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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
2
The Comanche Chief notes its founding in 1873 with J C Wilkerson as editor and publisher. Subscription runs 1.00 per year in Comanche and nearby counties and 1.50 elsewhere.
County Judge R S McCharen reports encouraging talks in Washington with architects and federal officials about the Comanche County courthouse grant while work likely won t begin until 1940. The piece also notes local figures such as Uncle John Fritts of Van Dyke renewing his long time Chief subscription and details on Arrowhead artist Mack Matthews and old gun collection in The Chief office.
The article notes today is the final day to complete payment under the split plan with penalties starting July 1. It includes asides on local hospital success and humor about town life and farming, finishing with a farmers’ note on geese weed control in Arkansas fields.
The Canyon News reflects on changing norms as churchgoing education and work lose presumed pathways. It laments youth chasing leisure, reliance on government, and widespread business failures, arguing that straight living, honesty, thrift, and economy remain the enduring path.
Local writer Myrtle G Carroll of Comanche gains fame with the western fox trot Ridin Along The Trail Again published by American Music Inc Portland and New York with London and Sydney offices. Al Clauser and his band will record it July 15 for a major transcription company for nationwide radio use.
The column lists residents and visitors including Blanket Mr and Mrs Elbert Bailey of Shreveport visiting their son Jim Bailey, Addie Henry of Zephyr visiting her niece, Otis Whitelie and family in San Antonio, Theron Bire and daughter’s Hobbs trip, and S H Elms of Bl Arizona visiting sister Mrs Stewart.
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