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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1942
Page
8
A brief notice recalls a former teacher at the Duster school who served there for twenty years. The item highlights long service and ties to the local community.
Lamkin resident Mrs Coda Baggett won a twenty five dollar bond in Movie Radio Guide's Defense Bond slogan contest for the April 4 to 10 issue. Her slogan and five reasons why Americans should buy Bonds and Stamps are printed in that issue.
The Dublin Progress reports Dublin National Bank deposits up by 46 756 60 bringing total deposits to 979 314 from 932 558 06 a year earlier. Mrs Dora Greene suggests the shittim tree found along Indian Creek and streams in Comanche County could offer a rubber source.
The sheriff will sell on June 2, 1942, all property of B L Carmichael seized to satisfy a Dec 2 1941 judgment for 850.00 plus costs and 6 percent interest. The sale follows an order from the Comanche County District Court and includes detailed property metes and bounds in Derrigan branch. WID SPIVEY Sheriff Comanche County Texas.
The Hasse Home Demonstration Club met April 16 with 16 present at the gymnasium. Miss Mayfield demonstrated a duster and spoke on garden insect control. Mrs. Swiss from A&M discussed club origins. A May 7 meeting was announced and a chapel play titled Right Answer will be performed after noon.
The unknown heirs of Lizzie Ascue and the unknown heirs of J. R. Daniel are cited to appear before the District Court in Comanche County Texas by May 25 1942 to answer a petition for partition of 114 acres of land from the William Bradberry survey and 75 acres from the East Texas Railway survey, with undivided interests of 1 8 each. The case number is 8634 and the plaintiffs are Minnie D Lincoln and W J Lincoln.
State and Federal governments provided February aid to over 10 000 children in about 4 600 families under the Aid to Dependent Children program.
An Austin writer notes wartime factors control Texas political expectations. Governor Coke Stevenson may seek re election with little opposition while Senate races and a few House seats face varied candidacies and seat changes. Military service among lawmakers reduces contests as incumbents largely plan bids.
The article notes Jesse Martin Port Wn as a prospective candidate for Attorney General. It lists current and former officials including Senator W. C. Graves of Dallas, H. Hickerson, and others with expiring terms. It also highlights the appointment of W. A. Keeling of Austin as judge of the Federal District Court for the Western district of Texas.
General MacArthur says men will not fight or die without understanding what they fight for and emphasizes that a democracy must provide the public with the truth. He argues informed citizens are essential to national resolve and policy.
A quotation from Jacob 5 20 asserts divine deliverance from death in famine and protection from the sword in war. The line emphasizes faith and reliance on divine mercy amid hardship.
Members met April 17 at Mrs. Otha Clare for an all day session with seventeen members and two visitors. Eight pressure cookers were tested by Mrs. Rena Burdette and Mrs. Duke, who gave a grafting lesson. Two quilts were made for Mrs. Clare, a remedy for killing insects was shared, and a dinner was served. The next meeting is May 7 with Mrs. Wid Spivey.
The article notes that cigarettes in the hands of negligent smokers top the list of fire and property damage causes in homes. It highlights risks, warnings, and safety suggestions for residents and fire departments.
Trinity residents Mr and Mrs Jim Barton of Pioneer visited Mrs Lizzie Welch. Bob Scott and family spent Sunday with Mrs Scott’s parents Mr and Mrs Lon Winkles of i. B. Skaggs and family visited Stanley Guages and Ledford at Beattie on Sunday.
A biblical quotation from Luke 10 19 is invoked urging believers to seek stronger spiritual empowerment, claiming authority over serpents and scorpions and protection against all danger. The message emphasizes divine power granted to followers.
The notice states that farmers and ranchers may add or construct any building or improvement costing under 1000 dollars per project, with a 1000 dollar limit per 12 months. Home construction or additions must stay under 500 dollars per 12 months. Repairs and maintenance are unlimited, including paint and roof work, while defense housing is unrestricted.
The notice allows replacement of residences damaged by fire flood earthquake storm or other disaster since 31 December 1941. It covers city and rural homes. It also states that a special permit may be applied for additions or new construction where costs exceed set limits and requires showing sufficient cause.
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