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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1941
Page
2
The Comanche Chief, edited by Wilkerson, announces publication from the Comanche post office. Subscription is 1.00 per year in Comanche and nearby counties, 1.56 elsewhere.
A compilation of local items from Comanche news covers street sweeping methods, harmony at a high school senior event with Colonel Moseley, political and civic notes, fishing at Lake Eanes, postal bond sales, and Texas almanac facts. It includes commentary on life, local governance, and community happenings with multiple named figures and places.
A speaker claims Masonry has greatly shaped American founding times noting that 31 Declaration signers, 23 Constitution signers, and three Supreme Court justices were Masons. He lists presidents Franklin and Washington among Masons and discusses the phrase Feds from Civil War era.
Herbert Williams of the Hig ginbotham Wholesale Department has been in New York and other northern markets for some time buying goods for his firm.
The text notes a daughter visited her parents, identified as the former Mayor and Mrs. McFadde, in Austin last week. It also mentions Mrs. Herbert Williams in connection with the visit.
Mr and Mrs E B Wilkins and children of Brownwood and Mrs L Bone of Brownwood spent Sunday in Comanche with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smawwood.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barr and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Gr spent Sunday in Austin, sharing a family outing and sightseeing during the weekend.
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