Road demand and political chatter in Comanche County
Readers hear talk of an all-weather road from Comanche to Beattie as local figures weigh county races. Potential candidates include Y. W. Holmes for County Attorney and H. Moore for Legislature, with Jim Lacy eyed for County Judge amid broader county political notes.
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Comanche
Beattie
Y. W. Holmes
Holmes
Camarche
Gonzales County
H. Moore
Hiel Dell
Townsend
Jim Lacy
Sidney- Sipe Springs
Comanche County
Comanche Chief Roundup of Local News and Notables
The item notes include a census touchstone for business, a quip on political hush money, and a 19th century marriage ad leading to a First Lady. It reports 291 ships lost in European war and 2728 sea deaths, then highlights Texas political dinners favoring Roosevelt or Garner. Local notices mention funerals, DA candidate Bill Allen, poll tax rules, church activity, and coach salaries at state schools.
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Europe
Texas
Homer Norton
Jess Neely
Rice
D. X. Bible
University of Texas
A. & M. College
Letters to The Hamilton Record Herald From Dink Writer
A reader laments lack of relief and wages, asking about eligibility and payments. She cites elopement, a four month old baby, support needs, and sickness in family. She requests a wife’s form and asks about marriage and child relief, mentioning letters to the President and Uncle Sam.
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Yewwenoe
Hamilton Record- Herald
Uncle Sam
Comanche Chief Receives Cherished Letter From Expatriate Reader
Mrs W A Shelton of Los Angeles sends warm praise for The Comanche Chief stating she has never missed an issue since leaving Comanche. She recalls receiving it as a Christmas gift the first year out west and thanks Nina Mooney for saving copies, leading to renewed subscription.
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W. A. Shelton
Los Angeles
California
Comanche
Nina Mooney
Nan
Tabernacle Requested for Lake Eanes Park Project
A columnist urges county citizens to fund and build a large tabernacle at Lake Eanes Park. He proposes a main committee led by Mayor Coleman J R Eanes and W D Jenkins with school community representatives and Elbert Stewart aiding as caretaker.
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Comanche
Lake Eanes Park
Dan Bingham
Beattie
Bingham
Coleman
J. R. Eanes
W. D. Jenkins
Lake Banes
Elbert Stewart
Wesley Class Members Call to Attend Sunday Service
The class president urges members to attend the upcoming class Sunday gathering. Index cards are available at The Chief for details and participation.
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Wesley
Marriages and Notices In Comanche County Court
Court House News records multiple marriages from January to December in Brownwood De Leon Comanche and Gorman areas with ministers and spouses named. It lists marriage licenses births and deaths, county salary approvals, and several property deeds with detailed parcel descriptions and sums.
Sipe Springs Girl Earns Tarleton Home Economics Honor
Mary Heatley of Sipe Springs was named one of three outstanding students in John Tarleton College Home Economics. The selections followed department faculty votes after the annual staff request for nominations.
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Mary Heatley
W. E. Heatley
Sipe Springs
John Tarleton College
Hoffman Leads Long Texan Debate Squad Return
Austin reporters say twenty one men form the Texas University debate squad of twenty four with Leo Hoffman of Comanche High School returning to debate for the university. Hoffman has debated for the University for three years and previously two years for Comanche High School.
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Pleasant Business Association
Austin
Jan
University of Texas
Leo Hoffman
Comanche High School
Hoffman
University
Comanche Chief Subscription Letter From Alice Hanson
A Brownwood resident writes from 415 Fisk Street thanking the Comanche Chief and expressing nostalgia for the clock and the Lady on the old courthouse in Comanche Texas. She requests a one year subscription and notes missing issues during her absence.
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Brownwood
Texas
Comanche
Court House
Alice Hanson
Fisk St
Brownwood, Texas
Legislature Poised to Pass $30 Pension Plan
Fort Worth based report notes Green West citing Clarence Farmer that both houses show readiness to fund a $30 pension. 80 of 150 House members support voting funds, while 19 of 31 Senators back a pension tax per a private poll. Palmer urges Governor O'Daniel to convene a special session.
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Green West
Clarence Farmer
Fort Worth
Texas Citizen
O’daniel
Palmer
O'Daniel
Two Lots Bought for 8000 by George W Tate
Twenty years ago George W Tate purchased two parcels between the K P Hall and North Main Street on the east side of the square totaling 50 feet for 8000 dollars. He plans to build a new structure on the property. Welter Durham, VP of First National Bank, was injured by an accidental pistol discharge at the bank. Carvel McMillan announces 163 subscriptions for the 1920 Arrowhead by chief editor C H S Anual and staff. Enrollment at Comanche Public Schools totals 971 with 250 high school students, 278 grammar, 276 West Ward, 167 East Ward. Social news covers a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs T J Williams with guests from Dublin to Ballinger, Waco, De Leon, and others. Multiple marriage licenses issued today including Keith Smith, Norwood Conger, Hows Walker, Gleaton Tupin, Long Jeffreys, L Smith Jordan, Hardwick Daily, Gore Bullock, Hunter Roberts.
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George W. Tate
E. W. Harris
P. Hall
North Main Street
Welter Durham
First National Bank
Durham
Carvel McMillan
The
Arrowhead
C.H.S. Anual
Louise Black
Harold Denny
Lewis Lee Martin
D. Hicks
Anna Small
Leslie Moore
Otho Miller
Gene Bennett
Guida B
Dora Jordan
Roscoe Hardwick
Grady Daily
D. L. Gore
Georgia Bullock
Barney Hunter
Ola Roberts
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W. P. Whitlow
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