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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1926
Page
1
Local interest remains high as the C. V. Bryson tract well west of Comanche reaches 2360 feet in black line formation. Observers see sand streaks in the lime and believe an oil structure lies beneath, citing logs from nearby wells showing shallower sand and time. Whether the hole sits on a edge or a dome will depend on forthcoming tests.
James E. Gardner of Comanche, graduate of Texas A and M class of 1922 with a B S in Agriculture, has been appointed to head the Agricultural Designs department at John Tarleton College in Stephenville. A World War I U S Army Air Service pilot, he is presently retired on disability.
Mrs Annie Barton died in Whitney Texas just before her son County Agent J A Barton arrived from away. She had been in delicate health for months and her death came as a bitter shock to relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the family home Thursday at 2:30 PM. The community extends sympathy to Mr Barton in his time of sorrow.
District court grants several divorces including Mrs. Nona Medford and G. L. Medford with custody given to the children. J. H. Reviele and Stella Reviele, Mrs. Jo Jones and Feldon Jones, plus Elizabeth Burnette and J. H. Burnette receive divorce. Walker partition case ends with judgment for plaintiff.
Up to Wednesday morning the gins in Comanche had ginned 2396 bales of cotton with round bales counted as half. The local yard receipts totaled 2299 bales.
Miss Mary Louise Pinson a Proctor IA College senior has been elected secretary of the girl scouts troop C I A. The prominent campus organization offers recreation and instruction to many girls with meetings held every Saturday.
A community rodeo is planned in Comanche with riders Gaston Boykin Hugh Boyd Lewis Menncke Harley Williford John Mead and R D Manin. Events include saddle and surcingle riding at the Ball Park in open space with room for horses and invites to bring horses and join riders. A strong local turnout is anticipated for both days.
Notice from Sheriff J. T. Gilbreath states all jurors summoned for the second week of court are excused until the fifth week and must report at nine oclock on Monday November 15.
Workmen for Texas Power and Light Co. start removing heavy poles around Comanche square. The change reduces electrical hazards and wire troubles and improves the square’s appearance, welcomed as a long awaited improvement by the company and residents.
Last week F. E. Adams sold a sixty foot building off the northwest corner square to Irvin Pinkard. The property, previously a furniture store run by Atwood Brothers and later occupied as Slider and Lacy feed store, was erected in 1919. Occupancy is not expected to change.
Comanche High School lines up against De Leon on their field Friday afternoon in what promises to be a highly spirited game. Coach Burns leads a determined eleven with a strong pep squad and loyal supporters traveling to cheer the Indians.
Judge Joe Eidson overruled a defense motion in the Coan versus Slaughter county clerk contest. The ruling allows the suit to proceed to trial on merits to determine if ballots should be opened and a recount conducted.
Church notes say progress and interest grow under Rev Boney. Services nightly 7 30 and mornings 10 except Saturday and Monday. Sunday sermon title The Gospel According To You with evangelist singing Open The Gates Of The Temple. Sunday night sermon The Un pardonable Sin with The Holy City song. Pastor N P Wilkinson invites all to attend.
Zollie Steakley Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Steakley Sr of De Leon, who finished De Leon High School in May, was elected president of Simmons University freshmen class in Abilene where the student body exceeds 500. He also becomes president of the Baptist Young People's Union at First Baptist Church Abilene, a post he formerly held in De Leon.
The Rev Boney B C of Cisco leads a revival at the Presbyterian Church praising The Holy Spirit. The town musicians and choir uplift services as attendance grows. Locals call for swift action to secure acreage for a black berry canning plant in Comanche to process fruit and potato crops, with Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce backing a campaign.
Mrs. John Boyd purchased from Irvin Pinkard a highly improved 14.75 acre fruit and truck farm known as the Fate Booker place opposite J P Kings home on the De Leon road. The sale price was 2800 dollars and 9 cents. The property was originally improved by Charley Cuthbertson.
In the past week Comanche and nearby areas received about one and a half inches of rain. The wet spell delayed cotton picking and damaged some fields, but lower cotton prices shift focus to feed crops and fall grain. The rain improved soil conditions and farmers prepare to sow a good grain crop.
Sunday October 24th will be observed as Family Day at the eight o'clock hour. Dr Forrest Maddox pastor will deliver a sermon titled Family Religion and an effort will be made to have families attend and join during the service hour. A specs program has been prepared for the occasion.
Dy. H. B. Tanner of Eastland, a physician by training, campaigned Tuesday in Comanche for the Republican congressional bid. He has resided in Eastland for many years and is active in local politics.
Report cards are being sent from all Comanche schools for the first term six weeks. Parents should check their child’s grades and help the teacher address failing subjects. Cards must be signed and returned by Monday Oct 25. Ww G. Barrett Supt.
The October term of the District Court convened with Judge Joe Eidson presiding. A Comanche led grand jury was empanelled and charged to pursue felony cases first, enforce liquor laws, and investigate hot check writing and swindling. The jurors were urged to act impartially to protect the innocent and uphold law, with extended authority for all violations. Reilif members were named as appointees.
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