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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1925

Page

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Grand jury reports indictments in civil docket week

The grand jury returned four bills of indictment eleven felonies and three misdemeanors during its report yesterday afternoon. Mrs Gussie Carter v Texas Power and Light Company and Mrs M A Jefferys v Cary Salt were heard with no judgment and dismissal respectively. McCrary v O T Bacon et al was on trial at press time.

Gussie Carter Texas Power and Light Company M. A. Jefferys McCrary O. T. Bacon

Lions Club Meeting Highlights Comanche Event Plans

The Comanche Lions Club held a lively Monday meeting at Ridgeway with many members present. Dr. E F Lyon discussed revival services and Lions activities. plans were announced for a statewide radio concert featuring the Comanche American Legion Band and Lions luncheons. District Governor Cravens praised local school engagement and urged broader Lions school programs across Texas.

Lions Club Ridgeway E. F. Lyon First Baptist Church Lyon San Angelo Comanche Lions M. J. Sullivan Dallas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Comanche American Legion Lions Clubs Cravens Austin Lions Clubs of Texas Lions of Texas Sullivan Ln Dallas Eputy Rosenvest Eastland Comanche Lions Club Couny J. R. Eanes Secrety Sullivan Aster Hasse Vandyke Lions

Lions Club visits three area schools for openings

Three schools welcomed Lions Club visitors last Monday morning with cordial receptions. Judge R A Luker went to Hasse, J R Eanes and County Supt H L Gantz to Custer, Rev B F Hearn J A Barton and D E Doyle to Vandyke. Mayor Eanes and D K Doyle visited Sipe Springs Friday night and a box supper raised 78 75 for home economics and vocational training. County Supt Gantz says Dowing Beattie Soda Springs Fleming will open next Monday.

Lions Clubs R. A. Luker Hasse J. R. Eanes H. L. Gantz Custer B. F. Hearn J. A. Barton D. E Doyle Vandyke The Lions Mayor Eanes Lions Club D. K. Doyle Sipe Springs Supt Gantz Dowing Beattie Soda Springs Fleming

Rowland Moves to New West Side Location in Comanche

After seventeen years in Comanche and five years in a large building, W. H. Rowland relocates to the Reese building on the west side of the square. He runs a big sale in his new, smaller quarters and vows to remain in Comanche despite moving from the prior site.

Rowland Comanche Higginbothams W. H. Rowland Reese Comanche County

Singer Sewing Machine Shop Moves to Davis Building

J D Jackson promotes Singer Sewing Machine Shop now in the former T M Davis grocery building next to Norrich and Prater Produce Company. They offer new and used machines, oils, needles, shuttles, bands, repair service with guaranteed workmanship and bargain used machines for sale.

T. M. Davis Grocery Norrich and Prater Produce Company J. D. Jackson

Hair and whiskers at Wetzel's Barber shop event

Wetzel's Barber shop hosts a wanted themed gathering with haircuts and whiskers. A gram and box supper is set for Sipe Springs Friday night as local Lions express confidence in Comanche High School football team of the year. Ladies' Night shifts to the last Monday in next month due to five Sundays in November.

Gram and Box Sipe Springs Lions

Fruit bankers in Comanche back commercial fruit industry

Local bankers including presidents of The First National Bank F. E. Adams The First State Bank T. R. Holmsly and Comanche National Bank J. B. Chilton endorse and commend efforts by the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club to plant sufficient fruit acreage. They pledge support and cooperation to develop a regular commercial fruit industry in Comanche.

Comanche Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club

San Angelo Edges Comanche In Tie Defenses Hold

San Angelo Bobcats and Comanche Indians battled to a scoreless tie as punting and defense dominated. Key plays featured Kirkpatrick’s booting, fumbles by Comanche and standout line play from San Angelo’s John Lee and Crew(s).

Poultry and Livestock Show Proposed by Chief

The feed crops display hosted by the Chief a few weeks ago was a great success. Several people suggest adding a poultry and live stock show. The Chief welcomes suggestions from anyone interested.

Protor Installed At Impressive Comanche Church Service

Rev. Noel P. Wilkinson was installed as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Comanche at a Sunday night service. Dr. Chandler of Daniel Baker College gave the sermon. W. P. Logan spoke for the charge to the pastor and James C. White delivered the charge to the congregation. A large turnout from Comanche and Brownwood attended.

Noel P. Wilkinson Presbyterian Church Comanche Chandler Daniel Baker College W. P. Logan Brownwood James C. White Brownwood Bulletin T. C. Wilkinson T. C. Wilkinson, Jr Julia Wilkinson E. H. Chandler Wm. Logan James White White W. W. McCullough David McCullough

Indians Tie San Angelo Game in Friendly Farm Town Visit

The Comanche Indians traveled to San Angelo to play San Angelo Bobcats, arriving Thursday evening and being welcomed by the hosts. The Friday chapel and a 3:30 Saturday kickoff ended in a scoreless tie. Team members include Captain Herbert Williams and coaches Le May and Stringer. A terracing demonstration on J. F. Lane’s Newbury road farm was announced by County Agent J. A. Barton, with 50 plus attendees.

San Angelo San Anegro High School Darrell Thaxton le May Stringer Herbert Williams Winston Couch Robert Miller Hays Franks Clyde Wyatt Clinton Thompson Tom Pulliam Curtis Wilson Pettis Magness Grady Williams Nolan Boyd Marshall Myers Earl Mason Joe B. Lee Homer McCollum Wendall Herring J. F. Lane Newbury Road J. A. Barton W. G. Herring Comanche

Complex basketball game official lineup and periods

Players listed include Angelo and Corne for Cornelison and Poteet for Sweeden. Officials are Cecil Morgan from Texas Christian University as referee, Vaughan Miller as umpire, B O Wood as head linesman, Dr H K Hinde of San Angelo and Dewey Simpson of Comanche as timers. Periods are 12 minutes each.

Baptist Meeting Continues Amid Bad Weather

The ongoing Baptist church meeting attracts attention despite poor weather. Rev. E. F. Lyon of Vernon preaches to a receptive crowd and his daughter Ruth Lyon, a Howard Payne student, sang several solos enjoyed by the congregation. The gathering will run through next Sunday.

The Baptist Church E. F. Lyon Vernon Ruth Lyon Howard Payne

Comanche Merchants Report Unusually brisk Trade

Comanche and surrounding area enjoy brisk business due to cold weather boosting early sales. Local merchants tout vigorous advertising and steady arrivals of new seasonal merchandise. Bank statements show combined resources over one and three quarter million dollars, indicating a healthy local economy.

Comanche

Three Comanche Students on Honor Roll at Tarleton

Tarleton announces its Honor Roll for the first month with fifty names an increase of forty from last yearJames L Aldridge Lloyd Mackey and Elizabeth Scurry from Comanche are among the honorees Students must average above 90 in all subjects and maintain perfect conduct to qualify

John Tarleton Phisie Comanche James L. Aldridge Lloyd Mackey Elizabeth Scurry

Thunder Mountain and Neptunes Daughter Return in Weekend Shows

Friday features Thunder Mountain and Neptunes Daughter in comedy. Saturday offers Jack Hoxie in Flying Hoops and The Daredevil in comedy.

Thunder Mountain Neptunes Jack Hoxie

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Singer Sewing Machine Shop Wetzel San Angelo Standard Kirkpatrick San Angelo Bobcats Comanche Indians Sweeden Mason Pulliam Cornelison Bobcats Indians Mortimer Hall Arthur Belling Uriel Weaver Cherry Compton Sneeden Murd Poteet John Lee Jonta Crews Lee Thaxton H. Williams de Molay Harold Broome Drum Majer Texas University Longhorn Band Comuanche Williams Young Meyers Cnerry Poteett Jones Crews Thompson Couch G. Williams Wilson Miller Brister Cook Allison Kilpatrick Comanche G. Williams H. Willams Son Protor Baption Tarleton Rex Easops All Star
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