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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1943
Page
5
Dorothy Armstrong, known as CHS’s busiest student, balances studies with duties on The Chief staff and Warrior. tonight she performs on stage as Delilah Watts, the darky cook, in the Senior Play.
Residents are invited to the Senior Play tonight to judge Wanda Jones’s performance and determine if she proves good or bad on stage.
Pvt. Otho P. McAliley has returned to camp after spending a five day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McAliley.
Joe Waring, a Naval Aviation Reserve Cadet, stars in the Senior Play tonight as Henry Goober the darky gardener. The production showcases the youth's acting debut while he may be called to fight the Axis next year.
Red Cox may not play football for Comanche again but could join the war effort soon. Tonight he headlines the Senior Play as Bill Wilkins, keeper of Bluebeard Bronson, the eccentric character in a local stage production.
Roy Brannan and Hollis Burton announce Comanche County Red Cross War Fund Drive raised 7074 dollars by April 15, nearly double the 3600 quota. Precinct chairmen co workers and citizens collaborated to reach the goal. The note ends with a senior play teaser about Bob Freeman’s rumored engagement.
Elder Len Dalton will preach at the Elm Grove Schoolhouse Saturday night April 24. Readers are invited to reserve opinion about Marie Marshall who appears tonight as Jill Carter in the Senior Play.
Mrs. Char lie Swindle formerly Maudine Brazier was honored with a miscellaneous shower by Bernel Godfrey at the home of Mrs. Earl Oden 600 West Wright Avenue. Guests included gifts and favors of pansy corsages. coffee and cookies were served.
Local ranchers report a bright livestock outlook with cattle goats and sheep passing winter well goats shearing underway and sheep to begin May 1. Burks Livestock Express Company hauls cattle hogs and mules to Fort Worth and Comanche with bonded insured service and a new Comanche headquarters near the Methodist Church.
Joe Hulsey moved from Houston to De Leon using Burks Storage. Henry Little moved back to Comanche and used Burks Transfer and Storage. E C Lowe moved from Lometa to Lometa while publishing, using Burks to move. Lonnie Hicks bought a home and used Burks for moving. Spivey and Scott visitors spent time here. Comanche Chief offers one year for Soldiers and Sailors.
The report lists Red Ribbon awards for various age groups and bulls from Comanche County Jersey Breeders Association. It notes the Comanche FFA judging team won first in the judging contest and received a vaccinating needle. De Leon placed second, Sidney third. prizes included dehorning saw and lariat. Individual adult and junior winners from several towns received creams, churns, and other awards.
Donald Smith second in a halter class and Bess a ney third in a web halter. Roy J. Peace and Mrs. O Bd Phillips tied for first in the adult milk judging contest and won a cream pitcher. Roy Mw and Hayes Haynie tied in the junior milk judging contest and also received a cream pitcher.
Mr. and Mrs. W A Mercer of Gustine announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Louise Mercer to Mr John Henry Cheatham of Comanche. The ceremony occurred Monday afternoon April 5 in Hamilton with Rev T Lynn Stewart officiating. The bride wore a white ensemble with blue accessories and Talisman roses. The couple will reside at 309 East Central Comanche.
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