Revival Meeting Underway At First Baptist Church
The revival at First Baptist Church began Wednesday with Rev. Jimmie Dobbs in charge. Co D Johnston had surgery at the German Hospital last week for appendicitis and is recovering well. Mrs J D Center Sr returned from a visit to Silsbee with daughter Mrs C B Bass and family. Mr and Mrs Charles Harvey of Dallas visited Mrs W D Collins. Mr and Mrs L A Huey Sr of Godley spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs O C Smith. Rev and Mrs Arlie Harrison were mentioned in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Jimmie Dobbs
Co. D. Johnston
German Hospital
J. D. Center
Silsbee
C. B. Bass
Charles Harvey
Dallas
W. D. Collins
L. A. Huey, Sr
Godley
O. C. Smith
Arlie Harrison
Citation by Publication in Texas Court
Public notice commands Claude Stecker and unknown owners to appear in Comanche County District Court by the first Monday after 42 days from October 1 1945 to answer a delinquent tax suit for 76.9 acres of land on T B Cypert Survey Abstract 1259. The state seeks 72003 dollars plus penalties and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Claude Stecker
Comanche County
Comanche
Texas
Local Social Roundup From Burkburnett and Nearby Towns
Visits unfold across Burkburnett and neighboring communities with families gathering for weekend and weekday stops. Notables include Mrs. J. H. Harrison hosting her son and his daughters, Buddie Harrison en route to Utah, Cleburn Willingham visiting Abi lene, and Edna Hill hosting Willard McKinney and Ella Mae Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkburnett
J. H. Harrison
Tax Sale Suit Against Unknown Heirs of T M Pulliam
The State of Texas sues the Unknown Heirs of T M Pulliam deceased in 52nd District Court for delinquent taxes on Wrights Addition blocks 135 and 139 in Comanche Texas for 1923 through 1944 totaling 50.73 dollars. Plaintiffs petition filed August 16 1945. Court notice requires appearance on the first Monday after 40 days from October 15 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
T. M. Pulliam
52Nd District Court
Comanche County
Comanche
Texas
Wrights
T. M Pulliam
A. D
Local visits and a Lubbock wedding reported
Mrs Archie Boyd and Mrs Dick Vernon made a business trip to Dublin Monday. Leroy Bertram and Mrs Phil Bertram and Mrs Tom Clements visited Mineral Wells last week with Rev George Greeb and family. Tom Clements visits Abilene this week. Mrs Coin Seago and Mrs P H Isham were Comanche visitors Monday. The wedding of Davis Huckabee of near Lubbock and Idell McDonald was solemnly celebrated Saturday evening at nine at the bride's home. They left Sunday for his home where he is in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Boyd
Dick Vernon
Dublin
Leroy Bertram
Phil Bertram
Tom Clements
O. D. Johnston
Mineral Wells
George Greebon
Abilene
Coin Seago
P. H. Isham
Davis Huckabee
Lubbock
Idell McDonald
Singing School to Close at Mercer Gap Saturday
The singing school at Mercer Gap will end on Saturday night with a special closing meeting. Organizers expect a large crowd and invite all county singers to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Gap
Tax suit against Leota Cox over back taxes in De Leon Texas
The State of Texas sues Mrs Leota Cox and husband for taxes due on 1934 to 1944 periods and 1923 on a 65 by 150 foot lot in Block XIII Central addition De Leon Comanche County Texas totaling 8.28 dollars with penalties and costs. The citation is dated August 17 1945 and notes heirs and assigns as potential defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Leota Cox
Et Mar
Texas
Comanche
de Leon
Comanche County
Cox
Local visits include Vacek and relatives in town
D. R. Vacek and nephew Bus ter Arneim of Houston and Bud Woodruff of Brownwood visited Mrs. N. A. Palmer and other relatives here last week. Claude Boyd of Linton spent Monday with friends and is visiting his father at Gustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Vacek
Buster Arneim
Houston
Bud Woodruff
Brownwood
Claude Boyd
Linton
Gustine
Comanche Corporal Claims Buzz Bombs Easy to Hit
Cpl Moody T Helmecke of Comanche states V1s were not hard to hit and cites the 125th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion in England and Belgium. Battery D, on MP duty at Camp Atlanta near Chalons France, reports 205 bombs destroyed. Helmecke, a former Brightman’s feed store employee, served with the unit.
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Assembly
France
Moody T. Helmecke
Comanche
Germany
Mobile
England
Antwerp
Belgium
Camp Atlanta
Chalons
Cpl. Helmecke
Brightman’s Peed Store
Eligibility Rules For Veterans Education Benefits
A veteran must have served in active military or naval service on or after Sept 16 1940 and before WWII end. Discharge must be other than dishonorable. At least 90 days active service grants one year of schooling.
Eligibility rules for veterans training under Public Law 16
Disability must be incurred or aggravated by active service through the end of war and discharge must be honorable. Length of service and age at induction do not affect eligibility. A disabled veteran qualifies for training if the disability is a vocational handicap that materially interferes with securing and pursuing employment commensurate with his education, training, and experience.
Clocks Advance One Hour Under War Time Act
On February 9 1942 clocks were moved from standard time to war time by an Act of Congress. The change aimed to conserve energy and support wartime needs across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Carter
Acre of Congress
Disabled American Veterans National Service Officer
D.A.V. National Headquarters
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cpl
Moody Helmecke
City Grocery & Market
Japan
Uncle Sam
The
United Nations
Thompson
Tupin
Veterans Administration
Skaggs’ Cafe
Clarence Skaggs
Clemons Motor Co
FORD
Grady’s Service
Grady McKinzie
NFLA
Eiland Fagan, Sec-Treas
America
Community Public Service Co
R. G. Dillin, Mer
Arthur’s
Chevrolet
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