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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
5
Fire Chief R C Graham and firefighters Bunk Vineyard and C F Jacobs attended the State Firemen's Convention in Denton. Numerous residents and visitors from Santa Anna Clifton Rotan Dublin and Dallas were noted in Comanche for weekends services and extended visits with local families.
A father warns son Jerry Cowles to settle down and marry a steady girl, while Jerry plans to wed Becky's lively twin Bess to please his dad. Becky engineers a ruse to test the match, and both couples face the consequences as family ties and modern life clash.
W Homer Shanks of Clyde a successful business man and banker announced his candidacy for Congress from the 17th district. His early life includes birth near Rockdale Milam County on July 27 1886, the death of his father leaving a widow and six children, teaching seven terms, and service as Callahan County Tax Collector for two terms. He later became bank cashier at Cottonwood and organized the First State Bank in Clyde in 1916.
J. H. Kemp travels to Midland to visit W. T. Hotcomb and family, staying for a short visit.
Watt L. Saunders, candidate for District Attorney, announces speaking dates for the week starting Monday at 8 P M in Proctor Mondeo June 18 Hasse June 19 Lamkin June 20 Sipe Springs June 21 and Beattie June 22 All candidates are invited to attend.
A domestic vignette notes a mother worried the infant is upset, asking if the baby is angry and if he has spoken "da da" in a week. The exchange underscores parental concern and a quiet household moment.
The Viverett family expresses gratitude to all who helped during their sorrow after the death of John Viverett. Special thanks go to J. B. Albern for assistance with arrangements. The families Mrs. Carrie Viverett Oilie Allen and Family Rk. L. Thomas and Family convey blessings.
J. T. Robison of Austin Commissioner of the General Land Office, the oldest state elective official, was in Comanche on Thursday to campaign for reelection. He noted this was his first Comanche visit, though he passed through the county in 1873 while driving cattle to Kansas City.
D T Dutton announces Saturday specials at the Watkin's Store with a wide line of goods including groceries and nations offered at reduced prices. The ad touts daily business growth and five big premiums free to shoppers.
Jack Miller is in San Angelo this week visiting his aunt Mrs. Walter Beasley and family.
An advertisement touts Fly-Tox as a scientific insecticide from the Mellon Institute. It claims quick mosquito kill and general household insect control with simple bottle directions. Readers are urged to insist on Fly-Tox for safe fragrance and effectiveness. Also notes social visits from Miss Lu Ella Carter Elsie Brown and Helen Spain with local host May Cameron.
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