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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1928
Page
4
Comanche Texas notices list the Comanche Publishing Co. as publishers with second class mail service. J C Wilkerson and W H Carpenter are identified as editor and manager. Subscription rate is $1.50 for one year.
Local residents and relatives are listed visiting and traveling to cities including Brownwood Abilene Dallas Fort Worth and Galveston. Names include J W Norrid Isla, Bettie Cameron Lizzie Ford Camille Switzer Ida Mae Switzer Lizzie Ford and many others with destinations and school or work plans in Abilene Simmons University University of Texas and Texas School of Mines.
Elm Grove notes list a Sunday 11 o'clock appointment for Woolsey, with surrounding social visits. Beattie hosts J K Bingham guests, and local families from Blanket, Comanche, Sipe Springs, Wingate, and Hart areas are mentioned visiting or hosting. A community singing event is planned for next Sunday afternoon with invitation to all.
The Central Christian Church outlines a busy program led by the Women's Missionary Society. Highlights include an illustrated song feature, a Matthew Bible Study class starting Monday at 4 o'clock, and Promotion Day for the Sunday School as part of Rally Day preparations. Two services were held Sunday with two additions.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Burton of Rotan visit sister Mrs V A Miller en route to Glen Rose for treatment. Oliver McCarty and Mr and Mrs Roy Applewhite and baby of Oldton Lamb County attend neice Mickey Youngs funeral and return home. John Williamson and C Y Allen of Dickens County travel on business. Dennis Parnett of Lamb County visits. G L Spikes sells a load of cows in Fort Worth. Mrs Arthur Hillhouse visits Gustine sister Mrs Brown Rambo who was burned. Mrs J W Applewhite of Gustine spends weekend with son Horace Applewhite. Jeff Miller and daughter Jamuanita of Cisco visit. Mrs Phil Bertram of Gustine visits H C Applewhite. Prof and Mrs E T Cunningham of Newbury visit W A Bryson. J M Haynes and Ben Boen of Comanche visit. Boen conducts church services at schoolhouse. Revival meeting planned to begin second Sunday in October. Raymond Gilman and son Lee Roy of Dickens County visit relatives. J M McCrary and Mr Hoffman of Comanche spend Sunday afternoon with G D Hageard. Jerome P Kearby and wife Brownwood visitors Thursday.
The Baptist Church holds morning worship with the message We are complete in Him and evening services titled The bruised head and heel. Pastor Forrest Maddox D D leads the services.
Birth announcements list Wanda Louise Sims at Hasse on Sept 12 and Annie Margarette Crillette at Comanche on Sept 10. Marriages note Shad S. Phillips and Alta Moore. Real estate transfers record several land deeds in Mills and Comanche counties with varying acres and consideration sums.
Ten turkeys from seven flocks were tested for intestinal worms at the County Agent's office drawing a crowd of raisers. Six birds tested positive and the demonstration spurred farmers to treat birds at home. J. A. Barton noted worms have halved turkey production in the Middle West and similar issues plague Comanche County.
George Burns takes 22 players to Breckenridge for a 3 o'clock game against Breckenridge High School. Coach predicts no clear starters, stating the lineup is a toss up with both squads fighting every minute. Probable starters include Wetzel Greer Stephens King Beaty Dudley Mackey Dodson Meyers Morris Everett with Waldrop Myers, Horner Wagner Emert Allen Dutton Keeter Johnson Story Masters and McDonald as substitutes.
The John Wesley Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday School enjoyed a picnic at Fleming Park last Friday evening. About 80 members attended the event with watermelon slicing and old time games.
Neighbors and friends in Comanche and Brownwood are thanked for kindnesses and assistance during Mrs Lester's illness. The families D. P. Lester W. H. Bradley and L. G. Simmons express gratitude for sympathy and support.
Burks and Son Transfer Co conducts a long distance moving service report detailing their relocation of household goods across state lines. The item highlights the company’s fleet, crew, and handling procedures for interstate moves.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tupin and Joe Tupin's mother, Mrs. R. A. Tupin, were in Dallas on Tuesday visiting the city.
Mrs. J. Julian praises Adlerika for removing gas and bloating after meals. The ad emphasizes relief from upper and lower bowel waste and suggests it helps eating and sleeping, endorsed by Wm. Reese Drug Co.
No more anxiety or danger with FLY-TOX. This insecticide claims to kill moths eggs and larvae and protect carpets, clothing, furs, and woolens. It touts Mellon Institute research and Rex Fellowship development with simple bottle instructions and a guaranteed safe fragrance.
Burks and Son Storage Co. presents storage activity by month and year. Details include occupancy trends, revenue figures, and unit utilization across facilities.
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