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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1928
Page
2
An advertisement touts Cystex for bladder weakness and nocturnal urges. It promises relief from backache burning and groin discomfort within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if no improvement. The copy urges purchase at any drug store and cites a Reese Company test claim and druggist involvement.
Mrs Mad teachers dox reports fifteen Sunday School classes have completed a prescribed course and will soon receive diplomas. Prof W D Jenkins assists with department arrangement. Intermediate BYP U leaders include Elizabeth Anthony Judith Clarke Maurice Durham and A J Blevins. Missionary Society grows in number and offerings. Pastor discussed summer meetings with Evangelist Will Hose and urged church unity and support. Services Sunday 9 45 morning 6 45 Young People. Pulpit at 1 and 7 30.
By L. Elkins the Comanche Methodist Church reports renewed life after selecting pastor I LaPrade. Attendance rose across services and classes with steady increases in Ep worth Leagu e Woman's Missionary Society and Young Ladies Society. Parsonage improvements cost about 620 dollars, including a remodel and new furnishings. Church leaders credit the pastor and volunteers for intensive center work and labor savings of over 100 dollars.
A Ford Coupe owned by CH Morrow of i was destroyed last week by fire while being driven on the Dus ter road 20 miles north of Coman che.
A group of friends surprised Mrs. W. P. Duckett Tuesday evening while Mr. Duckett was away at a Fort Worth convention. Ghost stories and conversation provided entertainment and popcorn with home made candy was served. Guests included Meldam, M. E. Woodward, Joe Marshall, J. J. Kearby, R. A. Alien, Bob Robinson, L. F. Elkins, R. E. Daniels, C. Williams and G. B. Clarke.
School Superintendent Romeo S. Walker says election supplies are sent to every rural school. Each Common school district will elect at least one, sometimes two trustees. Independent districts will elect at least three. Election day is Saturday, April 7, with arrangements by district trustees.
Miss Margaret Cotham inspected Comanche Public Schools and filed a report with Texas high school officials. Recommendations include purchasing filing cabinets for preserved material, library science texts, salary adjustments as finances allow, and continuing efforts to reduce unbonded indebtedness while noting improvements in maps, libraries, laboratory equipment and tennis courts.
Wade, manager of the Commerce Field, accompanied by Campbell, visited Comanche en route from Fort Worth to Lampasas for the annual Commerce banquet. He said he had no particular business but enjoyed meeting local residents and officials.
Elkins a Comanche pioneer and Confederate veteran was celebrated Sunday for his 81st birthday at the home of Miss Iva Hart and his daughter Acinnie in Cisco. Attendees included W. F. Elkins of Comanche, Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman, two children, and Lee Elkins of Cisco.
Supt W G Barrett announces an art exhibit at Cemartehe High School from Wednesday April 2 to Friday April 6. Proceeds fund purchasing school pictures. Mrs B A Taylor and baby of Austin visit her parents, along with Mrs J D Smoot.
Mrs. John S. Cox died in Seminole Oklahoma last Friday and was buried in Dallas on Monday. She was sister in law of Jim L. Cox and aunt of Mrs. Will Martin of Comanche and sister of Mrs. M. W. Carroll. Survived by her husband and five grown children, four daughters and one son. The Cox family moved from Comanche to San Angelo then Dallas, she was visiting in Oklahoma at death.
Marriages recorded for H. S. Parker and Mrs. Maude Chatham. Real estate transfers include Grady Parnelly and wife to WW Young of 852 acres in the H. E. and w. T. R. R. Survey for 4000 dollars. W D Jenkins and wife transfer part of block 21 in Comanche to R FE Daniels. WW Barrett and wife sell 2 12 acres of the W H Montgomery Survey for 37.50 dollars. W C Odom sells house and lot in Comanche to Z A Parker of Coleman County for 4500 dollars.
The Comanche Goat and Poultry announce a meeting at 1 p m and 2 p m Saturday at the Court House. Members prospective members and others interested are urged to attend. F Howington secretary Moody's Market advertises fresh meats and quick service.
Maurice Johnson from Angeles California performs as a singing artist at Sidney High School auditorium on Monday evening at 8 o clock. Ticket invitation mentions everyone is invited.
The Central Christian Church reports Sunday School attendance was affected by bad weather and illness. The Intermediate Girls Class taught by Mrs. George Hulsey won the attention banner. Junior deacons Wendell Herring Jim Eanes Reese Frank Mackey and Geo Hulsey Jr served well during Communion. County meet events include tennis and track with names like Elvin Walker Austin Thomas Edith Haile Rath Haynes Tony News and more in junior and senior divisions.
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