Comanche Welcomes Lee With Melon Feast Crowd largest in months at birthday party
The Comanche birthday celebration for the Chief drew about 600 melon slices on the courthouse lawn after a program featuring R Q Lee of Cisco, president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce. Lee spoke on diversified farming as policy, amid a citywide day of appreciation. About 175 county residents aged fifty years or more registered to visit.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Comanche
Court House
R. Q. Lee
Cisco
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Band
Lee
West Texas
New Mexico
Colonial Hotel
F. E. Adams
Comanche County
Death of Bert Speed in San Angelo Funeral Rites Held Here
Bert Speed died at San Angelo last Monday morning. Funeral services were held Wednesday at First Baptist Church with burial in Oakwood cemetery. A large crowd attended the service, which honored Speed with Masonic rites. Active pallbearers were W. W. Durham, W. D. Carroll, J. F. Palmer, V. Faugatt, Edwin Palmer, and J. R. Eanes. honorary pallbearers included C. M. Edmondson, P. A. Pettit, N. N. Durham, C. A. Wells, G. E. Smith, and George Jones. Fifteen Comanche high school graduates acted as floral bearers. The service was conducted by Rev. J. C. Boyd with scripture read by Rev. Scott. Dr. S. P. Brooks, Baylor University president, delivered a brief talk.
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B. W. Speed
San Angelo
First Baptist’ Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Baptist Church
Comanche
W. W. Durham
W. D. Carroll
J. F. Palmer
V. Fugatt
Edwin Palmer
J. R. Eanes
C. M. Edmondson
P. A. Pettit
N. N. Durham
C. A. Wells
GE. Smith
George Jones
Comanche High School
J. C. Boyd
Rev. Scott
Gustine
S. P. Brooks
Baylor University
Bert Speed
Dublin
Comanche County
Teachers’ Institute
Speed
Teachers Institute Hearers Over Two Hundred Attend
A Comanche County Teachers Institute session drew more than 200 attendees as the event closes with praise for a week of lectures and business affairs. The report notes the death of G A Dodson and Uncle Turner Roberson with funeral plans and brief memorials related to Mr Speed’s career in county education.
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Comanche County
Teachers’ Institute
Prominent Men Speak at New Comanche Baptist Church
A week of brilliant services marks the opening of the new Comanche Baptist Church. Dr F S Groner of Dallas and Dr E C Routh spoke. Baylor University president Dr S Brooks addressed guests. Texas University president Dr W M W Splawn spoke. a 1000-seat auditorium hosted a large choir led by Arthur Nelson with band concerts on select nights.
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Ew Baptist
Comanche
F. S. Groner
Dallas
E. C. Routh
The
Baptist Standard
S. Brooks
Baylor University
W. M. W. Splawn
Texas University
Arthur Nelson
Fort Worth
New Store Opens Here Today With Special Sale
Bob Zietman of Goldthwaite opens The Fair Store No. 2 in Comanche in the Tate building on the east side of the square. The Comanche store aims to expand his growing business with Morris Schepps as local manager and a big sale advertised across the circulars.
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Bob Zietman
Goldthwaite
Comanche
Zietman
Tate
Morris Schepps
D L Morris Buys Home in Comanche
D L Morris county commissioner precinct 1 buys from J F Lane the residence once occupied by Bob Allen across from the McDonald home in Comanche and now occupies it. He is welcomed as a citizen of Comanche.
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D. L. Morris
J. F. Lane
Bob Allen
McDonald
Comanche
Comanche ISD Opens School With Strong Community Call
The Comanche Independent School District plans a September 14 opening at 9:00 a.m. with high and grammar school sessions. Grades 8 to 11 report first, followed by 4 to 7 and then 1 to 3. Riders pay 2.50 monthly. superintendent Ww. G. Barrett invites parental support and warns of crowded conditions.
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Comanche Independent School District
Grammar
Jenkins
West Ward
Huff
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UBLIC
W. T
Majestic Theatre
Constance Talmadge
Easop
Fairies
Lois Wilson
James Cruze
News Pictures
Richard Talmadge
Sleep Walker
Bob Custer
A. M. Heflin
Rex Studio
G. A. Dodson
Turner Roberson
Robersonville
Henry Moore
Dixon’s
Kodak Shop
D- L. Morris
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