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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1924
Page
5
The Study Club held its regular meeting with a business session appointing Mrs. B. W. Speed as delegate to the District Federation in Colorado in April. Papers on wartime production by Mrs. C. V. Caver spurred discussion led by Mrs. R. W. Scurry.
Local residents in Comanche and surrounding towns are listed visiting relatives, attending events, and handling business. Injuries from a Mason wreck are healing. many travel to and from Dallas, Fort Worth, and Brady for medical and family matters. Notables include Canto Burgess’s death remembrance and regional church and school activities.
The Baptist church notes highlight the upcoming Organized Class convention of the Baptist Sunday schools of Texas in Wichita Falls April 8 to 10 with expected attendance over two thousand. Other items include revival plans starting June 1, Dr W B Bagby speaking April 6, and ongoing Sunday school growth initiatives led by J C Boyd.
Ballinger Texas residents flood the sale of stock at ten dollars per share to fund a ten thousand dollar stock company aimed at promoting a fall fair. Most shares are already subscribed, signaling strong support and assured success.
The Epworth League will meet at the Methodist Church Sunday evening at 6 45 to reorganize and elect officers. An interesting program is promised and all the town's young people are invited to attend.
Brown County Singing convention will meet at Ranes on Saturday night and Sunday April 5 and 6. President W W English invites all to attend and help ensure a successful event.
Baptist W. M. S. plans March 31 program on Our Southland with Mrs. Jim Carter as tender and Mrs. George Smith leading prayers for America. Topics include Americans New and Old, Indians in Southern States, and In the Mountains. Members will discuss questions on the Royal Service topic.
J R Carroll announces this week his candidacy for representative of the district that includes Comanche and Mills counties. He has lived in Comanche county for forty eight years, grew up there, and has farmed most of his life while also teaching school. He asks voters to investigate his character and qualifications and notes broad support from acquaintances since he consented to run.
One day only free consultation offered by Dr Mellenthin a Texas licensed physician. He rejects common chronic ailments yet touts cures in stomach liver blood skin nerves heart kidney and other areas and lists several Texas patients with varied conditions as examples. Married women must be accompanied by their husbands and the address 211 Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles California is given.
Durham Bros invites customers to visit and inquire about an easy payment plan for phonographs. The ad highlights affordable terms and seeks to attract buyers seeking flexible purchasing options.
Fant Clark buys back the garage on North Main Street west from Jim Carter after selling it to him a little over a week ago.
A 5 1 2 percent loan is amortized in 84 1 2 years to pay it off or can be paid off after 5 years at the option of the borrower. Next door to Chief Office North Side Square.
A note of thanks expresses sincere appreciation to friends for kindness during illness and convalescence. The letter cites that support as helping recovery and hopes to repay the kindness in the future. Signed by George Walker and E. B. Womack.
Dr P H Chilton’s office will reopen on April 1 in Comanche. He has decided to remain in the town and is ready for business. Atwood Bros. offers rugs from 20 cents to 40 dollars as part of the reopening push.
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