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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
1
A county fair meeting in Comanche County appoints J. P. Hoff as president and elects officers to form a nine member board. Judge K A Luker pledges a $25 prize for the winning baby, while officials discuss premium policies and fair dates for the fall event.
Hon Charles A Culberson once Texas governor and U S Senator died in Washington City yesterday morning at 5 o clock the Dallas News radio announced Ed Boswell first relayed the report to the Chief.
Hebron school principal Mrs J M Roirdan announces a meeting to be held at the Methodist Church in Creamer tonight. Attendees include patrons from Hebron Cross Roads Shiloh and Board Church with Lions Club members W H Rowland J A Barton Ben F Hearn J R Eanes and Harold Kilpatrick listed among those planning to attend.
Comanche extends a cordial welcome to teachers pupils and friends for the county wide Interscholastic League meet next Friday and Saturday March 27 and 28. Schools greet schools in happy spirit at the event.
Norfleet will speak Tuesday night at the Comanche High School auditorium. The event, arranged by the Arrow-Head staff, aims to attract a large crowd and boost Arrow-Head funds while presenting Norfleet, known for exposing swindlers.
W T House and J Ranes were announced as delegates to the United Good Roads Association meeting and the United States Good Roads Show in Houston from April 20 to 25. Governor E K L Trinkle of Virginia appointed them. Additional delegates from Comanche may exist. Prominent speakers include governors senators and highway officials.
Four classes held in the high school auditorium select champions to represent Comanche schools at the Inter scholastic league meet in Comanche on March 27 and 28. Winners: Senior girl Minnie Dingus, Senior boy Graham Smoot, Junior girl Bertha Hart, Junior boy Frank Kee ter. Second and third places listed for each class. A note adds a hand knitted sock fact.
A county committee led by Director General D M Russell and local superintendents scheduled the two day event. Friday brings declamations for high school juniors and seniors, girls tennis, and prelims in debate with finals at 7 30 p m. Saturday features track and field events for classes A and AB beginning at 1 30 p m.
Comanche High School captured the Mitchell-Greer Trophy in the one mile relay at the Southwestern Exposition Track Meet in Fort Worth. Six runners John Sullivan Herbert Williams Collin Dingwall Omar Tullis Hugh Williams Derrell Woodward represented Comanche. Dingwall also placed second in pole vault and tied for third in high jump. About 300 students participated. trophy remains on display at Hamilton Drug, with permanent possession earned after three wins.
The Comanche High School Orchestra performed at the Mid-Texas Teachers Association convention in Brownwood and at a Daniel Baker College chapel during the event. The group earned a hearty reception with several encores. The Teachers Association adopted a resolution thanking the ensemble, and Dr. Ellis requested a picture and story of the orchestra.
The Majestic Theater lists a week of screenings and shows. Polo Nigra stars in Forbidden Paradise on Monday and Tuesday followed by Shirley Mason in The French Lady and Desert Blues Comedy on Wednesday. Fox presents The Cyclone Rider News Picture The Dog in 4 Silent Accuser and Westward Whoa Comedy. Saturday features Harry Cary in Flaming Forties and Wild Game Comedy.
The Comanche American Legion Band will give a concert on the courthouse lawn Sunday at 3 p m. Everyone is invited especially residents of nearby towns. Director Campbell notes the opening pieces are from music prepared for the May Big West Texas Chamber of Commerce contest at Mineral Wells.
C B Cato of Weatherford seeks watermelons in the Comanche territory and may bring a buyer this summer. Weatherford firms already show interest, with J B Alvis indicating acreage he would guarantee to place a buyer here.
The Parent Teachers Association will host a 42 tournament at Comanche High School tonight. A 25 cent charge is asked with proceeds funding school music programs. The association invites all Comanche residents and nearby communities to attend.
Road improvement elections in precincts one and two will be held tomorrow. Officials urge good roads as essential for development and welfare of the county residents.
Eleven year old Kirk Pettit of Gustine led a 1050 pound sixteen month calf to top the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show baby beef sale. The animal sold for 13.75 per hundred, totaling 144.37, with his premiums and prizes boosting his total to 202.37 and net profit about 115.17 after expenses. County Agent Barton plans a carload effort next year and invites other boys to prepare baby beeves for the fair in fall and stock show in spring.
The speaker argues for an organized, persistent development effort in Comanche and Comanche County focusing on roads and resource use. They stress low capital needs, cooperative work, and progress toward better highways as a catalyst for broader solutions.
Farmers from across the country filled the Comanche County Farm Bureau and Cotton Association session in the district court room. J W L Hall of Dallas outlined cooperative marketing and direct cotton flow from producer to spinner, with about 200 hands raised to renew contracts. Judge R A Luker introduced Hall who spoke at length and answered farmer questions at the Lions Club luncheon that night.
The Chief announces a box supper at Cottonwood Methodist Church on Friday night March 27 to benefit the church. A large attendance is expected and all are invited for a good time.
New postal rates approved by Congress become effective April 15 1925. Rates cover letters 2 cents postal cards 1 cent, post cards 2 cents, third and transient second class 1 1/2 and 2 cents per 2 oz up to 8 oz, parcel post thereafter. Fourth class follows zone rates with an added 2 cents per parcel. rural routes exempt. Special handling 25 cents. Money order and insurance fees itemized. return receipts and registered/mail fees adjusted. Special delivery charges apply for 10 pounds or less 15 cents, over 10 pounds 20 cents.
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