17 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
1
Comanche volunteers send cakes and fruit to Camp Mead soldiers, with bakers praised for quality. A batch of tobacco arrives as part of the care package, reflecting community support for the relocated troops and their comfort away from home.
Five occupants were thrown from a car descending a long hill near Priddy after its gear failed on a small bridge. J R Lewis of Brown Province, Arch Miss Nina Burton and Miss Cunningham suffered bruises and Miss Burton reportedly broke an arm. No serious fatalities reported, reunion funds aided retrieval of the group.
Slack, popular manager of Looney's Store, resigns effective August 15. He is succeeded by H. Brown of Brownwood, a young man connected with the Brown house since its establishment. The move is linked to Slack's call to military service.
The Cunningham family gathers in Comanche for annual reunion with 178 of 368 members present including ten of Capt. James and Aunt Susie Cunningham’s descendants. Sid and Jay Cunningham oversee the beef feast while kin from Dallas Fort Worth and other towns attend and share reminiscences over two days of social time and hospitality.
Hon. Oscar Callaway will speak at the courthouse on Saturday at 2 p m about the war situation and national conditions. The speaker, noted for his wartime position in Congress, will address critics and explain his views on America’s entry into the war. A large public turnout is anticipated to hear his statements.
The fragment mentions Lene and Bob Willis and family and Miss Nina Burton of Winche, indicating a local society or family notice in the Winche area. Details are incomplete but point to a personal announcement involving named individuals.
A large extended family gathered on Saturday to honor Mrs. F M Tiner on her 60th birthday. Relatives from Logans Gap Beattie Downing and other areas joined a morning arrival, a bountiful dinner, and group photographs amid festive greetings and warm congratulations.
The Banner family gathered at McPherson Park to celebrate Mr. Banner’s 97th birthday with a day of informal fellowship. Most children attended from Comanche, Merkel, Dryden, San Benito, and Comanche, minus Wm. Banner of Haskell.
This week brought three auto crashes in Comanche over two days. Paul Lane and J. D. Bonner's head on collision caused minor injuries to Bonner, while Bonner's car bumped Robert Huggins’ car with no injuries. A Lewis of Rucker backed from the courthouse rack, crushing a buggy wheel, and a third accident involved women drivers with names not listed.
Benton C Stailey of Comanche and Miss Minnie Lorean Fort were quietly married at the bride’s parents home near Clifton with Rev B K Tenny officiating. The couple will reside in Comanche after the ceremony. Congratulations are offered from friends and neighbors.
Newspaper notes Comanche youths Neil Gardner Hugh S Clarke Rector Cunningham Rob Harris and Gayle Scott earning commissions in officers reserve corps and regular infantry. Gardner and Clarke trained at Fort Monroe and Fort Sheridan becoming second lieutenants. Scott at Leon Springs. Harris and Cunningham join seventh and eighth companies. Parents praised for sons’ achievement in demanding camps.
Comanche residents collected a large box of tobacco for soldiers at Camp McClelland Brownwood. Hon. Choe McCollum and Hon. Bob Slack led volunteers who gathered chewing pipe and cigarette tobacco plus snuff. The boys, unpaid for fifteen days, will benefit from the thoughtful gift while in temporary camp.
Benton Dee and Miss Min ne Lorean, D H Sharp and Miss Verna Wilcoxson, J T Curbo and Miss Attila Burton Jones, Lula Mae McKenzie and Miss Jew Mose Boatright. details of licenses granted.
A brief item reports a suspect nicknamed the Blue Bag Killer, linked to a string of thefts or crimes described in concise terms. The note highlights police interest and ongoing investigation, with no graphic details.
Comanche County Exemption Board ran the first days of physical exams for 151 summoned men. James Dallas Slack passed in 12 minutes. by Wednesday night 330 men had been examined at a rate of about 110 daily. About ten percent likely failed physicals, with many seeking exemptions. Doctors Hays, Self, Thomas, and Cry conducted the exams as crowds adapted from fear to routine.
The City Council and City School Board authorize delinquent taxpayers to pay one fifth of their tax bill monthly for five months. The plan eases payment during hard times and aims to boost collections for both city and schools.
Obituary note records the death of William 6 near Sidney with abbreviated references to Abbrt Ormsby and De Lo- in a brief, non-graphic memorial notice.
Readable fragments indicate a local business offering to repair oil stoves turning them "good as new" with repair services advertised. No further details on location or pricing are legible in the text.
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