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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
6
A reflective verse asserts optimism and self reliance. The speaker claims fortune smiles with time and tomorrow will outshine today. He pledges to work honestly, endure present troubles, and help others while seeking life’s golden key.
The Women's Auxiliary at the Presbyterian church will stage its annual birthday pageant next Sunday evening titled Korean Kables. An offering collected will support the Jennie Speer School for Girls in Kwangju Korea. Last year auxiliaries contributed over 25000 to Oklahoma Presbyterian College and a similar sum is hoped for Korea. The pageant replaces the evening service and starts at eight. Noel P Wilkinson.
Miss Taulene Blevins entertained the Senior class Friday night at her home. Sprays ofarkspur and Yoses brightened the room while bunco and other games provided entertainment. Cream and cake refreshments were served to about thirty seniors.
During the Rexall sale window the ad claims guaranteed merchandise at exactly one half price. The notice urges shoppers not to miss the sale this week from The Wm. Rees. Co.
RINNELL argues that colleges regulate too much but his critics say rules save the many. He cites authorities on letting eighteen year olds do as they please at college, yet opponents note expulsions harm friends and citizens. Regulations serve the group as much as the individual, with harms felt beyond the offender.
Roberson Sisters offer silk dresses at special prices of 3.95 dollars. The sale highlights bargain apparel for shoppers seeking affordable fashion options this season.
The Wm. Reese Co announces a spring Rexall one cent sale spanning Thursday Friday and Saturday. Thrifty shoppers are urged not to miss this popular event featuring deep discounts.
Manager Bucky Harris uses Bennett Tate as an actronograph backstop to test Muddy Ruel the regular catcher and to cover emergencies for Washington.
Mrs Romeo Walker announces a public speaking class recital on Friday May 13 at the Grammar School Auditorium. The program includes two one act plays and other numbers. The event is free and open to the public.
Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Maddox depart Monday for New Mexico to spend two months in the Rocky mountains. In their absence, church services will be covered at both hours by visiting pastors from out of town.
A woman identifies a genuine bargain during the Rexall Sale this week at The Wm. Reese Co. The outgoing promotion highlights limited time offers and value on health and household items.
Commissioner Gene Estes of the east district keeps a large grader busy on main roads and neglected side streets in the eastern county. He collaborates with Edna Hill residents and Dublin citizens who are building a Dublin to Edna Hill highway, providing an outlet in both directions.
In the Kilmaatrick residence an electric light fixture installed in 1900 remains functional, suggesting low depreciation. Owner Mr Kilmaatrick notes wear on fixtures but believes the long lasting lamp causes little impact on family finances after 27 years.
The Wm Reese Co promotes a Rexall sale claiming it is the largest sale of its kind in America. Attendees are invited to visit the event this week to witness the scale firsthand.
Dean J. Thomas Davis of John Tarleton expresses deep appreciation for the Comanche County youth gathering. He thanks County Agent J A Barton and his organizers for their kindness and the attentive audience of hundreds of boys and girls who inspired him to speak longer.
An advertisement touts Vinol as a strengthening iron and cod liver tonic used for over 25 years for sickly, nervous people and children. It promises better appetite and sleep in the first week and cites a testimonial from R. McCoy. Dr. and Mrs. I M Cochran visit Austin for a State Dental convention.
Mrs. J. D. Bonner a Comanche resident since 1875 died Friday at the family home after illness. Born Virginia Danforth in Georgia in 1860 she moved to Comanche with her mother, married J. D. Bonner in 1877 and belonged to the Comanche Baptist Church since 1886. Survived by husband and three children Marion Wilkerson Will Bonner and Jim Bonner.
A reminiscence by a college senior on orations in chapel and the drift of students after graduation. The piece contrasts lazy grinders with energetic peers, noting who improves, who remains, and how forty-year paths resemble college work and habits.
City officials announced Lake Banes park would be planted with pecan trees. One hundred twelve trees were planted and eleven remain thriving, promising a future grove by the lake in the creek bottom soil noted as ideal pecan land.
The Edna Hill school will close Friday with suitable exercises including a play on Friday evening. This year the school under the management of Mrs. Stella Bennett, Miss Ida Tackett, Ema Stephen, and Ruby Wyatt has had a profitable year and the citizenship expresses pride in the accomplishment.
Graduation exercises for the grammar school will be held Friday May 20 at 8:00 PM in the grammar school auditorium. The program includes invocation Bible reading song salutatory piano valedictory address diploma delivery benediction and a class list of graduates led by Gladys Huse Kathleen Green Ralph Carnes and others.
The Comanche high school auditorium hosted its annual Senior Day Program with the student body and visitors in attendance. A Senior prophecy featured each class member portraying future roles, Miss Dona Saye as a gypsy fortune teller, songs by the class, gifts presented by Miss Ruth Atwood, a wicker divan and a floor lamp, and a farewell from Miss Nathalie Jessup followed by more songs and yells.
Miss Alice Brightman twenty one year old daughter of Mrs L R Brightman was brought to Comanche for burial after dying in Ardmore Okla following an operation She had lived in Comanche then moved with her mother to Coleman and later Oklahoma She graduated Comanche high school in 1928 studied nursing and was a Methodist member Services were conducted by Rev J M Wynne at the Brightman residence She is survived by her mother three brothers Maurice Waxahachie Fred Houston John San Benito and two sisters Mia Victor Buthod Ardmore and Mrs W E Wehmeyer Galveston
Wm. Reese Co. announces a Rexall sale with merchandise teed for a fixed week commencing next Monday. The unusual phrasing suggests a limited time window and specialty items highlighted for shoppers.
Mrs R G Stanton entertained the T E L class of the Baptist Sunday school Friday afternoon at her home. The house held sweet peas wild flowers and roses. Forty two furnished entertainment for the afternoon. Refreshments included brick ice cream with whipped cream and cherries and dark and white cake for about sixteen guests.
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