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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1928
Page
1
The De Leon Glolo club plans a two day gathering for about 125 boys and girls, described as the largest encampment in Texas. J A Barton and Judge R A Luker coordinate with local business sponsors to host entertainment and a free noon dinner for de Leon citizens during the event.
County Clerk Miss Clyde Doan announces absentee voting begins Wednesday July 18 and runs through Wednesday July 25. Qualified electors may vote in advance by presenting poll tax receipts or exemptions or via affidavit, with ballots mailed to the presiding judge for opening on election day.
A community picnic is set for Priddy High School grounds on Saturday July 14. Indian Gap Band will provide music. Priddy faces Shiv in a ball game in the afternoon. Candidates for county and district offices, including Gib Callaway supporting Oscar Callaway for Congress, will speak.
The State Highway Department reports a busy year with the Dublin to Gorman road asphalted as a fast surface highway. The Pecan Belt highway was regraded with bridges culverts and wire guard fence installed. A Dublin Comanche Brownwood project is underway and will finish next year. Allocations approved for permanent location of Highway No 22 from Comanche to Hamilton.
The Grass Roots Oil Company led by Cleve Callaway drilled a new extension well eight miles southwest of Cross Plains on Mrs. Conlee’s farm. The well is estimated to yield five to fifteen barrels and reached 439 feet at noon. Absentee voting rules apply to all electors. the clerk offers free services.
The Comanche Chief issued a sixty page development edition edited by J C Wilkerson and W H Carpenter to promote Comanche County. It showcases agriculture livestock and economic conditions with abundant illustrations and local history praised by papers in Dallas Fort Worth and Stephensville for its quality and community impact.
A county wide Will Hogg Co operative meeting is set to open in Comanche with Rev. Will Hoge leading July 29 and continuing through August. Delegations from De Leon Proctor Newbury Sidney and Gustine will travel to the events with committees named to organize each night and posters due July 14.
A one day picnic will be held at Blanket Tuesday July 17 at the Union Tabernacle grounds with a basket lunch at noon and a baseball game in the afternoon between May and Blanket. County and district candidates are expected to attend and a speaking schedule is arranged. Mrs W A Shelton and D K Doyle of Brownwood attended the funeral of their brother Dallas Doyle in Stephenville Thursday.
Jesse Quinn Martin Jr., 19 months old, died after drinking carbbolic acid from a bottle at his sister Anson Boyd’s home in Gustine. Born November 19, 1926, in Banks, he was taken home for burial in Bangs Cemetery after services at Bangs Baptist Church conducted by its pastor. He is survived by his parents and sister.
Oscar Callaway threshed an average of 27 bushels per acre from several hundred acres this season. Kubanka wheat weighs 63 pounds per bushel and is described as drought resistant. The variety appears well adapted to the region and may see increased plantings next year. Gerald Bryson bought 500 bushels for seed from Callaway.
A compact ad notes round the clock motorcycle delivery options available for Reese's or Durham Pharmacy with storefronts listed at 47 48.
The largest political gathering in the town is planned by Callaway supporters for a county-wide Congress rally in Comanche on Tuesday night July 17. About five thousand people are expected as the east of the square is roped off for seating. The meeting begins at 8 pm with delegations from nearby towns and several statewide speakers expected.
The Comanche Boy Scouts No. 10 under Scout Master Noe Pilkinson depart Tuesday for a 10 day stay at Camp Ellie near Dean. About 500 boys from Comanche Brown Saba Mills and Lompasas counties join from Pecan Valley Area with District field manager Jack Brunberg guiding.
Moss, minister at the local Church of Christ in Sidney for the past year, resigns and will conduct revivals in Texas and Oklahoma before accepting regular work in Oklahoma. He leaves many friends in Comanche after his yearlong stay.
J. R. Eanes reports letters to the Round-up Association urging dates for the 70th anniversary in Comanche. Residents and visitors plan vacations to attend two days of homecoming with Indians, cowboys, cowgirls, roping and riding exhibitions and cash prize contests. attendants from Post and distant towns aim to reunite with old friends as the event attracts visitors and excitement.
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