Powers Well Progress Update Near Black Shale
Progress continues on the Powers well with notable activity at 2,100 feet Wednesday night and most of the final 300 feet in black shale. A 6 inch casing is planned to be set at about 2,609 feet.
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1926
Page
2
P T A Meeting Set For West Ward School
The Parent-Teachers Association will meet Wednesday March 19 at 4 p m at the West Ward school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Wenesday
West Ward
Delta Chi Receives First SMU Scholarly Cup
The Delta Chi fraternity at Southern Methodist University Dallas earns the first semi annual scholarship cup for the highest fraternity average. Two Comanche members John Donahoe and Danforth Wilkerson honored with membership. Albert Jackson announces a Dallas donor will provide the cup with the initial award to the Delta Chi for a 5.05 semester average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Delta Chi
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
John Donahoe
Danforth Wilkerson
Albert Jackson
Creamer Community Shows Neighborly Deed During Illness
In Creamer, W A Mercer lay ill with flu and pneumonia for two weeks while neighbors from ten teams cleared and prepared his land for planting. They also aided Nelson, whose son died last week, and Mrs Purna Evans, whose daughter is ill. The Creamer community is noted for assisting neighbors in sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mercer
Creamer
Nelson
Purna Evans
Backstrom Returns to Comanche as Rex Studio Purchaser
A. D. Backstrom has bought the Rex Studio from A. M. Heflin and resumes operation in Comanche. He is a well known photographer and former studio operator in the town, welcomed back as a citizen and respected Texas photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Backstrom
Rex
A. M. Heflin
Comanche
Texas
Stock Fencing by H. H. Hardin Lumber Co
Poultry hog sheep and all kinds of woven wire fencing offered by H. H. Hardin Lumber Co with competitive pricing to encourage sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hardin Lumber Co
Farmers urged to expand sweet potato acreage for better markets
Experience shows sweet potatoes are a good money crop. Larger acreage helps growers access a stronger market. The Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce pledge to assist farmers in expanding acreage and securing markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club and
Chamber of Commerce
Majestic screens Lightnin production. Bangs man talks berries
The Majestic Theater opens next week with Lightnin a Fox film starring Jay Hunt as Lightnin Bill Jones supported by Madge Bellamy and others. Jay Hunt is noted for meeting Ulysses S. Grant. Brady Martin of Bangs will visit Comanche Saturday to discuss berry growing and may buy 3,000 to 5,000 crates of berries as well as peaches and plums. He may establish a Bangs canning plant branch in Comanche next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theater
Lightnin
William Fox
Jay Hunt
Bill Jones
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Hunt
Warrior-Statesman
Old Continental Hotel
Philadelphia
Mr. Hunt
Madge Bellamy
Wallace McDonald
J. Farrell McDonald
Ethel Clayton
Richard Travers
James Marcus
Edythe Chapman
Otis Harland
Brandon Hurst
Gaiety Theater
New York City
the Majestic
Brady Martin
Bangs
Comanche
J. B. Layne
Court House
Martin
Layne
Texas
W. H. Carpenter
West Texas
Duster Club Delights 125 Attend Saturday Event
County Agent Barton reports a very enjoyable entertainment by the Duster Club last Saturday night with about 125 people in attendance. The club now has thirty five members and is doing fine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Duster Club
Mercer Gap Band Concerts Postponed To March 14
Mercer Gap Hasse and Creamer are booked for band concerts in Comanche county but illness delayed the Mercer Gap show to Sunday March 14. The series aims to entertain communities outside Comanche with a strong reception at Hasse and Creamer venues. The previous program featured Verdi Nabucco selections, Brahms Hungarian Dances, William Tell Overture and other pieces, impressing local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Gap
Hasse and
Creamer
Comanche
Comanche American Legion
Tasse
Reamer
Wek
Hasse
All Military ‘Tribune
Tagir
Morton and
Sherin
Brahams
McFall
Russiai
Goldman
Dalby
Rainfall Delivers Measurable Aid to Comanche Farmers
A modest shower in Comanche Wednesday afternoon grew into steady rain by Thursday morning, reaching three quarters of an inch. Farmers had urged rain and hope for more grows as the damp spell continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Lions Endorse Rosenquest for District Governor in Texas
The Comanche Lions Club adopted a resolution on February 22 endorsing Hi N Rosenquest of Eastland for district governor. Rosenquest, presently deputy district governor, has shown strong service for Lions in Texas and spoke at the First Baptist church during a band concert by the Comanche band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Lions Clubs
Hi. N. Rosenquest
Eastland
Texas
Lions
Rosenquest
Lions of Texas
Comanche
First Baptist Church
Comanche Band
Lions Club
Lions Clubs of
Fencing Supplies Offered by H H Hardin Lumber Co
Fence varieties for poultry hog sheep and ornamental yards priced to move offered by H H Hardin Lumber Co with broad selection and competitive rates for fencing needs.
Comanche County Farm Bureau Approves Diversified Program
The Comanche County Farm Bureau meeting endorses soil terracing to restore fertility, boll weevil control, a home living program, certified cotton seed, county agent support, and reduced cotton acreage. It also backs community efforts, cooperative marketing, and a permanent county fairassociation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Farm Bureau
Comanche
J. A. Barton
Commt
Farm Bureau
Comanche County
Bureau
West
Texas
Watermelon Seed Price Reduced to $1.25 Per Pound
County Agent Derton announces a price drop from $1.50 to $1.25 per pound for watermelon seeds via Weath erford seed men consigned to Comanche banks. Farmers urged to purchase quickly before March 20 at local banks. unsold seed will be sent back to consignors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford
Derton
Lions Club Plans Monday Night Meeting
The Comanche Lions Club will hold a regular session and luncheon Monday at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Comanche Lions Club
Ridgeway
Loyd and Kemp Bride in Godthwaite Nuptials
The wedding of Loyd of De Leon and Miss Gla dys Kemp of Comanche occurred months ago but was revealed recently. They traveled to Godthwaite where Rev. Moreland, Methodist pastor, joined them in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Loyd
de Leon
Gladys Kemp
Comanche
Godthwaite
Moreland
Chamber of Commerce in Comanche to Celebrate Anniversary
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce plans an anniversary program tonight at the new offices upstairs in the courthouse annex. A report on the anniversary banquet and other matters will be on the agenda. Committee members Adams Coleman and Durlwin organize arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chaber of Commerce
Court House
Intrest
FE. Adams
M. Coleman
Nugent Durlwin
Anthony
W.S. McGregor
Temple
Comanche
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Texas
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Fromm Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
W. M. Ham
J. R. Banes
HR. A. Luker
J. RR. Barry
Willian Chilton
Kark F. Tate
F. Denny
D. K. Doyle
Beattie School Carnival Promises Evening of Shows
A Bent event titled At Beattie Tonight offers sixteen distinct shows at 7:30. Principal Rufus Everett says proceeds fund reference books for Beat school, with entertainment aimed to ensure a lively program for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Fim
Hich
Bent
Berineine
Rufus Everett
Beat
Teferenes
Comanche Banks Aid Terracing Campaign
J. B. Chilton of the Comanche National Bank presented a check to County Agent J. A. Barton to cover the cost of a terracing level for farmers. The three Comanche banks jointly provide terracing levels for free use, reflecting strong local support from bankers and the Lions Club to promote agricultural improvement in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chilton
Comanche National Bank
J. A. Barton
Comanche
Comanche Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce Earns Credit for Pecan Belt Progress
A local message credits the Chamber of Commerce for securing the Pecan Belt Highway section through Comanche County. The piece notes the project proceeds without special taxation, relying on cooperative effort and strong community support to complete what may be the town’s most important road project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecan
Comanche County
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comanche Boys’ Fraternity
A. D. Backstrom
Bangs Man
Wallace
H. H. Hardin, Lumber Co
Pouty Bureau
A. & M. College
Works of Association
LL Gelebrate
R. A. Luker
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