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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
1
The Clean Up Campaign Committee and the Community Development League announce three prizes totaling 50 for well kept residence lots in Comanche with judging based on cleanliness and attractiveness. Entries due by June first with inspections continuing to July 5 and awards on July 15.
A rumor spread that the Sturkie well flowed over the top but officials clarified it only showed more oil than the previous day. Drilling resumed Monday after a fishing job, with the well at 3410 feet and 110 feet into gray lime. Gallesti of the Comanche Oil Association reported steady gains and similar formations to the Necessity field as visitors flock to the site daily.
The Denny well between Comanche and Sipe Springs resumed Thursday after a ten day shutdown. Drilling continued at 80 feet awaiting casing.
The proclamation honors mothers and declares Sunday May 7th as Mothers Day. It urges all residents of Comanche to observe the tribute, reflecting on those who cared for them and seeking a life worthy of their sacrifices.
Citizens of Comanche are urged to assemble in the district court room on Tuesday May 11 at 8 00 p m to counsel and plan the proper maintenance of schools for the coming year. Signed by Mayor J R Eanes and PTA presidents Mrs George Hulsey and Mrs J K Chilton and Community Development League president E P Woodruff.
Comanche Texas May 4 1920 Bailey elected to head the Comanche county delegation to the state convention while a separate Wilson faction held a rival meeting at the W O W hall. The county convention adopted the Fort Worth platform and named Bailey and a list of supporters as delegates to the state convention.
Early returns show decisive administration victory in Texas with 1056 of 1400 convention votes for Wilson administration. Bailey leading in some counties but trail in statewide results. County conventions reinforce admin endorsement despite some doubt in a few counties.
Flash lights bulbs and batteries are offered at Slider and Lacy's with a promise to repair old units. The ad invites customers to let them fix their aging flash equipment, claiming expertise.
The W O W hall convention elected George E. Smith as chairman and M W Skinner as secretary. Delegates from contested and uncontested precincts were seated and two resolutions were adopted praising the Democratic administration and endorsing Thomas B. Love for re election as national committeeman. Delegates named include G E Smith Y W Holmes Mrs O R Houghton Mrs Wallace Wagner O O Brightman H N Goodson L B Russell W R Slider F E Adams M V Skinner J D Waring S C Find
Tonight Friday the Community Development League holds its regular monthly meeting at the Chamber of Commerce at 8 oclock. All members and interested residents are urged to attend and a special appeal is made for the presence of ladies who were absent at the last session.
The April Term 1920 Grand Jury for Comanche County submits its final report to Judge J. H. Arnold. They examined over 200 witnesses and returned 48 indictments including 11 felonies and 37 misdemeanors. They note jail conditions and rising crime especially petty gambling by youths and urge parental and official action to curb it. They call for jail repairs and sanitary upgrades and report no Sunday law violations brought to their attention.
The article argues for higher teacher salaries based on work value, training needs, and cost of living. It notes six years ago teachers earned 55 a month, costs rising 150 to 200 percent, and that since 1914 pay rose only 20 a month. This year teachers receive 75 monthly, with next year set at 90 monthly.
The Republican county convention met as called last Saturday with Eugene Greer elected chairman and Victor J. Buthod as secretary. A mass convention vote was adopted, and lists of delegates and alternates to the State and district conventions were approved with uninstructed delegates to be sent.
A fragmentary item thanks Judge J. E. Arnold for the conventment received at his hands and notes deliberate falsehoods by one subject. The brief mentions appreciation for the judge's guidance and service.
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