Pettit Boy Wins County 4-H Meat Animal Contest
Billy Sam Henson of Pettit 4-H Club wins the county meat animal contest with the top score in the National 4-H Meat Animal Contest. Extension Agent Calvin Holcomb said the 13 year old, under Pettit leader George Willis, earns a gold water-jug and advances to state level. The top state scorer wins a gold watch and the chance for an all expense trip to the National 4-H Victory Congress in Chicago with three $200 college scholarships for national winners.
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Billy Sam Henson
Pettit
Calvin Holcomb
George Willis
Extension Service
Thomas E. Wilson
Chicago Packer
National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
Chicago
Methodist Party Friday December 18 at Parsonage
A Christmas gathering is planned at the Comanche Methodist Parsonage Friday night at 7 30. Women are invited to bring a gift under 25 cents and view recent repairs. Men meet in the church basement at the same hour under Rev R B Hooper with Mrs George S Clarke chairing the committee.
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Comanche
R. B. Hooper
George S. Clarke
Mrs. T. J. Holmsley Dies. Early Texas Pioneers Noted
Mrs. T. J. Holmsley, daughter of Captain James Cunningham and Susannah Tate Cunningham, died November 24, 1922. Her husband Burrell J. Holmsley was also from a pioneer family. The Helmsley line links to most county families. T. J. Helmsley married Elizabeth Cunningham in 1856, performing Comanche County’s first wedding. Their home became a hub of hospitality, raising eleven children. Holmsley and Cunningham families contributed to local schools and public life.
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T. J. Holmsley
James Cunningham
Susannah Tate Cunningham
Burrell J. Holmsley
Helmsley
Elizabeth Cunningham Helmsley
DeKalb County
Alabama
Titus County
Texas
Comanche County
T. J. Helmsley
Elizabeth Cunningham
Apartments Wanted Prompt Army Officers Seek Dwellings
The Comanche Chief reports demand on its Wanted page as Army officers seek 16 furnished apartments for fellow officers. That same week two Brownwood women asked for four rental units, signaling busy housing needs.
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Brownwood
Poultry Dip and Disinfectant Offer May Save Costs
Durham's Rx Pharmacy promotes approved poultry dip and disinfectant at 1.49 dollars per gallon or 1.39 dollars per gallon if you supply your own containers. Bring your jug.
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Poultrymen
Durham
Rx. Pharmacy
Texas Farmers to Get More New Machinery in 1943 Quota
Texas farmers will receive more farm machinery and equipment next year, though the USDA War Board says only 75 percent of the anticipated 1943 production is currently available. Quotas include tractors, cultivators, harrows, binders, planters, milking machines, and grain machinery, allocated by county committees to match purchase certificates and distribution points.
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Texas
Usda War Board
Usda War Board Office
B. F. Vance
Texas Usda War Board
Texas Fullback Roy McKay Tops SWC in Rushing
Texas fullback Roy McKay finished the regular season as the conference’s leading ball carrier. He compiled 711 rushing yards on 132 attempts and eyes adding to his total in the Cotton Bowl Classic against Georgia Tech in Dallas on New Year’s Day. Bulls-1 bull stock offered by L H Creamer of Comanche.
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Roy McKay
University of Texas
Texas Lad
Texas
Georgia Tech
Dallas
Adlerika Quick Relief for Intestinal Gas Pain
Advertisement notes Adlerika relieves gas pains from delayed bowel action with fast results. Claims immediate intestinal relief and prompts readers to purchase today. Aimed at Ohio audience with claims of rapid action.
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Adlerika
C. B.ohio
Dave C Dingus Named Nightwatchman at Comanche
Dave C. Dingus former teacher farmer justice of the peace acting postmaster and cafe operator has been named nightwatchman at Comanche to succeed Andrew Pate who resigned and moved to California. He begins duty with evident enthusiasm for a successful tenure.
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Dave C. Dingus
Andrew Pate
California
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King’s
King’s Candy
Feltonia
Concoleum
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Stuart
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Mr. Dingus
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