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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1928
Page
1
A man identified as Toy Hale of Comanche was killed in a botched robbery at the Luke Reeves Dry Goods Store in Blanket. A companion escaped through a broken front showcase window as Orr Haddon, about 23, fired a Winchester pump gun, wounding Hale in the neck and head before dying.
A heavy vote Tuesday elected three aldermen from six contenders. Incumbents N. N. Durham and J. A. Lee were reelected, while J. A. Montgomery won the seat of C. F. Jacobs. Balloting totals were Durham 209, Lee 154, Montgomery 167, Denny 146, Jacobs 139, Hauhut 88.
Mrs J W Littlejohn won first prize in the Comanche Laundry ad writing contest, receiving five dollars. Mrs J D Couch of Comanche Route 8 won second prize for two dollars, and Mrs Lydia Honea won third prize for one dollar. Prize ads focus on Wet Wash and will be used by the laundry, with Littlejohn’s entry appearing this week.
J. B. Cooper, superintendent of the Sidney Public School, was recently reelected to head that school system for another year. He has led the Sidney School for three years, during which time the institution has earned a strong reputation as a leading rural school in the state region.
A late night windstorm in Comanche County damaged numerous farm homes, barns, and outbuildings near Sidney Blanket and Cotton Grove. Notable losses included the Ferrel home blown off its foundation, Rushing and Robinson properties heavily damaged, and others reporting destroyed sheds garages and barns. No injuries reported.
An advertisement notes H W White's Cafe offering the best chili or the best coffee available right away. It promotes quick service and local dining options with a simple call to visit the cafe.
Beattie January gathering showcases energy and self help as Comanche county reports ten clubs formed under the Four Square plan. Leaders like L E Stockard J A Barton and local editors join a countywide rally to inspire rural teamwork and uplift.
County residents circulate petitions urging Hon. Oscar Callaway to enter the District Attorney race. Backers say a strong prosecuting attorney is needed to curb nightly burglaries and thefts. Callaway has not publicly commented on whether his name will appear on the ballot.
A brief notice reminds customers to pay their accounts by the 10th to receive free pecans from Dur am Brothers. The message emphasizes timely payment to qualify for the offer.
At a Chamber of Commerce banquet in the Colonial Hotel a committee was formed to negotiate with Brady Martin to establish a jelly factory in Comanche. The group cited Comanche’s strong berry market and weather risks behind a need for a stable plant. A second committee was named to support the Farmers Fair led by Oley Eanes with J. P. Kearby and Dr. J. M. Cochran to promote the fair and assist President C. M. Caraway.
The Comanche Lions Club Band led by Harmon Howard will give its inaugural concert next Sunday at 3:00 PM on the courthouse lawn. The group comprises about 25 members, only a few of whom have previously performed in public. The event signals a record for the fledgling band within five weeks of its organization.
W D Carroll announces his candidacy for the County Clerk position. A long time county resident, he pledges a square deal for all voters and plans to meet every voter before the election to explain his platform.
Homer C. DeWolfe of Goldthwaite, UT student and ex service man, announces his bid for the Legislature from the district including Comanche and Mills counties. He is 27, married with a baby, daughter of J. N. Reese of Goldthwaite. He plans to practice law after earning his degree next June and serves as Vice President of the Senior Law class. He works to pay his way through the University in part by assisting in the College of Business Administration and in the Comptroller's Department at the Capitol.
In Sipe Springs, a San Poteet place well drilled by Jim Scoggins for R E Hart penetrated at 2 780 feet, producing 2 000 000 cubic feet daily and 75 to 100 barrels per day. The well, three and a half miles west on Rising Star road, awaits storage and has leasing activity rising with several drilling contracts expected.
The local Ice Plant in Comanche owned by The Barry Ice Company was sold to Texas Water Utilities Company of Fort Worth on April 1. Ed Sanders will remain in charge, continuing his long association with the plant since 1920 and earning public confidence. Re. J. Roberts will serve as Chief engineer, with duties connected to De Leon, Gorman, Rising Star and Cross Plains.
Mr. DeWelfe declares he runs to serve his country not to aid Sam’s law studies, noting he will have graduated before the primaries and asking for support based on duty rather than political advancement.
Comanche County sheep goat and poultry men at their regular meeting last Saturday urged the Commissioners Court to provide financial support for a full time county trapper with a guaranteed salary of 100 dollars a month. Oscar Callaway was chosen to draft a petition to taxpayers asking for county assistance. Dr. A J Gray R K Lane and G C Bryson were appointed to circulate the petition. Members pledged varied sums to sustain the association for the coming months.
W Cunningham announces plans to add new machinery this week to expand his equipment and push toward making one of the state’s most modern plants. He aims to include the latest pressing machines and further upgrades in the near future.
Exchange announces addition of garage facilities and equipment and assigns Bob Brown to lead repairs, expanding capability after the Dudley fire.
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