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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
1
Comanche's key rate for insurance has dropped 4¢ from 44 to 40 with the new pump bringing town rating to first class. Mercantile establishments may carry full value insurance rather than three fourths. Mayor Lanes cites savings on premiums and broader protection.
A Gustine road meeting urged Comanche County to adopt a county wide road program and a Highway from Hamilton to Rising Star. J. W. Robinson warned that little gasoline tax money would stay locally, unless a highway is built through the area. Attendees favored issuing bonds to fund county and lateral roads after addresses by Robinson and Rev. Gordon Parrett.
Interest grows as the Second Annual Comanche Round-Up nears with plans for two class events to boost local talent. Mr. Smith leads the rodeo preparations and calls a meeting for local riders and ropers on Monday Aug 12. Officials report wide interest from neighboring counties and West Texas visitors, promising a crowded event led by local contestants and professionals.
Comanche County will join road division No. 2 under action by the state highway commissioner announced by Gib Gilchrest State highway Engineer. Comanche shifts from the Waco district to the Fort Worth division while Brown County moves to the San Antonio district. The changes take effect September 1.
Comanche Chamber of Commerce has received petitions to extend U S Highway 67 from Dallas to Presider and to adopt the route with the American Association of State Highway Officials. The Comanche Commissioners Court plans similar requests when it meets Monday per Judge W T House.
The Round-Up August 14 15 16 17 features several noted bad stock including a Throckmorton Texas horse reputed to have never been ridden by any rider. Promoters say new horses will be sensational and include a horse nicknamed Comanche claimed to be worse than any at the Ft Worth Stock Show.
Fast paced wrestling bouts are planned for the Comanche Round Up with local stars set to attend and a regional tryout for the championship.
Delinquent taxes show a sharp rise as the Commissioners Court, with County Attorney Jommy Reese, Tax Collector Mrs. BR. Speed, and Tax Assessor George Goosby, launches a campaign to collect all past due taxes. Notices were mailed to delinquents, targeting personal property, with goals to clear up the roll and reduce errors.
The listing outlines a multi day program from August 14 to August 17 featuring live rodeos wrestling concerts and exhibitions. Highlights include an 8 50 PM rodeo on August 14 a 10 PM wrestling final on day two and Comanche County Day rodeo events on day four with the Midway Promenade in the evening.
Materials unloaded and more in transit for a High Line into Gustine by the Texas Louisiana Power Company. Gustine should receive current within sixty days, says J. W. Robinson. Work near Carlton has started on the line.
The court notes many land tracts in the unknown wall were located and some remodeled to shrink size. Mrs. Sneed’s penalties and tax adjustments may boost county revenue. Judge House says tax matters will be rendered for review and properties sold per court orders with emphasis on national property tax and delinquent filings.
County foreman John Hart reports paving and grading on the Pecan Belt Highway from Comanche to Goldthwaithe will create an all weather route. Hart and Mills County foreman John Berry are reshaping low spots and hilltops to reduce erosion and future maintenance. The project aims to save state costs by decreasing weather-related damage and the need for annual revamping.
A solid crew of especially bad horses has been secured by Smith Brothers who direct the Second Annual Round-Up at Comanche’s Lampasas. The horses include well known mounts tapped by nationally known riders and promise thrills and spills next week at the event.
Vernice Stokes was returned to Comanche from San Jose California and placed under a $1,000 bond. Sheriff J T Gilbreath announced the bond and routine proceedings. Mrs BL Hines and son Charles Porter visited Comanche on Sunday to see Mr and Mrs BL Hamilton.
Comanche's Live at Home display will showcase novelty culinary articles on the Round-Up's second day. Exhibitors receive a Rodeo pass for each unusual item exhibited, with no prizes or awards offered. The arrangement aims to produce a diverse line of products.
The American Legion Bull from Lampasas, nicknamed fighter and known as a tough bull dog, will be a feature of the Comanche Round-Up. Round-Up Director Smith reports securing the well known animal for a special exhibition at one of the Round-Up performances.
Pendleton Round-Up riders from Oregon prepare for the Comanche Rodeo. My Smith leads the show this year with nationally known performers using stock famed for their hard handling across the state.
Thieves smashed the glass of a Chevrolet Coach owned by Browntriff Treveline of Brownwood and stole about 100 dollars worth of barber supplies. About half the goods were recovered Friday morning when a Frisco brakeman found suitcases under a Calvert near the freight depot. The same night intruders tried to enter William Reese Drug Store through a window screen that had been peeled away the prior week. Local visiting and Mrs Marian are mentioned.
Oran Clark and his family spent the weekend in Cele visiting relatives and local sights, enjoying the countryside and meeting neighbors.
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