Burks Transfer Handles Move for Adams and Woolsey
Arthur Adams moved from the Kid Macon farm to the Trinity School district area near De Leon with Burks Transfer and Storage Company hauling his household goods. Thad Woolsey, buyer of the Jim McGlothlin house in North Chaney Addition, had Burks move his household goods to his new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Adams
Kid Macon
Trinity
de Leon
Burks Transfer and Storage Company
Burks
Thad Woolsey
Jim McGlothlin
North Chaney Addition
Chaney Addition
de Leon Road
Jim Bonner
Burks Transfer moves many Comanche households
Comanche stories describe Burks Transfer and Storage Company handling moves for several locals. L A Allison rented a furnished apartment, and goods were stored by Burks. Don Norris moved back to Comanche with items from storage to a Chaney Addition house. Jim McGlothlin sold and moved into storage, then into a new property. Albert Bonser moved goods to his mother’s Comanche home. Local families and visitors noted in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Allison
Comanche High School
Comanche
Roberson Sisters
Anson
Burks Transfer and Storage Company
Albert Bonser
Waisman
Brownwood
Camp Bowie
San Marcos
Mrs. Bowser
Coral Bonser
Burks
Neady
Several Schools Open Monday In Comanche County Districts
Multiple schools announce openings for the 1942-43 term. Pettit School under George R Willis opens Monday with staff including Mrs Petsick and Miss Ciodah Pettit. Van Dyke School begins August 31 with Dee Burleson as superintendent and teachers Miss Irby and Miss Thomas. Newburg School opens Monday with Miss Nannie Perry and Miss Marie Lock. principal position vacant temporarily. Fairview School starts Monday under principal H Grady Dowdey with Miss Davis as primary teacher. Downing School also opens Monday August 31 with Principal R V Leslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Irby
van Dyke
Froh
Newburg
Syscan
Nannie Perry
Marie Lock
Darrell Caraway
Fairview
H. Grady Dowdey
Miss Davis
Stephenville
Downing School
R. V. Leslie
Kimble Breeders To Hold Auction Sale At Junction
Kimble County breeders of registered Angora goats plan their first county breeders auction in Junction on Saturday August 29. The sale begins at 1 o clock and will feature about 300 of the choicest registered does from pioneer Angora breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble
Junction
Kimble County
America
Pvt Milo Foster Expert Marine Shot for Marines
Pvt Milo H Foster 36 son of Mr and Mrs W F Foster of Comanche formerly with the California Civilian Rifle Team earned expert status on record day at Camp Cal B Matthews Marine Corps Rifle Range San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo H. Foster
W. F. Foster
Comanche
L. J. Maloof
Atlanta Ga
United States Marines
Foster
California
Leathernecks
Camp
Calvin B. Matthews
Marine Corps Rifle Range
San Diego
Gustine Man Enlists in U S Coast Guard at Fort Worth
Jasper Theodore Hamilton of Gustine joined 91 recruits in Fort Worth making the day the largest Coast Guard enlistment there since the recruiting station opened. He will travel to New Orleans for a month of intensive training before assignment to a regular post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Theodore Hamilton
Gustine
U.S. Coast Guard
Fort Worth
Hamilton
New Orleans
Coast Guard
O'Daniel Beats Allred In Texas Runoff Victory
Senator W Lee O Daniel defeats James V Allred by 17 592 votes in runoff with 449 200 to 431 628 out of 880 848 cast per Texas Election Bureau final tallies. County results show 227 of 254 reporting, estimated under 4 500 votes remaining. Other contests: Lieutenant Governor John Lee 468 934 against Harold Beck 338 000. State Treasurer Jesse James 534 320 over W Gregory Hatcher 254 503. Railroad Commissioner Beau Ford Jester 475 570 over Pierce Brooks 349 283.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee O'Daniel
James V. Allred
Texas Election Bureau
Election Bureau
Allred
O’daniel
John Lee A
Harold Beck
Jesse James
W. Gregory Hatcher
Beauford Jester
Pierce Brooks
Pat Cagle Speaks To Comanche Lions
Pat Cagle former Brownwood principal and coach and current business man was guest and principal speaker at the Comanche Lions Club meeting Tuesday night. He is District Deputy Governor and a noted Lionism authority in Texas and shared on the value of Lionism and a European war picture. L G Trench of Dallas attended as special guest of his half brother Joe Tupin. Mrs G A Dodson returned from Temple after illness of her daughter Mrs W M Calhoun, who now operates a motor hotel tourist camp there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Cagle
Brownwood
Comanche Lions Club
Mr. Cagle
Brownwood Lions Club
Texas
L. G. Trench
Dallas
Joe Tupin
G. A. Dodson
Temple
W. M. Calhoun
Calhoun
Wheat Insurance Deadline Announced for 1943 Crop
County AAA office urges farmers to file wheat insurance applications by August 31. E L Pierson says the last day to obtain Federal all risk wheat crop insurance for the next five years under the new plan. So far 120 producers have signed for the next three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Pierson
Adm
Pierson
Newburg Community Club Plans Cemetery Work
The Newburg Community Club met on Saturday August 22 and organized a committee to handle labor and repairs at the cemetery. A report from the committee will be given at the next meeting in September. All interested members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
Thomas Marshall Named Flying Cadet After Exams
Thomas Marshall son of Mr and Mrs Troy Marshall of Comanche passed exams last week to become a flying cadet. A former Comanche High School athlete and graduate he has worked at Camp Bowie as a radio operator in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Marshall
Troy Marshall
Comanche
Young Marshall
Comanche High School
Camp Bowie
Roy McPherson Visits His Mother in Denton
Professor Roy McPherson of Texas State College for Women Denton visits his mother Mrs. Lee Campbell with his family. The trip highlights a family gathering connected to the college community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McPherson
Lee Campbell
McPherson
Texas State College For Women
Denton
In Memory of Homer Tupin By Iva Tupin
A memorial verse honors Homer Tupin, noting his cheerful spirit and daily presence in the square. The author expresses enduring memory and belief in a reunion beyond night and day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Tupin
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Don Norris
Piggly Wiggly
Old Gold Cigarette Company
H. W. Erwin
Mexia
Jesse Kelley
Craig Field, Ala
Jim Nabers
Starr
East Side
McArthur
Ay A
Music Books
Pocket Note Books
Milo Foster
Gustine Man
Daniel
Newburg Club News
Mrs. Wade Chancellor
Iva Tupin
God
Advertisers Exchange Inc
Hitler, Hirohito & Co
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Tampax
Pratt
Service Drug
MNS
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