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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1937
Page
8
A May Graham traffic crash left five people injured including Jaks Werte of Boveer with a broken arm. Police report unclear details but emergency responders rushed to the scene near Graham.
The Grand Jury reports eight days of investigation in Comanche County noting burglary theft and intoxicated driving as prevalent crimes. They indict 37 cases including 34 felonies and three misdemeanors and urge citizens to report violations to authorities. They praise jail conditions and staff and seek discharge after completing duties.
The monthly trades day arrives Monday as Criminal District Court opens. A large crowd is anticipated despite recent good weather keeping residents away to finish crops. Merchants plan heavy trade with special bargains and ads in The Chief promising profits for Saturday and Monday.
The J. L. Cox Ranch six miles south of Comanche on the Pecan Belt Highway has been remodeled and redecorated into a modern ranch home. Mr. Cox acquired the property from Huff heirs years ago and the house is now occupied by his son Tom R. Cox Sr. and family. Hill Huddleston visited his ill sister Mrs. W. C. Speck in Lamesa. Aubrey Carter has joined The Chief Cafe staff. Mrs. S. C. Lipscomb of Borger visits Coman two weeks to see her aunt Mrs. C. N. yly.
In Eastland district court Judge Geo Davenport will hear the motion by State's Attorney B Cross after disqualification. The case involves Jeske accused as an accessory in 1933 burglaries investigated by ex district attorney Robinson. Layman, life term convict, pleaded guilty to two burglaries and will testify. Dinkelage faces two burglary indictments as Layman's alleged accomplice. Several others tied to a 1933 theft spree are named in the indictments.
Comanche citizens are called to meet Saturday Oct 30 at 2 pm in the district court room to organize Comanche residents into an Old Age Assistance Club. All voters should attend and participate in perfecting such an organization with consideration of amendments by the committee.
Mrs D W Nooncaster longtime Comanche County resident dies at her son Wash Nooncaster home in De Leon after illness. Funeral services were held at Stag Creek and she is buried there beside her husband. She is survived by several children.
A meeting in Cleveland references Allen and George Clarke along with C R J E Bonser J B Layne J B Lowry and Jim Cc C Hampton John Ta Gray and Miss Eugenia in a list of attendees and associates.
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