Old Soldiers Hold Gala Day at Comanche Tabernacle
A May Chante comanche gathering brought about twenty seven veterans of the Lost Cause with wives and kin for a reunion style dinner at the Comanche tabernacle. Clergymen Rev J A Black and Rev W Morphis led the program with tributes to Confederate soldiers and a cake flag gift. The event featured veteran stories, a muster roll reading, music from a local violinist, and cap gifts for each attendee, underscoring a shared southern memories and pride.
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J. A. Black
Presbyterian Church
W. J. Morphis
Methodist Church
W. H. Keener
J. R. Eanes
Robt. E. Lee
Comanche
Bart Johnson
Bob Garner
Mary McCrary
John D. Waringagain
L. B. Russell
J. A. Holman
Chancellorsville
Beggs
Adam Sliger
N. C. Hood
Gap
M. D. McCarty
Eanes
Smnaster
Company “J” 1St Tex. Cav
James M. Helmsley
Mart Flening
Daughters of Confederacy of Comanche
Minta Holmesley
Holmsley
Clatta No“G
Chattanooga
W. F. Elkins
Cisco
Filkins
G. W. Akers
Comanche Boy Honored at University
Sterling Holloway, son of Judge and Mrs. R F Holloway, tops the Sophomore class in a student government election at the university. The system requires petitions with fifty signatures for a student to run, and two council members from each class sit on the student self government bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas University
Sterling Holloway
R. F. Holloway
Thomas' Market promotes hog lard at 12 cents per pound
Local notice advertises Pure hog lard at 12 cents a pound with prompt free delivery and telephone reach via 197 255. Delivery service details are included for customers seeking quick home service.
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Thomas
Swift
Completion of Baptist Sunday School Class Room Celebrated
The Wilson Fielder class of the Baptist Sunday school held a house warming last Thursday evening to mark the completion of its new classroom. Guests enjoyed pot plants, music, games, and a speech by class president John Reese, followed by ice cream and cake for about forty attendees.
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Wilson Fielder
The
Baptist Sunday School
John Reese
Jubilant Confederate veterans gather at Comanche tabernacle
A happy group of sters aged 75 to 96 met last Tuesday at the Methodist tabernacle. Survivors of several Confederate armies recalled Civil War battles, missed the Chattanooga reunion, and were consoled by daughters offering candy. Gratitude is extended for the food, drinks, care, and hospitality from J. A. Tolman for his comrades.
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Methodist Tabernacle
Chattanooga
School board adopts plans for new $100000 high school
The school board at its last meeting set plains and specifications for a new high school building to be erected on the old grammar school grounds three blocks from the public square. They also purchased the Carmichael property north of the present grounds to gain about 600 feet more area north and south, not counting a closed street. It is hoped work can begin shortly.
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Comanche County
L. J. Kittles
Dallas
Canning Clubs
Kittles
Market Notes on Remittances and Endorsement
The Chief acknowledges fresh subscriptions and renewals from J. W. Massie of Hamilton Texas Ben Y Zschiesche of Indian Gap Texas and Mason of Junction Texas. Readers are described as old and esteemed personal friends whose endorsement of the paper’s principles is valued by the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whis Mason
Junction
Texas
J. W. Massie
Hamilton
Ben Yzschiesche
Indian Gap
East Side Parent Teachers Meet Advances Thrift Theme
The east side P T A gathered in the east side school club room with fifteen attendees despite a ball game drawing members away. Fourth graders sang, Miss Melluire’s pupils read aloud, and a children’s contest earned nearly 50 paid members. A playground equipment committee was formed and a street fix petition was discussed without action. meeting adjourned to November’s third Friday.
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East Side
Parent-Teachers Association
Det
Howell Visit Highlights Brownwood Guests
Mrs. D. B. Howell of Brownwood spent last weekend visiting her parents Dr. and Mrs. T. M. Rutherford, bringing a note of family travel to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. BE. Howell of
Brownwood
T. M. Rutherford
County court balks at poultry and canning plan gains
Comanche county faces hard times as local leaders debate funding a women led poultry and canning program. Mrs. L J Kittles sought half salary from the county with state aid, but the court rejected the proposal 3 to 1, leaving the initiative blocked despite strong support from residents and officials.
Hog lard offered at 124 percent cents per pound
Local lard seller advertises pure hog lard at 124 percent cents per pound with prompt free delivery and contact phone numbers 197 and 255 for orders.
Comanche Indians Flatten Dublin High 47 0 on Home Field
Comanche High School defeated Dublin High 47 to 0 on their local field last Friday. Dublin threatened early but Comanche opened the offense and pulled away after the first quarter. The Redskins played a lively ragged game with many fumbles, yet the second string produced enough to secure the win and show depth for future contests.
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Dublin Hi
Dublin
Redskins
Adams
Comanche
Hilton Burks Shines as Coleman County Road Leader
Mr. H. Burks, long engaged in Coleman county road work with a major contract, is home briefly. His return is welcomed by many friends as he remains a driving force in advancing Hilton Burks town and county, often leading the fight for residents’ interests.
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H. Burks
Coleman County
Comanche
Hilton Burks
County aims to boost farming under new demonstration effort
The commissioners court plans a county agricultural demonstration program to help farmers raise vegetables fruits poultry and other products for larger scale marketing. Proponents seek a trained leader and a woman agent to guide farmers despite droughts boll weevil and tough times urging early action to avoid tax failure and move Manche county forward.
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Commissioners Court
Comanche
C. Merwin
Bell County
T. B. Wood
A. & M. College
Comanche County
Lyceum Course Promises Top Entertainment for Comanche
The Lyceum program this year in Comanche features two musical numbers and acts by Frederick Warde, A Mather Hilburn, and Frank B Logan. The ensemble offers a strong lineup with a diverse mix of arts and comedy. Season tickets are urged to support the Parent Teachers association and ensure full houses for each show beginning Wednesday night November 2.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Paris Smith’s
Parent- Teacher Association
Lyceum
Comanche
Fine Arts
Frederick Warde
A. Mather Hilburn
Frank B. Logan
Parent-Teachers Association
Swift's Sliced Bacon Price Listing
A brief ad note shows Swift's sliced bacon priced at 40 cents per unit. The small classified item emphasizes a single product and price in a local grocery listing.
Firmin Elected City Engineer for Comanche Improvements
Mr. A. FE. Firmin, an experienced engineer, has been elected city engineer to supervise street and water system improvements in Comanche. The appointment is praised as securing a competent leader for the project.
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A. FE. Firmin
Comanche
Firmin
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Old South
Joe's Market
Tite
O. EL
Alice Clemons
N. Mo
Lucy Greene Thomas
Thomas’ Market
Joe’s Market
Todd & Jennings
J. A. Tolman
Doe’s
Ife
Reese
Dingus
Nabors
de Leon
Brother Klingman
Jonathan
David
Central Christian Church
Dublin High
Jdoe’s Market
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