Comanche Nation Delights Brownwood Parade Crowd
Tens of thousands line Brownwood streets as Comanche delegation leads a two hour parade under the West Texas Chamber of Commerce banner. Indians in war regalia and Todian dances wow spectators while American Legion and other figures join the citywide event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romatehe
Mmeth
West Texas
Prownwood
Doches Cautey
Port Worth
Chamber of Commerce
Giovternerff
Alvin Chwssey
American Legion
Comanches
Aie
Ted Whem
Flereon
Canmannelle
France
Dietelet
Brownwood
West Sas
Boosters
Bering
Coeche
Americana Legion O
Waition
Cotuutelles
Wamten
West Vexus Chamber of Com
Jd. Dl. Ring of Comanche
Comanche
Carroll
Wood
Lane
Rege Montgomery
George Vie- Montgomery
Neff
George Montvery
Dp Pote
Indio manikAa
Coun
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Comanche Committee Thanks Citizens for Parade Success
John D. Waring reports the Comanche parade fundraiser and band program for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce at Brownwood succeeded. The committee raised funds for a queen parade float and decorations, sharing profits with the band and praising town cooperation and parade turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Brownwood
Beowawool
Dave
Aunk
Hid
Comanche Band Earns Second in State Contest
Word reached the press at 10 p m Thursday that the Comanche American Legion Band won second place in the two year band contest at the Western Interstate Conference convention with San Antonio taking first among ten bands competing in this class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwpeed
American Legion Band of
Comanche
San Antonio
Welcome shown to new pastor and farewell to departing minister
A Sunday night service at the Baptist tabernacle celebrated Union Services in Comanche. De G. E. B. Henderlite welcomed as new Presbyterian pastor. Dr. C. Klingman bid farewell as he departs for Graham. County Attorney Ghent Sanderford paid tribute, and J. D. Waring delivered the farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Baptist Tabernacle
de G. EB. Henderlite
Presbyterian Church
C. @. Klingman
Central Christian Church
Graham
B. Womack
J. C. Boyd
J. R. Morris
Lepius
Methodist Church
Henderlite
Ghent Sanderford
Klingman
J.D. Waring Wis
Comanche County Fair elects officers for 1024 at county courthouse
Officers for the Comanche County Fair for 1024 were elected at a meeting at the courthouse last Saturday afternoon. J. Poriers was named president with P. A. Perrit as first vice president and J. Doss Miller Jr as second vice president. J. A. Barton was secretary. The group discussed creating a permanent executive committee and emphasized the fair as an educational institution aiding county development. County Agent J. F. Burton and George Goosby spoke on livestock and exhibits, noting community support for a county fair and entertainment planned for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Court House
J. Poriers
P. A. Perrit
J. Doss Miller, Jr
Second View
J. A. Barton
Crewsuper
Cuis
Wits
Ote Alter
J. 4. Burton
George Goosby
Ceoosly
Delegates Named to District Meeting of Cotton Association
Members of the Comanche Cotton Association of the Texas Farm Bureau Federation elected Bo A Pettit Woo Beene and R A Luker as delegates to the district meeting to be held at Meridian on May 17. C E Lowe presided and B K Luker served as secretary. The district will nominate a director for the district offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Cotton Association
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Court House
Moon
Bo A. Pettit
Woo
Beene
R.A. Luker
Meridian
C. E. Lowe
BK. A. Luker
H. Burks
Comanche
Quality meats at lowest prices at Cor ner Market
Quality meats offered at lowest prices with prompt delivery via phone 280 from Cor ner Market.
Majestic Theater Week Listings May 19 through May 4
Week at the Majestic Theater features Buck Jones and Shirley Mason in The Eleventh Hour and The Animal Fair Monday and Tuesday. Comedy with Shirley Mason in South Sea Love and The Cyclist Wednesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday showcase William Parnum in The Gun Fighter and F. O. B. Comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Jones
Shirley Mason
THE
Animal Falr
Willian Parnum
Lynneh Davidson to Speak at Comanche Courthouse
Lynneh Davidson, candidate for governor, will speak at the Comanche courthouse next Wednesday May 21 at 2 p m. His campaign says he has traveled in a flivver across vast distances and faced many audiences, with supporters already preparing for a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynneh Davidson
Court House
Comanche
Comanche Man Chosen Director of West Texas Chamber
John D. Wearing of Comanche was elected as a director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce for the upcoming year at Brownwood. Nominations came from the floor, Col Walsh of San Angelo was elected president, and R Q Lee of Cisco urged unanimous approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Wearing
Comanche
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Brownwood
Col. ©. Walsh
San Angelo
R. Q. Lee
Cisco
Legion Decoration Day Plans Announced
American Legion Decoration Day committee outlined the morning program for Friday May 0. Local businesses will close for two hours during the ceremonies. The Legion band will perform at 2:30 pm on the court house lawn, then a parade to the cemetery begins with a program including invocation, Sleep Soldier Sleep, address, star spangled banner, firing squad, taps, and graveside decorations. Committees and flower volunteers seek involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Decoration Day Committee
American Legion
Court House
Colubia
J. R. Morris
Guy Webb
J. C. Boyd
Bana
G. EB. Henderlite
Armstrong Cox
Harmon Howard
Tom F. Reese
Chas. McCollum
Anne Palmer
J. 1D
Waring
Walter Montgomery
Philip Dingus
Bill Brown
John Reese
Dwight Brightman
Aubrey Findley
Jim Slack
Bob Stanton
Barry of Anson elected Comanche High principal
W G Barry of Anson was chosen principal of Comanche High School at a regular school board meeting. He holds an A B degree from Baylor University and comes highly recommended. Thelma Coleman was elected to the grammar school post, and Helen Armstrong was re-elected as shorthand and typewriting teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Barry
Anson
Comanche High School
Barry
Baylor University
Thelma Coleman
Clever Senior Play Promises Noted Entertainment in Comanche
The senior play When the Clock Strikes Twelve debuts in Comanche high school auditorium on Monday May 19 at 7 30 pm. Admission is 50 cents with tickets on sale at Paris Sith's. The production features Elizabeth Stonehe and Virginia Welldanger as leads with a large cast including Theodore Stone Mrs Chutiuing and Rex Raymond among others. The clever society drama blends a love story with witty illusions and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Elizabeth
Mrs. Chutiuing
Auwat
Pearl Albin
Tributes Paid 10 Mothers Sunday in Comanche Churches
Mothers Day observances varied by church communities in Comanche with sermons praising motherhood. Presbyterians heard Wy Henucriite compare maternal love to the Holy Ghost, Baptists heard Rev J C Boyd deliver a heartfelt tribute, Methodists featured Sunday school talks, and Episcopal services proceeded with Dr John Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Christian Church
Klingman
Wy. Henucriite
Mother Love
J. C. Boyd
Methodist Church
J. R. Morris
A. S. Harris
John Power
Episcopal Church
Melson Opens Campaign for Atty General in Texas
Hon J M Melson of Sulphur Springs opened his bid for the Texas attorney general post with an address at the Comanche courthouse. He cited his legislative record, including authoring the Jim Crow railroad coach law, and argued for improved rural schools and broader public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Melson
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Court House
Comanche
Melson
W. B. Payne
Payne
George E. Smith
Senior Class Day at Comanche High School Delights Town
The class of 1924 presented an inventive class day program praised for clever staging. Carter Wilson donated a rug for the stage and Miss Minnie Cunningham and Miss Rowena Hunter contributed musical and spoken pieces. A mock trial on disloyalty and a machine that reverses time provided comic sentiment as seniors sang and the girls wore rainbow colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
Carter Wilson
Minnie Cunningham
Rowena Hunter
Lou Singleton
Veterans Meeting Called for Comanche County Old Camp
Call goes out for Confederate veterans and descendants to gather at the courthouse next Sunday at 3 p m for reorganization of the camp and plans for an entertainment for veterans and their wives. Commander W D Jenkins and Adjutant L F Elkins announce the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Court House
Sons and Daughters of
W. D. Jenkins
L. F. Elkins
Seniors with average above 90 grace examinations
The senior class averaged above ninety and exempted from exams. Group photos were taken for the Arrow-Head featuring Ina Dingus and Guy Webb as top averages and class honorees, with Gaynell Cauley and Loys Singleton close seconds. Other high scorers include Hazel Batton, Fannie Palmer, Gussie Tupin, Clara Kelley, Edna McMillan, Merl Dingus, Flora Clarke, Jessie King, Floy Roberts, Pearl Tannehill, Clarence Dean Hamilton and Augustus Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Dingus
Guy Webb
Gaynell Cauley
Loys Singleton
Hazel Batton
Fannie Palmer
Gussie Tupin
Clara Kelley
Edna McMillan
Merl Dingus
Flora Clarke
Jessie King
Floy Roberts
Pearl Tannehill
Clarence Dean Hamilton
Augustus Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aomanche
John Dy. Waring
Comanche Band
Union Services
J. Horf
FAIR
II Dais de Vets
Dais
Piweident Wits Hulrotizeu
Colmanche
Cotton Association
Majestic Theater
Legion
Decoration Day
C. H.9
Clever Society
Alison Barringten
Flossie
Pes
Isla MecColhum
Joyce
Stthagette
Gayhelle Ciuiules
Witty
the Maid
Giussie Tupin
Jtorney Ivans
Tie Here
Uheston Stowe
Theron Alexaner
Lawrence Stone
Dean Haulton
Rex Raymond
Lloyd Mackey
Tom
Paul Cunningham
David
Philosopher
Antham Tatum
Bud, Mountain Boy
Fleming Switzer
ATTY
OLMAH
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!