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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
2
Township gossip points to a hot political season with hopefuls watching winds in every town. A school trustee race and a plan for a Class Day trip prompt discussion as residents weigh candidates, finances, and upcoming municipal decisions.
Clippings describe divorces cited with bizarre causes from Time Newsweek and the New York Herald Tribune, including a wife suing after a man slammed doors and a husband who used a live chicken. Ada Leonard the stripper filed for divorce over career acceptance. The Rockdale Reporter notes rats ate catgut from techish racks.
Comanche egg prices rise while Dublin gears up for a late April rodeo with a Sunday show. A Erath County agent announces free government mattresses to households under 600 dollars income as a cotton surplus move. Graham dam water drop mirrors Niagara Falls, and Charles Marshall shines as a rising track athlete at Howard Payne College. Confederate remnants fade from memory.
The Hearne Democrat notes six American women died in World War duty per War Department. Census help urged for Comanche to reach 3 000 population. Comanche may lack softball this season as a hardball team forms with bright prospects. Boarding details include local humor and quotes.
Twenty years ago Lathe School Board elected new trustees with George L Sullivan serving as secretary. J F Schellworth of Texida Oil Co plans an eighty four foot derrick on Lee Campbell tract near Comanche as he oversees oil interests. Zoo Club met at Miss Dud Hicks home with refreshments for several attendees. Clean up Week slated April 26 to May 1 sponsored by Community Development League with Study Club aid. George W Sebren of Ashville NC will sing at First Baptist, joined by the Progressive Male Quartet from Comanche.
Fred B Whipkey recalls 19th century town life with details on trade and goods. Farmers visit for cordwood and income from selling items. Shoppers buy salts, shoes, collars, and cologne. phonographs rare. hats draw attention. bottle prices and axles noted. Sermons long, remedies common, and Keep Off the Grass signs absent.
Six county schools end term this week including Springs Downing Fairview Dell Oliver Springs. Morning exercises and graduation programs planned. some may hold short afternoon programs. An evening ball game follows dinner with possible Comanche stew served at several campuses.
The note explains a puzzle where the age difference is seven years. It concludes the speaker is 28 and Ann is 21, with ages seven years ago being 21 and 14 respectively, matching the described relationships.
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