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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1925
Page
1
The Oil Belt Field Trial will convene next Monday in Comanche drawing prominent sportsmen and able dogs from Texas and other states. Local residents extend a hearty welcome while noting security and orderly conduct amid broader tensions in China and at the Pekin conference.
The poultry show opens this morning as a community affair to promote the local industry. It invites all with chickens to exhibit and promises premium awards as noted in the previous issue.
Work has begun on the new federal building with Supervising Engineer F. L. Moore establishing an office here. Contractor J. W. Grogan has been in town assembling material and work will proceed to completion as quickly as possible.
At a PTA meeting the plan to fund the school library through home talent programs was proposed. With no lyceum this season the public is asked to support entertaining programs staffed by teachers. Benefits include youth development, community cooperation, and library funding to meet state standards. Mrs Paris Smith endorses the effort.
Union Thanksgiving services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday night with pastors and members from all town churches participating in the service.
County Superintendent H L Gantz and Mrs J M Cochran with Rev Ben F Hearn spoke at a Sunday night Education Week observance at Central Christian church. They discussed the home school and church as factors shaping educated enlightened and patriotic citizenship.
Copper's Weekly suggests the Unknown Soldier may be Seth S. Shaw of Bangs Texas who died in World War I at Meuse Argonne. The article notes the Arlington burial site matches Shaw, praising him as a high type of American manhood.
The Study Club met last week and presented a program on Hamlin Garland. Thirty dollars was voted for the school library in addition to one hundred dollars previously given from proceeds of the play Clubbing a Husband.
The Chief announces a high school lyceum evening on Tuesday Dec 1 at 8 pm featuring a Walker expression class play, the glee club under Mrs Campbell, and music by the orchestra led by Mr Broad. Aimed at benefiting the school library, tickets are 30 cents for adults and 20 cents for children.
Nov 23 in Austin reports Governor Miriam Ferguson accepted the resignations of State Highway Commission chairman Frank V. Lanham and member Joe Burkett effective immediately. Lanham cited desire to avoid injustice to the administration. Burkett’s resignation came by telephone.
Mrs. C. C. Thrasher relocates Powder Puff Beauty Shop to west Main Street opposite Ford Motor Co. The new, well equipped shop invites all ladies to call and visit the updated salon.
Fifteen teachers from Comanche City schools travel to Dallas for the State Teachers Association session this weekend.
We the undersigned positively allow no hunting or trespassing on our premises naming G. R. Pratt W. A. Fritt W. H. Stephenson E. H. Rogers C. A. Nelms Mrs. M. Kerley R. A. McNutt H. V. Moore Mrs. L. A. Beshears H. J. R. Gille D. C. Bailey T. J. Williams Will Bradshaw J. B. Layne W. P. Roberson 4. R. Eanes J. W. Hicks Mrs. S. P. Smith J. L. Everett E. H. Barry W. G. Herring W. W. Hillard W. P. King Joe Grigsby J. M. Nelms.
The Merry Widow plays at the Majestic with a lively schedule on Monday and Tuesday. Performers and orchestra deliver operetta style romance and musical comedy amid bright sets and period costumes.
The Majestic Theatre presents Mae Murray and John Gilbert in The Merry Widow Monday and Tuesday with Easops Fables. Wednesday features Any Star Cast in Exchange of Wives and Hot Feet. Thursday shows All Star Cast in If It Marry Again and News Pictures. Friday brings Richard Talmadge in The Fighting Demon and Say It With Flour. Saturday features Harry Carey in The Bad Lands and The Hollywood Kid.
The Brownwood district announces new Methodist appointments as Rev. J M Wynne moves to Comanche and Rev H B Thompson goes to Cooledge. Rev J D Smoot becomes district evangelist. Rev L Ray returns to Comanche circuit. A D Porter remains as presiding elder.
Dr L R Scarabrough, president of the Southwestern Theological Seminary of Fort Worth, preached at the First Baptist Church in Comanche on Sunday morning and at Newburg in the afternoon. Crowds showed appreciation for the two sermons as well received talks.
The Ray Howell Players have been playing to large and well pleased audiences in Comanche this week. Ray Howell and other favorites have drawn long time fans. The show features fine music and attracts locals. the piece notes the troupe’s strong reception. Also mentions a new Comanche telephone directory to be printed soon and urges residents to list names.
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