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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1943
Page
1
Wartime letters praise Christmas care packages from home and urge blood donations. The text notes servicemen thanking families for cigarettes and gifts, while detailing a 1943 blood drive plan requiring multiple groups to meet minimum donation goals to help the war effort.
Jack Wheat announces a special Scout meeting for all interested in becoming Scouts. The meeting is Friday night December 10 at the regular Scout Hall. He asks every Boy Scout to attend or send their name and notes he will pinch hit for Scoutmaster Ben Evridge who is serving in the Armed Forces.
City wide Christmas singing set for Tuesday night December 21 at the First Methodist Church in Comanche. Carl Brumbelow Pub Director announces Christmas Siders to Mosteres details and program will include local choirs and community groups.
Officials report many families hold more than one ration book though most have one. Some members in families applied for others and a few extras exist. Some books reappear after loss, while errors by registrars caused mixups and a few books were sent to local boards in Se Wan area.
An advertisement notes a firm occupies a newly built structure, inviting customers to visit and inspect the modern facility. The piece mentions display of farm equipment and highlights the location within The Chief edition.
Comanche County thanks ration boards for voluntary war effort, noting members serve without pay and sacrifice business time. County Judge H. H. Lockridge and Mayors W. C. House De Leon M. D. Stewart Gustine sign the resolution. Also praised are Red Cross leaders and War Chest Drive chairs and other committees.
County Court list released Wednesday 15 by County Clerk with names including G. T. Rudd Indian Gap J. H. Comanche P. B. Grays F. J. Lacky Houser Springs Mack Loudermilk Comanche E. J. Grove De Leon Delbert Scott Sidney J. W. Hendrix Sidney.
The Dudley Brothers Gail Tom and Eltas bought six fine registered Herefords at Merkel sale including Gwen doline 19th Miss Real Domino 91st Pub's Gwen doline Miss Domino Mis chief 2nd Lady Publican aeniste and Lady Superior. They have attended many Southwest Hereford auctions building an outstanding herd.
Sutton Dudley owner announces the Paris Smith Drug Store in Comanche reached its 200000th presecu tion. The Paris Smith Drug Store began in Comanche in 1892 and was bought after Mr. Smith's death in 1932. Dudley, once a Smith pharmacist, explains plans to continue expanding service with careful prescription work.
The Comanche County Quartet is expected to attend a courthouse singing event with promises of real good singing and lively performances.
Pvt. Craddock from Comanche is in an Army hospital somewhere in Italy with an eye infection. A nurse wrote that the injury is not serious and did not state if it was battle related. He was stationed at Camp Bowie before overseas service in the early summer.
A December 1 1943 letter from the 789th Military Police Battalion Camp Sauganash Chicago thanks Comanche County Red Cross knitters for sweaters. The battalion notes distribution to its women’s unit and expresses appreciation for the courtesy amid cold weather. Mrs J B Lowry chaired the Comanche County Red Cross Knitters.
Major Bert Carleton veteran of Proctor Army notes Japanese forces are formidable and not overrated. The paper lists local 1-A draft classifications from December 7 and discharge news for Pfc Harold G. Davis in Louisville Kentucky after 11 months and 25 days of service. Also records multiple county land transactions and a feature on Comanche County film served as personal prisoner for Chen. In China for over a year, Proctor native and army flying cadet earned Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. married with a young son.
A short fragment contemplates sorrow and vision with blurred lines between heart and eye. The lines hint at emotional overtones and introspection without a clear narrative or conclusion.
The Comanche Chief will publish Santa letters again this year in its December 24 issue. Children may bring letters to The Chief office or mail them to Santa in care of The Chief, Comanche.
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