Lee to Speak in Comanche at 2 P M
Lee of Cisco, president of West Texas Chamber of Commerce, will speak in Comanche on Monday at 2 p m. He appeals to farmers with Texas doctrine and West Texas development. A brief band concert will precede a big watermelon icing attended by a large crowd.
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Q. Lee
Cisco
West Texas Chamber of Come
Comanche
Lions Club
Lumber of Commerce
Lee
West Texas
Texas
Post Office Bid Opening Set For Comanche Texas
A notice notes bids to build a new post office at Comanche Texas will open September 25 after correspondence with Representative Blanton and J R Eanes. The item includes bids for construction and the Supervising Architect will oversee the process, with action to be announced later. A local ad from Dams Mercantile Co. promotes new arrow sign and prior shop message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consman Blanton
J. R. Eanes
Thomas L. Blanton
U. S
Ferring
Comanche
Texas
P. m
East Ward School to close over budget concerns
Comanche Public School Board votes to discontinue East Ward School. Pupils transfer to other buildings to save hiring a new teacher in West Ward. Board seeks nine month term if finances allow and urges prompt tax payments. Grades reorganized with transfers between West Ward and Grammar School. more details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Public School Board
East Ward
West Ward
State Department of Education
Notice to Old Timers at Comanche County Watermelon Party
The Chief asks every man and woman in Comanche county with 50 years or more in the county to report at the Chief office next Monday before 1 p m. Those here 52 years ago are especially sought. All pioneer citizens are invited to register and attend as guests of honor with a special seating and melons provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Opening Services Begin Four Evening Series in Comanche
The town celebrates the new Baptist church with a four night opening series. Noted speakers include Dr E C Routh editor of The Baptist Standard Tuesday, Dr S P Brooks Baylor University Wednesday, Dr Walter M W Splawn Texas University Thursday, and Dr F C Groner Baptist General Convention of Texas Friday. A reception after the Tuesday service offers tours of the building.
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New Baptist Church
Comanche
Texas
E. C. Routh
The
Baptist Standard
S. P. Brooks
Baylor University
Walter M. W. Splawn
Texas University
F. C. Groner
Baptist General Convention of Texas
County Teachers Institute Opening Invites Public
Gantz announces the teachers institute opens Monday at 9 30 am inviting the public to attend opening ceremonies. Over 200 Comanche county teachers will be in attendance. J T Davis dean of John Tarleton College will conduct the institute with a strong faculty and several prominent educators delivering lectures through the week.
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County
Gantz
Teachers’ Institute
Comanche County
J. T. Davis
John Tarleton College
Stephenville
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary For Mr and Mrs Howell
Mrs Floyd Jackson of Troy Texas and Mrs Willie Cummins of Temple joined relatives at Mercer Gap for the Howell couple's fiftieth anniversary a large family dinner with over 65 guests. The Howells have lived in Comanche county since 1903 and will move to Bell county where they were wed in 1875 at Old Moffatt.
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Floyd Jackson
Troy
Texas
Willie Cummins
Temple
J. E. Howell
T Mercer Gap
Howell
Comanche County
Bell County
Old Moffatt
Majestic Theatre Showbill Promotes Betty Compson and Jack Holt
Betty Compson stars in New Lives for Old presented as News Pictures on Friday at the Majestic Theatre. Jack Holt headlines The Lone Wolf Mysterious Stranger on Friday. A comedy, Justice of the North, Hello Goodbye with a special cast plays Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Compson
Jack Holt
Mysterious Stranger
Comanche Chief Birthday Watermelon Party Set Next Monday
The Comanche Chief marks 58 years with a watermelon party in cooperation with local business leaders. R Q Lee of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce will speak at 2 p m, preceded by a band and followed by a short address by G A Beeman. About 520 melons will be sliced, ice cold from Barry Pros cold storage, with many local businesses hosting the event.
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Comanche
R. Q. Lee
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
G. A. Beeman
Comanche County
Barry Pros
Barry
Berry
First State Bank
First National Bank
Adams Mercantile Company
Higginbotham Barthers and Company
Slider and Lacey
the Fair Store
Roberson Sisters
Bettis and Gibbs
Novit’s Economy Store
Everybody's Cash Store
Comanche Produce Company
Barry Bros
Rex Studio
Comanche Telephone, Co
American Cafe
Midget Cafe
Wal Preston’s
Clarkes Garage
Brightman Cotton Company
Chamber Commerce
Lions Club
Revival Meeting Draws Strong Attendance At Brightman
The revival at the Brightman warehouse led by Rev. J. D. Smoot and Rev. J. L. Ray opened Sunday morning and continued through the week with good crowds at all services, especially the evening sessions, showing strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightman Warehouse
J. D. Smoot
J. L. Ray
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J. C. Boyd
Comancche
F. S. Groner
DR. W. M. W. Splawn
Stanton
Midgettside Square
Comanche Tex
Dams Mercantile Company
W. G. Barrett
Dixon
Kodak Shop
Majestic Theatre
Zane Grey
Easop
Pola Negri
the Charmer
Gitizend
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