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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1924

Page

4

Social Club Bridges and Piano Recital Highlights

Social item notes Mrs. Paine hosted Matrons bridge with prizes won by Mrs. Vo McCollum and Mrs. Cf asher, plus guests and decorations. Velma Tate performed a piano recital arranged by Howard Kilpatrick. program included Beethoven and Rimsky Korsakov pieces. Merry Eighth session of the Merry Go Round hosted by James Slack featured roses and larkspur, with Mrs. Wo McCollom and Mr. Chilton winning prizes.

Howard Kilpatrick Velma Tate Ina Kemp Nathalie Vielin Valse Cap Lienrance India Rimsky Perns Vers Williams Karsakoff Waltz Er Rolfe E James DO Slack Wo McCollom J. O B. Chilten William Chilton Tom E Tom Moore Wi Chilton

Presbyterian Church News from San Antonio Session

Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in San Antonio debates allowing women on committees and public speaking. Clarke notes his inclusion on a flag committee as a prayer meeting attendance falls. Dr Henderlite’s text is valued though sermons may change. Auxiliary to meet next Monday at 4 with “Mission Schools” study led by Clarke. No service Sunday at Pres Church. Dr Hen preaching at Bangs. meal test offers 280 for best service.

the Presbyterian Ho San Antonio Southern Presbyterian Clarke San Anto Iag Henderlite Hene Bangs

Comanche Band Praised At Brownwood Parade Event

The Brownwood Weekly Watson Miller Hard Company lauds Comanche marching band for a sterling parade showing. Officials note favorable comments and a moving picture film capturing the group, hinting at broad publicity and strengthened local ties between Comanche and Brownwood.

Watson Miller | Hard Company Brownwood Comanche Brown

Local residents return from teaching assignments and visiting kin

Mr Albert Mills and others arrive from Pearsall to attend commencements and visit relatives. Mrs J H McMillan and son Vel, who taught in Rising Star, are home for summer. Jim McColin of San Marcos visited home folks. Huddlestons of Fort Worth spent the weekend with relatives. Ivy Huddleston returned home after teaching in Lubbock. Fred Keyser of Putnam and Sam Floyd of Brownwood visited this week. Mrs Will Garner and family plan to move to Snyder. Mr M L Brown and children returned home at Mercer Gap after the school term. Christine Donahoe returned from Desdemona where she taught. Anna Nabers returns from Desdemona and will teach there again next year. W O Robertson, moved to Stephenville, visiting near Comanche.

J. H. McMillan Carvel Rising Star M. L. Brown Mercer Gap Comanche Anna Nabers Desdemona Desdemonst Desdemona School Downing E. Godbold Huddleston Big Post Baptist Church J. G. Blankenship Dallas First Baptist Church J. C. Boyd

Commencement Activities At Howard Payne College Noted

City resident visited cousin Miss Pearl Albin and attended commencement. Mr and Mrs D C Bailey attended the Howard Payne College commencement and visited their son T Bailey. Hill Huddleston a Howard Payne College trustee attended the exercises. Miss Sara Thomas returned to Comanche after teaching at Miles. Miss Elzorn Cunningham returned from Brady where she taught last session.

City Miss Pearl Albin D. C. Bailey Howard Payne College T. Bailey Hill Huddleston

Wichita Falls Fire Department Member Attends Fort Worth Education Board Meeting

About five years ago a Wichita Falls fire department member joined Rev. J. R. Morris pastor of the Methodist church as he traveled to Fort Worth Wednesday to attend a conference board of education meeting.

The Wichita Falls J. R. Morris Methodist Church Fort Worth Board of Education

Mrs Skinner to Begin Treatment

Misses Marion and Laura Lu War ing plan to return from Cleburne Saturday.

Marion Laura Lu Waring Cleburne

Comanche Nears Commencement and Local Movements

Aleck Whitlock from Abilene attended commencement in Comanche and visited M. Albin and family. Mrs. John Chilton traveled to Fort Worth for her sister-in-law Mrs. James Chilton’s funeral and stayed with Mrs. E. W. Harris all week. J. Mick of Temple spent days visiting Comanche with his daughter Mrs. A. J. Campbell and family.

Aleck Whitlock Abilene Comanche John Chilton Fort Worth James Chilton E. W. Harris J. Mick Temple A. J. Campbell

Dallas men and friends enjoy San Saba fishing trip

Claude Cox and Oscar Cox of Dallas joined John D. Waring and J. P. St. Clair for a several days fishing on the San Saba this week. Mr and Mrs F L Little of Sipe Springs visited Comanche on Wednesday. Ernest Walker of Dallas, Texas Company employee, spent a few days with his mother at Sidney and returned to Dallas Sunday night.

Claude Cox Oscar Cox Dallas John D. Waring J. P. St. Clair San Saba F. L. Little Sipe Springs Ernest Walker Texas Company Sidney Little Son of

Comanche Social Notes Mixed West Texas Visits

Mrs Barna Riley and daughter Virginia of Fort Worth visit with SAO Riles. Prentiss Womble and BD Ro Gibson tour Knox City Journal connections in Comanche. Ray Doyle returns from Stephenville. Oscar Cox and son stay with Claude Cox family in Dallas area. Grace Kelley of Waxahachie visits sister Mrs Ghent Saunderford. G A Bruton from Waxahachie Waco Dallas trips. Joe Lee family and Mollie Jack plan West Texas trip. Floyd Lane group arrives from Corsicana to visit Comanche relatives. Robertson family in town with Hammond and A D Martin kin. James of Wichiti Fails visiting Comanche.

Barna Riley Virginia Fort Worth Sao Riles West Texas Chamber of Commerce Brownwood Leonard Cobb Prentiss Womble Ro Gibson Knox City Journal Comanche Floyd Lane Corsicana R. S. Robertson Jim Meridian Lane

Smiths Leave For Visit To Nelson In Waco

Mr and Mrs Pf Smith depart Tuesday afternoon for a visit with their son Nelson in Waco.

Miss Lela Vaughn Heads Home From De Leon Area

Miss Lela Vaughn left for her home near De Leon on Wednesday while Miss Ruby Grainger has returned from Brady where she taught this year.

Lela Vaughn de Leon Ruby Grainger Brady

Wiley McDaniel Visits Family in Fort Worth and Comanche

Wiley McDaniel of Fort Worth visited his parents at Vandyke and friends in Comanche last week to catch up and share news about his work and travels.

Wiley McDaniel Fort Worth Vandyke Comanche

Weekend Visit by Mrs Mercy in Cleburne

Mrs J D Mercy of Cleburne spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs Evan Pabmer.

J. D. Mercy of Cleburne Evan Pabmer

Eustace McCulloch Joins Bettis & Gibbs Sales Force

Eustace McCulloch has taken a position for the next few weeks as a member of the sales force at the Bettis and Gibbs store.

Eustace McCulloch Bettis & Gibbs

Local residents plan summer visits and travels across Texas

Mrs. John D. Waring Jr and her son depart for Baltimore to spend the summer with her mother. George Hamilton and family visit Comanche and Marble Falls while others journey to Austin Dallas Bay City and Stephenville. Aileen Skinner and family leave for a month in Dallas as Miss Zora Sullivan heads home to Bay City.

Zora Sullivan Comanche High School Bay City

Teachers Return From Rising Star to Desdemona School

Vel and colleagues return from Rising Star where they taught this year and have accepted positions at Desdemona school for the next term.

Miss Alice Ory to Teach Next Year in San Antonio High School

Miss Alice Ory graduates this year from the State University and will teach next year in a San Antonio high school.

Alice Ory State University San Antonio

Comanche Graduates Enter Business After Diploma

Danforth Wilkerson, a Comanche high school graduate, starts work at Hardin lumber yard the day after receiving his diploma, with no gap between school and business. Collin Dingwall works at the Bvson ranch for the summer, and J. C. Wilkerson and family of Clifton visit O. C. Brightman.

Danforth Wilkerson Hardin Lumber Yard Collin Dingwall Bvson J. C. Wilkerson Clifton O. C. Brightman

Local Graduates Include Hicks From Baylor College

Miss Dudley Hicks graduates from Baylor College Belton earning a degree in domestic art. Miss Adeil Simmons daughter of Mr and Mrs M Simmons formerly of Comanche is among Dallas high school graduates this year.

Dudley Hicks Baylor College Belton Adeil Simmons M. Simmons Comanche Dallas High School

Miss Vivian Jennings Teaches German School This Term

Miss Vivian Jennings, a teacher at the German school this term, is at home for vacation.

Vivian Jennings

Stephens and Blatherwick Visit Family and Friends

W. H. Stephens of Waco visited his brother Jack Stephens and met Comanche friends this week. Jeannette Blatherwick visits her cousin Pauline Gibbs near May. H. Gibbs returned from visits to Santa Anna May and Brownwood.

W. H. Stephens Waco Jack Stephens Jeannette Blatherwick Pauline Gibbs May H. Gibbs Santa Anna Brownwood

Mrs A Jack Departs for Amarillo and Westward Visit

Mrs A Jack leaves Saturday for Amarillo and other western points, heading to visit relatives and inspect travel routes.

A. Jack Amarillo

Mrs. W. H. H. Carpenter Returns From Eden

Mrs. W. H. H. Carpenter returned from Eden on Saturday and then went to De Leon on Tuesday.

W. HH. Carpenter Eden Mrs. Carpenter de Leon

Zephyr reader visits Comanche during summer week

Ss A Lake a long-time Chief reader visited Comanche Tuesday. Miss Rolivia Edwards of Quanah guests of Miss Ruth Nabors. Harold Kilpatrick, Balmorrhea high school teacher, returned to Comanche Wednesday night for summer vacation.

Ss. A. Lake of Zephyr Comanche Rolivia Edwards of Quanah Ruth Nabors Harold Kilpatrick Balmorrhea

Bates Visit Father-in-Law Near De Leon

Mr and Mrs W Bates of Eastland visited Mrs Bates father John McGuire at his home between Comanche and De Leon last Sunday.

Mrs Adams Returns With Granddaughter From Santa Anna

Mrs. F. E. Adams arrived back yesterday from Santa Anna accompanied by her young granddaughter Lois Adell Adams.

F. E. Adams Santa Anna Lois Adell Adams

Comanche Woman Named to Piano Exam Committee

Mrs W D Carroll of Comanche is appointed to a trio to conduct piano pupil examinations at Brownwood High School. Examinations are set for tomorrow. The policy requires credit only for work judged by someone outside the school, and the committee appointment honors musical achievement.

W. D. Carroll Comanche Brownwood High School Brownwood School

Herbine Promises Quick Relief and Purifying Action

When your breath is bad and appetite fails you feel blue and discouraged Herbine will set you right. One or two doses act as a great system purifier priced 60c sold by S P Smith.

S. P. Smith

Plant Peanuts for a Sure Money Crop

Higginbotham Bros. & Co. promote peanuts as a reliable field crop citing drought and pest resistance. They claim high potential profits with prices around $1.50 and offer seed sales and full-time selling options. Corner Market advertises hot barbecue at 20 cents per pound with prompt delivery via phone 280.

Higginbotham Bros. & Co

Local marriage licenses issued since May 16

Orneal R. Ferrill and Lola Marie Steel. M. D. Stewart and Miss Edna Myrl Redden. Arthur Adams and Miss Tommie Lou Carter. Walter Kunkel and Miss Lydia Schwartz.

Orneal R. Ferrill Lola Marie Steel M. D. Stewart Edna Myrl Redden Arthur Adams Tommie Lou Carter Walter Kunkel Lydia Schwartz

Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Constipation Relief

Relieved consumer Robert E. Smith of Ludington Michigan reports four years of trouble with constipation easing after using Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad claims the pills relieve constipation and act on the liver and promotes sale at Corner Market with a price advantage.

Robert E. Smith Ludington Mich

Summer School Opens June Ninth With Multiple Courses

Summer school opens Monday June 9 offering all high school subjects. Tuition runs 1.50 per week for new subjects and 0.75 per week for credit makeup. Names listed Mrs. Kate Prude Miss Glennie Hoff. Chief office sells adding machine paper 15 cents per roll two rolls for 25 cents.

Kate Prude Glennie Hoff

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen Montgomery Kia Grace Williams Roth Elizabeth Anthony W. OH. Montgomery Marie Sue Wilkerson Miss Wilkerson Marie Looney Delta Delta Delta City Brownwoml Bulletin Mary Sue Wilkerson Corea Wilker Presbyterian Chlerch News Mr. Albert Mills Soms A. S. and Welton Pearsall Jim McColinin San Marcos Thustey Huddleston Hill Muddleston Ivy Huddleston Luabcock Fred Keyser Putnam Sam Floyd Will Garner Snyder Mr. Garner Will Christine Donahoe Wo DP Robertson Stephenville Lewis Kkebertson Sara Thomas Miles T L. Morris Mr. Morris Granson Ter Mrs. Skinner Ray Doyle Jim Bonner Co Manche Grace Kelley Waxahachie Ghent Saunderford G. A. Bruton Joe Lee Mrs Mollie Jack West Texas Sumeriin Cisco R. KB. James Wichiti James John D. Waring, Jr J. D. Waring Baltimore George Hamilton A. L. Hamilton BE. EB. Anthony Stella Houlton Joldie Greene Ler Lone Dalthas Howard Cavenden Mrs. S. Prp. McCrary Marble Falls J. B. Atborn Mangs L. R. Brightman Geo. Kearney Austin Stephen Ville Christine Donaho R. D. Massingill Hico M. V. Skinner Aileen Sherman Leta Withers Popular Mechanics Gatarte Ot Chicago
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