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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
1
Secretary E E Anthony reports forty four entries thus far in the More Cotton on Fewer Acres contest with prizes by the Comanche Chamber of Commerce. The list includes numerous Comanche farmers with routes specified and several entrants from nearby towns.
Harriet Brightman John A. Rauhut and James W. Reese from Comanche were named on the University of Texas winter term honor roll under Dean H Y Benedict. The list includes 3892 students across four groups with top totals from 67 to 392 in Arts and Sciences.
The postponed high school entertainment from the orchestra glee club and dramatic club now set for next Tuesday night at the school auditorium. Proceeds will help pay the school piano debt.
The Comanche American Legion Band took second prize in the three year class at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Mineral Wells this week, marking a consecutive win. The parade featured the popular "Comanche Indian" stunt and cheers for Miss Comanche Jesfie Thomas as sponsor in the delegation.
J. R. Eanes argues for a reservoir based water plan to ensure soft water and ample supply for Comanche. He cites two reservoir sites within five miles and notes current wells limit capacity, urging tests and engineering before location finalization.
Mrs Millican 77 an early pioneer of Comanche County died at her daughter’s home in Cotton Grove on April 28 Born April 4 1848 in Walker County Georgia she moved to Texas with her parents in 1855 She married 1867 and joined the Freewill Baptist church earlier today she is survived by five children Ada McLe more Ollie Randolph Nora Elmo O M Horn and J S Millican all at her bedside and mourn her passing in the county where many friends remember her kindly.
Wednes day announcement says ID T Simons secretary of the Texas Jersey Cattle Association and field man for the American Jersey Cattle Association will be in Con manche Monday and Tuesday May 18 and 19. Lions Club plans events to organize a Jersey Cattle Club and arrange 20 high grade Jersey heifers and five purebred Jersey bulls for the county. Committee handling visit includes J A Barton Rev J Boyd J P Hoff and G W Jessup. A detailed schedule will be announced next week.
Comanche Lions Club met at Ridgeway hotel for an hour long luncheon. County Agent J A Barton announced D T Simons of the Texas Jersey Cattle Club would visit Comanche to promote better dairy cattle. A committee was formed to work with him. Lions planned Ladies Night and a barbecue, with St Clair and Greene in charge. President Eanes praised the Brownwood state meeting, lauded district governor designate E P Cravens, and highlighted the Texas Lions Band status and Comanche's representation at the convention among 80 of 87 Texas clubs.
J. R. Eanes & Co. report W. E. Kerley and wife sold 58 12 acres northeast of Comanche to W. E. Watkins of Navarro County. The land is part of section IT H. T. and B. R. R. land. The price was 1500 dollars. Watkins plans to make the farm his home.
The rains have come and as the rush of planting ends and crops grow, the moment arrives to prepare for the Comanche County Fair.
Comanche County Singing Convention will be held in Comanche next Sunday May 10. All singers are urged to participate and attend. A large crowd and a fine time are expected.
Mrs. Romeo Walker’s expression class will present The Ranchman at the Proctor school auditorium tomorrow night May 9. Admission 15 and 25 cents.
City marshal W A Pate warns that crossing within the square’s parking spaces without stopping violates the parking ordinance and directs drivers to heed the ruling.
Rev. Geo E Henderlite announces his final Texas service before returning to the Winchester Presbytery. He will preach his last sermon at 8 p m Sunday in Comanche and invites all to attend.
In Comanche district court Judge Eidson excused the entire weekly venue so jurors may return to their farms. He ordered last Mondays to report May 18 and next Mondays to report May 25 after a two week court recess. District Attorney Shipman plans to remain during the break.
The Comanche High School baseball team defeated San Saba in two games at San Saba last Friday and Saturday. Friday’s score was 21 to 13 and Saturday’s 20 to 6. Large crowds witnessed both games.
Nathalie Jessup, with her mother and music teacher, traveled to Belton for the State Music Meet at Baylor College. Although ruled ineligible for being under the age limit, judge Horace Clark praised her performance as remarkable and gifted, noting her tone, precision, rhythm, and potential for future prizes.
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