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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
10
In Gustine R Eanes visits Sam Todd, recalling a formative act by a older boy that sparked a half century friendship. Charley, a Comanche hometown boy now thriving in Canyon with lumber banking ties, cherishes memories of his early years and his enduring local friendships.
A Missouri Pacific passenger train collided with a car carrying Mr. and Mrs. A Bershears and their son aged about 12 miles south of Pleasanton. The mother was killed instantly and the father died en route to Pleasanton hospital. The boy was thrown clear and survived with multiple injuries and a neck cut from barbed wire. The Bershears family had roots in Comanche County with Sid John Henry and Pink Bershears as brothers.
The Newburg School closed with an open air exhibition drawing hundreds. Hebron School ends week with a large exhibition announced by Prof Mert Sullivan. A two year old steer shipped by Pierce Burns weighed 1210 pounds fetching $90.75 at Fort Worth. Comanche hosts included McKlhaney baseball and John Tarleton girls basketball teams visiting for two contests, with CHS boys winning 13 to 6 and girls 15 to 10 despite rain. John W. Crow, 25, died here. Major lectures by Rev A G Graham on Catholicism and travels in India and Africa planned in Hasse.
Funeral services for 6 year old Glenda Williford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Troy W. Williford of Blanket, were held at Blanket Baptist Church with Rev. J. M. Bradford officiating. Survivors include her parents, one brother Findley Whitson, grandfather M. D. Williford of Comanche, and grandmother Minnie Wotten of Strawn. Burial followed at Mercer Gap Cemetery.
About sixty guests attended an afternoon tea for Verdelle Marshall and Buster Hicks. Guests were greeted by Billie St Clair and others as spring blossoms adorned the reception room and dining space with blue cornflowers bluebonnets roses. A bridal bouquet, angel food cake and heart shaped ice cream plate announced the occasion with a streamer noting May 17.
The Comanche High School Band will stage Hexabustin the first musical show in Comanche featuring music, dancers and singers. The Singing Band promises value with acts including imitations of Tommy Dorsey and Wayne King. Plan now to attend this grand event.
The Gamma Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at Mrs. Virgil Chaffin’s home on April 19 for its first business session of the year. Committees were formed plans for next year were set. Chaffin elected delegate to Wichita Falls State convention April 25 26. Myrtle Brick and Mabel Hall spoke as Omega chapter visitors followed by a social hour and dessert.
Mrs Sam Johnston and children from Comanche and Nellie Elliott and Grady Swindell spent Sunday at Legion with Sam Johnston who is receiving treatment at the Veteran's Hospital.
The Junior class held a Saturday April 19 banquet for the Seniors of 1941 with a patriotic Red White and Blue theme. The hall decorations featured streamers and flower arrangements as 116 students teachers and guests attended. The program included a toast by Billy Munroe songs by the orchestra and girls quartet talks by Supt. Compton and Principal Chaffin and an address on patriotism by Prof. T R Havens of Howard Payne College.
Authorization approved for a 195 building expansion at Camp Bowie. The project includes days, recreation buildings, a guest house, school facilities, an ordnance shop and a water reservoir with an estimated cost over 1.05 million dollars. Major William E. Ryan and Captain Earl L. Jackson noted no start date or contracting method yet.
Rev. E. R. Gordon, pastor of The First Methodist Church, will deliver a sermon on How the Death of Christ Redeems Man at the Methodist Church Sunday night May 4 at 7 45. The talk aims to explain the Redeeming impact beyond a mere statement.
An editorial urges residents to consider the eight to ten local churches as relief and support resources. It acknowledges human flaws among workers but emphasizes the church’s purpose to give rather than profit and invites readers to attend services and seek aid in times of need.
An adults only film titled Mad Youth plays tonight at the Old Majestic Theatre all seats are 20 cents. An advertisement nearby questions jitters and moral impact of jitterbug culture on youth.
At a recent session of the Commissioners' Court D. M. Woodward of Comanche was appointed County Surveyor. Mr Woodward has previously served in that capacity and is a capable surveyor and civil engineer. He has been improving in health for nearly a year.
Local readers note Fairwewl School closed on Friday for a noon picnic lunch and afternoon bail games. Several residents attended Singing at Stephenville on Sunday.
Energy visitors in the Bart McPherson home last Sunday included Cecil and Rector McPherson and family of Star, Guy and Barton Rudd and families of Goldthwaite and Comanche, Hiller Newton of Caridan, Dick Moore and son of Port Arthur, Welborn Baskin and son of Port Arthur, Neal Randolph and son of Stephenville, and Jewell Cox family. Billie Rudd and daughter and Garland Rudd of Brownwood also visited their parents that day.
Mr and Mrs Jack ODell of Comanche spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Magness. Junior Isham of Stephenville joined relatives for the weekend. Buster Cates of Camp Bowie connected with friends and Cecil McPherson of Camp Bowie wed Miss Pauline Etherton of Dublin, a primary teacher in the Energy School, Saturday night.
Miss Annie Lucile Hayes, after six weeks visiting her mother, departs to Dallas to join the general accounting office of Texas Power and Light Company. She receives a 15 year service pin this month and has served as stenographer and cashier in the Rouse City district office for 15 years.
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