Comanche County Girl Wins State Honor in Austin Meet
The Comanche County girl earned state honors at the Austin meet. Lions in Texas voted at Houston to take the Comanche American Legion Band as the official band for the Texas delegation to the International Convention in San Francisco this June. The band had left for Houston to perform at the State convention opening.
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Comanche County
Austin
Lions Clubs of Texas
Houston
Comanche American Legion
San Francisco
Texas
Frisco
Lions Clubs of
Comanche Band
Lions Club Band of
Brownwood Club
Comanche
Rice Hotel
Comanche Fair Plans Emerge From Chamber Committee
A chamber committee including Judge R A Luker J A Barton and C F Denny met to review a fall fair on the Comanche ball park site. They deem the park suitable with existing fencing grandstand and bleachers. A follow up meeting will decide final arrangements while the Comanche band gains Lions Club support for its Frisco trip and state convention appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Comanche
R. A. Luker
J. A. Barton
C. F. Denny
Anthony
J. R. Eanes
Ball Park
Virginia Hall Wins State Declamation Title for Elm Grove
Comanche girl Virginia Hall won first place in the junior girls declamation rural schools division at the State Interscholastic League meet in Austin last Friday and Saturday. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D L Hall of Sidney Route 2 and attends Elm Grove school taught last term by Miss Pearl Boyd and Miss Lynnete Franklin. Hall will be guest of honor at the Comanche Lions Club Ladies Night on May 31.
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Austin
Virginia Hall
D. L. Hall
Sidney
Route 2
Elm Grove
Pearl Boyd
Lynnette Franklin
Old Settlers and Soldiers Associa Meeting in Comanche
The Executive Committee of the Old Settlers and Soldiers' Association will meet at L. B. Russell's office in Comanche on Saturday May 22 1926 at 2 p m to plan the annual reunion including date and location. All interested in perpetuating the association and aiding reunions are urged to attend. Representatives from all communities desiring the reunion are especially invited to discuss advantages. W D Jenkins President L B Russell Secretary
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Old Settlers and Soldiers’ Association
L. B. Russell
Comanche
W. D. Jenkins
Pres
Secy
Mammy's Lil' Wild Rose staged by Stag Creek youths
A three act comedy drama of the old South will be presented by the young people of Stag Creek at the Sipe Springs High School auditorium next Tuesday night May 18 at 8 o clock. The capable cast promises plenty of fun and pathos.
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Stag Creek
Sipe Springs
Joint Recital At Grammar School Next Monday Night
A joint recital by music pupils of Mrs W D Carroll and expression pupils of Mrs Romeo Walker will be held at the Grammar School on Monday May 17 at 8 pm. The public is invited.
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W. D. Carroll
Romeo Walker
Turkey Lays 82 Eggs Before Setting
Lon Davis of Hasse reports a turkey hen laid 82 eggs before she began setting on April 29. The bird had been producing daily, with over 50 eggs noted earlier in the period.
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Lon Davis
Hasse
Mr. Davis
10000 Boxes for Comanche Berries Market Arrival
Charley Cuthbertson announced receiving 10 000 berry boxes used to market Comanche berries. He said 2 000 pounds of berry boxes arrived, with market readiness in about two weeks and the main crop due by early June. Prospects for a good berry season were described as favorable.
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Charley Cuthbertson
Cuthbertson
Comanche Seeks State Road From Temple to Rising Star
F FE Adams and T R Helmsley appeared before the State Highway Commission in Austin to present the Temple to Rising Star road. The commission gave no action but favored the proposal and noted its regional importance linking to eastern and western highways. Representatives from Hamilton Coryell and Bell counties were to present next, with hopes the full line would be designated soon.
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F. FE. Adams
T. R. Helmsley
Comanche
State Highway Commission
Austin
Temple
Rising Star
Adams
Helmsley
Comanche County
Gatesville
Highway Commission
Hamilton
Coryell
Bell
Proctor School to Close Friday with Baccalaureate and Commencement
The Proctor school will close its work for this session next Friday May 21. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached Sunday May 25 at 11 a m by Dr Forrest Maddox of Comanche. The commencement address will be delivered Monday evening by Rev S B Culpepper of Stephenville.
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Proctor School
Forrest Maddox
Comanche
S. B. Culpepper
Stephenville
C. Tate
Lynch Davidson Club to Be Organized Here Saturday Afternoon
Y. W. Holmes announces a meeting at the courthouse annex Saturday at 2 30 p m to organize a Lynch Davidson for Governor club. Davidson supporters are invited to attend and those unable to attend may send their names to be enrolled as members.
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Lynch Davidson Club
Y. W. Holmes
Court House Annex
Davidson
Mr. Holmes
Attending Church Convention in Dallas
Rev and Mrs B F Hearn, Mrs P K Mackey and Mrs George Hussey left Tuesday for Dallas to attend the State convention of Christian churches. The convention will be in session over Sunday.
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B. F. Hearn
P. K. Mackey
George Hussey
Dallas
Christian Chrches
County School Closings Spread Across the County
A flood of school closings last week included Hebron Newbury Sidney and Eenergy with packed programs and remarks from officials. Notable events featured baccalaureate sermons Judge Eidson speeches and community meals as classes wrapped up and faculty stayed on for next year.
Teachers elected by Comanche School Board for next year
A Comanche school board meeting elected staff for the next year though several vacancies remain. Supt. W. G. Barrett was re elected earlier. High School principal vacancy exists with Mr. Broad having moved to Colorado. Ward and Grammar schools also list vacancies and new staff.
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W. G. Barrett
Broad
Tulleride
Colorado
Ola Cunningham
Minnie Cunningham
FE. A. Taylor
Hattie Brightman
Ann Palmer
Grammar
W. D. Jenkins
A. M. Lovelace
Vera Beene
Nobia Dunn
Lucile Durham
Otha Jo Miller
Ward School
J. H. Huff
Bertha Kelley
Cordia Lindsey
Myrtle Martin
Majestic Theatre Announces Improvements and Offers
The Majestic Theatre plans improvements including 100 new seats. Manager Caver notes the building already has a cooling system that refreshes air every minute. Matinee summer prices will be reduced to 10 and 15 cents.
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Majestic
Caver
The
Sedimentation Plant Contract Awarded for Comanche Water System
The Comanche city council let the contract for the sedimentation plant to McCall Engineering Company, builder of the new dam and recent contractor for laying the reservoir pipe. The plant, east of the dam, completes the water system work and work has begun.
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Comanche
McCall Engineering Company
Boll Weevil League Announces Schedule For Teams
The Boll Weevil League reveals its upcoming games schedule after a recent organization. Team rosters include players such as Tom Pulliam, Hilburn Arthur, Ethan Wetzel, J B Elmeck, and Loyd Mackey among others, with temporary managers noted for several squads.
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Boll Weevil League
Tom Pulliam
Hilburn Arthur
Ching Levisay
Grady Williams
Tom Bert
Pig Wetzel
Guy Evans
Hollis Burton
Hilley
C. Field
Travis Cunningham
Dude Spencer
Bill Helmick
Earl Carnes
Bud Newsome
N. P. Wilkinson
Coy Thorp
Ethan Wetzel
Will Dupuy
J. EB. Elmeck
N. N. Durham
Nick Carter
Chas. Stewart
Ira Ciemons
Field
H. Sherill
Bill Stewart
Truman Mason
Jake Kirby
John King
Happy Edwards
P. D. Dillard
J. L. Killican
Herbert Thorp
F. Vineyard
Meyers
B. Magness
J. Carpenter
Om C. Biges
W. Hooper
W. Herring
G. Walker
Wyatt
V. Cunningham
Wade Chancellor
C. Thomas
R. Magness
K. Sullivan
Utility
Henry Gore
P. Albert George
Lemmiel Loftis
Weldon Magness
S. B. Elmick
Loyd Mackey
C. Thompson
D. Mason
B. Carnes
Jake Durham
Wedding Stationery and Spy Station Prints At The Chief
The Chief runs notices on wedding stationery announcements and engraved items for parties and spy stations. Readers are invited to inquire about printing options and engraving services for personal and ceremonial uses.
Echo Independence Bell to Ring Nationwide June 28
A Comanche Mayor will ring a bell on June 28 to mark the 150th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson presenting the Declaration draft. American Independence Week runs June 28 to July 25 with daily programs by the Jefferson Memorial Association, including Patgot's Pledge and Signers' Day among others.
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Comanche
Thomas Jefferson
Continental Congress
Jefferson Memorial Association
The
National Association
Greater America
Monticello
Jefferson
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OLD Settlers’ Reunion
Turkey
Proctor
Hebron
Lucius Elkins
Riordan
Judge Luker
Newbury
Joe H. Eidson
Newburg
Luker
Ben F. Hearn
Faye Stewart
Nola Redwine
Jessie Bartlett
Nellie Taylor
Erline Lane
Mountain View
P. L. Burks and Son
Durham Bros
Majestic Theatre
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