Coleman to take a position with Horn Hardware Company Mrs Martin will join him later He spent fifteen years in Comanche with Higginbotham's hardware department and is described as a thorough hardware man Best wishes go with them as they relocate The rest notes local hardware ads and a photographer credit.
Comanche readers warned by Majestic Theatre management to avoid hysterical laughing fits as a man at a shoe store mentions a gory of shoes bought for "Chiney’s Aunt" and a claim of plastic paddles on display next week.
The Comanche Independent School District Board of Trustees orders an election to elect four trustees. The election will be held April 3 1926 in the courthouse annex building on the public square in Comanche Texas with Co L. Cox as presiding officer and W G Barrett and W D Jenkins as assistants. Returns go to the board as prescribed by state law. The order is published and posted.
The Workers' Conference was held at the Baptist church in Comanche last Tuesday with representatives from other churches in the county in attendance. An interesting program was carried out.
The Mens Bible Class of First Baptist Church Comanche Texas honors L R Brightman who died February 24 1926 A resolution praises his friendship devotion to God and service to community The class orders publication of the resolution and outlet to family Also notes local ads for chicken feeders and cross stitch patterns in Comanche businesses.
Hog sheep and any woven fencing including yard and ornamental sold at right price by H. H. Hardin Lumber Co.
When you think of hardware you will find it at Durham Bros. Elkins Tin Shop features milk coolers and milk pans for dairy needs.
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