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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1923
Page
1
Mary Frances Clark three daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Clark and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Clark of Comanche died after a bout with influenza then diphtheria. She was laid to rest at Oakwood cemetery in Parks after family and community prayers and sorrow.
The Brownwood district Christian Endeavor convention will meet in Brownwood for three days from April 6 to 8. Delegates are expected from four or five surrounding counties. A strong program with several state renowned speakers will present addresses on the convention’s work.
The piece argues that merchants who profit from fast turnover advertise regularly. It highlights Higg inbotham and the aluminum sale, CASH STORE, and SLIDER & LACY as frequent large ads. The author questions why top firms spend so much on newspaper space if advertising did not pay.
The George Tate store hosted a highly original style show with models posing in cleared display windows and inside the festive shop. Miss Elizabeth Tate danced in a Japanese costume with a doll as part of a musical evening featuring Misses Malcolm and Louise Shelton on piano and violin.
Miss Louise Todd of Comanche acted in The Cannibal Isles at Tarleton College Friday night. The J T Actors Club featured Aubrey Smith of Stephenville discussing Carolina Players and Clara Sue Williamson of Janeville delivering readings from James Whitcomb Riley. Cast included John Lee of De Leon as the King Virtte Allard Gatesville as the Queen Annie Oliver Stephenville as the Princess M C Dale Winters as the Prince Merle Purvis and Elizabeth Hawkins Stephenville as scenery Estelle Gibbs Dublin and Louise Todd Comanche as footlights Helena Loden Hico and Ruth Land Sweetwater as curtains.
The Comanche music memory elimination contest Wednesday had fifteen contestants from grammar and high schools. Four grammar students scored 100s and will represent Comanche in the county meet. Mary Dorotha McClanahan and Minerva Cunningham earned 100s among high school contestants. The county final at the Interscholastic meet on April 2 will decide who goes to the district meet.
Former U S Senator Joseph W Bailey told the Southern Pines Association in New Orleans that renomination of Harding and Underwood would assure businessmen they would not face new taxes. He warned excess taxation harms thrift and growth, urging business leaders to press the government. Houston's John H Kirby warned against radicalism, claiming about 15 000 radicals in the United States and noting its spread in schools.
Comanche will stage an Arrow Head lyceum at the high school auditorium on Thursday March 29. Thomas Elmore Lucey a nationally known poet and entertainer from St Louis returns after a world tour and engagements in Dallas Houston Brownwood and other cities. His act features character impersonations readings songs and crayon illustrations aided by magician Elmore who accompanies him.
Tate's store advertises a ten day sale with 25 percent off all ladies ready-to-wear and 10 percent off everything in the house during that period.
The Young Peoples' Department of the Methodist Sunday school and Mrs. I. M. Cochran thank all who served in presenting the District Scale play. Special thanks go to Mrs. Scurry for assisting in directing the staging. Committee.
Supreme Court Justice Staley grants an order after Troy residents argued the Anti Saloon League of New York is a political organization and must file statements of campaign expenditures with the secretary of state under election law.
J. W. Will Graham dies at 56 at the home of his daughter Mrs. Otho Lane in Sidney after a prolonged illness of an undiagnosed glandular condition. He had served four years as Comanche County tax assessor and was respected as a steady, influential citizen. Survived by his wife, eight children and several siblings with funeral at Pendergrass cemetery led by Rev. Fowler.
The text promotes a magician named Lucey and his own assistant, claiming a unusually varied and appealing program. Local attendees who saw him elsewhere attest it will be one of the most entertaining performances in the city.
Those hearing the first in the series considered themselves fortunate as they listened to the opening session. The brief note hints at audience benefit and set expectations for subsequent installments.
The child welfare committee of the P T A reports Comanche doctors and dentists will examine all ward school children at no charge if parents request. The move is praised as public spirited and aimed at yearly thorough medical checks to ensure proper development and detect treatable conditions early.
Mr and Mrs W D Carroll and Tobe Greer of Comanche with Mrs Frank Stewart of White Point traveled to Dallas this week as delegates to the Odd Fellows and Rebekah grand lodge session.
Death of Hon J M Presser aged about 60 ends a long Texas career in law politics and public service. A Comanche resident, he served as state senator, judge and court appointee and later practiced in Memphis with Presler and Hamilton. Funeral held Monday at Fairview Cemetery Memphis.
The Clark families express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors who helped ease Mary Francis’s suffering and contributed flowers. Special thanks to Dr. Ory for his tireless efforts and to Mrs. Whitlock for her help.
A full line of Superior chicken and cow feed is offered at Norrid and Prater's store located at 30 38. The advertisement highlights the complete range available for poultry and livestock needs in that trading area.
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