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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
2
Local readers learn about school trustee elections with six incumbents seeking reelection and voters choosing three. References to politics, commerce, WPA workers, and civic events fill the page, including market news, road improvements, and community notices from Brownwood and Comanche.
The piece quotes a spoof list from The Goldthwaite Eagle on census questions and suggested answers. It pokes fun at rent, education, salary, language, and social security inquiry while referencing The Dallas News and longtime editor Joseph Taylor.
An OCR fragment notes a historic Texas water supply effort linked to oil, calling it the first Hyd mares project and its role in forming a safe water source for regional use.
A light comedy titled A Fortunate Calamity will be staged at Cotton Grove Thursday night. Admission is free and the public is invited. The event is announced by the in charge authorities.
Family expresses appreciation for support during illness and death of Mrs. W. S. Maples. Gratitude noted for faithful aid, kind deeds, comforting words, and floral offerings. Signed by Mrs. W. Wyche, Eva Maples, E. Maples, and Mrs. M. M Quaitters.
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