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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1943
Page
1
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Bob Masters, standout Comanche back in 1930 to 1932, starred for the Bears as fullback in the championship game defeating the Washington Redskins 41 to 21 in Chicago. Masters played the entire game on defense before Bronko Nagurski replaced him.
Public ration notices list gasoline stamps A-9 and Green Stamps for De B and F expirations. Gasoline goods and line items show stamps expiring January 20. Meats fats canned milk cheese Brown Stamps in Book 3 P and will expire January 1.
Wendell Day of Sidney has not been transferred and remains in Europe as the American Expeditionary Forces observer notes indicate confusion about his assignment in Italy. Local records reference a pending transfer and unclear orders.
Bob M New in aly served in North Africa for more than a year. He participated in the major Allied push that expended Rommel and the Africa Corps from Africa.
The War Finance Committee chairman thanks committeemen and volunteers for a year and a half of support. He resigns to focus on his business, promising continued war effort support until victory. Eight Fagan is named the new county chairman and seeks unwavering backing.
Baptist Worker's Conference will meet with the First Church of Comanche January 9 at 10:00 a.m. Devotional by Melvinee, prayers and discussions led by R Graham Rev McManus and W P Ray. Noon meal. 1:30 board meetings. 2:45 adjournment. Focus on starting 1944 with prayer for world welfare.
A message from Cpl. Brown of the 636th Tank Destroyers Battalion with the 36th Division details a December 6 letter noting a tough time but duty to complete. He is praised as a good soldier who always did his part. Mrs. Brown received the letter.
Adult club shows run January 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 with Sunday matinees January 16 and 23. Specials on January 18 19 20. Prologue through resurrection scenes by strong cast. Prices 1.10 to 2.20 for balcony seats and 2.20 to 3.30 for main floor. Tickets from Passion Play Headquarters Fort Worth.
Monday will be First onday the regular monthly trades day in Comanche with a big crowd expected. Usual livestock trading and sales are planned and many merchants are arranging special bargains for the occasion.
Funeral rites for Mrs. S. E. Hogan also known as Aunt Bettie will be held at Taylors Chapel Cemetery at 2:00 pm. She died yesterday at her home after several weeks illness. Rev G Gregory Jr of the First Baptist Church Comanche will officiate. The deceased was born Bettie Bishop on January 22 1868 in the Peach Community and was 75 years old.
Private and Mrs. Marcantel announce the birth of their son in Tennessee where he has been visiting his wife and child. The father will return to Nashville on January 1 to rejoin his company.
Congressman and Mrs O L Freeman host a ceremony uniting Mr and Mrs Freeman in Comanohe. The event highlights community ties and recognizes local figures amid full attendance.
A terse confrontation unfolds as a critic derides a local figure while bystanders voice support for varied perspectives. The clash highlights community tensions and the persistence of public discourse in a small city.
Private First Class D T Rogers of Sidney Route 1 was seriously wounded in action in Italy on December 4. He is the son of Mr and Mrs FP A Rogers. The war department telegram was received December 25. Rogers served with the 36th Division and trained at Camp Bowie.
Mary Frances Moore and Pvt. Barger are married at Christmas. Moore, a Comanche High School and Draughon’s Business College graduate, works for Central Freight Lines in Brownwood. Barger, from Brooklyn, New York, is stationed at Camp Bowie Brownwood.
G A Ormsby of Olney dies in Olney hospital after months of illness. Interment in Comyn Cemetery. He is survived by three sons J ee of Gorman Cliff Imsby and Ormsby of Comanche. OPA orders motorists to endorse all gasoline ration coupons. service stations may not accept unendorsed coupons. strict enforcement announced with penalties for buyers and stations.
Pfc Gene Johnston was wounded on day two of the Sicilian invasion and returns home with a leg and foot injury. He is among Comanche County's first wounded men to come home, wearing the Purple Heart among his medals.
District and county court items list marriages births and adoptions, land transfers and administration motions, plus veteran letters and thanks from Camp Haan California to Comanche Texas. Names include Dyer, Edward Dyer, Laura Mae, Pat Scott, Charlies Davis, Davis, Hefley, Ledbetter, Moore, Wright, Palmer, Harris. Land deeds and trusteeships total hundreds of acres and thousands in consideration. A personal note from Pvt William Kendall thanks local Red Cross volunteers.
Lt. Laverne Farquhar of Sidney through the Army Nurses Corps served on the front line during the Hill 1205 engagement as 300 Allied troops stormed the hill against German forces. She and 150 soldiers reportedly returned under their own power. Farquhar, a Fluvanna High School graduate, previously worked at Blackwell Theater in Gorman and in Abilene with Dr. W. R. Snow before joining the service two years ago. She studied at King's Daughters Hospital in Temple and has been overseas since February, recently stationed in North Africa.
The Comanche County AAA office announces a 1944 program led by J. H. London a Comanche welder to teach farm machinery repair. Classes begin Wednesday January 5 at 10 a.m. with interested residents urged to attend and help schedule the course.
Lt. John Travis Mohon has been transferred to Egypt in the Middle East theater. The letter notes he saw fighting in Africa and compares Cairo as an ultra modern city and educational standards favorably with North Africa. The Chief will publish more details in an upcoming issue.
Sidney couple receives letter from their son Lt Gayle Hilley dated September mailed from prison during the Christmas season context. letter confirms ongoing confinement and family correspondence continues despite wartime separation.
Pvt Donald R. Hall son of Mr and Mrs A L Hall of Comanche has landed safely somewhere in Australia with American Forces according to word received this week by his parents.
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