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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
1
Local business leaders in Comanche discuss a paving campaign inspired by neighbors Dublin Stephenville Hamilton and Gatesville. They argue paved streets reduce maintenance and car wear, improve appearance, and attract traffic while long term costs compare favorably with ongoing gravel upkeep.
J. R. Eanes argues street conditions demand higher spending than 1912 budgets. He notes tax values held steady at 15 cents street tax while traffic and street wear have grown, urging residents to decide if they want durable roads at higher cost or continued subpar streets.
A Chevrolet coupe stolen from Higginbotham Brothers and Co. on the square reappeared later found stripped of tires in a pasture three miles from Zephyr. Jim Cox and W. A. Pate identified the vehicle as the stolen car, noting no other damage beyond removed casings and tubes.
A morning fire at Mrs. Emerson Kelley’s north east room destroyed the home with total loss except for a piano and some furniture. Insurance on the house was $2,000 and $500 on furniture. Comanche prepares to host the county 4-H encampment at Lake Banes with hundreds of members expected, led by County Agent Barton. Boys and girls will attend over two days starting Thursday July 14, with meals provided by local clubs and leaders handling camp discipline.
J. H. Huff relocates from the S side square to a new storefront. The jewelry store and optical parlor will operate at the updated address with extended display and service hours.
A size window glass item is available at Higgin Bothame Lumber Yard for purchase. The notice notes quantity and stock alongside standard lumberyard offerings.
J B Allcorn’s vineyard five miles east of Comanche, started February 1926, expanded to 14 acres with 4060 vines. Experts forecast 50 bushes per acre, with vines yielding 42 bunches at times. He has booked 450 bushels, expects 750 this year at 1.50 a bushel, aiming to pay off in two years.
County wide revival draws crowds from across the area with plans for a dedicated night in each community. Sidney hosts a large delegation. other towns like Indian Creek Proctor De Leon Gustine and Newburg are scheduled for specific evenings as Rev Sam Williams and Rev Howard Goodpastor lead opening sermon and music. Farmers respond to the dairy market with five men selling sweet cream and whole milk, promising growing demand and a potential $3,000,000 annual impact.
A. J. Sparks of Indian Cheek reports a potentially short peach crop but notes unusually fine fruit. He brought Mamie Ross peaches to The Chief, two dozen blooms, nearly perfect shape and no blemishes. Sparks recalls $150 in peaches last year and will have some for home use and a small sale. A plum branch from his tree showed 31 large Japanese plums at five inches long just starting to ripen.
Window glass available in all sizes at Higgin Bothams Lumber Yard. Customers may select standard or custom cuts for building and remodeling projects.
A large Monday night crowd attended the opening sermon by Evangelist Will Hogg. Miss Mary Hogg, his daughter, arrived with the party and helped with music and youth work though she was not announced as a member of the party.
Rufus Pinkard Dr W M Hilley and Fred Johnson of Sidney visited the Hico creamery last week and returned convinced sweet cream can be a county financial salvation. They estimate 25 to 30 local men will cash weekly cream from $15 to $45 as July 1 opens the business.
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