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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1945
Page
1
A dense listing covers local draft Inductees births deaths marriages and deeds. It notes February jury lists and certified 1-A classifications, with details on several land transactions and obituaries. It ends urging readers to subscribe to The Fort Worth Press by February 15 to avoid rate increases.
Charles Marshall son of Mr and Mrs Troy Marshall Comanche now serves with American Forces in China and has been promoted from sergeant to second lieutenant He is a Comanche High School and Howard Payne College alumnus and has spent over twenty months overseas in India and China His brother Sgt Thomas Marshall an aerial gunner was killed in action against Germany last summer
Regular worship is held Sunday at 7 30 p m at St Matthew's Episcopal Church Pastor Rev L B Jeffery leads the service in the parish observance of the church calendar and community outreach programs.
Four new directors of the Manche Chamber of Commerce were named by mail vote. The elected include Ira B. Clemons, Porter B. Franks, John P.D. War ing Jr., and Karl Shock. Six candidates tied for the remaining two seats and will be decided by lot by the board. J. I. Starr, president, could not seek re election after two years on the board.
A revival began at First Baptist Church last Sunday and will run through Sunday February 18. Rev. E. G. Gregory Jr. leads with the theme Has the World Outlived the Ten Commandments. Each of the first ten nights centers on one commandment. Services occur twice daily at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m.
Anitra Jean Wetzel daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Wetzel wed Flight Officer Glenn H Van Willer in a 8 pm ceremony at the bride’s home San Angelo. The couple will reside in Del Rio where the groom is stationed.
Mrs Norris Creek leaves this week for Oildale California to visit her husband's family. Her husband S/Sgt Creek has been overseas for several months and is now with the 1st Army in Germany.
Comanche joins the nation in observing Boy Scout Week from February 8 to 15. The town boasts a large scouting group active over the past year, including collecting about 60,000 pounds of waste paper. Plans include building a native stone Scout Cabin near the reservoir donated by E. E. Anthony. Comanche honors former Scouts in the armed forces and notes upcoming Eagle Scouts Dale Biggs Bobby Marshall and Lawrence Samuels as well as a growing Cub Scout Pack of 25. The roster lists 46 Boy Scouts with ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle and names many members. The Lions Club sponsors the Boy Scouts. Council members include J. R. Fanes, Sutton Dudley, and Wayne Evridge. Cub Pack 19 organized with First Methodist Church as sponsor. three Dens meet weekly at Den Mothers’ homes with Den Mothers Mrs. Joe Tupin Mrs. Travis Cunningham and Mrs. Buddie Dillin leading groups of named Cubs and their families.
Seaman Second Class John T. Braziel son of Mrs Ids Braziel Emory and grandson of Mrs W A Tipps Comanche was commended by Commander Task Unit 3152 on November 20 aboard the S S Cape Ned Dick for alertness conduct and efficiency during the Leyte invasion in the Central Philippines. He entered the Navy April 18 1944 and began service June 30 proceeding to the Pacific.
Staff Sergeant Bobby Moring brother of Supt. Perry Moring and former Comanche County teacher and coach, stationed at Strother Field, Winfield Kansas, married January 16 to Miss Gwendolyn Fines of Carlton. S Sgt Moring veteran of North African and Italian campaigns.
The daily press warns of an acute paper shortage with many newspapers further reducing their circulation. Newsrooms face tighter supplies and potential impacts on publishing frequency and reach.
Mrs A G Miller of Fort Worth announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Frances to Sergeant Samuel Haig Spencer United States Army Air Forces on February 1 in Mercedes. Frances Spencer, reared in Comanche, graduated high school in 1940, attended North Texas State Teachers College and earned a degree. She now teaches in Mercedes.
Technician Fifth Grade Olan W. Williams, who served ten months overseas in the European Theater with the 90th Infantry Division, is home on furlough visiting his wife and parents in Comanche Rt. 1.
The Comanche County Quartet Singing Convention will be held at Gustine tonight February 9 drawing a big crowd including out of county singers and leaders.
The Comanche showman Bill Lane won top honors with a Shorthorn steer in the Houston Fat Stock Show club division. Lane bred by J Doss Miller placed third overall as Hereford entries took grand and reserve championships. The Houston grand champion, owned by Stuart Henderson, sold for a record 7200 dollars. Lane planned to sell Wednesday. no price announced.
The Bridge Club of Comanche sponsors a charity game night at the Higginbotham Implement Building on February 9. Proceeds aid the Memorial Center fund with games including bridge forty two and rarity. Open to the public. admission 50 cents, doors at 7 30. Mrs Boyd Anthony urges attendance for a worthy cause and fun.
Mr and Mrs George E Ripley of Comanche received word their son Staff Sergeant Grady O Ripley was slightly wounded in action on January 13 in Belgium He is now in a hospital somewhere in Belgium
Pvt Victor L Edwards formerly of Comanche was seriously wounded January 19 in Belgium while overseas briefly. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J T Edwards of Comanche wife is Miss Mary Frances Warren.
Mrs John Hart benevolence chairman announces Buckner Orphans Home sent a clothing apportionment to the Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church, Comanche. Several garments are listed and the home requests sheets towels and toys, to be sent by March 26.
Mrs W O Dingler has returned to the home of her daughter Mrs H D Law after visiting her son M O Dingler.
Donations totaling more than 500 to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in Comanche totaled 503 as reported by Porter B Franks Drive Chairman. The Comanche Lions Club sponsors the drive with committeemen calling on every business in Comanche for contributions. Anyone wishing to contribute may leave donations with Lions Club members Chapman Franks at the banks or The Chief with Bob Carpenter.
Miss Betty Ann Conger and Lieut George H Hillin wed in a candlelight ceremony at the Baptist Church Hastings Nebraska. Dr J W Gilbert officiated. Bride wore ivory taffeta with illusion bodice and a pearl trimmed veil. Reception at Hotel Clark followed by brief honeymoon in Kansas before returning to Hastings where Hillin is stationed.
Telegram from the War Department reports Pfc. Joe Low Jr slightly wounded on January 18 in Luxembourg. He is hospitalized there and the news was released to his mother Mrs. Lemmer J. Low on January 31.
Boy Scouts met Friday February 2 for a hike in groups then cooked supper and played games before returning at 9:00. Sunday two boys collected paper to aid the war effort and plan more drives. National Boy Scout Week starts February 8 and Scoutmaster Wheat asks all Scouts to wear uniforms. Higginbotham's provided window space for handicrafts display.
Mrs. E. W. Stark and her sister-in law Mrs. William L. Gore of Fort Worth visited in Comanche Saturday. Cpl. Averill L. Baker has recently been home on a 15 day furlough visiting his wife and children. Cpl. Baker is stationed at Clarinda Iowa.
Private Clifford A. Leach of Comanche was seriously wounded in action in France on January 13. A War Department telegram notified his parents and said mail would follow from the hospital. A hospital letter from a friend said Leach was doing well and hopeful to write soon. He has served about a year and been overseas four months.
Pvt Alphus L Caraway reported missing in action in Belgium since January 12 his wife Edgilee Hayes of Gustine was told last week. He trained at Fort McClellan Alabama and went overseas as a replacement assigned to an infantry division.
The Comanche County girls cage tournament started last night with games to resume tonight at 7 30. Finals set for Saturday at 7 30. Nine teams compete led by Proctor and De Leon with Co manche Lamkin Gustine Sid ney Duster Beattie and Comyn named contenders.
Mr and Mrs W D McNutt have been informed their son Pfc McNutt was slightly wounded January 7 in action. He serves with the 513th Parachute Infantry in Belgium.
Mr and Mrs J C Elrod announce the arrival of a five pound ten ounce daughter Feb 6 at Blackwood Clinic named Nancy LaJean Mother and baby are reported doing nicely Relatives visit Comanche and Proctor over weekend including Mrs Gertrude Robertson and daughter Maxine of Dallas
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