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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
1
Comanche County tax assessor Edmondson is completing the annual tax rolls as the county records about 514.8 million in tax renditions. The figure reflects assessed property values and tax obligations for the current tax year. Edmondson emphasized timely processing to ensure accurate billing and county revenue.
County Tax Assessor Edmondson reports total taxable value at about 14.5 million with Humble and Magnolia oil companies totaling 2.5875 million. Storage oil valued at 2.184 million dominates merchandise. horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, and vehicles add smaller totals. Storage oil held at Comyn and north of De Leon is cited for Humble and Magnolia.
County Superintendent H L Gantz says the county school trustees conference will be held Saturday August 4 at 10 am in the grammar school building Comanche. Trustees from all common and smaller independent districts are urged to attend for an important meeting.
J R Jackson from near De Leon traveled to Comanche Friday with water melons weighing about 30 pounds. He sold the first melons from his crop in De Leon last Monday. He expects fewer melons this year due to earlier rains damaging honeydew and lice.
County Agricultural Agent Lu ker notes rising local interest as Comanche residents prepare exhibits for a diverse fair. Finance committee reports show ample support, signaling one of Central Texas best county fairs with agricultural livestock school culinary and other displays plus an elaborate historical pageant drawing visitors from across the county.
The Central West Texas Odd Fellows and Rebekah Association to hold its eighteenth annual session in Comanche July 25 26 with 250 to 300 out of town attendees. Activities include addresses committee reports Rebekah degree contests and a watermelon party with a Comanche band concert.
J Luther Stark of Orange was re-elected chairman of the board of regents of the State University at the Austin meeting. Mrs J H O Hara of Coleman was elected vice chairman. A president to succeed Dr R B Vinson was not considered and the board began outlining the two year school budget.
A lightning bolt struck an oil rig on the Nemar lease ten miles southeast of Breckenridge during a storm Tuesday at 3 30 pm. William G Tolar of Stockdale was killed instantly, and K B Lewis Robert Cleveland and J B Galloway were seriously injured.
Mrs. D S Jennings was elected a member of the faculty of the Comanche schools at the regular board meeting, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Hautence Cox.
Hlou. Hal Lattimore of Fort Worth has been appointed district judge of the new Tarrant county court. He is believed to be the state’s youngest district judge and is related to Dublin and Austin legal figures. Gov. Neff emphasizes selecting capable, brave appointees for district judgeships.
Comanche County commissioners set the annual tax rate at 42 cents, allocated to general fund 22 cents, road and bridge 15 cents, jury 2 cents, jail 1 cent, and courthouse 1 cent. This is the county's lowest rate in years, down from 48 cents last year. Highway No. 10 tax stands at 85 cents this year versus 45 cents the previous year.
County Agent J. W. Luker and several Comanche county farm club boys departed for Eastland to join a three day encampment with participants from Eastland Comanche Stephens and Hamilton counties. The event features poultry stock and grain judging sanitation hog cholera and free entertainment with prizes including camping gear essay prizes and hog caller honors.
A call from Comanche Melon Growers' Association urges members to assemble at 2 p.m. on July 16 at the county agent's office. The meeting will elect a local manager, select a local inspector, and address handling, inspections, stem end rot treatment, and record keeping for the season.
The finance committee for the Co Manche County Fair reported strong donor response as they sought funds Wednesday. Members contacted at the Chief office included W. M. Durham P. K. Mackey W. R. Slider and W. L. Randall and others joined the effort this week. The group noted quick pledges and broad interest among local residents during rounds.
The number of automobiles registered in Comanche county for this year up to this date is 2 225. Some cars listed belong to other counties and some local vehicles are registered elsewhere. Purchasers sometimes register in Fort Worth or Dallas, depriving the county of its registration fee share.
Marion Wilkerson attended the secretary treasurers meeting of the Farm Loan Association in Houston this week. He traveled to Houston Saturday night and returned yesterday. The gathering was largely attended and very interesting with Judge M H Gossett, president of the Farm Loan Bank of Houston, among the principal speakers.
San Saba July 10 J H Burke of Clifton bought P C Sloan 20000 acre ranch southwest of San Saba. Three thousand cattle were included in the sale and the deal involved nearly a half million dollars.
Acting Governor T W Davidson voids the July 28 highway amendment election after Attorney General Keeling's opinion found publication defects in four weeks of notices. The law mandates four consecutive weeks of notice, at least three months prior. County judges are notified the election is canceled and no supplies will be issued.
Bonner and Wilkerson report two land sales this week near Comanche. S87 acres south of Comanche sold by Orear heirs to W. Duncan for 1740 dollars, with Duncan occupying the property. A second sale of 20 acres northeast of Comanche moved from W F Nabers to BE A Smith for 700 dollars.
J. R. Eanes & Co. offers to trade good real estate clear of debt in exchange for stock of goods or a small ranch.
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