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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
1
Local notices detail visits and journeys of residents including Mrs Nannie Wade Shelton and Nan returning from Los Angeles California. Teachers and students depart for Corsicana Parks and Parks Texas while relatives and friends host travelers from Fort Worth Tulsa Dallas and others.
Mrs T J Williams hosted a surprise party Tuesday night for her daughter Editha Grace Williams whose birthday coincided with the event. Guests enjoyed games fortune telling and cake with ice cream served to Rita Donaho Nita Donaho Judith Clarke Maurice Durham Ruth Rowland Elizabeth Anthony Grace Brightman Ogden Wetzel Wendell Herring Oscar Ray Weston McDonald Wm Cauley Webb Jenkins Frank Mackey John Todd and others.
Citizens of Road District No 1 Comanche County are invited to a 2 p m session with the Commissioners Court on September 16 in the District Court room at Comanche to discuss highway 10 improvement matters. R A Luker county judge.
County Superintendent H L Gantz announces that out of fifty seven schools employing two hundred six teachers only six offer nine month terms: Comanche De Leon Comyn Jakehamon Sipe Springs and Robertson Spring. Fall terms begin soon with some starting Monday.
The newspaper corrects an error from the last issue where Ferguson and Moody were transposed in the Comanche County result. After discovery the correction was made in most papers, but a few subscribers still received the incorrect table.
City Og hoolg 10 opens Monday morning at 9 oclock with opening exercises at the Grammar and High schools. Superintendent and principals urge full enrollment and invite parents and friends to attend and visit the schools to observe work and foster better understanding between teachers and parents.
N W Holder District Deputy Game Warden appeals to hunters in Somerville Erath Comanche Brown and Hamilton counties to strictly observe game laws. He contrasts true sportsmen who shoot fairly with game hogs who trap or pot shoot. He urges use of the sportsman method.
John T. Orr of Dallas president of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association may deliver an address at Comanche County Fair. The fair plans a prominent speaking hour for Orr whose Europe trip with master spinners gives him authority on the cotton situation. Farmers and business men are urged to attend.
An old advertisement promotes Blue Star Remedy sold by WM Reese Drug Co claiming a non staining formula with a pleasant odor. It targets sufferers of skin ailments including eczema ringworm and cracked hands offering a guaranteed relief.
One of Comanche County’s oldest families gathered for their annual reunion at J. S. Cox’s home in Sidney. Descendants of W. D. Cox, sheriff 1882–1884, and J. J. Cox, who settled on the same farm in 1875, joined relatives from Lamesa Ranger Fort Worth and Sidney for the family event. Contributions noted from Diamond Tires Comanche Olds mobile Co.
Regular hours for all services with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 A.M and 8 P.M. The Missionary Society meets Monday at 4 P.M at Mrs P K Mackey's home led by Mrs J M Vaughn on Woman's share in the world task. A church meeting Wednesday night invites all willing to work. Dayton Diamond tires and tubes at Comanche Olds.
Troy Cauley of Austin Texas marries Clara Millicent Harris of Aubrey Texas in Fort Worth on September six. Cauley son of Will and Mrs. Cauley studied at the University of Texas where he later became an economics instructor. The bride’s mother is Mrs. E P Harris of Aubrey and the couple reside at 2314 12 Rio Grande Street Austin Texas.
Mrs. O C Thrasher installs a new permanent wave machine at the Powder Puff Beauty Shop bringing Comanche a facility equal to city shops. The Comanche Chief has served the county for over 50 years and invites continued patronage. E H Jones Grocery advertises turnip seed for sowing season.
F W Bradshaw opens a watch making and repair shop in front of Atwoods furniture store. He has long experience in Topeka Kansas and Greenville Texas and has operated in Sus tine for the past year.
Rev. A. D. Porter of Brownwood presiding elder for the district will preach both morning and evening in place of the absent pastor who is conducting a meeting in Granbury. The event reflects a church schedule adjustment within the Methodist congregation.
After all it's miles you are after. Dayton and Diamond tires are showcased at Comanche Oldsmobile Co offering reliable performance and value for drivers.
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