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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1942
Page
5
A private from the United States Army thanks the USO in Hawaii for its kindnesses and morale support. He notes the USO’s recreational value, its clean image, and how it treats soldiers as individuals, emphasizing humanitarian motives and pride in the organization.
Private Ira Carter of Camp Wolters spent the week end in Comanche, enjoying time off from duties and returning to base afterward.
The Presbyterian Church lists Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. and sermons at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with the theme of spiritual foundations of Christmas and God's peace. The message urges dedication to God, repentance, and world peace as the season’s call. E M Shepard signs as minister. Also includes a humorous quote about privacy and a tidbit: Horner returns home after weeks in Lubbock and Ardmore with relatives.
The sermon at Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church argues wealth harms spiritual progress and humility leads to happiness. Rev. J. D. Smoot preaches Sunday at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m and an invitation to all.
An eight year old Betsy and her mother draft a letter urging savings for War Stamps. Betsy lists chores like washing windows and selling beans to raise funds, totaling 1.24 dollars, with Betsy to sign as co writer. The letter notes every family should invest at least 10 percent of income toward victory by New Year’s Day.
The Comanche Woman's Society of Christian Service met on Monday December 14 with 19 members present. Connie Tupin gave the devotional and Merlin Jenkins led Chapter 6 of the Mission Study. Ewell Arthur chaired a brief business session. Louise Biggs performed a piano number as gifts were exchanged and Rosebud friends were revealed. No meeting is scheduled for Monday December 21.
Central Christian Church announces Bible School Communion and preaching each Sunday at ten with no evening service. This Sunday December 20 the sermon will be The Christian's Christmas delivered by Pastor C C Klingman. O B Byrd of Cross Cut visited over the weekend with Donald Lacy.
The church invites all to attend Christmas Sunday with a morning message and a 5:30 p.m. Christmas program. Gifts for others will be placed on the White Altar. An Orphan's Home Day offering surpassed 300 dollars, praised by the pastor. Church School at 9:45, services at 11 and 7:30, Young People at 6:30, midweek service Wednesday 7:30 led by Pastor R B Hooper.
Corporal Clifton D. Purcell of Gustine writes from the Pacific theater praising The Comanche Chief and thanking readers for U S O support. He mentions reading the paper, passing it along to fellow Comanche County soldiers, and sends regards to Coach Swope.
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