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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1922

Page

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Comanche Indians Win District Title At Junction

Comanche High School defeated Junction 7 to 3 on Junction field to claim the District No. 8 championship. Mackey and Marshall sparked the drive to the five yard line, Mason scored the winning touchdown and Mason added the extra point. The win vaults Comanche into a bi district clash with Cleburne on Friday at 3 PM in Comanche. the victor advances to face Amarillo in the state race.

Omanche High Junction High School Comanche Cleburne Abilene Junction Downs Mackey Marshall Mason Menard Function Boyd Scurry KE. Y. Gibbs Townsend Patterson Jess Woodward Brownwood Amarillo Dodson Carpenter Moore Mehaffey Boswell Farmer W. Boyd Henderson Woodward C. Boyd

Dedication Program Highlights Dr P W Horn Address

The event centers on Dr. P W Horn president of Southwestern University delivering the principal address. The program lists Joy To The World and America songs, invocations and several speeches by school and university representatives, with solos by Miss Frankie Adams and Mrs. Howard Kilpatrick. Dr. Horn’s career in Houston schools and prior roles are noted as fitting for addressing high school dedication.

Jewell Ray J. R. Eanes Janice Goodson Hark the Lark Shubert Frankie Adams J. B. Layne Howard Kilpatrick P. W. Horn Horn Southwestern University Methodist Houston Texas Georgetown University of Mexico Sherman

Miss Frankie Adams Heads to Santa Anna for Visit

Miss Frankie Adams left Monday for Santa Anna to visit her brother Grady Adams and family. The note highlights the sponsor’s offer and prizes tied to subscriptions, though the main readable item is the travel announcement.

Frankie Adams Santa Anna Grady Adams

Beat Cleburne Beat Cleburne Spirit of Sportsmanship

A school column urges District Champions to pursue earnest effort and sacrifice over mere victory. It stresses sportsmanship, generosity, and loyalty to the larger district, challenging players to beat Cleburne by effort and character, not by ruthless tactics.

Cleburne Cain

Last Chance to Enter Chief Drawing Contest

Readers are urged to enter the Comanche Chief drawing on December 2 at 2 PM with £100 in prizes. Six drawings offer $50, $25, $10 and three $5 prizes. absentee entrants are prepared by a committee. Subscribers are reminded to mail in or renew now to secure a free chance and receive ticket numbers with receipts.

W. D. Carroll

Mrs Holman Returns From Guthrie Visit

Mrs J A Holman returns from an extended visit with her son Ned in Guthrie Oklahoma. She spent several days in Fort Worth as guest of Mr and Mrs E W Harris.

J. A. Holman Son Ned Guthrie, Oklo E. W. Harris

Moore and Slack Return From Waco Visit

Mrs T. O. Moore and her daughter Mrs J. D. Slack have returned from a visit with relatives in Waco. Karl Tate returned from Dallas Sunday.

T. O. Moore J. D. Slack Waco Karl Tate Dallas

Chief’s Christmas Commission Plan Pays You Instead

A notice promotes a commission plan offering payments to individuals who act as collectors, claiming you will be paid directly rather than through a third party. The wording emphasizes a seasonal money opportunity tied to the police chief’s scheme.

Morgan man visits Hoff home this week

N. G. Grimland of Morgan visited the home of Jno. P. Hoff this week, sharing callers and casual greetings.

N. G. Grimland of Morgan Jno P. Hoff

Mrs Lee Holland and son Visit Comanche on Trip North

Mrs Lee Holland and her son Harry traveled through Comanche on Monday while returning from California to Dallas. The Chief urges residents to buy Christmas cards early. High quality 10,000 examination tablets are available at the Chief office with bigger tablets.

Lee Holland Harry Comanche California Dallas

McBrayer Returns Home After London Singing School

N. L. McBrayer spent Tuesday in Comanche on his way to Stephenville from London where he led a ten day singing school.

N. L. McBrayer Comanche Stephenville London

Mrs P St. Clair Returns From Dallas Visit

Mrs. P. St. Clair has returned from a week with relatives in Dallas, visiting family and friends during the trip.

P. St. Clair Dallas

Christmas Cards Available Now With Unique Designs

Shop early for Christmas cards offering a wide variety and original designs. Chief recommends choosing yours soon to avoid missing out on popular styles.

Central Christian Church invites cooperation of like minded people

God is love and we are urged to love one another. If your heart is in tune with God you are in sympathy with your fellow man. With the Central Christian Church the brotherhood of man is fundamental and we labor to invite broad cooperation.

Central Christian Church Brotherhood of Man

Comanche Keeps J R Morris as Pastor for Another Year

Central Texas Conference at Weatherford renews Rev J R Morris as Comanche Methodist pastor. J D Kirsell also returns to the Comanche Circuit, pleasing the town and circuit churches with continued leadership.

Comanche Central Texas Weatherford J. R. Morris Methodist Morris J. D. Kirsell

State Music Teachers Meet at Brownwood December First and Second

Tie State Association of Music Teachers will hold its annual meet in Brownwood Texas on Friday and Saturday December first and second. Features include Professor Reid from the State University discussing the state Music Memory contest and performances by Todd of Southern Methodist University plus works by Mendelssohn Liszt and Chopin. soprano Mrs Adkins and baritone Elmer Hintz are also billed.

Tie State Association of Music Teachers Brownwood Texas Reid Interscholastic League Todd Mendelssohn Liszt Waler Griewicz Baylor-Belton Baldwin Piano Co Dallas Chopin Adkins Cisco Elmer Hintz

Elite Tailors Opens On Northside Square

Spotless garments are cleaned at Elite Tailors located in Northside Square, offering professional tailoring and cleaning services for residents and businesses in the area.

Northside Square

Comanche Chief Offers Readers Cash Prizes

The Comanche Chief announces a reader prize draw with first prize of 60 dollars, second prize 25 dollars, third prize 10 dollars, fourth prize 26 dollars, and two prizes of 5 dollars each.

War Saving Certificates Exchanged for 1923 Notes in Dallas

Dallas announces that about 100 million dollars in 1918 War Saving Certificates held locally may be exchanged now for 1923 Treasury Savings Certificates or cashed on January 1. Treasury notes carrying $25, $100, or $1000 values cost $20.50, $82, and $820 respectively and yield about 21.95 percent over sixty months.

Dismore W. Hume Lowing Dallas Texas Reserve Treasury Savings Treasury Department Federal Savings Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Banks

Two Choice Lots for Sale in Martin Addition

Two choice building lots offered for sale cheap. One lot measures 1225 by 300 feet in Martin addition. The other is 75 by 150 feet and sold with all improvements from a home that burned. Complete abstracts available and terms offered if desired. W. M. Durham.

Martin Addition

Rev Downing Fills Brownwood Presbyterian Pulpit

The Brownwood Presbyterian Church reported Rev Downing preached at the 11 o'clock Sunday service filling the pulpit for the occasion.

Rev. Downing of Brownwood Presbyterian Church

Big Exam Tablet Sale At Chief Office

Students urged to improve results with the largest examination tablet on sale at the Chief office. The offer highlights a high capacity device marketed to boost study and test performance.

Duck Boswell Visits Pioneer Family This Week

Duck Boswell of Pioneer spent Tuesday and Wednesday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Boswell.

Duck Boswell Pioneer Mrs Ed Boswell

Dallas Man Eugene Neely Visits Comanche This Week

Eugene Neely of Dallas spent several days in Comanche this week, staying at a local lodging and mingling with residents as he toured the area.

Eugene Neely Dallas Comanche

Comanche Chief Promises Local News and Cash Prizes

The Comanche Chief highlights community church school and state news with a call to readers about big cash prizes and profitable returns from investing in the local paper.

Congratulations for the Chief Foreman

A note celebrates Claude George, longtime foreman, welcoming his new daughter born on Monday, November 20, at his home. The message wishes the child long, happy, and useful years and expresses gratitude for his efforts aiding a novice woman editor.

Maeterlinck Claude George

Youth's Companion Offer and Prize Draw Details

The offer to take The Chief and The Youth's Companion for one year at $3.00 includes three free chances at Chief money prizes to be awarded December 2. Subscribing now grants the remainder of this year free. Idan Beth Hart broke her arm at school Wednesday while playing.

Idan Beth Hart

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Indians Beat Mesdames Will Roberson R. W. Scurry Inez Sullivan Louise Roberson Rufus Higgs Mrs. Higgs Hume W. M. Durham Majestic Theatre Rudolph Valentino the Conquering Power Berbp Daniels Nancy NOWB Norma Talmadge
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