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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
6
The Christian Arch Bible School and Communion occur each Sunday at 10 o clock with preaching on the first and third Sundays at 11 o clock. This Sunday September 22 there is no morning sermon. Evening service at 7 30. Pastor el Klingman.
Grady Dowdey of Newburg is returning to teaching and will lead a one teacher school in San Vacinto Brewster County for eight months. He previously taught in Comanche County and retired to his Newburg farm. The eight pupil class mainly comprises Mexican students.
Mike Robertson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs R H Robertson of Comanche suffered a broken arm Thursday afternoon in a fall from a tree at the West Ward area. This marks the third time the child has broken the arm according to reports from Comanche.
Jimmie Pate Coker three year old son of Mr and Mrs Buster Coker swallowed two centennial souvenir coins the size of half dollars lodged in his esophagus just under the collar bone He was taken to Fort Worth where the coin was removed and he is reported to be doing nicely The Texas State Fair exhibit from sixty Texas counties three regional groups thirty two Future Farmers of America clubs and twenty six 4-H clubs are noted in the text.
An evening sermon discusses soul burdens not cured by medicine and urges church cleansing and new life through regular worship. It outlines Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m and midweek activities including Young Peoples Meetings at 6 45 p m and church night at 7 30 p m. It invites nonmembers to join.
The De Leon Boy Scout Troop No. 25 was organized in April and recently received its charter ceremonies. Chief Executive G. N. Quirl and others signed the charter affiliating the troop with the Boy Scouts of America while Rev. J. H. Pritchard awarded Tenderfoot badges. The meeting highlighted growth in membership and organization.
The church holds Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with the sermon The Fruits of Experience. No evening service. Young People meet at 1:00 p.m. to travel to San Saba for the District Conference. cars needed. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. cordial welcome from Minister E M Shepard.
Two sons of Tom Nabers from Desdemona attend Comanche high school and progress in aviation. Edwin Nabers just finished a nine month course at the Third Wing School of Aeronautics at Lowry Field Denver and will move to McDill Field. Wm L Dutch Nabers studies at Spartan School of Aeronautics Tulsa and will transfer to Chanute Field for an advanced course. Lewis Nabers has ten years in the air corps with the 17th Bombardment Squadron at Barksdale Field and will soon transfer to Atlanta.
East Texas holds the nation’s largest undeveloped iron ore deposit spanning eleven counties from Angelina to Bowie. A wartime emergency development movement seeks to tap this resource for national needs.
Comanche County schools operate 55 buses with routes planned by local trustees and county approval. The state funds transportation per pupil, and drivers sign strict contracts with insurance often limited by funding. Bus drivers, principals, and precincts emphasize safety, discipline, and observing traffic rules to reduce accidents and protect students.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. John Dillon's home with co hostesses. Officers approved gifts and a Year Book committee was named. Mrs Logan Williams elected delegate to the Missionary Conference in Waco on Oct 2. 26 guests attended with refreshments served.
The committee explains that cotton buyers must record producer name and address purchase date original gin number bale weight penalty amount if any and marketing card or certificate serial number. Buyers should keep existing ledgers and add missing fields, and report penalties if a producer lacks a card.
Gustine residents hosted relatives from Abilene Brownwood and San Saba including Mr and Mrs Richard Davis Ora Belle Mrs Lige Davis and Mrs J Lee Daniels. Visitors in Big Spring for Martha Eleanor Applewhite and Buddy Foster wedding included Mrs Phil Bertram LeRoy Bertram Ruth Strickland Horace Applewhite and Mrs M G McDonald.
A. R. Bogart, 68, of La Union New Mexico, visited his brother Walter Bogart, 60, near Gustine last week. They had not seen one another for 34 years and had heard from each other in 25 years. Family connections date to Coleman and Scurry County, with two days spent at the Gustine farm before the reunion.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Chas. Clark of Comanche visit Mineral Wells for a so journ at the Baker Hotel. They take baths participate in social activities of the early Fall season as delightful weather graces this famous spa.
The Waco Home team remains undefeated and unscored upon in 1939 as McAlister and Simpson connect for a 28 yard pass for the first score. McNeil then breaks for a 50 yard TD run late in the game, with both extra points by McAlister. Indian defense holds with eight first downs but cannot threaten the Home attack.
Deputy County Miss Ud ia Fisher returns from a Austin Waco and South Texas trip. Residents and relatives from Alice Santonio Lordsburg Fort Worth Hico De Leon Denton Denton area visit Comanche events. Christine Coleman leaves for Denton College and other locals travel for study and family visits.
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