Rector Cunningham Post Hosts First Annual Legion Banquet
The Rector Cunningham Post of the American Legion in Comanche held its first annual banquet Tuesday night with about one hundred present. John Reese as toastmaster led remarks from Dr Klingman Edwin Valmer Capt E P Woodruff and others. A violin solo and vocal number entertained as a printed menu featured cream of tomato soup roast chicken and Waldorf salad. The event drew praise for the lively, enterprising organization and plans to rent a hall for members.
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Cunningham Port
American Legion
Comanche
John Reese
Knights of Democracy
Klingman
Legion
Edwin Valmer
Gustine
J. B. Layne
E. P. Woodruff
Armstrong Cox
K. L. Scott
de Leon
Dro Kufe Adams
Fagar Nabors
Romine
Hardy Stitler
Rabbit drives gain traction in Comanche county
Rabbit drives have become popular nationwide and Comanche county participated with a successful Bibb drive last week that killed about 450 rabbits. A sumptuous dinner followed at the home of Mrs. D. F. Haynes, enjoyed by all attendees.
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Comanche County
Bibb
D. F. Haynes
Granbury Guest Visits Hart and Burks Kin
Mrs. A. E. Firmin of Granbury has been in the city the last week as the guest of Mrs. J. S. Hart and daughter and Mrs. H. Burks and daughter. Mr. Firmin was in town for a few days on business but left Sunday morning for Coleman.
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A. E. Firmin
Granbury
City
J. S. Hart
H. Burks
Firmin
Coleman
Hides Fail to Cover Express Costs In San Angelo Market
In San Angelo Texas hides used for expensive shoes often don t cover express charges when shipped only 25 to 30 miles. Dry hides fetch 10 cents a pound and green hides half that. A Pecos County man sent five goat skins bringing 1.50 but 1.10 in express charges. The piece notes calls for protective tariffs on livestock products and cites local buyers adjusting prices. Local residents visit and prepare trips to Chicago and New York for new goods.
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San Angelo
Texas
Water Valley
Pecos County
Fort Stockton
Attention Ex-Service Men Join American Legion List
Ex service men are urged to join the American Legion as the 1921 member list will be mailed Saturday morning. The local post plans a club room and encourages former members to rejoin and new members to join during W221. Dues are four dollars for the year, including a subscription to the American Legion Weekly. Mail checks to ALP. Cox, Comanche, Texas, Post Finance Officer.
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American Legion
Legion
Amerean Legion Weekly
Alp
Cox
Comanche
Texas
Death of Victor Hugo Thodberg in Guatemala
Victor Hugo Thodberg a former Comanche merchant died in Guatemala January 10 from a cerebral hemorrhage after a nineteen day illness. Born April 16, 1871 in Saint Paul Minnesota he married Rosalie Rice in Waco Texas on August 24 1890 and settled in Comanche in 1891. A Mason and Episcopal church member he was a public benefactor and well regarded. His funeral in Guatemala drew attendees including Vice Consul Goforth and Captain James W Grace among others. Condolence letters arrived from the American consul and Mr Riddle and surviving wife and three children in the United States members of the family attended a memorial service January 22 conducted by Dr Klingman."
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Victor Hugo Thodberg
HW. Thodberg
Comanche
Guatemala
St. Paul
Mian
Rosalie Rice
Waco Texas
Episcopal Church
Goforth
James W. Grace
Geo F. Riddle
American Legation
H. Simmons
Mr. Riddle
United States
Victor Thadberg
George Montgomery
H. Bh
Chilton
Victor W. Thodberg
Thos
Kyle
Fond du Lac Via
C. C. Klingman
Thodberg
Governor Neff Urges Repeal of Suspended Sentence Law
Governor Neff calls for an outright repeal of the suspended sentence law, labeling it an incubator of professional criminals. He cites lax enforcement, urges removal of noncompliant officers, and seeks amendments to Dean prohibition law to prevent verdicts from being overturned by technicalities.
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Neff
Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas
Gilliam Brothers Plan Big Sale In Brownwood
Mr. Gilliam of Brownwood, head of the Gilliam Bros establishment, was on hand this week assisting in arranging for their big sale, with details appearing elsewhere in the Chief.
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Mr. Gilliam
Brownwood
Gilliam Bros
Thurber Social Note Highlights Mrs Bell’s Visit
Mrs Ross Bell of Thurber is the guest of Mrs V Caver this week, visiting and sharing time with local acquaintances in the Thurber area.
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Ross Bell of
Thurber
V. Caver
Rex Parker and family moving from Meadows Grocery store
The note expresses sorrow that W. Rex Parker and his wife with their baby girl will relocate to Dublin, praising Parker as a friend and valued member of the community and Meadows Grocery Co.
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W. Rex Parker
Meadows Grocery Co
Dublin
Rex Parker
Thanks for the Backing Sausage Gift to the Editor
The editor expresses deep gratitude to friends for a substantial remembrance in the form of backbone and sausage. The gift was enjoyed by the entire household and seen as a testament to sincere friendship. He thanks the donors for both the gift and the spirit of goodwill.
Mr Ed Knudson Acknowledges Friends In Comanche
Ed Knudson from his Blanket ranch greeted many friends during a Monday visit to Comanche, sharing smiles and warm conversations with locals.
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Ed Knudson
Blanket
Comanche
Rector Cunningham Post Thanks Donors for Banquet Effort
The Rector Cunningham Post of the American Leh expresses gratitude to all ladies, girls, men, and boys who contributed to its First Annual Banquet and to the committees for their courteous efforts.
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Cunningham
Comanche Couple Celebrate 54th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J A Holman of Comanche county celebrated their fifty fourth wedding anniversary at home on January 24. They have lived in the county since 1882 and come from pioneer Texas families. Their children reside in the area and are respected citizens. The couple embodies Southern chivalry and interest in state and national affairs. The Chief joins friends in wishing them happy returns.
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J. A. Holman
Comanche County
Texas
Mr. Holman
Stephen F. Austin
Holman
House defeats call for constitutional convention
Austin February 2. The Texas House rejected a resolution to call a constitutional convention by an 80 to 32 vote. Debate centered on delegate numbers and representation, with West Texas members fearing unfair weighting. Newt Williams of McLennan County urged against amending the Constitution, arguing Texas has prospered under it. The piece also notes Legion banquet waitresses in Red Cross uniforms adding to the social scene.
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Austin
House
Roundtree
Satterwhite
West Texas
Newt Williams
McLennan County
Texas
Hamilton Drug Co Offer Free Eye Test
J. H W. Tutt offers a free eye test at Hamilton Drug Co advising customers that if glasses are needed he can fit them.
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J. H W. Tutt
Hamilton Drug Co
Hamilton trio rides home after Sunday visit
Earl Claunch and his sister Miss Allie along with C. E. Edmiston of Hamilton were in a car Sunday. Mrs. Edmiston, who had been visiting her friend Mrs. Caver since Friday, returned home with them that day.
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Earl Claunch
Miss Allie
C. E. Edmiston
Hamilton
Heflin Studio Display Of Oil Painted Photographs
Mr Otho D McQuillen assists in special photographic work at Heflin Studio which recently added new equipment for fine results. Oil painted photographs are created and a large display of enlargements and oil colors is shown in the F and M building front window on the West side of the square. The public is invited to inspect this work as advertised in this week's Chief.
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Otho D. McQuillen
Comanche
Heflin
Mr. Sanders Accepts Bookkeeper Post in Comanche Ice & Fuel Co.
Mr. FE. D. Sanders of Mineola has accepted a bookkeeper position with the Comanche Ice & Fuel Co. He will move his wife to town as soon as a suitable residence is found locally.
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FE. D. Sanders
Mineola
The
Comanche Ice & Fuel Co
Sanders
Hawkins Appointed to Bench of Appellate Court
Judge Frank Lee Hawkins of Waxahachie is named by Governor Neff to the Court of Criminal Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the death of Judge W L Davidson. A veteran Texas jurist, he served Ellis County district judge fifteen years after four years as county attorney and as county judge. He is a Southwestern University Georgetown and UT Law School graduate, class of 1899. Roberson Sisters open a ladies millinery and ready to wear shop on the Square, in the former City Cafe building, promising a fine display and strong local patronage.
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Frank Lee Hawkins
Waxahachie
Court of Criminal Appeals
Neff
W. L. Davidson
Hawkins
Texas
District Court
Ellis County
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Law Department
University of Texas
Levie
Maud Roberson
Tide
City Cafe
Roberson Sisters
Sidney Wins County Championship In Basketball scrap
Sidney defeated Comanche to capture the county championship in a lively game played at Sidney. Earlier they beat De Leon and other contenders. Last Friday the De Leon girls lost 18 to 12 to Comanche in Comanche while the local girls hold a 5 win 7 loss season record.
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Comanche
Sidney
de Leon
Hamilton men travel to Comanche for tire business
Paul Dettrich Bud Livingston and Joe Curtis of Hamilton visit Comanche on Wednesday to handle Gates Hak Sole tires. Dettrich is described as a leading Hamilton business figure and a member of Hamilton Tire and Rubber Company.
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Paul Dettrich
Bud Livingston
Joe Curtis
Hamilton
Comanche
Hamilton Tire and Rubber Company
Comanche Couple Wed in Morning Nuptials at Bride’s Home
At the bride's mother's Comanche residence Thursday at 8 30 their wedding joined James D. Slack and Miss Clara Moore in matrimony. The Rev J A Black officiated before relatives and a few guests. They depart 9 25 Frisco for Dallas and plan visits to Galveston Waco and other points on their trip.
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Comanche
James D. Slack
Clara Moore
J. A. Black
Presbyterian Church
Dallas
Galveston
Waco
T. O. Moore
Myrtle Martin
Minnie Cunningham
W. B. Cunningham
Car Tax Compliance Notice Prosecution Imminent
Car owners who have not paid the present year’s car tax will face prosecution on and after the fifteenth of the month. Vehicles on county highways lacking the required seal timber will be cited under the law.
Payment of Taxes Postponed October 15 in Texas Bill
Austin Texas Jan 31 Provisions in the first general bill signed by Governor Neff postpone taxes until October 15 and delay publication of delinquents until April 15 The penalty drops from 10 to 5 percent with 6 percent interest making 11 percent if paid after January 31 and before October 15 The measure did not gain a two thirds senate vote for the emergency clause and will take effect ninety days after session adjourns likely before October 15 The West Texas Chamber of Commerce backed the bill but failed to secure 21 senate votes creating a situation lawmakers and courts may need to resolve
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Austin
Texas
Neff
House
Senate
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Fine Texas ribbon cane syrup praised by editor
The editor praises a can of fine cast Texas ribbon cane syrup presented by Grogan and Anderson of Hamilton. They distribute the rare product in carload lots and sell wholesale and retail. An advertisement appears in the Chief, with readers directed to the column. The syrup is described as pure cane juice with no adulteration and of exceptional quality.
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Grogan & Anderson
Hamilton
Reverend Klingman Delivers Sermon in Hamilton Visit
Rev. C. C. Klingman traveled to Hamilton last Saturday and preached at Central Christian church Sunday morning. He received a cordial welcome from the congregation and locals, with a large appreciative audience at the service and an invitation to return.
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C. C. Klingman
Hamilton
Central Christian Church
Slack Moore Nuptials Witnessed by Mrs Cunningham
Mrs Walter Jack Cunningham of Waco, sister of the bride, attended the Slack Moore wedding this week to witness the ceremony and celebrate the union.
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Walter Jack Cunningham
Waco
Citizens urged to clean up yards and fences
Citizens are encouraged to improve the town by tearing down or mending old fences, raking debris, and burning trash. The push aims to beautify neighborhoods and reduce disease risk.
Death of Frank Wilson in Dallas
The Chief reports Frank Wilson died last Friday in Dallas at 2 30 p m after a three week illness in a sanitarium. His remains were laid to rest in the Downing cemetery. The deceased lived between Comanche and Be Lcon and had resided in the county all his life. He was 37 years old and survived by a wife and two children a daughter 16 and a son 12 besides other relatives and friends to mourn.
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Frank Wilson
Dallas
Downing
Comanche
Be Lcon
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Carmel Myers
Buck Jones
Tom Mix
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Jeff
William Farnum
Angelo
Oscar Callaway
Newberg
G. A. Burton
Midland
Billy Homsley
H. Bettis
May
Miss Coma Gibbs
Chicago
New York
Bettis & Gibbs
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Red Cross
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