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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1943
Page
1
The article lists several pastors visiting for a church program at six o clock including Rev Charles Herman Cole Rev E N Scarlett Rev George Sullivan and Rev Hooper with services to be held Tuesday through Thursday and a closing announcement next Friday in the Chief.
Lt Waggoner, son of Rev and Mrs H E B Waggoner, earned silver wings as a States Army Air Corps pilot. Trained in Class 43 G at Williams Field Chandler Arizona last week, he previously worked as a bookkeeper at Comanche National Bank.
The Sidney Public Schools will open Monday August 16 per an announcement from J B Cooper Superintendent. All indications point to an on time start with staff preparing classrooms and schedules for the new term.
Paul Little son of Roy Little of Comanche has earned corporal at Camp Maxey where he is stationed. The promotion reflects his steady service and rising responsibilities.
Births report a fourth daughter Mollie Ruth to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elbert Winfrey of Sipe Springs on July 7. Marriages list J E McKeehan and Maggie Bell Cox in Comanche on Aug 3. Harold T Wood and Billie Louise Cochran Aug 2. Carroll Gore and Mary Alice Young Aug 2. Burleigh L Moulder and Ruth Smith Aug 2. Travis J Cogburn and Ira Coan July 26. Marriage licenses show Clifton Allen Fish and Thelma Davidson. Deeds describe land transfers in Comanche and De Leon with varied sums from 50 to 7,300 dollars.
Gustine Mayor Mrs. Phil Bertram is highlighted in the Library of American Women for her service. The honor includes publication of a biographical sketch and photo in a national volume and a copy placed in public, college, state, and national libraries. The association notes Texas has only three women mayors and seeks support to fund the initiative.
Gustine Public Schools will open the 1943-44 term Monday August 16, with one six week term then a one month recess and a final term through late October. Students may help gather crops, especially peanuts, in the Gustine area. New teachers include Rev H H Barnett as high school principal and Mrs Billie Patton to fill a grade school vacancy.
Pfc. Toby Davis son of Mr and Mrs Barney Davis of Comanche has graduated from an intensive airplane mechanics course at Sheppard Field and is prepared to join America's commandos in coveralls. Davis, a former Comanche High School star and captain of the 1940 team.
The County War Board of Comanche County appoints a small grain committee to assist farmers in obtaining seed for planting and cover crops. Members collect names and seed quantities, relay them to the County Agent, and arrange paw money for carload orders. Names will be published after appointment.
The Cunningham Post of the American Legion in Comanche thanks donors to the Free Cigarettes For Overseas Service Men Fund. The drive raised 1150 dollars with thanks to business firms, Lions Club, Legion Auxiliary, county, Chamber of Commerce, City officials, and State Highway Department staff. A. P. Cox and others chaired the fund committee.
The Demonstration Club will meet after noon on August 12 at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Vera Thomas. The program will demonstrate methods of canning peaches and improve technique for members.
Comanche Public Schools will open Monday September 6 according to Superintendent W Z Compton. Nora Sue Crabb of Texas State College For Women has been elected Home Economics instructor. The faculty is nearly complete with one potential vacancy for an athletic coach. board has no current recoaching applicants but seeks one. The coach will teach junior business and history.
The Comanche County men who passed physicals last week at Abilene and will be inducted soon include Henry Grady James, Harry James, Lesley Helms, Marvin Glen McNutt, Royse Anson Brantley Jr., Melvin Cody Bentley, Paul Arlice Jones, Robert Claude Eppler, Alonzo Randell Horton, Barney Gayle Loudermilk, Hiram Billie Ray LaRoque, Billie Joyce White, Thomas Leland Grace, James Robert Grimshaw. Those entering the Army will depart for Camp Walters next Thursday.
E. R. Wright toured Dallas wholesale markets this week to buy jewelry for his store. He notes that jewelry is harder to obtain and that watches are nearly impossible to find.
John D. Tate from Comanche has been drafted into service and sent to the Ordnance Replacement Training Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland for basic training as an Ordnance soldier. The report also notes the death in action of Officer Cullen R Camp of Lamkin North Africa on July 1942 and provides a memorial sketch of his life and education.
Pfc Ardis Eugene Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Johnston of Comanche, was wounded July 12 in the North African area amid Sicily’s invasion. He was moved to a base hospital in North Africa and is reported to be improving. a letter to his wife describes longing to return home and see their baby and family.
Glenn Frazier former Coleman coach announced by J T Reed as athletic leader at Coleman high. He led teams from 1937 to 1941 at Coleman and Mexia Black Cats, earning two district titles. He recently worked in a defense job in San Antonio and will move his family to Coleman with wife and two year old son Thomas Joe.
A church announces Singing Sunday at Freewill Church inviting the community to join in a music event noted as S50 at Procyth. The text presents a bold call to attend with emphasis on the church gathering.
Tom L. Robinson, a teacher, court reporter and former district attorney, died of a heart attack Wednesday in Gatesville while reading a legal paper to a district court jury. He is survived by his widow, daughter Harriett, and two sons, Joe Reese in New Guinea and Tom L. Jr. of Seattle. Panetal arrangements had not been completed.
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