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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
7
A Texas legislator cited as Speaker of the House, Homer Leonard, long publisher in McAllen and owner of a local job printing plant, is described as a dynamic figure in state politics amid praise from colleagues. The text notes his printer ties and regional influence.
Legal notice details a sheriff sale of the C R Gore residence in Comanche County on the first Tuesday in July 1941 following a June 5 1941 order for 400.67 dollars and costs in a bank suit. The ad also previews community items about New Braunfels centennial plans and oil regulation debates, plus anecdotes and local interest notes.
The Commissioners Court of Comanche County invites sealed bids for sale of a 14 by 72 foot shed on the north side of the Courthouse. Bids due by 5 00 P M June 14 1941 and opened at 10 00 A M June 16 1941. Court may reject any or all bids. Other buildings to be offered later. H H Lockr County Judge Comanche County.
Gums that itch or burn can become mighty trying. Druggists will return your money if the first bottle of LETO'S fail to Satisfy. Durham's Prescription Pharmacy.
A fragmented column notes the author’s long held dream to start an ORB and rack program amid playful asides. A child interrupts with gum seed boasts while references to a speaker on “Give You Texas” and a mock civic routine echo the era’s lighthearted, domestic humor.
A jumble of stray notes mentions a jeep with staff and chaplain seen by a reader, stray chickens in city yards, a city manager urging garden scrapes, and a quirky pasted line about a band advertisement and a woman described as unmarried. The text blends clipped quotes and odd observations across Abilene and Wichita sources.
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