Rising Star Rapidly Develops Oil Field Activity
In Rising Star Texas exploration surges with six new tests planned and rigs moving in. McCamie and Sipe Star Oil announce wells on James Irvy tract and Smont line, while Bowden No 1 near town yields 75 barrels per day from a deep oil sand. The town sees rapid construction as more hotels and businesses rise.
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Rising Star
Fort Worth
James Irvy
Meir
Panhandle Refining Company
J. W Karp
I. Cox
Texana Oil Company
Sipe-Star Oil
Ras'p Pany
Copany
Simms Company
Britton
Hilburn
Starr Trading Company
Higinbotham Bros. Company
J. ©. Williams
Looney Addresses Comanche Audience on Governorship Bid
Former Texas Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Ben F Looney spoke to about 100 to 150 people in the Comanche district courtroom last Monday evening. He praised the Wilson era, asserting it brought prosperity and major reforms for farmers and workers and highlighted banking and currency measures as achievements before the war. He declined to explain a shift from past voting habits and was introduced by Y W Holmes, chair of pro administration forces. He also spoke in Leon Monday night.
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Ben F. Looney
Texas
Comanche
Looney
United States
Wisson
Wilson
Reserve Bank
Y. W. Holmes
Leon
Business boom hits small town after Tailburn well finds success
Local businessmen report a 500 percent rise in March activity since the Tailburn well. Five major supply firms buy sites, a major tank concern purchases property and track space, Western Union faces overload, and Chamber of Commerce seeks a cargo office. Real estate soars as corner lots sell for high sums despite material shortages and a Frisco extension possible to connect Cisco and Brownwood.
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Western Union
Chamber of Commerce
May
Brown County
Cisco
Brownwood
Development League Meeting Set At Chamber Tonight
The Development League resumes Friday at eight o clock in the Chamber of Commerce after church meetings delayed last Friday night. With Sipe Springs road work finished the league plans new tasks requiring little or no money and invites all to join.
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Development League
Chamber of Commerce
Sipe Springs
E. PP. Woodruff
Leonard Cobb
George Cunningham
R. W. Scurry
JP Kearby
Y. W. Holmes
H. L. Stewart
Garnett and Sayre Acquire Controlling Interest in Home Abstract
W. L. Garnett and E. A. Sayre have bought a controlling stake in Home Abstract Company. Garnett remains manager and H. J. Stewart stays as president. The pair, long connected with the firm, plan to base residence in Comanche and continue extensive abstract work. Garnett previously worked in Kansas City with Real Estate Title and Trust Company.
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W. L. Garnett
E. A. Sayre
Home Abstract Company
Garnett
Manger
H. J. Stewart
Sayre
Comanche
Kansas City
Federal Attorneys Monitor Coal Prices After Wage Rise
Washington officials report Attorney General Palmer instructed district attorneys to receive complaints of profiteering under the Lever Act in the coal industry. He cites operators claiming a 60 cent to 1.25 dollar per ton coal price rise due to a new wage scale, noting a potential 20 to 40 cent shift per ton depending on absorption of a 14 percent wage increase.
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Washington
Palmer
Mir. Palmer
Coal Strike Settlement Commission
Methodist Church Sees Growth Ahead of Easter Services
Pre Easter services showed rising attendance and interest through the week. On Sunday morning five members joined on profession of faith and four by letter. Several others authorized letters to be written. The congregation faced a north wind but remained faithful as the thermometer rose.
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Methodist Church
Splendid Easter Program by Local Music Club
Through the recently organized Music Club at the Baptist Church the Easter program was presented despite illness among two members. Violin and piano by Harmon Howard and Miss lv Huddleston, a duet by Miss Xrophia Clark and Mrs. Robert Eation were highlights.
Klingman Lectures Explore Old Testament View of God
The Educational Committee of the Central Christian Church announces a lecture by Dr Klingman for the Men's Bible Class next Sunday on the Old Testament view of God. The series, already drawing lively interest, will continue with a topic of strong interest to progressive thinking men.
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The
Central Christian Church
Dr. Klingman
God
Klingman
Large drop in national debt reported for March
Washington reports a $715.66 million reduction in the national debt for March, the largest monthly decrease to date, bringing the total to $24.698 billion. Officials caution the record should not forecast future monthly reductions, noting postwar financing remains high.
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Washington
Treasury
Sunday School Attendance Grows at Local Church
A Sunday school attendance fell several degrees below the registered count at our church, with 148 present and later additions bringing total to about 175. A larger congregation attended the preaching service and next Sunday services will be at 9 45 a m 11 00 a m and 7 45 p m all are invited to worship. Ernest L Lloyd pastor.
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Ernest L. Lloyd
Hasse Organizes Chamber as Oil Prospects Grow
A Tuesday street meeting in Hasse organized a Chamber of Commerce amid hopes for the Sturkie oil well. About 300 residents attended as W D Gillett of the Comanche Oil Association spoke of promising showings and potential production. A fundraising drive raised 400 to 500 dollars for the Chamber, with officers and committees named and a follow up meeting set for April 17 at the Merchants and Planters Bank. A large Comanche turnout attended and speculation mounted that an oil boom could be near for the area.
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Hasse
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants & Planters’ Bank
Sturkie
W. D. Gillett
Comanche Oil Association
W. D. Starkie
J. W. Carter
Ward Pearce
H. H. Ladd
G. A. Bryant
Bryant and Company
Ranger
Comanche
J. W. Moore
Lampasas
W.D Sturkie
W. P. Long
Prof. Patterson
Tom Davis
J. P. Hoff
W. H. Rowland
New Chamber of Commerce
W. D. Starkjie
W. P. Whitlow
S. T. Davis
J. @. Stark
J. J. Williford
Chamber of Commerce Fund
Anderson Tract
Williams and Audie Greer Wed in Comanche County
Mr A C Williams of Chillicothe Texas and Miss Audie Greer daughter of Mr Albert Greer of Comanche were married at the bride's parents home on Saturday afternoon April 3 with Rev Ernest L Lloyd officiating
Arrangements for settings May Be Made by Phone
A. M. Hef lin notes arrangements for settings can be made by phone. The short line suggests a private notice or service detail.
Sipe Springs Boosts Oil Output With Shallow Field Growth
Sipe Springs Texas shows rapid production as Humble pipeline moves about 2000 barrels daily from a new shallow field. Five completions last week with wells under 300 feet yielding up to 100 barrels daily. Major firms like Homer Peoples Sparks Ballard and others rush drilling on Doty Boswell Huckabee and Graham leases amid new rigs and planned twenty-well program.
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Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Sipe Springs
Texas
Humble
Homer Peoples
Sparks Ballard
Doty
Hunter
Boswell
Sipe-Tex Oil Company
Valley Mills Oil Company
Huckabee
Graham
Mohawk Oil Co
Eastland-Desdemona Os Sipe Oil Co
Sterling Oil Co
J. M Houser
Christman
Jackson
Mark Logan and Associates
Fort Worth
Two Chautauquas Planned in Comanche County
Gustine and Proctor towns in Comanche county schedule Chautauquas next week. Gustine opens Monday afternoon and Proctor on Wednesday afternoon, each run five days. Public spirited local businessmen organized the series. Programs listed on other pages. many residents expected to attend across the county.
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Gustine
Proctor
Comanche County
Comanche
Publication Delayed By Illness Of Chief Linotype Operator
The Chief Exponent issues a late edition this week due to the illness of the chief linotype operator. Readers are asked for indulgence as news and special contributions are reduced.
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Star- Telegram
Abe
Garnett and
Home Abstract CO
Music Club
Sturrie
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