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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1934
Page
4
The committee announces a plate supper at Stage Creek on Saturday night September 22. The event features music and entertainment including special songs and speaking and invites everyone to attend for a enjoyable evening and a good supper.
Dublin Progress reports Camp Connally will be moved to Washington County by October 10. The camp, established June 17 1938 in Dublin and one of the first soil erosion camps in the state, houses 235 enrollees six officers and an education director. Buildings will remain and be watched as the move proceeds.
Frank Bibb and Jack Kilgore of Edna Hill visited relatives here over the weekend. Rick Armstrong of Camp Meridian also spent the weekend with hometown folks.
Howard Kilpatrick sells fresh stock of iiveready batteries suitable for radios flashlights and telephones. The ad highlights reliable power for everyday use and urges quick purchase.
The De Leon Band under Pat Howard gave two concerts Saturday at Rising Star during the Free Fall Fair. Reports from Rising Star say the fair was among the best in several years.
Rev A C Haynes pastor of the Comanche Methodist Church travels to Fort Worth Sunday afternoon to start a two week revival at the Trinity Methodist Church.
Two ex convicts arrested last week in Fort Worth confessed to a two week Texas tour burglarizing dental offices. They targeted Dr E R Ammons on August 27 stealing dental gold worth 25 dollars and sold 87 dollars worth later. One suspect is a four time ex convict. Both held on burglary charges with narcotics found.
A group of Comanche residents led by Mrs. C. W. Williams and Mrs. Gene St. Clair Whitten, with Mrs. Pat Lone and daughters Tiny and Patricia plus Mrs. Willie Sue Montgomery Buck of Houston, toured major U S and Canadian sites including Hot Springs, Chicago World’s Fair, Detroit, Niagara Falls, New York City, Washington, Natural Bridge Virginia and Birmingham. The journey cost only 47.00 for fuel and car upkeep.
G F Ineram Sr of Fort recounts his service during the first part of the week in Comanche. He describes his time from 1909 to 1918 and his involvement with Puls Ty on the sidewall construction project.
Baptists from twenty counties will gather with the First Baptist Church of Brownwood on Tuesday September 25. Dr Karl Moore will give the welcome and about 1000 representatives are expected. The district plans to raise 8900 for state missions by December 1 and 22250 for missions and Baptist institutions in the next convention year. Guests include Dr W M Wright Dr M A Jenkins and George J Mason. The program starts at 10 am.
A fire last Tuesday destroyed the Lamkin gin and seed house. The plant, built years ago for 15000 dollars, was only partly insured. Ownership lies in a stock company with Hamilton residents. Travis A. Franks holds the controlling stake. Emmett Basham operated the ginning plant.
Velma Stark and Christeen Stark departed Sunday to begin college work in Denton. Velma plans two years at Teachers College before continuing, Christeen will enter CIA. They travel with sister Mia and are accompanied by Bill Coody of Eastland and their father J. M. Disin.
Arrangements are being made for Sunday morning and evening services at the First Baptist Church.
Announcement states the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. R Cecil Black of Minneapolis Minnesota on September 4. The baby’s paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Black of Hasse.
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