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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
5
Gayle Hilley writes from Fort McKinley Manila describing life in the Philippine theater. He notes crowded quarters, high costs, limited transport, language barriers with locals, and recent flight time at Nichols Field. He mentions plans for future mail and shipments.
The writer asks for a large box of presents for Louise to distribute and notes The Clipper departs every five days. He requests Byron Lusk to send air mail letters, mentions Lt. A. G. Hilley in Manila P I, and shares plans to write again soon. Also mentions Melvin Bear of Texas A&I College visiting for holidays and as a member of the A&I football team.
In a joint appeal, Judge H. H. Lockridge and Mayor W. C. House urge Co manche County to support national defense efforts through public health and emergency medical care planning. They emphasize local participation, health as essential to production and morale, and pledge government assistance during the emergency.
Mr and Mrs William Glen Keating of Comanche announce the birth of a son on December 12 The child has been named Harlin Dell Mrs Bob Robertson and their sons spent the weekend with Mr Robertson in Texarkana
Mr and Mrs T J Williams plan a Christmas Day family gathering with all their children attending except Mr and Mrs Coman Shear of Alice who cannot attend. Blank Deeds of Trust at Chief.
Personal notices list Miss Ruby Harris Mrs Morris Harkins and Mr and Mrs J Douglass spending the weekend in Fort Worth. Tom Clyde Marshall of Dickenson and Mrs Joe Marshall plan Christmas with her parents in Hondo. Annie Coleman and Mildred Coleman visit Comanche for weekend with M Coleman family. Buster Hicks and family from Vinta Oklahoma visiting Comanche. Tommie Coleman and Christine Coleman of San Angelo to spend Christmas in Comanche with their parents.
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