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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1941

Page

5

Local Notes on Community Moves and Visits

Maaxne and lie Cotten of Oklahoma visit night with his family. Mrs P A Cot and Mrs Virgil Culberson move to Cotton. Mrs George Denman of Goldthwaite visits sister ae H Lee. Mrs C C Gilstrap visits daughter Mrs L L Walker in Cisco.

Maaxne Lie Cotten Oklahoma T P. A. Cot Virgil Culberson Cotton Doli Eere George Denman Goldthwaite Ae H. Lee C. C. Gilstrap L. L. Walker Cisco

Roadway Incident on State Highway 294 Between Rusk and Elkhart

A roadway event occurred on State Highway 294 in the area between Rusk and Elkhart. Details on the cause, injuries, or resulting closures were not provided in the readable text. Authorities are likely to release further updates.

Rusk Elkhart

Light That Cannot be Blacked Out by War Theme Sunday

Church notices announce Bible classes and communion on December 14 with a Universal Bible Sunday emphasis. Dean Luther A. Weigle of the Federal Council will speak on NBC radio from 8:30 to CST. C. C. Klingman, Pastor.

American Bible Society Luther A. Weigle Federal Council N.B.C CST C. C. Klingman

General Assembly at Methodist Church Schedule

Rev. A Bryson English of Comanche Methodist Church issues notice that Church School classes meet 9 45 a m on Sundays with devotionals at 10 30 Adults and young people gather in the main auditorium at 10 30 The Children's Division joins fourth Sundays for the Missionary Program The pastor speaks at 10 50 on Sunday December 14 The topics are The Power of Love and Facing the Facts Special music accompanies both services Epworth Leagues meet 6 15 each Sunday The W S C S meets Monday at 3 p m Methodist Reporter

A. Bryson English Comanche Methodist Church Childrens Epworth W.S.C.S Methodist

Harmony Methodist Church to Hold Sunday Services

Rev. A. J. Helm of Comanche will preach at Harmony Methodist Church Sunday morning at 11 o clock and again Sunday night. He will also speak at White Point Sunday afternoon at 2 30 for the regular preaching engagement.

A. J. Helm Comanche Harmony Methodist Church Helm White Point

Dickenson Woolsey Marriage Announced

Miss Lillian Dickenson formerly of St Edward Nebraska and Glen A Woolsey of San Diego announced their marriage this week after a Sunday ceremony in Yuma. The bride wore a beige suit with red accessories. They will reside in San Diego where Woolsey is stationed at the Marine Base.

Lillian Dickenson St. Edward Nebraska Glen A. Woolsey San Diego Yuma Dickenson California Mr. Woolsey E. W. Woolsey Comanche, Texas Marine Base Cal News

Roosevelt Declares War After Pearl Harbor Attack

Congress moved swiftly to authorize Roosevelt to declare war on Japan. Jeannette Rankin cast the lone negative vote, while leaders from both parties watched as the president announced the December 7, 1941 attack and pledged united action. The House and Senate then approved the war resolution.

Senate Roanne House Roosevelt Executive Congress Jeannette Rankin Montana Miss Rankin Germany Rayburn United States of America Empire of Japan United States Hawaiian Islands San Francisco Honolulu Japan Malaya Hong Kong Guam Philippines Wake Island Midway Island Pacific

Howell McCorkle and Sturkie Among Randolph Field Graduates

Howell P McCorkle of Comanche and Howard M Sturkie of Gustine join 264 student pilots in Randolph Field 1941 ninth Aviation Cadets graduation. They completed a thirty week course after ten weeks at civilian schools and 70 hours on a basic trainer. Cadets earned pay of 75 dollars monthly during training and 205 dollars after graduation. McCorkle is a 1941 Texas A&M graduate and one of 37 Texans in the class.

Howell P. McCorkle Comanche B. Ray McCorkle Howard M. Sturkie J. I. Sturkie Gustine Randolph Field Air Corps McCorkle Texas A.&m

Local Officials to Issue Defense Program Soon

Comanche County officials will publish part of their National Defense program next week. The statement is signed by Mayor Clyde House and County Judge H. H. Lockridge.

Comanche County Clyde House H. H. Lockridge

Gustine Seniors Honor Bride At Bridal Shower

The Gustine High School senior class and faculty hosted a bridal shower Friday evening for Mrs. Lee Caraway the former Edgilee a senior. Guests enjoyed games a treasure hunt and a gift table after refreshments of fruits and cookies.

Gustine High School Lee Caraway Edgilee H.E Caraway Mrs. Duke Swope Mrs. Blanks Miss Morton Miss White Miss George Misses Dale White LaVerne Cox Billa Mae Gregg Oleta Williams Dorothy Nelson Preda van Winkle Billie Johnston Bobbie Stanton Billie Allen Billie Sharp Thelma Musick Colleen Robertson Gearld

Grammar School Thanks for New Books

The Grammar School faculty and students thank the community for contributions that funded new books through the P.T.A. Readily received by Comanche Grammar School, the gifts support classroom learning and library resources.

Grammar School P.T.A Comanche Grammar School

Mrs Anthony Taken To Fort Worth Hospital For Treatment

Mrs. E. B. Anthony was taken to a Fort Worth hospital Sunday for treatment. She is reported to be resting fairly well.

E. EB. Anthony Fort Worth

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