Comanche Schools Open With High Enrollment Prospects
Comanche public schools opened with strong enthusiasm and expectations for a record year. High school ceremonies featured Rev. J A Black Mayor J R Eanes and other officials with Superintendent J B Layne urging students to strive for success amid a total city enrollment around 40 and extra out of town pupils in the high school. School board members and teachers were listed in the previous issue. Red Seal and Toile du Nord gingham 24 cents per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. A. Black
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Eanes
G. H. Boynton
O.L. Killian
W. H. Carpenter
Killan
J. B. Layne
Layne
W. Tate
Briar Grove Community Notes and Harvest Update
Briar Grove reports two brief rains easing a very short cotton crop about one fourth bale per acre. Residents plant fall gardens and harvest peanuts, with many attending church singing and revival events. Notables include Dock Isham seeking a new location, Gaffords returning from Fort Worth, and visits among Howell family and Hasse residents.
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Dock Isham
Fort Worth
Dave Gafford
Gafford
Geo. Whitehad
Luther Whitehead
Hasse
Gladys Howell
Center Point
Mrs J R McClellan Improves After Bed Injury
Mrs J R McClellan was injured Monday when a folding bed fell on her. Initially reported as a broken shoulder, examination showed a slight fracture and bruise. Family physician says she is improving and recovering. Gatesville Messenger.
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J. R. McClellan
Tragic Death Of Mrs Mary Burks At Daughter’s Home
Mrs Mary Burks, 72, found dead with two throat wounds at her daughter Mrs John Riordan’s home four miles north of Gustine. Details say she used a razor after prior suicide attempt, died of jugular injury. Funeral held at Shiloh with Dr C C Klingman and Rev J A Black. Born February 4, 1849 in Mississippi, she lived in Hill and Comanche counties, married Jease R Burks in 1873, mother of seven, joined Christian church in 1896, known for kindness and faith. sorrow shared by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riordan
Gustine
Mary Burks
Local merchants advertise quality pens and fabrics for sale
We are selling 54 inch all wool storm serge for $1.50 per yard. Geo. W. Tate. Guaranteed Fountain Pens. A one year guarantee with each Parker Lucky Curve fountain pen. If it breaks, present the guarantee and a new pen will be issued. J. H. Huff, Jeweler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Tate
J. H. Huff
Jeweler
Brysonville Social Notes and Local Visits
Brysonville residents attended a box supper at White Point Saturday night. Ben Wilhelm visited Sunday with Henry Taylor. Ella Wagner stayed with Carrie and Ella Carson. Bart Taylor returned from Wichita Falls after visiting daughter Omie Taylor. Elsie Tupin visited Edra and Clauda Watkins. Lou Taylor called on Ethel and Nola Knight. Special prices in oil cook stores next week. Satisfaction guaranteed by Todd and Jenings.
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Brysonville
White Point
Ben Wilhelm
Henry Taylor
Ella Wagner
Carrie
Ella Carson
Bart Taylor
Wichita Falls
Omie Taylor
Elsie Tupin
Edra
Clauda Watkins
Lou Taylor
Ethel
Nola Knight
Todd & Jenings
Dynamiting Fish Cases End in Not Guilty Verdicts
In county court on Monday C B Guyger and W J Briscoe were tried for violating the fish dynamiting law. Both juries returned not guilty verdicts and 17 related cases were dismissed as the two men were acquitted. The defense argued immunity due to grand jury testimony and Guyger’s membership on the panel. The high local stature of the defendants and possible jail penalties kept the case highly watched. Sherwin Williams paints oils and varnishes advertised by Todd Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Guyger
W. J. Briscoe
Guyger
Eastern Star honors member before her move to the south plains
At a regular meeting the Order of the Eastern Star presented Mrs. George Hulsey with a silver berry spoon a salad fork a box of stationery and a stamps book in farewell for her new home. The chapter rang with thanks and notes of “Bless be the tie that binds” as refreshments followed and plans were made to meet again on the fourth Tuesday night.
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Order of the Eastern Star
George Hulsey
South Plains
Joe's Market Marks Barbecue and Boiled Ham
Local market advertises hot barbecue and boiled ham with contact phone 485 for ordering.
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Dee’s Market
Joe's Market
Brown Returns Home After Medical Setback
Fred Brown came home after a recent operation at Temple was deemed inadvisable for a year. Doctors attribute paralysis to severe shock but note six weeks of marked improvement since the accident. The Blue Melody Five performed a dance in Brownwood last night.
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Fred Brown
Temple
Brownwood
Fair committee seeks hog division entries for November show
Announcement invites all to enter hogs for the upcoming fair in November. Members are asked to report the number of hogs they will enter to plan space needs. Entrance fees and premium lists will be published later in local papers and the catalog. Comanche merchants praised for backing the effort to improve county stock and ensure a successful annual show led by W. H. Burton.
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Fair Committee
Comanche
Comanche County
W. H. Burton
Cotton Grove Items Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Special to the Chief from Cotton Grove notes David Stablefield and family returning to San Angelo after a weekwith relatives. Wellington Ross and children move from Fort Worth. Odessa Johnson, Garland Johnson, and Opal Glasgow attend school at Aubrey Beene and Mrs Hopeon. Various residents visit relatives and relocate within the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Grove
David Stablefield
San Angelo
Welington Ross
Fort Worth
Odessa
Garland Johnson
Opal Glasgow
Comanche
Aubrey Beene
M. A. Hopeon
Willie
Roby
Della Walker
Elm Grove
Ollie Chandler
Ewell Thompson
Ira Rees
Sidney
Blue Gin Ginner touts strong Comanche operation
A notice from BLUE GIN Frank Stewart claims reports that the Blue Gin is not running are false. The ginning plant asserts it is operating at its best and invites cotton growers to bring their base and see the prompt service and courteous treatment.
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Frank Stewart
Ginner
Ex Confederates of Comanche to Meet at Court House
The Chief announces a meeting of Ex Confederates of Comanche county at the court house in Comanche Saturday evening the 24th at 2 oclock. All ex Confederates are urged to attend as reunion attendance will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Sartwelle Bros. of Palacios Granted Charter
Comanche friends celebrate Sartwelle Bros. of Palacios Matagorda County receiving a secretary of state charter for 210000 capital to buy and sell livestock. Incorporators James W. Sartwelle W L D Sartwelle and H F Sartwelle are Comanche raised and highly regarded.
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Comanche
Sartwelle Bros
Palacios
Matagorda County
James W. Sartwelle
W. L. D. Sartwelle
H. F. Sartwelle
Get Together Dance Draws Teens in Comanche and Guests
A Get Together dance drew many young people from Comanche with several couples from Dublin and Gorman at the K P hall on Wednesday night. The Blue Melody Five orchestra supplied the music for the event.
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Comanche
Dublin
Gorman
K. of P. Hall
Blue Melody Five
Religious Activities Announced for Sunday and Conference
A series of church events is posted for next week including preaching at 11 a.m. and a union service at 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist tabernacle. Monday 7 p.m. features the fourth quarterly conference with department reports and a chicken supper at 8 p.m. all on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Tabernacle
The
Editorial prompts A and M College outcome address
W B Bizzell president of the A and M College writes to a local paper defending higher education results and urging official data on graduates working in agriculture. He argues state universities should be judged by material welfare contributions and suggests future legislative support may rise. The note closes noting a Rising Star dance event with music last Friday night.
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A. & M. College
A. & M. Colege
Texas
W. B. Bizzell
College Station
Thos G Fowler to Preach at Church of Christ
Evangelist Thos G Fowler of Thorp Springs will preach at 11 a m and 8 p m next day. Elders invite all to hear him at the Church of Christ.
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Thos. G. Fowler
Thorp Springs
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Geo
Tate
Sherwin-Williams
Todd & Jennings
Coton Grove
Bill Roe
Seymore
W. Garner and Sons
Elijah Stablefield
Merkel
Gladys DeWitt
Vera
Kathleen Beene
Couch
Dallas
Will Beene
Thelma Davis
Ranger
Majestic Theatre
Ball
Joe’s Market
Methodist Church
Barcus
P. Ff
Cochran
F. E. Adams
J. W. Scurry
Neal
J. W. Morphis
Donoho
Miss Vernon
Wesley Adulte
Adams
Young People's Department
Wilson Fielder
Vandyke School
Nugent Graham
Abileas
Louise Johnson
Biby Stailey
Benton
Rodel
Vancleave
A. C Colley
Lessie
Rev. Smith
Mary Robinson
Louie Reece
Oran Graham
Nugent
Rising Star
Church of Christ
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