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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1928
Page
6
The Comanche Chief lists publishers as J. C. Wilkerson and W. H. Carpenter with a one year subscription rate of $1.50. The paper notes entry at the Comanche post office as second class mail and identifies staff roles including editor and manager.
The Comanche Chief edited by J. C. Wilkerson and managed by W. H. Carpenter published July 6 a 60 page Development Edition on The Sun exchange desk. The issue features news trailers on modern improvements for Comanche and surrounding territory and displays substantial local advertising. The Sun congratulates The Chief for its mechanical quality editorial comment and predicts lasting benefits for Comanche from the edition.
Nearly all county schools gain from local taxes this year with 42 of 53 showing higher receipts than 1927 28. The rise, per Tax Assessor Jack McGuire, stems mainly from increased personal property values including livestock. Figures show 1928 29 session amounts versus 1927 28 for each school, listing multiple districts and amounts.
A banker dreams of a small farm near the city with Jersey cows and hens. He neglects feeding the chicks, others warn him, and the moral declares one should stick to one's trade. Also an ad extols FLY-TOX to keep homes free of flies and disease carriers.
Oscar Coker came back Sunday from Cross Plains where he served as relief operator. Mrs. Glen Brown of Cross Plains spent the week in Comanche visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G S Emert.
Mr and Mrs B W Winstett of Fort Worth are visiting Mrs G A Dodson for a social call during midweek.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Gilbreath of Bangs are visiting Mr and Mrs George Pate, sharing a social or family visit as noted in a local society item.
In South Haven, Miss Polly the librarian secretly engineers romance for Rosemary Winters and Jimmy Armstrong. She hides messages in books and nudges Rosemary toward Jimmy, hoping to pair them. The plan culminates with both visiting the library seeking guidance on chickens and wedding etiquette.
Sylvester Hicks and Dr J T Clemons visited the German hospital last week. Dallas guests Dr and Mrs J H Marshall and family stayed with Karl Tate. Fort Worth visitors Mrs L T Shook and children came to see Mr and Mrs J B Layne. Mrs Marshall Barcroft joined by Mrs Horton Williams visited Sherman. San Angelo residents Mr Henry Carter Holmes Mills and Danforth Wilkerson visited Danforth’s parents in Comanche. Waco visitors Mrs Coman Shear and Mrs Baker Duncan stayed with the Williams family. University of Texas student Miss Hattie Brightman spent weekend with Co O Brightman. I M Cochran and children traveled to San Marcos. Austin stopover by Mrs J K Anthony to visit daughter Temple Ward. Oklahoma-born Temple Ward visiting R Ward’s mother. San Antonio couple Mr and Mrs B L Moore and son visit B F Zschiesche family.
A week of rain varied from light showers at Hasse to over two inches at Brushy Gap, totaling 1.88 inches in Comanche. Farmers say the moisture will bring thousands in benefits, aiding cotton, peanuts, sweet potatoes, watermelons, peaches, and pastures while reviving grass for sheep and cattle.
Fragmentary exchange discusses a person facing financial pressure and a costly car. The speakers speculate that moving the expensive vehicle would draw the wolf away, implying a livelihood strain and social commentary amid a tense moment.
Local political notice from Oscar L Looney outlines his campaign for Commissioner Precinct No 3. He appeals to thinking voters, pledges citizen consideration and efficient administration, and notes he has tried to meet as many voters as possible before the Saturday vote. Also reports visitors and social updates from Ft Worth Brownwood Sipe Springs and Waco.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. East, Oscar and Jimmie Armstrong of Dublin spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Moody. A. F. Menke of Brenham is visiting Jerome P. Kearby and family.
Coy Ray Norwood month old son of Mr and Mrs J H Norwood of Hasse died Saturday July 21 burial services held at Sardis cemetery Sunday July 22. He was born June 5 1928.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Proctor entertained the Comanche Lions Club and band members Monday evening. Proctor residents joined the visitors for a street band concert and banquet with refreshments. Judge J. P. Hoff sold two quilts at auction to raise money for their parsonage fund.
Jim Davis from Waco was a Co Manche visitor Thursday, meeting local residents and sharing insights.
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