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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
1
Auditor reports a 1921 total loss of 1 203 579 for Texas prisons with net operating loss 1 056 646 plus 213 041 from cotton sales and 23 891 fire loss. Only cabinet shop, drug store, store and shoe shop turned a profit totaling 14 323. State owns 81 120 acres valued at 3 448 073 with total system assets 6 927 237 and 3 335 convicts on hand in March 1922, about 500 more since 1921.
If you are not in a Sunday school class, join the Adult Bible Class at Central Christian Church. All adults welcome to study and share in weekly sessions.
The East Side Parent teachers Association met in the fourth grade room on Friday April 21. Officers elected include President Mrs C R M Dudley and vice presidents Mrs H H Durham Mrs C Lane and Miss Cordin Lindsey recording secretary Mrs N Storey treasurer Mrs J E Chilton and corresponding secretary. A May 1 tag day will raise funds to cover Lyceum deficits and a May 5 school grounds picnic is planned. Ada Harvey was praised for supplying the new geography case and fruits from Luther Burbank’s farm were shown.
Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Goodson will be in Marlin on Thursday for an announced social or civic engagement, details noted in local society columns.
A former congressman declares his bid for the 17th District, plans speeches starting May 20 with the first in Comanche, covering 19 counties, seeking earnest support, and arguing for rational, nonpartisan collaboration to improve government after six years in office.
Delegates from eight counties attend a Brownwood gathering as a board of directors is to be elected later by a permanent-organization committee. A complete poultry and egg marketing system is adopted and car load shipments may be concentrated at various points. The Fourth Annual Rural Education and Country Life Conference will be held May 1 and 2 at Huntsville's Sam Houston Normal Institute with lectures by J C Muerman, James H. Dillard, and other experts on topics from rural churches to vocational education.
Letters to the Chamber of Commerce urge Comanche to create an Auto Tourist Camp. The town on Highway 15 Ft Worth Sonora El Paso would attract touring motorists who pass monthly and spend money locally if a camp were available. Without such a camp travelers will continue onward to towns with facilities and spend their dollars there.
M. W. Skinner and Mrs Sam Todd left Saturday for San Antonio after receiving word that Rev. W. L. Skinner was critically ill.
State wide tests will occur in the second week of May for non accredited high schools or students taking unaccredited subjects. Exams allow college credit for five years and may build on prior credits with a $1 fee. Local superintendents in Proctor Hasse Sidney Lamkin etc. are named to host the exams.
A diploma from a Los Angeles school was found in Joseph C. Lanzon’s treasure trunks in Baltimore. Police report says Lanzon has confessed to 200 robberies in Baltimore over the past 18 months, with loot valued at about $300,000.
Chicago April 24 Mme Schuman Heink urged repeal of the Volstead act to fund a soldiers bonus. She said it is easy to raise money for soldiers and cast blame on taxes. The singer also noted her guest Mrs G F Hodges of San Antonio visiting her sister Mrs Geo Kearney.
In Austin on April 26 officials state dairy cows kept in pasture and not running with fever tick infected cattle need not be dipped unless examinations reveal tick infestation. Opinion by Assistant Attorney General Bruce W Bryant. concurred by State Livestock Sanitary Commission chair J E Bogg-Scott.
The next examination for teacher's certificates will be held on May 5-6 in Comanche in the Commissioner’s Court Room. Mrs. W. M. Gunn formerly Miss Ja net Todd returned to Dallas after a visit with relatives. Mrs. R. V. Massingill and her daughter left for Fort Worth for a two week visit with relatives.
A farming note reviews planting stock beets for hogs and cattle in the United States. It discusses soil needs mellow deep soil, recommended seed bed prep, row spacing of three and one half to four feet, soaking seeds before planting, thinning, and care to avoid compacted ground. It notes root crops yield well under favorable conditions and can be grown after soil warms until early June with light grain supplementation.
The Arizona Cattleman and Farmer urges better egg care to prevent dirtied eggs that cost U S farmers about five million dollars yearly. Wet weather, too few nests, and broody hens mix with soil and yolk, lowering value even when eggs are fresh.
A series of lectures titled How we Got our Bible by Dr Klingman will start on the first Sunday in May. The program invites readers to attend and learn about the Bible's formation.
A Brownwood News item recounts a mother Mary Miller allegedly abducting her five year old son from a home near Blanket. The child’s father Fred McQueen pursued custody, while Miller allegedly exploited the situation to obtain clothes for the boy. McQueen faced assault charges and vows to reclaim his child. The article then shifts to a Brownwood poultry conference, where eight counties formed a cooperative marketing plan led by Walton Peteet to reduce costs and improve farmer returns through a new distributing system.
Despite hard times Comanche county advances a large building program for 1922 23. Jakehamon completes a 9500 structure while Comanche’s new High School nears a 100000 finish. Sipe Springs seeks bids for a 30000 nine room plus auditorium facility. Brysonville aims for a 10000 school house before fall. Fleming plans a 1500 project. Total county wide expenditure reaches 161000 with 51000 outside Comanche town.
Taylor, Texas April 14 J W Long of Georgetown a former druggist was arrested last Saturday on a charge of writing a threatening letter signed K K K He posted $500 bond to appear before the county court on the ith Sheriff Allen says the letter threatened the Georgetown man if debts were not paid It is unclear if payment occurred.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Bettis and Mrs. Ed Limbreath of Maytown were guests of Mrs. H. H. Gibbs on Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Arthur spent a few days in Fort Worth this week visiting relatives and sightseeing.
Bronte Texas April 24 A farmer and stockman John Hutchison living near Fort Chadborne was shot and killed as he tried to enter a storm cellar where his family had sought shelter. An inquest found Hutchison died from gunshot wounds fired by his wife. two daughters testified the couple had fought earlier and that the family hid in the cellar. No charges expected as Mrs Hutchison is in delicate condition. Hutchison, 40, is survived by his wife and six children.
Miss Viona Lawson led the First Baptist church Sunday school class on a Mercer’s Creek outing last Friday afternoon. After hours of fishing a bountiful supper followed for class members Winifred Garner Wade Bishop Wayne Milton Bartlet Edmondson Donavon Palmer and Clyde Bonner. Also present were Mrs. D C Bailey Miss Viona Lawson Messrs A W Palmer and C M Edmondson.
A county candidate addresses voters in Comanche County urging support for the County Clerkship. He plans to meet many residents between now and the election, though he has only seen a few so far due to work commitments.
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