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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1945
Page
1
The First Methodist Church hosts World Prayer Day with all-day open prayer and a noon to 1 pm service for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The program includes hymns, readings, prayers, and specials by Myrtle Bushnell and Harold Shankle, sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
Sgt Alfred E Bush, 22, son of Mrs M E Bush and husband of Mrs Billie Tean Bush, received the Soldier's Medal at Blackland Army Air Field for rescuing Mrs W T Stewart from the North Bosque River flood on May 2, 1944. He swam to help Mrs Stewart and her daughter, then aided in saving them. Bush served with RAF Guard Detachment and has been at RAAF since Oct 1942.
Mrs Charley Swindle, formerly Miss Maudine Brazier Comanche, has received six letters from her husband Lt. Charley Swindle a prisoner of the Nazis in Stalag Luft 3 Germany. The latest letter is dated November 20 1944. Swindle reports plans for a six room house a hobby drawing plans and football games with his block. He mentions receiving two parcels and letters coming through as well as the Swamp Angel B 26 last April 30th.
George T. Odom public accountant and tax adviser of Townwood will be at the George Smith law office in Comanche on Monday to consult with residents needing help on income taxes or other federal tax problems. His charges are reasonable and he formerly worked with the Internal Revenue Department in Brownwood.
Sol Hoffman, who had an appendectomy in a Dallas hospital last week, has returned home and is reported to be doing nicely.
First Lieutenant John Travis Mohon of Comanche is home on a 30 day furlough after three years abroad with the Fifteenth Air Force. He saw action in North Africa Sicily Italy Corsica and France and earned the Presidential Unit Citation for missions against German ships and Nazis manned vessels. He helped supply operations in India and credits Paris Cairo and Calcutta as his most interesting overseas cities.
Lloyd Sith superintendent of the Priddy Schools resigns effective Saturday to become assistant Brown County agricultural agent under County Agent C. W. Lehmberg. Sith, 34, a San Marcos State Teachers College graduate with two years at John Tarleton College in animal husbandry, hails from Comanche County.
Lt and Mrs Howard L Howington of Comanche announce the birth of a daughter Judith Dianne born February 3 at the German Hospital. The child weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and both mother and baby are doing well at home with her grandparents Mr and Mrs J H Kemp. Lt Howington, a B 24 Liberator pilot in Italy, was reported missing last week after a flight over Austria.
There will be singing Sunday night February 18 at Mount Pleasant. Everyone is urged to come, says B Y Webb Comanche who added that some good singers have promised to be on hand.
Mr and Mrs Isham of Comanche announce the birth of a son Weldon Otho at German Hospital on February 3. He weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces. The family home is 1001 Highland Avenue. He is grandson of Daveam and Mrs T E Norwood of Comanche.
Miss Joy Jean Eaton, a student at North Texas State Teachers College, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eaton.
Pfc James W Dean son of Mr and Mrs John Dean Route 1 Comanche arrived in the States after twenty eight months foreign service landing in Miami January 30 and reaching Comanche February 4 He will go to Santa Ana California for reassignment The reunion included Mrs Odell Flood and Mrs McCoy Bradshaw both formerly Gruniece Dean Dean joined the service in Snyder February 13 1942.
Carl Stewart of Comanche, a veteran of three years in the Pacific, was slightly wounded in action in the Philippines recently. He had previously served two years in New Guinea with American Forces. Parents Mr and Mrs Les B Stewart of Brownwood and formerly of Sidney received word. He was employed at Higginbotham Bros and Company Wholesale Warehouse before enlisting.
Cpl. S. B. Bean stationed at Fort Riley Kansas has been here on an eighteen day furlough visiting friends and relatives.
Poll tax payments in Comanche County for 1945 total 2682 according to Assessor-Collector J E Lightfoot. Despite an off election year the county saw substantial tax payments with figures for 1940 to 1944 listed as 3747 1989 2206 3953 2673.
Lt. Lowell P. Armstrong of Sidney is in Luzon Island Philippines with American forces near Manila after landing with the first invasion waves on January 9. He is a Sidney High School and Texas A&M graduate and has served four years with overseas service for a year. An attached letter from the Philippines describes local conditions and Allied advances, noting friendly natives, scarce clothing, and widespread destruction from recent fighting.
Co M. Caraway & Sons of De Leon swept top honors at the Houston Fat Stock Show winning grand and junior champions in bulls and cattle. Their Closer lines Golden Oak Masterpiece Captain Destiny Silver and other entries captured multiple firsts across calf classes and ages. The Comyn herd, owned by Caraway, also swept four first prizes plus junior and grand champion females. Texas A&M College placed with Caraway in the competition.
Mr and Mrs W M Henson announce the birth of a daughter Mary Evelyn on February 1 at Hamilton hospital. The baby weighed eight pounds. Mother and child have returned home to the Pettit community.
Prayers for peace and victory for the forces of righteousness will be offered today February 16 from 12 to 1 at the First Methodist Church in Comanche according to Rev. R B Hooper pastor. The public is invited to attend.
W A Bud Newsome owner of a Comanche blacksmith shop announces candidacy for City Marshal subject to April election. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected and asks for voter consideration.
Billy Sam Henson son of Mr and Mrs W M Henson of Gustine bought a registered medium bone Poland China gilt this week from H R Collier Goldthwaite The Comanche FFA member plans to raise hogs as an FFA project The gilt sold for 76 dollars
The 1945 American Red Cross Drive opens Monday in Comanche County with Roy W. Brannan and Hollis Burton guiding efforts to meet the $8,200 target by week’s end. Local chairmen and community drives are organized in Comanche De Leon Energy Gustine and nearby precincts with pledges listed for many districts.
Lt Howard Lloyd Howington, first B-24 Liberator pilot, is missing over Austria since January 20, wife the former Dorothy Kemp of Comanche reports. Based in Italy, he recently left overseas service. Comanche High School graduate. parents lately moved to Carpinteria California. Father to two week old daughter Judith Dianne born February 3 in a German hospital.
J B Alborn is reported ill and receiving care at a Brownwood hospital. The brief item notes his condition without further details.
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