District reshapes football schedule for two section race
The district divides into two sections for a streamlined race toward the state championship. Section 1 includes Comanche Eastland and Gorman with a schedule starting September 24. Comanche and De Leon renew a prior feud expected to draw large crowds at De Leon. Comanche begins spring practice aiming for a next fall title. Bishop's Confectionery unveils a remodeled ice cream and cold drink parlor in city style, reflecting local enterprise.
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Comanche
Eastland
Frath
Coleman
Brown
McCulloch
Mason
San Saba
Menard
Kimble
Mills
San Pasas
de Leon
Cisco
Stephenville
Gorman
Ranger
Dublin
Mato
Ranager
Bishop's
Commencement Week Plans For Local High School
The commencement sermon will be delivered Sunday the 22nd, the class play is set for Monday night the Wird, and the commencement exercises will take place Tuesday night the 24th. A complete program will be printed in the Chief next week.
Wilson and Harding modify postmaster selection order
President Harding widened the field for choosing postmasters by altering Wilson’s civil service rule. The new order allows any one of the top three on the examination list to be appointed, increasing flexibility in selecting first second and third class postmasters.
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Washington
Wilson
Harding
School Bond Election in District No 48 Soon
The Fleming community backs a special bond and maintenance tax for better schools and buildings. County Superintendent Gantz attended a public meeting with patrons. election date not yet announced. The Chief praises the community's progressive spirit and calls for education as a priority.
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Fleming
Gantz
Gustine Gazette Folds. Gustine Tribune Rises Under James A Greer
After a checkered run the Gustine Gazette ceases publication and is replaced by the Gustine Tribune. Editor James A Greer leads the new venture, a joint stock effort by local business men, promising lively local items and ads in a town with a rough publishing history.
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Gustine Gazette
Gustine Tribune
James A. Greer
The
Gazette
the Tribune
Stine
Jordan
Greer
Sunday School Campaign At Comenche Denounces Duttin
The Duttin Christian Sunday school faces a rival drive as Comenche members urge all residents to join theirs and help win the contest. Pastor C C Klingman will not preach Sunday morning but returns Sunday night for a picture sermon titled The Holy City as Seen Today.
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Duttin Christian Sunday School
Comenche
Dublin
C. C. Klingman
Lamkin School
Holy City
Sugar Price Cut and Flour Offer at Higginbotham Bros
Higginbotham Bros and Co announces lower sugar prices to 8 18 cents per pound or 12 pounds for $1. The remaining stock of Famous Belle of Wichita Flour sells at $2.50 per 48 lb sack. Jim Jones and Elbert Cox promote the grocery department and invite calls at 70 for Belle of Wichita and other goods.
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Wichita
Jim Jones
Elbert Cox
Belle of Wichita
Higginbotham Brobr. & CO
De Leon Couple Travels With Comanche Stopover
Mr and Mrs W C Streety and Mr and Mrs Carter of De Leon journeyed to Comanche yesterday afternoon where Dr and Mrs Rush then boarded a train bound for their home in San Angelo.
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W. C. Streety
Reese wins ARST place at Austin
Comanche high school's Jim Reese, 20, won first in the half mile at the State Meet in Austin with a 2 335 personal best and placed in shot put and discus. Sherman High won with 20 points, Reese tallying eight for Comanche. The update also covers Lt. Edwin Alexander Elliott receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for valor in France in 1918.
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Jim Reese
Comanche High School
Austin
Reese
Killian
Sherman High School
Chief's Stand on Complimentary Subscriptions
The Chief explains there is no complimentary list except in rare cases for long-time subscribers or those unable to pay. The paper will not be imposed on readers and invites anyone who values the publication to subscribe.
Special school tax proposed in Liberty district 77
A notice states an effort to vote a special tax of eight and one half cents on the hundred dollars valuation in Liberty school district No. 77 to support local education.
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Liberty
Graveyard Flower Theft Sparks Public Outcry
Complaint denounces thefts of funeral flowers from graves at the cemetery. The writer questions motive, calls for a close watch to catch the culprits, and suggests a child might be the offender to be spared if true. Public scorn and decency are urged to deter the act.
Special Children’s Day Exercise At 11 O’Clock
A special Children’s Day exercise is planned for 11 o’clock with a polished program. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend and enjoy the show.
Gardner's Comedians to Visit Co Manche Next Week
Gardner's Comedians bring a 25‑person big tent show to Co Manche all next week on the show lot behind Bishop's Confectionery. The company, new to the area, offers clean vaudeville style comedy with musical acts and aims to please audiences with light entertainment.
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Han
Old-Time Rucker Resident Visits Comanche After Long Hiatus
Mr. Gus Patterson of Rucker, a long-time county figure, visited Comanche this week. He had not been in Comanche for 18 years, though his ties to the area stretch back many decades.
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Gus Patterson
Rucker
Comanche
Pastor Delivers Gustine High School Commencement Address
Dr. C. C. Klingman pastor of Central Christian church spoke Monday night in Gustine to the Gustine High School graduates delivering the commencement address.
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C. C. Klingman
Central Christian Church
Gustine
Gustine High School
Mrs Grady Young Visits Sister in Hillsboro
Mrs Grady Young and her children from Hillsboro arrived yesterday for a visit with her sister Mrs L Odell.
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Mra
Grady Young and
Hillsboro
8. L. Odell
Hog Shipping Day for Boge Hogs on May 17
Hog owners are urged to bring hogs to the designated location for shipping on Thursday May 17. Aen Shankles and Barrett announce the event and invite all hog sellers to participate.
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Aen Shankles & Barrett
Erath County pays Comanche $200 to settle line dispute
A Erath County delegation met Comanche County officials in Brown County court to discuss a long running boundary dispute from 1919. They reached a settlement in which Erath will pay Comanche $200 after Comanche relinquishes the suit, due for collection with this year’s taxes around February 1, 1922.
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Erath County
Comanche
Honorable Commissioners Court
Holloway
District Court
Brown County
W. A. Jones
R. I. Mobley
L. E Vaughn
W. L. Adams
L. L. Roberts
Sam M. Russell
McKown Johnston
Comanche County
Jones
Russell
Brath County
Frath County
County Superintendent Oversees Textbook Distribution
The county official prepares a report for the state on required books with help from W H Gore of Austin, as the superintendent coordinates to supply all schools through his office.
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W. H. Gore
Austin
Gants
Burks Home Hosts Messie Visitors From Stephenville
Dean McCluskey and Ben Higginbotham of Stephenville were guests in the Burks home for the weekend, staying with the family.
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Messie
Dean McCluskey
Ben Higginbotham
Stephenville
Burks
Notice of Prohibited Access and Closed Road on Land
Property owner warns the public that fishing hunting and tree cutting are forbidden on the land and that the pasture road is closed. Unauthorized passage across the property is forbidden.
Gorillas Lead Boll Weevil League With Five Wins
The Gorillas hold a .833 winning percentage after five wins and one loss. A Monday rainout postponed their clash with the Eagles, with a possible makeup next Wednesday after a prior tie game. The Hornets at .572 sit second, and today’s Gorillas Hornets matchup is expected to be hotly contested.
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Gorillas
Eagles
Hornets
Tigers Edge Gorillas as Roy Johnson Stars on Mound
The Tigers trailed briefly before the Gorillas became tense and Rogers shifted to guard Eaton. Roy Johnson pitched for the Gorillas, allowing few hits as Eaton, Rogers and Spivey formed the Tiger battery behind him.
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Tigers
Gorillas
Eaton
Rogers
Roy Johnson
Spivey
Tiger
Hornets Rally Past Tigers In Tight Tuesday Game
Tigers jumped ahead early behind a strong Rogers pitching performance but Hornets surged late as defense faltered in the outfield. Hatteries, Arthur, Thadberg and Wetsel for the Hornets plus Tigere, Rogers and Magnes contributed to the scoring.
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Hornets
Tigers
Rogers
Arthur
Thadberg
Wetsel
Tigere
Magnes
Gorillas edge Eagles 7-3 in hard fought game
The Gorillas beat the Eagles 7 to 3 in a pitchers duel favoring Magness over Evans. Errors by the Eagles proved costly at key moments while Magness controlled the mound better than in prior outings. Batteries: Gorillas Magness Johnson Fagles Evans Evans.
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Gorillas
Eagles
Magness
Evans
Johnson
Fagles
Eagles Edge Tigers In Tight Baseball Game
Eagles won 9 to 8 over the Tigers in a late game marked by heated dispute at third base and a fifteen minute delay. Kin hey Sullivan hit a lucky homer in the final inning as darkness hid the ball. Batterlee Evans and Evans led the Eagles with Layman Magness and Spivey sparking the Tigers.
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Eagles
Tigers
Kinhey Sullivan
Evans
Layman
Magness
Spivey
Comanche County Singing Convention Moves to Gustine
The Comanche County Singing Convention will be held at Gustine on the 14th and 15th. Prominent singers will attend and all singers and classes in the county are urged to be present. Please note the change in meeting place.
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Gustine
Sidney
Comanche County
Veryone
Hamilton Bank to Move to New Fireproof Building
The old stone building on the square in Hamilton Texas has been razed to make space for a new fireproof structure for the Hamilton National Bank. Construction should finish in about ninety days and the bank, the county’s oldest financial institution, will occupy the new quarters.
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Hamilton Bank
Hamilton
Texas
Hamilton National Bank
Denton College Commencement Invite From Miss Glennie Hoff
The Chief receives an invitation from Miss Glennie Hoff of the College of Industrial Arts at Denton to attend the institution's commencement exercises May 28 to 30.
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Glennie Hoff
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Glennie
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