LeComanche Chief Publisher and Pricing Note
The Comanche issue lists C. W. Wilkerson as editor and publisher and shows subscription price at $1.00 per year with adjoining counties at $1.56.
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1941
Page
2
The Comanche issue lists C. W. Wilkerson as editor and publisher and shows subscription price at $1.00 per year with adjoining counties at $1.56.
A reader urges creating a late mail drop so letters post after 8 pm reach night trains. The note praises Postmaster J. R. Eanes and hints at possible action by Mr. Banes, while noting earlier box removal at Ridgeway Hotel and residents’ reluctance to mail from public places at night.
A jumble of telephonic notices includes reports of bad news, a noon committee reminder, donations requests, a bank overdraft alert, an interview inquiry, a dinner dress and 30 mile drive notice, a cash demand, a studio photo appointment, ad space solicitations, a dog bite report, an 85 dollar service bill, and miscellaneous chatter labeled Bagology.
The House rejected a separate oil and gas commission by a heavy vote reflecting Texans’ preference for elected bodies. Observers note the public dislikes new boards and believes the State Railroad Commission has performed well.
A Carlton subscriber writes to Comanche Chief praising the paper for its differences and thorough draft news coverage. She notes sharing issues with family in Washington State and lauds the editorial page as engaging and timely, signing as Mrs. W. B. Price of Carlton Texas.
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