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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1929
Page
1
Oil test near Hasse reports showings in two of four sands while water remains absent. The borehole on the White Lease was reduced from eight to six inches after 447 feet. Cagle well near Lime suspended to set casing as deep drilling resumes toward the historic lime layer reached in a nearby Powell well.
Hilton Burks secretary of the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce returned from Marfa and Alpine where he attended meetings of the Chambers of Commerce of the two cities. They discussed the proposed State and Federal Highway from Dallas to the Mexican border and thence to the Pacific Coast. Burks reports strong interest along the route and a profitable trip.
Dan Heslop and Dr. J G Morris will lead a rodent extermination campaign in Comanche County beginning this week with support from City and County Health Departments and the Chamber of Commerce. Offices will be maintained in the Comanche Chief Building during the effort.
The Majestic Theatre announces installation of a synchrophone to adapt music to films. G J Reston Tate, the manager, says the device, used in major theatres, marks a modern upgrade for Majestic. It will debut with The Line of Kings and permanent seat additions are planned. E R Armstrong transferred from Cisco to Comanche this week by Turks and Son.
County schools from De Leon Beattie Sidney Newbury and Comanche map the Comanche March 22 and 28 meet. Sub junior declamation and singing count toward the championship with ten points for first five for second and two for third. A tentative two day program lists tennis debates spelling and track for Friday and Saturday with finals that night.
A study of 1928 livestock movement shows Comanche County retained most growth with about 25 000 natural increase in sheep. Rail records show 3920 sheep shipped out and 3592 shipped in, a net loss of 288.
The interview cites Mackey arguing for better roads and higher gasoline use, noting only the San Angelo to Dallas stretch lacks hard surface. He mentions a $210,900 bond and ongoing effort to push a state plan for modern highways across the county.
A clipped paragraph notes lingering dangers to livestock on roads as motor vehicles threaten to scatter stock and impede travel. The text highlights difficulty in managing animals near busy routes and the risk to both animals and drivers.
On Thursday Mrs J M Cameron misplaced a dry goods package. Her daughter Mrs J W Littlejohn promised help and an ad in the Chief brought a quick reply. Mrs Rambo relayed that Trugh found the package containing lace thread and dry goods.
Seven girls basketball teams have filed with Energy director Mrs. Le Allison to play in the Feb 9 tournament at Comanche. Other teams are urged to enter. current entries include Downing Ima Loudermilk Oma Scott and several players from Springs Joney and Comanche with coaches listed.
Twelve schools enter the annual county boys basketball tournament in Payne College area. Captains draw spots at 9 a m with round games starting thirty minutes later at the ball park. Comanche meets De Leon in a key early matchup as fans plan attendance after early dismissal. Last year's champion was Sidney, whose team has won all but one game so far. Girls tournament follows next week with preliminaries February 9 and finals February 16 at Comanche.
GHI INTEREST Grows Play a GHI By Harry Neel reports strong turnout at the Gustine dairy livening school with sixty or more farmers at each meeting. Farmers weigh and test milk, some own twelve high grade heifers, and plans for feeding topics grow. Next meeting is Tuesday at 7 1.
A fragment from Thenburg Center lists names Iwa Tatum Sybil Campbell Freda Clayton and Alda Mortgach in a mortgage related notice. The readable items indicate a local filing or filing status connected to property or loans.
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