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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1938

Page

2

Comanche Election and Local News from The Comanche Chief

The Comanche Chief reports a September 27 election to authorize a $179,252 municipal light plant revenue bond issue with a five percent interest cap and a City Hall polling place overseen by A J Cunningham Roy Little Mrs Mary Bishop and Mrs Jennie Garrett. Also recounts Comanche Indian football’s 21 to 7 win over Stephenville High, brisk Saturday merchant activity aided by cotton checks and peanut sales, and public reflections on voting autonomy amid national events.

Comanche A. J. Cunningham Roy Little Mzery Bishop Jennie Garrett Clersk O

Comanche notes and city life reflect progress and idle chatter

The Comanche column urges courage and cooperation for prosperity and cites rising automobile accidents and the need for safer driving. It comments on the municipal light plant debate, barber shop changes, and local business life, praising the Comanche Independent School system under Supt J D Bramiette. It notes Iva Hart’s absence on the square and hints she may resume work.

Comanche Independent Supt J. D. Bramiette Comanche Texas Iva Hart Sutton Dudley

The Democratic nomination and a sift through columns

A lively recap of political maneuvering around Governor bids, mixed with humorous asides and editorials. The piece quotes the Colorado Record and the Brady Standard, then pivots to letters and column humor about ambition, work, and public life, peppered with quips and wordplay.

Colorado Record Mr. O'Daniel

Comanche Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Movements

Comanche residents hosted and visited relatives across Texas with numerous weekend trips to Ballinger Fort Worth Hamilton Gatesville and Denton. Local staff changes included Clarence Edwards joining Higginbothams Furniture. etc.

Isses Lillian Durham Hattie Htman Minnie Elkins Iva Hart Ballinger John Lloyd Isham Tolley Williams Fort Worth Comanche Mae Cameron Marvin Ray Coleman Bill Chandler Matt Sherrill Clarence Edwards Furniture Seminole Oklahoma H. E Waggoner M. B. Carter Austin Henry Carter Roy McGuire Evan McGuire Mullin J. R i i Joe Marshall Andy Mehaffey Moody Nathan Mehaffey Baylor University Elizabeth Tate Newburg Miss Tate

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