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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1942

Page

3

White for District Cler Eugene Wilson Dies In Amarillo

Eugene Wilson 30 died in Amarillo after a ten day illness. Born and raised in Brownwood he attended public schools and Howard Payne College. He worked seven years at Amarillo Hardware as buyer and electrical department manager. Survived by wife in Amarillo. parents Mr. and Mrs. A E Wilson Brownwood. sisters Mrs W H Russell Amarillo Mrs Arden Lawrence San Antonio Mrs R E May Brownwood. brothers Rev A E Wilson Jr Robstown Frank Brownwood and Wallace in Civil Aeronautics Fort Worth. Funeral held in Amarillo.

Eugene Wilson A. E. Wilson Brownwood Amarillo Mr. Wilson Howard Payne College Wilson R. E. May Frank Wilson Camp Bowie W. H. Russell

District Clerk Re-Election Candidacy Notice

The speaker asks Comanche County Texas voters for reelection to the District Clerk post. He cites duty, enjoyment of serving the people, and claiming thorough qualification as reasons for seeking another term.

Mrs. Fannie Moorhead Martin Dies at 81 in Comanche

Mrs. Fannie Moorhead Martin, 81, died at her son Jim Martin’s home in Comanche after weeks of illness. She was born near Gatesville in 1860 and moved to German in 1911, with funeral services held at German Methodist Church. She leaves two sons, Jim and Caleb, plus several Moorhead and Martin relatives. Interment was at De Leon Cemetery.

Fannie Moorhead Martin Jim Martin Comanche

Community Notes Add Visitors and War Bond Update

Harmony and Mrs W E Boyd of Copperas Cove visited relatives in the area with trips to Brownwood and Lake Eanes. Local families hosted guests from Fort Worth Decatur and Comanche while Dr Tom Rutherford’s funeral drew community attendance. Battle Creek era No 8 Treasurer Dept approves Stephenville Production Credit Association to issue Series E War Bonds with sales in Stephenville Fort Worth and other offices.

W. E. Boyd Copperas Cove J. J. Rogers Boyd Ann Ed Williams Janelle Brownwood Jim Edwards Earl Albin Mary Jo Holcomb August Warnash Comanche Walter Fletcher Dwight Hemphill Merchant Marine Houston California C. C. Thomas O. B. Phillips Phillips Lake Eanes Willis Beaty Fellowship Ward Driskill Stephenville Wise Eubank Uncle Sam Federal Reserve Band

Sketch of the Life of Horace Layman

Horace Layman died at Gorman Hospital at 10 30 pm July 15 1942 after six days illness. Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home led by Rev Gordon Barrett. Interment in Newburg Cemetery. Survived by two sons Walter Layman Louise McKinzie and Lester Layman died 1931 and five daughters Wanda Carrie Ann Faye and others. Seven brothers and two sisters also mourn him.

Horace Layman Gorman Hospital Comanche Funeral Gordon Barrett Newburg Cemetery Halan Denny Miles Bagley Porter McCarroll Bartlett Edmondson Sam Phifer Jake Phifer Tennessee Bertha Neal Walter Layman Louise MecKinzie Comanche Lester Layman Millie Hicks Walter Williams Wanda Carrie Ann Faye Layman Grady White Austin Henry Gantz Elmer Hicks Benton Jim Thurbur Alvin Dock Artie Layman

Priddy Public Schools Set to Open September Fourteenth

Under Superintendent Ray Duren Priddy Public Schools will begin on September 14. Zion's Lutheran Church ran a six week summer Vacation Bible School with Hilma Hein and Elsa Schrank as teachers. A large bell was purchased for the school. Delegates to the State Lutheran League from Zion's church, including Hilma Hein Ruth Hein Lorene Drueckhammer Luther Muehlbrad and Rev. Muehlbrad, returned from Seguin Texas after a successful convention. The Luther League meeting is postponed to Sunday with a short play planned. Public examination for junior members to join church occurs on the 16th with acceptance on the 23rd.

Ray Duren Priddy Zion’s Lutheran Church Hilma Hein Elsa Schrank State Lutheran League Convention Ruth Hein Lorene Drueckhammer Luther Muehlbrad Muehlbrad Seguin Texas Luther League Zion's Lutheran Church

Short term begins at Howard Payne College

A short term to run until September 5 begins at Howard Payne College today. Classes two hours long will be held daily including one in advanced typing. W. H. Thate, owner of the Piggly Wiggly Store, received a full car load of flour and called Burks Transfer and Storage to unload it. If you have anything to haul it pays to contact Burks.

Howard Payne College W. H. Thate Perry St. Clatche Mr. St. Clair J. C. Cree Goldthwaite

Burks Transfer and Storage Company Featured

Wayne Gober stored household goods during a move from John Burton residence to Dennison with Burks Transfer and Storage Company. Lady Bob Robertson and husband now at Hooks Texas used Burks to store their furnishings, noting the firm is bonded insured and offers ample warehouse space.

Wayne Gober John Burton Dennison Burks Transfer and Storage Company Burks Bob Robertson Hooks Texas Louisiana Line Fady Tillie Black M. E. Renfro Burt Farner Central Avenue B. Cardwell George Goosby Frd Adv

McCampbell Thanks Citizens of County County Attorneythanks voters

In the Comanche County notice Bob McCampbell thanks voters for County Attorney support after a close primary. He vows cooperation to enforce the law during the remaining five months and aims to keep Comanche County among Texas’s cleanest regarding violations. Burks Transfer ad promotes insured moving services in local housing moves.

Comanche County Texas Bob McCampbell

Local Residents Entertain and Marry in Community Ties

Hazel Dell Pvt James Edwin Young of Sheppard Field spent the weekend with his family J H Young and Betty. Mr and Mrs Guyear of Spur visited J M Hughes and family. Lascille Alexander stayed with Goldin Gallant of Carrizo Springs. Leo Haggard and Goldia Gallant of Carrizo Springs were married Monday and will reside in Wilmington California where he is employed.

James Edwin Young Sheppard Field J. H. Young Betty

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