Comanche High School Graduates Largest Class to Date
The largest Comanche High School graduating class received diplomas this week as commencement exercises closed a highly successful term. A packed auditorium and overflow crowds marked all three special program periods, with the baccalaureate sermon led by Dr. C Klingman who urged the crown of life as a symbol of earned achievement.
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Comanche High School
C. Klingman
Central Christian Church
Klingman
Duates
Dr. Klingman
Paul
School progress urged despite funding deficit and repairs
In a precinct address the speaker praises the faculty and school spirit while warning of a 8500 deficit, four buildings in disrepair, and two sewer systems to overhaul. He notes enrollment rising to 967 students, 125 percent of planned, predicting 200 excess next year and calls for four teachers and a 20 percent salary rise to maintain services.
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Prue
Joint meeting to discuss funds for public schools
At a Friday night session May 21 the school board and citizens committee agreed to adjourn to a near future date. They aim to learn potential state aid from the current legislative session before launching any fundraising campaign. J. R. Eanes, chairman.
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School Board and Citizens Committee
Subscription Rate Increase Effective June The Tenth
The Chief Exponent announces a subscription price increase on June tenth. After that date the rate will be $1.50 for Comanche county subscriptions and $2 for out of county subscriptions. New and renewal subscriptions paid before the change remain $1 per year for up to two years in advance.
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Comanche County
Civil Court Docket for Team Completed
Civil docket closes term with several dispositions including settlements and judgments. Cases like Groves v Panhandle Refining and Leitz v Kelsey proceed. Roswell v Cogburn and Bonds v Love share agreed judgments. A special grand venire of 108 drawn for July 5 1920.
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District Court
J. R. Groves
Panhandle Refining Co
Leitz & Kolnhorst
Arthur Kelsey
J. C. Campbell
State of Texas
Nathan Brisco
Criminal Court of Appeals
Man is Wounded in Street Shooting Near Comanche Hotel
N W Story a Comanche post office clerk was wounded in the breast by a pistol shot Tuesday night near the Comanche Hotel. Tom Holden was arrested and bonded for 1000 dollars after the incident following a dispute over a letter to Holden’s mother.
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N. W. Story
Commanche
Tom Holden
Holden
G. #. Hamilton
Comanche Hotel
Story
Mr. Hamilton
Comanche
New Names Enter Improvement Contest
Two new contestants join the improvement contest Grover Smith and James Franklin son of R C Franklin The city reports ongoing interest in the Clean Up Campaign from several neighborhoods Add Per.
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Grover Smith
James Franklin
R. C. Franklin
Presbyterians Plan Thursday Evening Sunday School Picnic
The Presbyterian Auxiliary calls a joint program meeting at Mrs. W. F. Bennett's on June 1 at 4 p.m. The Sunday school picnic is set for Thursday, June 3, starting from the church at 4 p.m. and returning by moonlight after supper. Oil stove wicks at Slider and Lacy.
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Presbyterian Auxiliary
W. F. Bennett
Slider and Lacey
Community school budget forecast and deficit figures
J R Eanes, chairman of the school board, presents a cautious budget forecast showing $12,500 in needs for repairs, equipment, salaries, and new teachers, with expected revenue increases of $4,500. The result is a deficit of $8,000, totaling $11,500 with existing shortfalls. He urges a $10,000 appropriation for repairs and equipment, notes a maximum $5,000 state grant, and warns the community must provide about $6,500 to avoid retrograde movement, stressing schools as the community’s best asset.
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J. R. Eanes
W. O. W. unveiling at Taylor Chapel June 6
Announcement announced a W. O. W. unveiling at Taylor Chapel on Sunday June 6. Officers of Camp 1687 invite all neighboring Camps and Groves to attend.
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Taylor Chapel
Taylor’s Chapel
Skinner and Miss Josephine Wed in Comanche Church
Mr Rufus EB Skinner and Miss Josephine married in the Methodist church at Comanche on May 18 1920 with Rev Ernest L Lloyd officiating.
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Rufus EB. Skinner
Josephine
Comanche
Ernest L. Lloyd
Shot Planned at Sturkie Well Near Hasse
Reports from the Sturkie well near Hasse say preparations are under way to give the well a shot. Drillers expect nitro to be used Saturday or Monday after drilling this week reached about 3,600 feet.
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Sturkie
Hasse
Sipe Springs field extended two ways by new wells
The Sipe Springs field gains a southern expansion via a Rauhut tract well and a northeastern push with three Groves tract wells near 300 feet. The Foster well was recently shot but reported badly bridged yet gassing strong.
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Sipe Springs
Rauhut
Callaway
Groves
Foster
Seniors Thank Friends for Aid Given Class
The Comanche School Class of 1920 expresses gratitude to Juniors Mrs Hunter and Mrs Wright Wilson for help with commencement and Day exercises. Thanks go to the Comanche Orchestra, Dr Klingman for the sermon, Jamie Clarke, Vasco Lee, Prentice Womble, Roy McPherson, Preston Tate for play support, Mr S P Smith for ticket handling, and Mrs R W Scurry for coaching.
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Comanche
Hunter
Wright Wilson
Comanche Orchestra
Klingman
Uts
Jy Jamie Clarke
Vasco Lee
Prentice Womble
Roy McPherson
Preston Tate
R. W. Scurry
Chautauqua Tickets Soon to Go on Sale
Plans are under way for an early canvass of the city and nearby points to sell season tickets for the Chautauqua. The event opens June seventh and runs through June eleventh with many attractions of unusual merit. An advance sale of season tickets is expected.
Senior Class Play Repeated Tonight at Comanche High
The Comanche School senior class play, enjoyed by a crowded audience Monday, will be performed again tonight in the high school auditorium. Admission is 35 cents.
Bare Crystal White Soap 50 Cent Slider and Lacy
A fragmented listing notes bare crystal white soap priced at 50 cents with references to a slider and a person named Lacy. The readable items suggest a small ad or notice fragment.
Sunday School Institute and Epworth League Conference
The Sunday school Institute and Epworth League Conference for the Dublin circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet in Comanche on June 1 and 2. About one hundred delegates from thirty five to forty Sunday schools are expected. sessions begin Tuesday at 2:30 pm and close Wednesday at 8 pm with discussions led by Rev. R F Brown and district leaders.
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Sunday School Institute
Epworth League
Dublin c
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Comanche
E. L. Lloyd
R. F. Brown
Central Texas
League
Former Comanche Girl Wins Honors in Oklahoma
Marguerite Parker daughter of T G Parker and granddaughter of the late W D a ee sheriff of this county was born Comanche. She graduated from the Marlow School at sixteen and joined the high school debating team which won a state contest at Norman Oklahoma. The Marlow Review reports a grand reception by several hundred citizens and the Duncan brass band when the team returned home.
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Marlow
Okla
Marguerite Parker
T. G. Parker
W. D. A Ee
Comanche
Marlow School
Norman
Oklo
Marlow Review
Duncan Brass Band
Mrs Pipkin to Sing at Central Christian Church
Eastland singer Mrs. Pipkin will perform at the evening service of Central Christian Church while visiting sister Mrs. 8 L Odell for a few days. The event features a guest soloist from the local community.
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Pipkin
Eastland
8. L. Odell
Central Christian Church
Clean Up Day Proclamation for Oakwood Cemetery
Proclamation urges Comanche residents to join Oakwood Cemetery Clean Up Day on Wednesday June 2. Citizens may work one day or donate cash equal to one day’s labor. businesses urged to contribute half their staff or cash equivalent to fund hired help. Mayor J. R. Banes signs the notice.
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Ladies of Our Cemetery Association
Oakwood Cemetery
Comanche
J. R. Banes
Mayer
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Lieutenant Wayne
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Mina McArthur
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Caroline Reeves
Mrs. Richmond
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Jennie
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Annette Wayne
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Shirley Carlisle
Louise Black
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Finley Stailey
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Lee Enhead
Nell
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