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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1924

Page

5

Luncheon and acknowledgments mark P T A officers

A luncheon hosted by Mrs. BE, BE. Keny on May 1 honored the Pur. Teachers Association officers and officers-elect with guests from the district. Remarks by James FB Anthony and others praised the year's progress, including nurse work and the women’s exchange, followed by gifts and expressions of gratitude as Mrs. Anthony departs town.

BE. Keny Jring Pur Viso Jose Oe Anthony Elizabeth Scurry Jin Gomison William Dingus James FB. B Anthony J. B. Chil CA. Greene DD Chas Chirke Hinater Annimer Minnie Cunulbogham Hattie Ightman Cordia Linmisey Atwell Merwin Dingus Anthony Jotu Fort L Mesaulames Willhamnem J. OE Chilton T. J. Williams A In Hayworth James Gray OC Clarke Ida Ton Paris Smith 1. M. Dudley R .i. Hamilten A. Greene Fonteen Burley Metollim J. W Ker Ann Molu

Social Notes From Comanche and Surrounding Towns

A long list of residents and visitors appears in Comanche and nearby towns. Personal visits span De Leon Dallas Stephenville and Fort Worth with numerous guests staying at homes of the Alborns Ja Millers and–Clark families. Multiple local trips include Fort Worth Dallas Temple commerce and Brownwood with various relatives and friends mentioned.

Weekend Social Highlights At Local Rink

The event drew about forty five graduates and two teachers Miss Ann Palmer and Miss Otho Jo Miller. A skitt ing party for about ten couples was held Tuesday night at the rink from 10 to 12 with punch and cake served.

Ro OW. Scurry Ann Palmer Evan Palmer W. Greene Josephine Anthe Berta Goodson Elizabeth ‘Curry Otho Jo Miller Mrs. J. 8 Miller Ames

Comanche News Notes Many Social Visits and Local Events

District conference attendees from Blanket included Rev J B Morris and others while graduates of Graham High School heard Dr Klingman. Comanche visitors ranged from De Leon to Stephenville, with families returning from Dallas, Brownwood, and Fort Worth for events and summer plans. Local business moves include Magnolia filling station setup and Gardiner’s Cadet crew visiting Abilene.

Klingman Graham High School A. V. Walker Sebe Cameron Stephenville Virgie Jackson of Goldthwaite McCulloch Ridgeway Hotel Jackson Shelley Mayberry Jack Wright Portales N. M Frank McDermott Colorado City Dick Wright Lamesa RR. Ki. Coleman G. FP. Layne Fort Worth J. B. Layne Victor Bond Dallinger Comanche George Simmons Brownwood BE. Adams Marion Wilkerson Ab Wideman Abilene Kh. T. Hurley G. A Dodson Dodson Harley Homer Wade West Texas Chamber of Comeres CLCL Magnolia East Main Street Harry Campbell Bhlinket Long Odd Fellows Lodge

Marriage Licenses Issued Since April First

The following marriage licenses were issued: Raymond Parker and Lola Mae Flowers, Kirkson and Olives Parker, A Pittian and Alice Evans, W A McClatchey and Rena Pettisoli, H H Hall and Maggie Griffin, Vernon Green and Jennie Rosa, John Bachman and Mamie Hulsey.

Raymond Parker Lola Mae Flowers Doel Kirkson Olives Parker Immer A. Pittian Alice Evans W. A. McClatchey Rena Pettisoli Hi. H. Hall Maggie Griffin Vernon Green Jennie Rosa John Bachman Mamie Hulsey

Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Constipation Relief

Robert E B Smith of Ludington Michigan reports relief after using Foley Cathartic Tablets which relieve constipation and act on the liver. Sold everywhere.

Robert EB. Smith Ludington

Honor Winners in Ward School Music Work Announced

Miss Merwin reports top performers in music work in two wards. West ward honorees Kathleen Greene Jeannette Blatherwick Velvia Day Ruby Sanford Ruth Jones Medford Wetzel Joe Gray. East ward honorees Frankie Nell Pullmer Minnie May Merchant Willie Taylor Jim Gilchrest. PTA prize of 5 dollars split with West ward receiving 3 and East ward 2 as their average scores were 4.4 and 0.4 respectively.

Miss Merwin Kathleen Greene Jeannette Blatherwick Velvia Day Ruby Sanford Ruth Jones Medford Wetzel Joe Gray Frankie Nell Pullmer Minnie May Merchant Willie Taylor Jim Gilchrest

Miss Martha Wetzel Injured in Clifton Auto Crash

Miss Martha Wetzel suffered serious injuries when a wheel came off the car en route to Wico six miles from Clifton. The vehicle overturned with Miss Wetzel, Miss Claudia Slope, Mr. Ross and Mes J D Steakley of De Leon all injured. Wetzel broke a collar bone and three ribs and was taken to De Leon for treatment.

Martha Wetzel Clifton Wetzel Claudia Slope Mr. Ross Mes. J. DD. Steakley de Leon Wico Miss Wetzel

Cedar Post Unloads at Higginbotham Lumber Yard

Two carloads are unloaded at Higginbotham's Lumber Yard located at 37-38e as reported in the Cedar Post.

Cedar Post Higginbotham’s

Government selects two from Cotton Growers Exchange for Rome meeting

The United States government will send three representatives to the International Institute of Agriculture conference in Rome next May with two members of the American Cotton Growers' Exchange executive committee among them. C. O. Moser notes the selection honors cooperative marketing and anticipates strong endorsement of the exchange program.

Co-Operative Marketing American Cotton Growers’ Exchange United States Exchange International Institute of Agriculture Rome Italy C. O. Moser H. C. Taylor U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics B. W. Kilgore Tait Butler Tennessee Moser

Expressions From Farm Bureau Members

Farmers share positive views on cotton shipments and bureau membership. Texas holders from Tam, Sallinger, Mount Calm, Hillsboro, Robstown praise the Farm Bureau and banks backing the program while planning future cotton shipments and member recruitment.

Bo HH. Allen Tohoka Texas DS. Flanagen Sallinger

Wilson School Closes After Seven Months Of Teaching

The Wilson school ended its term on Friday April 25 with heavy rain keeping patrons away. Teachers and patrons praised the effort and outlined plans to raise local tax from fifty to seventy five cents to secure seven months of schooling next year. Principal William C. Jenkins and staff Grace Thomas and R F P McKelvey thanked the community for support and described the term as thorough with a focus on learning.

Wilson Grace Thomas Dublin R. F P. McKelvey de Leon William C. Jenkins

Notice to Hunters and Wood Haulers on Private Pastures

C. V. Bryson prohibits hunting and wood hauling on his pastures without a written contract. Violators will be prosecuted.

C. V. Bryson Brannon

State track meet entry questioned for Darrel Wood ward

An omission in the Chief last week left Darrel Wood ward off the list of boys going to the state track meet in Austin though he was the district high point man and clearly qualified.

Darrel Woodward Austin Darrell

Baptist Workers Meet at Gustine May 12

The Comanche County Workers' Conference of the Baptist church will meet at Gustine on May 12. Program runs from 10:00 a.m. with inspirational addresses by Walter Martin and Dr. E Godbold, and includes talks by Rev. J C Boyd Geo E Smith and others, plus lunch and round table discussions on stewardship and denominational work.

Comanche County Workers’ Conference of the Baptist Church Gustine Walter Martin J.C. Boyd Geo. E. Smith E. Godbold W. T. Hamer L. B. Smith Z. C. Steakley T. N. Carter J. E. Milton

G E Johnson Named Insurance Claim Examiner in U S Veterans Bureau

Judge G E Johnson longtime Coryell county figure and former district attorney moves from Archer City to Dallas to assume the role of insurance claim examiner for the U S veterans bureau district 14 covering Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas The news notes his local ties and popularity in Comanche and mentions prior service as county judge and district attorney and his vote getting reputation.

Gatesville G. E. Johnson Coryell County U.S. Veterans Bureau Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Dallas Johnson Archer City Judge Johnson Comanche

Card of Thanks from Mrs Barnes and Family

We express sincere gratitude to friends for their sympathy during our bereavement. Signed Mrs M A Barnes and family.

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