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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1922
Page
4
The Brownwood News notes Oscar Callaway's strong bid for Congress despite Blanton's large first primary vote. It accuses Blanton of dodging debates while canvassing under cover and recalls Callaway's anti draft stance at the war’s start and its cost in lives and taxes.
James L. Slayden, veteran congressman from the Fourteenth District, spoke in Coleman on August 21 in support of Oscar Callaway for Congress against Thomas L. Blanton. About 500 heard Slayden extol Callaway’s honesty, ability, and potential to earn Congress’ respect and contribute constructively to national legislation.
By order of the 91st District Court of Comanche County a writ of execution was issued against W P Phillips and N Phillips. The sheriff will sell at the Comanche County Courthouse on the first Tuesday in September 1922 the west half of a 160 acre tract described by metes and bounds to satisfy a judgment of 953.49 plus costs in favor of Continental State Bank of German Texas. The notice is dated August 10 1922.
Social updates report visits and travels of the Holmsley Bruton families in Comanche. Prof. Jim Cook of Jakehamon, Brownwood summer studies, visited Comanche. Rev. J D Smoot and family vacationed in Glenrose. A $16 reward offered for two bay horses near Desdemona with one branded 88 and a 10 reward for delivery to the Desdemona light plant or 5 for information. Mrs A V Logan of Houston stayed with Mrs Frank Clarke.
The new Comanche High School building is finished and described as the most modern and commodious in town Texas. It features up-to-date furniture and an auditorium designed for student comfort and gatherings, marking a proud milestone for the district.
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