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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1928
Page
8
A rabbit drive is planned for White Point Tuesday February 14. Men will meet at the church early and the drive will start at once. A noon stew will be served at the church to all present.
Miss Ruby Chambers died in Abilene last week and was buried at Stagg Creek Cemetery at 3 oclock last Friday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stone of Brownwood. She was the twenty year old daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Chambers of the Stagg Creek Community.
The largest taxpayers in Comanche County are oil companies and allied industries, paying nearly three times railroad taxes. Humble Oil and Refining Co paid 26 271.50 plus 10 501.25 on pipelines totaling 36 772.75. Magnolia Petroleum paid 8 502.62 plus 1 688.82 totaling 10 191.44. Railroads paid 17 435.75 total across M K and T Frisco Cotton Belt and Jakehamon Road.
L. C. Boynton owner of Comanche County Curios between Comanche and Blanket was hospitalized in Brownwood for the first time at age 80 after an arm infection. Born in New York state, he moved to Texas 55 years ago and remains active. He asked about the National convention in Houston and pondered electricity mysteries as nurses prepared him for rest. Brownwood Bulletin
Cisco Lee, long an active merchant farmer and community leader, announces candidacy for Congress in the seventeenth district. He previously organized the Cisco and Northeastern short line, sold to Texas and Pacific in 1927, and promoted an extension to Woodson and Throckmorton with ICC approval. Lee led a major diversification farming program as West Texas Chamber of Commerce president, funded by his own travel, and now operates a model farm while pursuing public service to aid agricultural development in the region. He invites voters to see Comanche schools this February as part of his campaign outreach.
The Central Christian Church reports strong Sunday School attendance with the Primary Class led by Mrs J M Vau ghn achieving 100 percent. Interior repairs finished in the Sunday School area create separate rooms for each class. A Boy Scout Sunday program is planned at the Presbyterian Church with an address by an invited speaker. Dr Maddox speaks Sunday night on The Unpardonable Sin. BEN F HEARN Pastor Bradshaw the Jeweler moves to Maude Vineyards Grocery store.
The Comanche Public School system outlines a plan to cut indebtedness with a projected payment this year. Secretary C A Greene reports total disbursements of 31 522 49 and a probable debt application of 3 682 with additional old notes and delinquent taxes. Insurance totals include 93 000 fire and 36 000 tornado hail coverage.
Miss Maudie George and Mrs. Clarence Beckner wed in a home ceremony on Sunday February 5 with Rev. S J Isham officiating. The bride received presents and a banquet followed hosted by the bride's mother Mrs A George. The couple will reside with Mr and Mrs Steve Beckner in their grandfather’s home.
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