Rector Cunningham Post Holds First Annual American Legion Banquet
The Rector Cunningham Post of the American Legion in Comanche County held its first annual banquet Tuesday night with about one hundred attendees. John Reese served as toastmaster as speeches praised democracy and Legion service, a violin solo and vocal number entertained, and a printed menu featured a full luncheon. The post plans a hall for members and invites ex service men to enroll, hailed as a complete success.
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Cunningham Post
American Legion
Cor, Anche
John Reese
Knights of Democracy
C. © Klingman
Lewion
Edwin Palmer
Gustine
The
Legion
Jock Layne
E. Po Woodruff
Armstrong Cox
KL. Scott
de Leon
Dro Rute Adams
Fagar Nabors
Romine
Hardy Stitler
Comanche County
Red Cross
Rabbit Drives Boost County Harvests and Dinner Event
Rabbit drives are widespread in the county with Comanche county taking part. A notable effort at Bibb last week killed about 450 rabbits. A sumptuous dinner followed at the home of Mrs. D F Haynes, enjoyed by all present.
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Towue
Comanche County
Bibb
D. F. Haynes
Mrs Firmin Visits Granbury Guests and Business
Mrs. A. E. Firmin of Granbury stayed in the city for a week as guest of Mrs. J. S. Hart and daughter and Mrs. H. Burks and daughter. Mr. Firmin visited briefly and left Sunday morning for Coleman.
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A. E. Firmin
Granbury
City
J. S. Hart
H. Burks
Firmin
Coleman
Hides Won't Pay Way To Market In Angelo Section
San Angelo Texas January report notes hides used for shoes fail to cover express charges when shipped short distances. The Muation advocates protective tariffs on livestock products. Examples cite a Water Valley man paid one cent for a cowhide and Pecos county goats yielding $1.50 after Fort Stockton express fees. Mrs Oscar Callaway visited Mrs G A Burton before returning to Midland.
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San Angelo
Texas
S Muation
Water Valley
Wea
Pecos County
Fort Stockton
Bettis and Gibbs couple head to Chicago and New York
H Bettis of May and Miss Sal Gibbs of this city travel to Chicago and New York to purchase new goods for Bettie Gibbs popular store Bettie & Gibbs.
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H. Bettis
May
Sal Gibbs
Chicago
New York
Bettie & Gibbs
Ex Service Men urged to join American Legion in Comanche
Attention Ex-Service Men. The 1921 American Legion member list will be mailed Saturday morning. The Comanche Post seeks a large first list and invites former members to join. Dues for the year are 4 dollars including a subscription to American Legion Weekly. Mail checks to ALP. Cox, Post Finance Officer, Comanche Texas.
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American Legion
Legion
American Legion Weekly
Alp
Cox
Comanche
Texas
Death of Victor Hugo Thadberg in Guatemala
Victor Hugo Thadberg a former Comanche merchant died in Guatemala January 10 from cerebral hemorrhage after a nineteen day illness. Born in St Paul Minnesota April 16 1871 he married Rosalie Rice in Waco Texas August 24 1890 and settled in Comanche in 1891. He was a Mason and Episcopal and attended by American officials at his funeral with condolences from the consulate and others. His wife and three children survive with a sister in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. A memorial service was held January 22 at the Thadberg home in Comanche.
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Victor Hugo Thadberg
HH. Thadberg
Comanche
Guatemala
St. Paul
Mian
Rosalie Rice
Waco Texas
Episcopal Church
Goforth
James W. Grace
Geo F. Riddle
Thodberg
Governor Neff Urges Repeal of Suspended Sentence Law
Governor Neff asks the Legislature to repeal the entire suspended sentence law contending it enables criminals to escape punishment. He cites officer nonenforcement in parts of Texas and labels the law the incubator of professional criminals.
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Neff
Court of Criminal Appeals
Texas
Gilliam Brothers Plan Brownwood Sale Visit
Mr. Gilliam of Brownwood, head of Gilliam Bros Establishment, was in town this week assisting in arranging their big sale, an announcement appearing elsewhere in the Chief.
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Mr. Gilliam
Brownwood
Gilliam Bros
Thurber Social Note Announces Mrs Ross Bell’s Visit
Mrs Ross Bell of Thurber is the guest of Mrs V Caver this week in a brief social item noting hospitality and neighborhood ties.
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Ross Bell of
Thurber
V. Caver
Rex Parker to Move From Meadows Grocery Co.
It is with regret that friends report W Rex Parker of Meadows Grocery Co and his wife with their baby daughter will move to Dublin. No man on the road or off it can claim more friends than Rex Parker. We are sorry they must leave.
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W. Rex Parker
Meadows Grocery Co
Dublin
Rex Parker
Editor Thanks Friends for Generous Backbone and Sausage Gift
The editor expresses gratitude for a substantial remembrance in the form of backbone and sausage enjoyed by the household. The note thanks donors for the gift and the spirit of goodwill that accompanied it, noting it strengthens friendship and ties.
Mr Ed Knudson Reaches Out From Blanket Ranch
Mr Ed Knudson from his ranch near Blanket greets his many friends in Comanche Monday.
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Ed Knudson
Blanket Ane
First Annual Banquet Acknowledgments From The American Le
The American Le thanks all ladies girls men and boys who helped make its first annual banquet a success. Committees receive courteous treatment for their work. The ria Leh ta Post.
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Rian Leh Ta
Comanche Couple Celebrates 54th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J A Holman of Comanche celebrated their fifty fourth wedding anniversary at home on January 24. Respected Pioneer Texas families since 1882 they reflect southern chivalry and dignity and take an active interest in state and national affairs. The Chief extends best wishes for many happy returns.
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J. A. Holman
Comanche County
Texas
Holman
Stephen F. Austin
House votes down call for constitutional convention
Austin February 2. The Texas House voted 80 to 32 to refuse a constitutional convention. Debate focused on delegate numbers and representation. West Texas members opposed fairness concerns, and Newt Williams of McLennan urged against changing the Constitution, arguing Texas prospers under it.
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Austin
House
Roundtree
Satterwhite
West Texas
Newt Williams
McLennan County
Texas
I will test your eyes free
H Mutt at Hamilton Drug Co offers free eye tests and fitting services for glasses, inviting customers to try on frames. The note spots a local optician with a lighthearted challenge about vision needs and fittings.
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H. Mutt
Hamilton Drug Co
Hamilton trio in Sunday car excursion and visit
Earl Claunch and sister Miss Allie with C. E. Edmiston of Hamilton traveled together on Sunday. Mrs. Edmiston, visiting 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 Showcases Oil Painted Photographs
Mr Otho D McQuillen assists in special photographic work at Heflin Studio which has added new equipment for fine oil painted photographs. A large display of enlargements and oil colors is in the front window of the F and M building on the West side of the square. Heflin invites the public to inspect the work featured in this week's Chief advertisement.
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Otho D. McQuillen
Comanche
Heflin
Mineola Man Becomes Book Keeper for Comanche Ice and Fuel
Mr. RF D Sanders of Mineola accepts a book keeper post with the Comanche Ice and Fuel Co. He plans to bring his wife to town as soon as he can arrange housing and suitable accommodation.
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RF. D. Sanders
Mineola
The
Comanche Ice & Fuel Co
Sanders
Hawkins Appointed to Appellate Court Bench in Texas
Judge Frank Lee Hawkins of Waxahachie is appointed by Governor Neff to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to fill the vacancy from the death of Judge W L Davidson. A longtime Ellis County jurist and former county attorney, Hawkins is a Southwestern University and University of Texas Law School graduate. Roberson Sisters open a ladies millinery and ready-to-wear shop on the Square corner, promising a strong local patronage with experienced ownership.
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Frank Lee Hawkins
Waxakachie
Court of Criminal Appeals
Neff
W. L. Davidson
Hawkins
Texas
District Court
Ellis County
Filis County
Southwestern University At
Georgetown
Law Department
The
University of Texas
Levie
Maud Roberson
Roberson
Sidney Seizes County Championship With Comanche Victory
Sidney clinched the county title by beating Comanche last week in a thrilling game played at Sidney. Earlier they defeated De Leon and other contenders. In girls action, Comanche hosted De Leon as Sidney girls won 18 to 12, boosting their season to 5 wins in 7 games.
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Sidney
de Leon
Comanche
Hamilton trio in Comanche for Gates Half Sole tires
Paul Dettrich Bud Livingston and Joe Curtis of Hamilton travel to Comanche on business. Dettrich handles the Gates Half Sole tires and is a leading Hamilton businessman with the Hamilton Tire and Rubber Company.
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Paul Dettrich
Bud Livingston
Joe Curtis
Hamilton
Comanche
Hamilton Tire and Rubber Company
Slack and Moore wed in Comanche morning ceremony
In Comanche at the bride’s mother’s home Rev J A Black marries James D Slack and Clara Moore. After the ceremony the couple leaves by Frisco train for Dallas and a wedding trip to Galveston and Waco amid a large circle of relatives and friends.
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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 Evasion Warning For County Drivers
Notice to car owners to pay the current year’s tax. Beginning the fifteenth of the month prosecutions will target those driving on county highways who fail to display the seal timber as required by law. Signed by R. F. Holloway, Clerk.
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Zoa
Tax Payment Deadline Postponed Under General Bill
Austin Texas Jan 31 Provisions in the first general bill signed by Governor Neff postpone tax payments and publication of delinquents to April 15 1921. The penalty drops from 10 to 5 percent with 6 percent interest making 11 percent if paid after June 31 and before Oct 15. The emergency clause failed requiring 2/3 Senate votes delaying effect to ninety days after adjournment. The West Texas Chamber of Commerce backed the bill but lacked twenty one senate votes, leaving a need for legal clarification.
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Austin
Texas
Neff
Senate
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Fine Texans syrup praised by Hamilton suppliers
The editor commends a can of fine cast Texas ribbon cane syrup from Grogan and Anderson of Hamilton. The product is pure cane juice with no adulteration and sold wholesale and retail in carload lots. An advertisement appears in the Chief and readers are urged to see it.
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Texas
Grogan & Anderson
Hamilton
Preacher Klingman Visits Central Christian in Hamilton
Rev. C. C. Klingman traveled to Hamilton last Saturday and preached at the Central Christian church on Sunday morning. He received a warm reception from the congregation and locals who urged another visit. A large, appreciative audience attended the service.
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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 was here this week to witness the Slack Moore nuptials.
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Walter Jack Cunningham
Waco
Citizens urged to clean up yards and fix fences
Residents are encouraged to tidy property, repair or remove dilapidated fences, rake debris, and burn trash. The movement aims to beautify the town and reduce disease risk by promoting cleaner premises and active home maintenance.
Frank Wilson Dies at Dallas
The Chief reports the death in Dallas last Friday at 2 00 p m of Frank Wilson after three weeks in a sanitarium. His remains were brought home and buried in the Downing cemetery Saturday at 4 p m. The deceased lived between Comanche and Belcon and had been a county resident all his life. He was 37 years old and leaves a wife and two children a daughter 16 and a son 12.
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Frank Wilson
Dallas
Pest
Downing
Comanche
Be Lcon
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