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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1928
Page
1
The roundup drew large crowds despite rain and cold. Officials reported strong attendance and noted the event continued under adverse weather, with exhibitors and vendors still drawing interest from attendees.
Preliminary survey for a new Highway 10 route from Comanche toward Erath County was reviewed by Resident Engineer Simpson. State Highway Engineer Welborne will inspect, with decisions on route and right of way based on costs. Bridges and structures contract set for Sept. 18, time to completion 100 working days, road to be a major dirt improvement with a concrete bridge over Indian Creek shortening the route to the Brown County line.
H L Stewart filed notice of appeal to District Judge Joe Eidson challenging the certification of W T House as the primary runoff nominee. Stewart protested House expense account affidavit procedures after a 9 9 committee vote tied by County Chairman Will Robinson, who certified House.
A high school orchestra was organized in the auditorium Wednesday morning. Officers chosen include Maurice Durham as President, Jane Jessup as Secretary, Helen Greenwade as Librarian, and Tarmon Howard as Director. Between fifteen and twenty applicants have filed for membership. Regular rehearsals will begin in about two weeks.
The Comanche and De Leon Band perform in De Leon on Friday night September 7 at 7 46 p m marking the first concert in the town’s new portable band stand, 16 by 28 feet. Comanche followers are expected to join the trip.
Cotton is moving in Comanche County and selling quickly after harvest. At 5 o'clock Thursday the Comanche Cotton Yard reported 77 bales received, according to Charlie Denny, public weigher.
Jack W. Eanes of Christmas Texas visits Comanche and his nerves and nephews after an absence of 48 years. He moved from Comanche County near Fleming in 1876 and left in 1880 and has not returned until now. He is the brother of the late Thomas W. Eanes and uncle to Jim Morris and Tom Eanes and Mrs. F J Reese of Comanche. Uncle Jack notes many changes since leaving.
Jim Couch of Co Manche displayed four Triumph variety watermelons weighing 264 pounds total on a single vine. He said the harvest was better than his usual crop and his crop was extra fine.
Joe Tupin plans a frame and sheet iron storage room on the Jet adjoining his station on the east. Upon completion it will store cars and is built especially for pupils who wish to park during school hours.
Comanche town hosts a historic Round-Up with the largest crowd in years, drawing old settlers from across the state. The arena show impressed many, featuring Indian dances with Ho Koa Bitty and top acts like Jess Perkins and Gene Ross. Miss Tina Prichard wowed fans on prairie rides while G T McMillan and the Edwards duo with dog Tige also drew praise.
The Co Anache Schools opened with total enrollment of 526, including 207 in the High School. The opening program featured Rev. RE. Smith, Rev. Neel P. Wilkins and W. H. Rowland among speakers, with a grammar school program led by Principal Aikins and an address by R Ss. DD Lindsey.
Expense accounts led by candidates list amounts for G. C. McKenzie L Jackson HL Stewart J T Gilbreath T A Ward G R Goosby W T House C M Edmondson Tom Patton Grady Howell J P Graham with positions Com Sheriff Co Judge Tax Assessor Justice of Peace in a historical ledger.
P M Fagan, a longtime Chief subscriber, visits the office to celebrate another yearly milestone. He has faithfully paid in advance since the early days of the Chief, marking a valued long friendship and continued support.
Joe B. Hamilton, jeweler, will open an exclusive jewelry store in the building east of Marshall's Barber Shop after remodeling is completed. He expects to move stock in immediately once the omnidine work ends.
The Weedman Circle held a Wednesday meeting and elected officers for the next term. Alice West was named Post Guardian and later roles included Mary Wyly as Advisor Estee Newsom as Clerk May Cameron as Banker Chief Sheriff Jewell Werner as Auditor Ethel Stewart as Attendant Octo George as Assistant Attendant Ida Ray as Chaplain Henretta Hoff as Inner Sentinel Marsha Renfro as Outer Sentinel Rutney Marshell as Musician and Junior Supervisor, with Alice West again listed.
The Everybody's Singing association will meet at De Leon Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Singers from across the county and singing classes are expected to attend and visitors are invited.
Wade Kendrick accepts a position in the Dry Goods Department at Higginbotham Bros and Company. The transfer marks a staffing update as the store expands its merchandise and customer service offerings.
Surveyors are at work on the Hamilton Highway from Comanche toward Hamilton and then toward Gatesville. The project already has appropriation and some bridge materials. right of way is the remaining step before completion. Local officials and educators from Fort Worth visited Comanche, noting progress and counts on the line.
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