County Board Sets Tax Rate and Rendition Values
Commissioners Court and Board of Equalization report little change to rendition sheets. Tax rate remains 64 cents, with a small 4 cent reduction in Road District No 1. Property values listed include tractors at 300 to 85 dollars, cattle at 25 per head, sheep 2, goats 1, autos 25 to 300, lines and railroad values per mile or per barrel, and farm land 10 to 3 per acre, all unchanged from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Equalization
Railroad Commission
Garrett Speaks Here Saturday Public address planned
Clyde Garrett candidate for Congress in the 17th District will speak on the courthouse lawn at Comanche Saturday at 5 45. He says he will answer charges from the opposition. Garrett, a former congressman from Eastland, will also speak in Dublin Saturday at 4 00 and in De Leon at 8 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Garrett
Comanche
Garrett
Eastland
Dublin
de Leon
Court House News From De Leon and Comanche Counties
Listings show 1-A classifications by local selective service boards, inductions, births, marriages, divorces, partitions, and deeds. Notable items include an apprentice seaman honorably discharged in 1944, divorce actions Roberta Coleman v Roberta Coleman and Lucille Carnes v Kenneth Carnes, and several land transfers with specified parcels and sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Coleman
Robert Coleman
Lucille Carnes
Kenneth R. Carnes
Bertie Sides
Jim Holland
Hue William Barnard
Comanche
Donald Lee
Eugene Rauhut
Stanley Eugene
Cecil Chancellor
Betty Louise
Biggs Completes Implement Sheds
J. C. Biggs Auto Parts, agent for the Ford Tractor and Ferguson system implements, has completed sheds and display rooms and hundreds of square feet of concrete floors for handling that part of his business. He started with a small garage years ago and has expanded to include a garage and service station, a wholesale and retail parts business, along with his implement and tractor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Biggs
Visiting Texas women share weekend calls
Mrs. Adrian Jenkins of Fort Worth Mrs. J H Thompson and Mrs. Joe White of Rising Star visited Mr and Mrs R J Seale Sunday. Mrs I M Cochran of Fort Worth spent the first part of the week here visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Jenkins
Fort Worth
J. H. Thompson
Joe White
Rising Star
R. J. Seale
I. M. Cochran
Twenty Years Ago in Comanche County Highlights
The Comanche County notes recall 20 years past with drownings and unions. Gilbert Tatum 14 died at Club Lake, W M N Splawn elected UT president, multiple marriage licenses issued, bonds approved for Duncan School, bank deposits listed, Zion Hill Baptist Church organized, band stand plans for courthouse square, golden anniversary for Turner Roberson, tax rate set at 40 cents, and fireman Jim W. Carter fatally electrocuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Tatum
Jeff Tatum
Brownwood
Anthony's Lake
W. M. N. Splawn
University of Texas
J. C. Boyd
Comanche
August Bynum
Ruby White
S. L. Black
Denora Starr
Bruce White
Gladys Ewing
J. D. Chandler
Eunice Verlie Miller
Alton McCamey
Lillie Belle Lane
Duncan
Arbor Springs
First State Bank
First National Bank
Comanche National
Comanche County
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Comanche Lodge
J. P. Hoff
Courthouse
Turner Roberson
Roberson
Jerry Harris
Jim W. Carter
Killed One Berlin Pictured Above Lt Wayne T. Hatk
Lt Wayne T Hatk of Sipe Springs died in a raid over Berlin on October 16 1943 while serving in the Air Forces. He enlisted January 1 1941 earned wings and flew as a B 17 crewman with the 8th Air Force. He is survived by his mother Mrs Ki Mitchell, a wife and brothers Leon Hardwick Richmond E O Hardwick Odessa and sisters Mrs Jim Millican Spring Mrs Alan Hughes Spring and Mrs O R Bankfig Spring.
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Wayne T. Hatk
Sipe Springs
Berlin
Ki Mitchell
Selman Onroe
Hardwick
Wator
England
Germany
France
Brothehd
Leon Hardwick
Richmond
Calif
E. O. Haré
Odessa
Jim Millicanbe
Alan Hughegdessa
O. R. Bankfig
Wayne T
Kenneth L Wem Wounded in Combat
Kenneth L Wem son of Mr and Mrs Clint Beattie was wounded in combat on July 8 in I1. He suffered leg and foot injuries and dental trauma. The message states he was awarded the Purple Heart. Wem has served in the Army for 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth L. Wem
Clint Beattie
Young Welch
Sidney Shay Open August Term Weathery Plan
The Sidney public school opens the 1944-45 term on August 14 with intent from J B Cooper to have faculty on hand except Paul Jones as coach athletics and teaching. Superintendent says the Seem plans six weeks early to help in fall crop haf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Public Sq
J. B. Cooper
Paul Jones
Sidney Seem
Captain Woodrow Allen Reported Killed in Action in France
Captain Woodrow Allen, former head of the Farm Security Administration in Comanche, Texas, wife Geral dine Slider, is reported killed in action in France. The claim came Monday via the wife of a first lieutenant in Allen’s company, who said he was with Allen when he died. official War Department confirmation had not yet been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Allen
Geraldine Slider
Comanche
France
Groesbeck
Allen
Farm Security Administration
Texas A & M
Army
United States
War Department
William Chilton
Comanche National Bank
Alen
Captain Allen
Sergeant Daniels Wins Silver Star in Italian Action
Staff Sergeant Arthur A Daniels, husband of Comanche native Ruby Davenport, receives the Silver Star for gallantry in the Rapido River area Italy. He led a squad to take a German house, fired on two Germans, and positionally captured others, earning the Purple Heart as well. Also noted are Lt Raymond Patton injured in Normandy and Jim Coker returning to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Daniels
Ruby Fae Davenport
Comanche
Set. Daniels
Rapido River
Italy
Set Daniel
36Th Division
Attending Convention Delegates to Dallas Roosevelt Meeting
A county convention met in the afternoon with a growing crowd as delegates debated the presidential preference. Y W Holmes led speeches supporting Roosevelt, with a proposed fourth term and a state convention unit. A long list of delegates cited includes Callaway, Caraway, Campbell, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Fayle
Roosevelt
Y. W. Holmes
James Wilkerson
J. Dale Howard
W. Z. C. Wilkerson
Walter L. F. Elkins
Robert Eaton Named Postmaster
Robert Eaton, formerly a cashier at Comanche National Bank, was appointed postmaster and assumed charge on August 1. He succeeds J. R. Eanes, who served over ten years, the longest tenure among former postmasters. Eaton is a leading county man and his appointment has public approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eaton
Comanche National Bank
J. R. Eanes
Eaton
Scouts Collect Paper Here Today
In cooperation with the National Paper Drive the Comanche Boy Scouts under Scoutmaster Jack Wheat will collect paper all day Friday August 5. Paper will be collected only on one day instead of two. residents are asked to tie up scrap paper and place it on their front porch for pickup.
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Comanche Boy Scouts
Jack Wheat
Wheat
Boy Scouts
Reverend Gray to Preach at Presbyterian Church with School Pictures
Rev W B Gray will fill his regular first Sunday appointment at the Presbyterian Church. Attendance Certificates for the Vacation School, delayed, are now on hand and will be distributed at Sunday School next Sunday. Kodak pictures taken for the school will be shown. Morning sermon topic is Our Lord's Last Miracle. Evening sermon is Heaven and Hell in Agreement. The public is invited.
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W. B. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Lands Overseas Pfe Among Taber
Word received last week by his wife in Comanche Taber who before joining the armed services was a cook in cafes is also serving as a Monday Wednesday man on a trip across.
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Taber
England
Comanche
Armed Services
Ft. Worth
Plans For Old Settlers Reunion In Sidney
Gospel evangelist G. S. Westbrook will preach a Friday night revival at Sidney Church of Christ. He aims to meet old friends and new, promises verse by verse teaching, and stresses First Century Gospel For Twentieth Century Needs. Westbrook recently finished a meeting at Placid in McCulloch County.
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G. S. Westbrook
Victoria
Sidney
Westbrook
Sidney Church of Christ
Brook
Placid
McCulloch County
A. T. Norwood Called By Death in Comanche
Thomas Alexander Norwood a longtime Comanche resident died at home on Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Indian Creek with Rev. Arch Swearengin officiating and burial followed in Indian Creek Cemetery. Born March 28 1876 he married Zephyr Brinson on June 14 1897 and had eight children. Surviving are several children grandchildren and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Alexander Norwood
Comanche
Indian Creek
Arch Swearengin
Mr. Norwood
Zephyr Brinson
Ellis Morphew
W. E. Norwood
Clyde
Elmer Kerley
Otho Isham
Homer Norwood
Pvt
Bernell Norwood
Camp Fannin
Gasoline Available For Watermelon Haulers
Telegram from the Office of Transportation Defense in Waco states the Waco district will grant truck operators the necessary miles and gasoline to move farm commodities if the local County Farm Transportation Committee approves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Lockridge
Office of Transportation Defense
Waco
Waco Odt
County Farm Transportation Committee
Brazilian Missionary Set for Four Night Study at Baptist Church
Rev S S Stover leads a Brazilian missionary study at First Baptist Church starting Monday night August 7 through Thursday August 10. Pastor Rev E G Gregory Jr expects a good turnout and invites all to attend. Rev H E Newton of De Leon will preach at Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Stover
First Baptist Church
E.G Gregory, Jr
H. E. Newton
de Leon
Gregory
For Sale A Pistere Bull Listed
Auction note lists a pistol bull for sale with incomplete details and unclear pricing. Dr. Gray referenced in fragmentary text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gray
Old Settlers Reunion Plans At Lake Eanes Park
Plans advance for the Old Settlers Reunion on Friday August 18 at Lake Eanes Park with speakers including Congressman Sam Russell of Stephenville and former Congressman Clyde L Garrett of Eastland. Sam B Todd of Gustine will also speak and a county wide singing led by Charlie Nance will close the program. Leading singers from all sections are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Lake Eanes Park
Sam Russell
Stephenville
Clyde L. Garrett
Eastland
Sam B. Todd
Gustine
Charlie Nance
Plans Complete For Livestock Barbecue Aug. 1
The Comanche County Livestock Association will hold a 4:30 p.m. meeting at Lake Eanes Park under the tabernacle with election of 1944-45 officers and directors to follow. A 6:30 p.m. barbecue will be served to members families and invited guests as part of the annual event.
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Comanche County Livestock Association
Tabernacle
Lake Eanes Park
C. M. Caraway
J. R
Comanche County
Dayton Cunningham Injured In Action in the Southwest Pacific
Seaman First Class Dayton B. Cunningham, son of Mr and Mrs T D Cunningham of Comanche, was wounded in action in the Southwest Pacific while serving with American forces. He reports being hit by a bullet fragment near the temple and is now doing okay at a United States Fleet Hospital after about a year overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton B. Cunningham
Sig
T.D. Cunningham
Comanche
Southwest Pacific
United States Fleet Hospital
Cunninegh
Cunningham
Week-end Visits Reach Across Towns and States
Mrs. Kenneth Ory returned home from Waco, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Sam Stratton. The visit included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Vineyard and their son of Brownwood, Mrs. Bill Pabish of Miami Arizona, and Mrs. P. B. Dungan of Baird. Rev. and Mrs. Glenn Bowman of Norton spent the weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ory
Waco
Sam Stratton
Warren Vineyard
Brownwood
Bill Pabish
Miami
Arizona
P. B. Dungan
Baird
J. E. Vineyard
Glenn Bowman
Norton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commissioners Court
Board of Equalization
Court House News
Oo Selective Service Board
C. Laughlin
Erwin W. Barnett
Deve H. Hancock Horace D. Cameron Curtis B. Lane
William A. Ellis
George E. Skages
Geo. E. Hatley
Ottis J. Cogburn
James B. Horton
J. D. Mooney. Jr
Clarence A. Jones
William E. Davidson
A. D. Solley Neil Erwin Wilson James Wace Davis Hunter Haves Haynie 'Doyle
Wayland Bingham James Leslie Hodges Cecil Earl Hardin Robert Wayne Franks
Walter Alvin Jones
U. S. Navy
Camp Peary
Harry E. Byars
Jean Sal
J. E. White
Verna M. Beaty
Bernard Houghton
Alfred B. Davis
Josephine Davis
Mark Corby
B. O. Nelson
H. G. Jeffrey
Town of
Lonita Steele
Joe Steele
John
W. FE. Ker
J. T. Morris
Higginbotham
R. E. Coleman
J. C. Lake
City of
J. M. Grisham
W. F. Flatt
Ava Tate
Elizabeth
Tom Beene
City of Comanche
Rance Adcock
Clara Adcock Purcell
City of Gustine
Peace Wagner
T. A. Wagner
Joy Wagner
Ndian Creek
John Want
Biggs
Kenneth
Jaly
Sidney Shay
Augus
Sergeant Daniels
Silver Star
Elmer Patton
Raymond BK. Patton
Normandy
Jim Coker
California
Mrs. M. V. Coker
B J. Pittman
Frank Daniel
Fred Harmon
M. D. Stewart
Hollie Hafford
O. H. Moore
W.H. Smith
Jeff Tate
Grady Terrill
Ruel Locke
George Christie
Everette Hansford
Lee Holdridge
H. Grady Sharp
Autrey Caraway
C. M Caraway, Jr
D. E. Nabers
C. D Statum
Marcus S. O'Dell
United States Army Air Corps
W. D. O'Dell
Laughlin Field
del Rio
Texas
Presbyterian Services
Carrett and Russell
T. A. Norwood
Baptist Church
Dayton Cunningham
New Majestic
Don
Barry
Canyon City
Betty Rhodes
Johnny Johnston
Barbara Stanwyck
Joel McCrea
Dana Andrews
Richard Conte
Purple Heart
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