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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
4
Monday Jack Culberson, an employee at the new High School building, was operating the brick elevator when the cable broke causing a fall to the ground. He suffered a broken wrist and minor bruises, received medical aid, and was taken home to rest.
The Rector Cunningham Post American Legion considers making July 4th the Southwest's largest day of national celebration. Details are pending as plans develop. Officials promise ample attractions for visitors to Comanche and will announce programs in advance.
Miss Gladys Jones of Sidney, Gatesville High School, won first place in the County Spelling contest during Coryell County’s Annual Interscholastic Meet held March 9 10 and 11 in Gatesville Texas. She is a graduating senior and member of the Gatesville High School class of four years.
Miss Gladys Jones, daughter of E. H. Jones of Sidney, stays with sister Mrs. H. E. Waggoner in Gatesville to attend school. Comanche folks are making good, and county voters study printed platforms from candidates for state offices, though letters lack Americas three sweetest words and are placed in the waste basket for now.
Notice commands sheriff to publish for ten days in a Comanche County newspaper the probate filing of W C Lanford deceased with hearing set for April 4 1921. The document is signed by Clerk Jennie E Garrett and Deputy J D Bonner. Seven killed nine wounded when a wheel on an A B A railroad coach burst as train entered a trestle.
Public notice in Comanche County Texas commands J L Dove to appear at the 1922 district court to answer Ruby Dove's divorce petition based on alleged cruelty and separation. The notice, dated March 16 1922, details publication requirements and court terms. Also mentions a nearby fire at Waco City Hall and a local blacksmith shop advertisement.
The Comanche county readers are assured Brunk's Comedians will return on March 27 for a well conducted show. The piece highlights their previous week in town and appeals to voters and businessmen to use the job printing department for campaign literature and other printing needs with prompt courteous service.
The Laurel lauds Robert Nelson Smith of San Marcos Baptist Academy as a standout student for five literary subjects and leadership roles. He serves as secretary of the Eleutherian Literary Society, manages the Laurel, and leads athletic yell squads while engaging with social events.
The Business Men's League of Lampasas will award a Ford Touring Car as a gift to show appreciation for the energetic and enthusiastic business firms of the city. The drawing takes place Saturday.
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