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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
8
The notice describes Sumner residing forty nine years in Comanche County active in community affairs and progress. J T Gilbreath formally announces at his office his candidacy for sheriff pledging strict law enforcement if elected.
A. A. Ward, a Sidney businessman and longtime resident, formally announces his bid for Precinct No. 1 county commissioner. He pledges a businesslike administration if elected and asks voters to honor him with office.
Clyde Coan announces his bid for a second term as County Clerk. He thanks voters for support and asks for continued backing in the upcoming primary.
Dr. L. Lee Morris declares candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No. 1. He appeals to voters to judge him by his public service record and asks for support at the polls.
W T House declares in this issue his candidacy for County Judge in the forthcoming Democratic Primaries. He thanks supporters and pledges to work for the welfare of the County if elected.
A note from TOM FREESE running in the Democratic Primary thanks supporters and pledges fair impartial law enforcement if elected.
A longtime resident declares his formal run for Commissioner Precinct No 2. He promises a businesslike administration of county affairs and thanks voters for any support.
Iva Hart announces candidacy for a second term as County Treasurer. She thanks supporters for past election help and requests continued support in the upcoming primaries.
C B Williams announces his campaign for Commissioner Precinct No 1. He pledges to run on merit, promote economy, and meet every voter personally during the campaign. He signs off respectfully.
John W. Moore announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No. 3. He highlights local birth, business and road experience, urging voters to treat the race as a business decision and promises to serve without disappointment if elected.
The speaker urges voters to re-elect the District Clerk, arguing that efficiency and fair dealing are needed in county offices. He notes the office’s busyness and low salary limit personal voter visits, invites inspection of records, and pledges continued best service if re-elected.
In the Chief readers are asked to support Mrs. B W Speed for Comanche County Tax Collector. She states her readiness to manage the office, her ability to serve the public, and the personal motivation of supporting her family, asking for influence and backing.
The candidate announces his bid for Tax Assessor, identifies himself as the son of T. N. Burton, and states he has lived in Newburg and Comanche all his life. He notes four months of unspecified experience.
Rom ee S Walker seeks the Comanche County public instruction post after twenty nine years residence and ten years teaching in the county. He notes clerical experience with Higginbotham Brothers Lumber in Comanche and three years as Assistant County Superintendent before being appointed by the Commissioners Court.
J Rankin announces candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1. He notes long residency since 1879, business experience, and commitment to sound administration of county affairs if elected. He thanks voters for support and urges trust in his proven familiarity with the district.
Comanche Texas January 2 1928 a former county judge appeals to voters to assess his three year tenure He argues term limits may be bent and promises to keep the office vital to community life and to serve the public well if reposed with confidence.
Candidate C. M. Edmondson declares for the office of Tax Assessor in Comanche County Democratic primary. He pledges an efficient fair and accurate tax office run personally where possible to save county costs and promise to treat taxpayers with equity.
George R. Goosby announces his candidacy arguing the office offers advancement and better pay. He says his race will rest on his qualifications and county reputation and invites inquiries from supporters who helped him previously.
Tom Patton announces his run for Precinct No 2 Commissioner in Comanche County, subject to the Democratic primary. He notes 37 years in the county, 26 on a Fleming area farm, 14 in Gustine, with experience as bookkeeper and manager at several local firms, pledging faithful service if elected.
Mark Callaway announces his candidacy for District Attorney in the 52nd Judicial District. He argues for strict crime enforcement and urges support from voters in Comanche Coryell and Hamilton counties, citing his 1915 legal experience as qualification.
R A Smith announces for Tax Assessor in Comanche County, outlining thirty years in the precinct, local knowledge, and a pledge of fair dealing. He recalls a 1920 close defeat to Charlie Edmondson and notes 14 years of teaching in various area schools, stating he lacks a college degree.
In a direct appeal to voters of the 52nd Judicial District, Tom L. Robinson outlines a twelve year legal career, five years as district court reporter, and previous service as Coryell County Clerk and County Attorney. He pledges vigorous prosecution, adherence to laws, cooperation with officers, and respect for constitutional rights, asking for votes and promising duty as DA.
Beef calf Naomi Caraway of Comyn led with a $192.89 profit as 4-H members reported strong county activity. The group organized six full exhibits at the county fair, trained twenty boys and girls, and posted a total profit of $7,071.72 from projects in poultry crops livestock and canning, with sixty participants attending county meetings and encampments.
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