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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
5
Local ads tout Red Steer Screw Worm Killer with Fry Smear claiming faster action and no blistering, urging customers to compare prices at DURHAM'S Rx PHARMACY and promising substantial savings on the screw worm control bill.
The second B T U meeting of Zone I will be held at Sweetwater Baptist Church on May 4 with all zone churches urged to attend. Miss Avis Robbins, Zone Director, says a good crowd is expected and the program includes devotional, talks, songs, and a message on Christianity and Democracy by Rev. Roger Smith.
The bulletin notes Bible School and communion each Sunday at ten o'clock. Preaching on the first and third Sundays at eleven o'clock and Sunday night at 7 45. This Sunday May 4 is a first Sunday with both eleven o'clock and 7 45 preaching. First Sunday Bible School offering goes to Fowler Homes in Dallas. C Klingman Pastor.
Morning worship at 11:00 with sermon "Backing Prayer With Action" and a 10:00 Sunday School. Evening sermon "Christ's Saving Power" at 7:45. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45. E. M. Shepard delivers a cordial welcome to all to worship.
In a Methodist Church Sunday night service, pastor Gordon will discuss "How The Death of Our Lord Redeems Man." The talk will explore why Christ had to die and how his death achieves redemption, addressing doubts about divine punishment and atonement.
District 23 highway official Leo Ehlinger urges scenic loops through Brownwood Guildford San Saba Lometa and other routes to view bluebonnets Indian paint brush and wild verbena in bloom. Parks roadside and planting notes urge preservation. funeral visit reports Floyd Carpenter memorial in Danbury Brazoria County with the Carpenter family.
Charles W. Froh announces a free evening of piano ensemble music in Tarleton College Auditorium Ste phenville on Thursday May 8 at 8 o clock. Students from Comanche including Mrs Howard Kilpatrick and Mrs uly Rudd will participate with groups ranging from two to eighteen pianos and up to thirty six performers. Eighteen teachers from various cities are invited to send students for the final group. audience may enjoy a full Tarleton Auditorium program.
View of all performers hints at a large audience as visiting teachers report relatives and friends are asking about the date and making plans to attend.
The family of R. M. Daniel expresses sincere thanks for kindness shown during illness and death. Floral offerings and expressions of friendship brought comfort to Mrs. R. M. Daniel and children.
Comanche children attended the Baylor University twins convention in Waco. Mr. and Mrs. Parker brought two sets of twin girls, the Massingill twins Nan and Ann observed but did not perform, while Parker daughters Janice Clarice Martha Sue and Bettie Lou sang in a quartet, drawing attention as the event showcased multiple twin families.
Superintendent Sneed outlined closing activities. The Senior Class play Watkins Girl will be tonight at Hasse. First four grades perform Friday May 9 led by Miss Underwood and Hattie Harris. Graduation for high and grammar schools set for May 15 and 16 with a stew and all day events. The eighth and ninth grades present A Crazy Mixup.
The article notes Mother's Day falls on May 11 and has been celebrated on the second Sunday in May for over three years. Special services are planned at many local churches, with announcements to come in next week’s Chief.
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