Official Dairy Day Planned for April 22 at Rodeo Grounds
The Official Dairy Day will be held in Comanche on Wednesday April 22 at the Rodeo Grounds. The program begins at 10:00 am with dairy product judging and a dairy cattle judging contest for Comanche County FFA teams, followed by adult and junior divisions. Lunch runs from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Classification of animals starts at 1:00 pm with classes for females and bulls, ribbons assigned from Class A to E, best females and bulls earning purple rosettes. Everyone is invited to bring cows to be classified.
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Comanche
Rodeo Grounds
Extension Service
E. R. Eudaly
Extension Dairyman
FFA
Comanche County
Baptist Revival Underway at Comanche Church
The Comanche Baptist Church conducts its annual revival with services now held twice daily led by Rev. E. G. Gregory Jr. Rain has kept crowds small, but organizers expect larger attendances as weather clears. Tommie Godfrey performs solos while the pastor preaches. Everyone is invited.
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Comanche Baptist Church
E. G. Gregory, Jr
First Baptist Church
Tommie Godfrey
Plane Crash Kills Man Near Sipe Springs
F R Seyforthe, 37, of Abilene, was killed instantly when his private plane crashed near Sipe Springs 18 miles northwest of Comanche during a landing in heavy mist. Deputy Stone said the crash occurred as he attempted a landing. the body was moved to Comanche Funeral Home.
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F. R. Seyforthe
Abilene
Sipe Springs
Comanche
Manley Stone
Wen Seyforthe
Obie Jones
Seyforthe
Robert H Hyatt Dies After Yearlong Illness in Proctor
Robert Henry Hyatt 52 a Proctor resident for 16 years died at home Tuesday April 7 after a yearlong illness Funeral services were held at Proctor Baptist Church and interment followed in Proctor Cemetery He was born in Georgia on November 22 1889 and was a farmer by occupation
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Robert Henry Hyatt
Proctor
Proctor Baptist Church
Mr. Hyatt
Local Notes From Comanche and Vicinity Twenty Years Ago
Memorable items include J J Helmsley leaving for Edinburg as cattle inspector and R F Holloway seeking re election as County Attorney. Accounts of deaths, marriages, a fire on North Main Street, a burned child, postmaster appointment in Gustine, and a legion show in Comanche. Also bank deposits, a funeral, a governor’s convict count, a bakery purchase, and local track results.
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J. J. Helmsley
Edinburg
Carolyn Reeves
Downing
R. F. Holloway
Alma Neely
J. B. Allcorn
Forrest Maddox
Waco
Mr. Allcorn
Elections Here Draw 37 Votes In Comanche
A total of 37 votes were polled in Comanche across two elections with 14 in the Independent School trustee race and 23 in the City election. Robert Eaton and Roy Brannan were re-elected trustees, while A A Massingill C W Williams and Walter Barret were re-elected to the City Council, with all candidates receiving all votes.
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Comanche
Robert Eaton
Roy Brannan
A. A. Massingill
C. W. Williams
Walter Barret
A&M Expert To Address Jersey Breeders
County agents plan an April 21 meeting at 8:00 p.m. in Comanche Court Room with Eudaly of A. and M. College Extension Service. He will discuss dairy topics and feeding problems for Jersey breeders, and all dairymen are invited.
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Calvin Holcomb
E. R. Eudaly
Extension Service
A. & M. College
Comanche County Jersey Breeders Association
Comanche
Eudaly
Registration At Eight Centers In County April 27
Comanche County registration centers remain the same as last time on April 27 with eight sites listed. Men who have turned 45 by February 16, 1942 or who will not yet be 65 by April 27, 1942 must register. A registrant may choose any U S home as residence but cannot transfer between local boards.
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Comanche County
Cleve Callaway
Comanche
de Leon
Gustine
Proctor
Lamkin
Sidney
Newburg
Sipe Springs
Mercer Gap
United States
Comanche High to Stage Listen To Leon Friday Night
Comanche High School presents the three act farce Listen To Leon on Friday April 17 at 8 15 pm in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Bill Parker Archibald Darby Jerrelldine Coker Anne Cushman Katharine Ory Carolyn Jamison John Manning Arthur Leon Bryan Kenneth Fields Guiseppe Jimmie Roberts Colonel Bryan Ruth Marshall Nellie Williams. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents students tax included. No reserved seats.
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Leon
Bill Parker
Archibald Darby
Jerrelldine Coker
Anne Cushman
Katherine Ory
Carolyn Jamison
John Manning Arthur
Leon Bryan
Kenneth Fields
Guiseppe
Jimmie Roberts
Colonel Bryan
Ruth Marshall
Babe
Mary Alice Williams
Nellie
Comanche Banks Top One Million In Deposits
Comanche National and State National banks report total deposits of $1 077 562 21 as of April 4 marking the third time in thirteen years the combined deposits exceed one million dollars. Total resources stand at $1 295 015 75 with loans at $386 309 51 and postal savings near $48 000.
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Comanche
State
J. R
Ich
Jim Bob Lee Killed With RAF
A cablegram received in Comanche at 10 30 p m Thursday night states Jim Bob Lee son of Mr and Mrs Allen Lee has been killed Pilot Officer Lee served with the American Eagle Squadron in London for the past three months.
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Jim Bob Lee
RAF
Lee
The
American Eagle
Stewart elected mayor of De Leon in hot city race
Stewart M. D. Stewart owner of a De Leon picture show won the mayoral race with 188 votes. H. L. Harris and Rev. C. A. Calhoun followed. Ruel Locke and Lee Holdridge were elected school trustees. John Haynes won a city council seat over George C. Christi 141 to 114.
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M. D. Stewart
de Leon
H. L. Harris
Community Public Service Company
Rev. C. A. Calhoun
Ruel Locke
Lee Holdridge
de Leon Independent
J. D. Tate
A. C. Schuman
Stewart
Harris
Calhoun
John Haynes
George C. Christi
Farmers to Vote On Marketing Quota May 2
County AAA official E L Pierson urges wheat farmers to vote May 2 on marketing quotas at community ballot boxes. He says quotas share a limited market, keep farmers in control, and support war needs by aligning production with national needs.
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Sam
E. L. Pierson
AAA
United Nations
Pierson
Bataan Peninsula Falls to Japanese Forces
Secretary of War Stimson reported 36 853 effective troops on the Bataan Peninsula when resistance collapsed. American Filipino defenses were overwhelmed by the Japanese, with Corregidor still held by U S forces. Comanche County men, Lt Gayle Hilley and John David Milton, are believed among defenders on Luzon.
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Stimson
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Bataan
Corregidor
George Fleming Moore
Comanche
Luzon
Fort Mills
Wainwright
Comanche County
Gayle Hilley
A. A. Hilley
Sidney
Air Force
Hilley
Philippines
John David Milton
Comanche High School
Trinity soil conservation plans begin on Copperas Creek farms
The Upper Leon Soil Conservation District starts blueprints for farms on Copperas Creek including W. E. Starkey T. A. Lee R. R. Smith Mrs F. L. Welch H. S. Parker C. C. Fenter Harold Frank Rex Scott John Scott Ed and Thomas Black. Plans may be installed soon or over two to five years with owner and road official input. Defense Stamps are on sale at the high school office.
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Trinity School
Upper Leon
Woman Finds Relief After Successful Recount
A woman achieves a successful recount that eases her mind and reduces ongoing uncertainty. The motive and parties involved remain unspecified in the accessible text.
Local Teachers Pledge Defense Bond Purchases
Comanche School System teachers signed pledges to buy 4 Defense Bonds or Savings Stamps monthly for the war duration. Names include Mrs. L. W. Dumas Jr and many others led by Wm. C. Chilton as chairman of the Comanche County Defense Bond and Stamp Sales.
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Comanche
Wm. C. Chilton
Comanche County
L. W. Dumas, Jr
Harriet E. Brightman
Virginia L. Beaver
Verner H. Carpenter
Virgil Chaffin
J. R Kilpatrick
Carl Sutton
Jewel Werner
John R. Dyer
Charlene McMeans
Dorothy Inez Rose
Worth Howe
Minnie Cunningham
Berta Goodson
Eva Elizabeth Johnson
Pearl Sloan Phipps
Ollie N. Sloan
Golden H. Jones
Agnes E. Graham
Berta Kelley
D. Brown
B. G. Combs
Vera Beene
Ruth King
Nobis Dunn
Ruth Odom
Charles P. Marshall
Marguerite Ross
W. Z Compton
Manpower 45 to 64 to Register on April 27
The fourth national registration for men aged 45 to 64 will run through April 27 with no lottery. Registration hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 27 and can start earlier if needed. Cards collect name address birth place employer and contact person with later questionnaires to assess wartime work fit. Notably Roosevelt plans to register in his capacity as commander in chief.
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America
Selective Service
Roosevelt
Palmer joins United States Air Corps as flying cadet
Mac Evan Palmer the son of Mr and Mrs Evan Palmer of Comanche joins the US Air Corps as a flying cadet. He was sworn into service in Dallas on Wednesday and given a thirty day furlough with the note that it may be shortened and he should be ready for active duty on short notice.
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MacEvan Palmer
Evan Palmer
Comanche
US ‘Air Corps
Young Palmer
Dallas
Regional Sugar Ration Meeting Set for Comanche April 18
State Superintendent L A Woods designates Comanche as a regional meeting site for 23 meetings on sugar rationing operations. The Comanche session at 10 a.m. April 18 in the courthouse will be led by Trimble Settle Gray and others. Public schools in Texas to issue sugar rationing May 4 7 with many elementary schools likely closed May 4 while work is completed.
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Comanche
L. A. Woods
Texas
Woods
San Angelo
Abilene
Hi Trimble
J. Doyle Settle
John C. Gray
White Withdraws From Race For District Clerk
Former district clerk Hugh White announces withdrawal from the race due to ill health. He thanks supporters and pledges to continue serving the public for the remainder of his term.
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White
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O. Sl. Arthur
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Lucien W. Parish
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J. L. Brown
P. H. Milton
Coleman
Pat Neff
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Callie Rose Maddox
Bessie Egbert
Pioneer
A&m
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Stephenville
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W. Z. Compton
Court House News
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Brownwood
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H. D. Lane
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W. A. Cofer
Pt. Worth
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W. E. Bartels
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State of Texas
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Red) Rasco
Thomas Rasco
B. F. Dunn
W. G. Elliott
D&d
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N. H. Floyd
R. N. O'Neal
L. L. Stanfield
P. D. Driver
R. M. Garner
Burl Farner
Maurine Dixon
City
Lawrence Bethel Hancock
Proctor Cemetery
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Ora May Carlton Hancock
Sara Lee Levisay
Oakwood
Kentucky
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Marcy Brown Levisay
J. W. Shook
I. D. Frazier
L. C. Durham
C. C. Guyger
A. H. Caraway
R. A. Prazier
Gorman
R. W. Pettijohn
Dublin
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J. D. Beaty
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Mac Evan Palmer
United States Air Corps
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New Majestic Theatre
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Johnny Mack Brown
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John Wayne
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Young America
Frank Morgan
Old Majestic
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