Meeting Theodore Roosevelt Recalls Dallas Banquet Esteems Giants
Dr. J. B. Cranfill recalls his 40 year past meeting Theodore Roosevelt during a $25 banquet in Dallas during Roosevelt's second term. He praises Roosevelt and Gov. Jim Hogg, recalling the era's political giants and Roosevelt’s San Juan Hill courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Dallas Morning News
J. B. Cranfill
Dallas
L. B. Russell
Comanche
Roosevelt
Dr. Cranfill
Hogg
Oriental Hotel
Jackson Street
Hayseed
James S. Hogg
Jim Hogg
Theodore
San Juan Hill
Woman Says She Hopes War Will Last Gets Slapped
In Dallas last week two women argued on a street car when one woman reportedly said she hoped the war would last forever for money she gains. An elderly man slapped her in farewell for his son lost at Pearl Harbor and for another son serving in the U. S. Navy. No arrest was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Sam Switzer
Pearl Harbor
U. S. Navy
Play At Beattie Set For Tonight
A junior class production titled Always In Trouble will be staged tonight at Beattie High School Auditorium. Cast includes Misery Moon, Gideon Blair, Thurman Childress, Hiram Tutt and others with Edna Mae Williams as a ragtime performer. Admission is 10 cents.
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Beattie High School
Misery Moon
Kellis Welch
Gideon Blair
Alonzo Horton
Tom Rissle
Thurman Childress
Hiram Tutt
Lelon Grace
Patrick Keller
Wilson Armstrong
Samantha Slade
Edna Mae Williams
Rosebud Reese
Kath Carmack
Paula Maleek
Sheviek
Christine Fisher
Lulu Arl
Nina B. Cates Sledge
100 Per Cent Of Firm Personnel Buying Bonds
The United States Government asks firms to secure a monthly pledge from employees to invest in Savings Stamps and Bonds. While voluntary, the plan aims to build personal savings and aid the government. Higginbotham Bros. & Co. employees have reportedly agreed to participate, hoping other firms follow.
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United States
Comanche County
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
Holcomb Mace County Agent Named for Comanche
Calvin D. Holcomb named county agent in Comanche to succeed W A Ruhmann who left for the Army as a lieutenant. Holcomb formerly with the Farm Security Administration from Anson Jones County and a 1939 Texas Tech graduate, reared in Plainview. He is married with a young son.
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Calvin D. Holcomb
Comanche
W. A
Doc) Ruhmann
Mr. Holcomb
Anson
Jones County
Farm Security Administration
Texas Tech
Plainview
Rev. E G Gregory Addresses Lions Club
Rev. E G Gregory Jr local Baptist minister gave an address to the Comanche Lions at the Ridgeway bi weekly luncheon. His subject was Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars. Karl Shock led a sing song and Ray Little played piano. Secretary E S Fagan read a report on club activities since June.
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E. G. Gregory, Jr
Comanche Lions
Ridgeway
Gregory
Caesar
Karl Shock
Ray Little
E. S. Fagan
Seed Loans Available for Farmers in Comanche County
The Emergency Crop Loan Section of the Farm Credit Administration offers seed loans and loans to buy feed or produce feed for livestock. Harry F. Chesnut supervises these loans in Comanche County and says applications may be made at the courthouse on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. advances cover seed fertilizer feed and related expenses under existing eligibility rules.
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Farm Credit Administration
Harry F. Chesnut
Comanche County
Court House
Comanche
Cotton Growers May Insure For Pest Damage
E L Pierson secretary of the AAA says insured cotton farmers will face less pest damage this year. Crop insurance covering 50 or 75 percent of average yield is written by the County AAA Office and can be used as collateral for loans. Applications must be filed before March 16, 1942.
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E. L. Pierson
AAA
Comanche County
Pierson
Mrs. J. S. Norrid Dies At Amarillo
Mrs. J. S. Norrid age 70 died Saturday at her home in Amarillo. She was sister of George Dillin and sister in law of John and Ed Norrid of Comanche. A former Comanche County resident, she had lived away from the county for many years.
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J. S. Norrid
George Dillin
John
Ed Norrid
Comanche
Amarillo
Comanche Retains 25 Percent Fire Insurance Credit
Comanche was listed by the State Fire Insurance Department as one of 52 Texas towns with the maximum 25 percent fire insurance credit for the coming year. The credit will save policy holders about $6,589 in premiums during the year, according to the department.
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Comanche
State Fire Insurance Department
Texas
Insurance Department
Comanche native Ira Cunningham promoted to Staff Sergeant
Ira G. Cunningham of Comanche was promoted February 1 to Staff Sergeant. He serves with the 419th School Squadron at Sheppard Field, the Air Corps Technical Training School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cunningham of Comanche and attended Newburg High School.
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Ira G. Cunningham
Comanche
419Th
Sheppard Field
Air Corps
Cunningham
Allen Cunningham
Newburg High School
Tabers Welcome Son Herbert Lee Born in February
Mr and Mrs Hardie L Taber announce the birth of a son named Herbert Lee. The baby weighed eight pounds and was born in a German hospital in February.
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Hardie L. Taber
Herbert Lee
Garden Club Favors Observing War Time
The Comanche Garden Club met February 19 at the Methodist Church with Mrs. P. A. Pettit as hostess. Members proposed February garden suggestions and backed observing War Time for the city and schools.
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Garden Club
Comanche Garden Club
Methodist Church
P. A. Pettit
Porter Franks
Carolyn Kizer
White Cliffs of
Dover
Green Cathedral
Ruth Adele Moore
Vanceil Briscoe
Eloise Hutchison
Marie Marshall
Ruth Marshall
June Brown
Edwards
Comanche Girls On College Honor Roll
Comanche girls Dena Lou Cox and Peggy Durham earned a place on John Tarleton Agricultural College honor roll for the first semester of 1941 42. Registrar T V Crounse announced the list after a survey found 175 students met the criteria of at least 30 grade points and no failing grades.
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John Tarleton Agricultural College
Dena Lou Cox
Peggy Durham
Comanche
T. V. Crounse
John Tarleton
Army Officer Weds Comanche Woman in Boise Idaho
Frances Maxine George daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O T C George of Comanche and Lt. George R Buckey were married Thursday February 19 at 4 30 p m in First Methodist Church Boise Idaho. Rev Roy E Mortensen officiated. Buckey daughter of Mrs Fred Spahr of Trinidad Colorado and both families and bomber group personnel attended the ceremony. The couple will reside at 1720 Bannock Boise Idaho.
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Frances Maxine George
O'T. C. George
Comanche
George R. Buckey
First Methodist Church
Boise
Idaho
Roy E. Mortensen
Buckey
Fred Spahr
Trinidad
Colorado
Margaret Ann Adams
John Bennett
Bill Adams
J. D. Gilmore
303
Gowen Field
Joanne Simpson
Denver
Comanche High School
Texas Wesleyan College
Autiss
Korosophian
Texas Wesleyan
Altaco
Delta Sigma Delta
Air Corps
Moffett Field
Allan Hancock College of Aeronautics
Santa Maria
Calif
Stockton
California
Bannock
Trades Day Promises Big Turnout Next Monday
The regular monthly Trades Day will be held here next Monday with merchants planning weekend bargains. Last month’s event drew a large crowd in Comanche, and another big turnout is expected. Livestock numbers were high a month ago near Blanket observer B J Stephens, who hasn’t missed a trades day in 25 years. Loads of livestock stretched from the northwest square to The Comanche Funeral Home along West Grand Avenue Sidney Street.
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Comanche
B. J. Stephens
Blanket
Grand Avenue
Sidney Street
Hoffman Staging Anniversary Sale in Comanche
Hoffmans Dept Store marks its second anniversary in Comanche with a three day sale this Friday through Monday. Owner Sol Hoffman says many items are below replacement price to thank loyal customers. Free 25 cent Defense Stamp with each five dollar purchase. Sales staff includes Mrs Doll Cameron Gorman Hawkins Mrs Corene Steward Brown and Miss Lizzie Lou Brazier inviting friends to shop for bargains.
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Comanche
Hoffman
Dept
Sol Hoffman
Doll Cameron
Gorman Hawkins
Corene Steward Brown
Lizzie Lou Brazier
Bowman Named Pastor at Shiloh Church in Erath County
R L Bowman local Methodist minister and service station operator has been called to lead Shiloh community church on Restless Creek Erath County He will preach there one Sunday each month
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R. L. Bowman
Shiloh
Erath County
Restless Creek
Plant for Victory Week in Texas Observed in County
The week of March 1-7 is designated Plant For Victory Week by the USDA War Board. Comanche County Board plans full cooperation under E L Pierson county AAA director. The Chief will publish a proclamation from the mayor and guidance on actions by residents and merchants to support Food For Victory goals.
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Texas
Mar
Usda War Board
Comanche
Comanche County
United States Department of Agriculture
Pierson
Stamps Quartet To Sing March At Mt Pleasant Church
The Stamps Quartet will perform at Mt Pleasant Church three miles north of Comanche on Sunday night March 1 at 7 45 o clock. The church committee invites all to attend with ample seating and urges other good singers to come. The group is praised as one of the finest in the United States and is heard on KRLD Dallas.
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Stamps
Mt. Pleasant
Comanche
United States
KRLD
Dallas
Comanche County Increases Scrap Iron Shipments
Comanche County continues to boost defense armament efforts with the ninth car of iron leaving the county. Purchases have hit the million pound mark, costing about 5000 dollars, as Sol Hoffman reports strong farmer participation and seventeen county meetings aiming to maximize scrap iron for Roosevelt's program.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Sol Hoffman
Roosevelt
County Defense Board
Tron
C. F. Denny
Nutrition School Sponsored By REA Ladies Underway
A two day nutrition school sponsored by the Iadies Club of the Manche County Rural Electrification Association opened Thursday morning under the direction of Miss Ruth Mayfield County Home Demonstration Agent. A. C. Thomas, local RZA superintendent, praised the first day as a big success and invited all club members to attend. Results will be reported next week in The Chief.
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Iedies
Amanche County Rural Electrification Association
Ruth Mayfield
A. C. Thomas
RZA
REA Cagers Defeat Army Team Friday
The Comanche REA basketball team defeated the 174th Artillery team 50 to 35 Friday night. Coker Cox Caraway Palmer Edwards Helm and Douglas led early and kept an eleven point edge at halftime leading to the final score.
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Comanche R.E.A
174Th Artillery
R.E.A
Coker
Cox
Caraway
Palmer
Edwards
Helm
Douglas
Army
Huett Addresses Eastland Baptists
Clarence L. Huett spoke at the Eastland County Baptist Brotherhood gathering in Rising Star on the topic Let Your Light So Shine. Huett, an active Baptist Church member, has accepted further invitations to speak in several Eastland and state churches on tithing.
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Clarence L. Huett
Eastland County Baptist Brotherhood
Rising Star
Eastland County
Huett
Evridge Hosts Large Fishfry for Comanche Firemen
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department members and guests enjoyed a Friday night fishfry at the Fire Station hosted by Wade Evridge, president. Fishermen John Meyers, Brooks Carnes, and Frank Levi praised the meal and the informal event, while the firefighters presented Evridge with a vote of thanks.
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Wade Evridge
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
John Meyers
Brooks Carnes
Frank Levisay
Mr. Evridge
Preaching at Indian Creek Methodist Church Sunday
Services will be held Sunday morning and evening at Indian Creek Methodist Church. Rev A J Helm pastor of the Comanche Circuit will deliver the messages at both services.
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Indian Creek Methodist Church
A. J. Helm
Comanche Circuit
Maneuvers Planned by City Defense Council Night Event
The City Defense Council outlines a staged drill for Wardens Fire fighters Medical Forces and Public Works Friday night at 11 pm with a 10 50 pm alert and 10 55 pm post assignments. Coordinators will oversee sectors as make believe casualties are reported and aid dispatched while the public is told to stay off streets. A county wide mass meeting for defense plans is forthcoming.
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Council of Defense
W. C. House
J. B. Albcorn
R. W. Brannon
When Family Duty Stops Better Tell The Draft Board
The Comanche County Draft Board warns registrants to report immediately any change in marital status. Men who no longer support wives or families must notify the board, including separations. W. Z. Compton, chairman, states the law places the burden on the registrant to inform the Draft Board.
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Comanche County
W. Z. Compton
Comanche County 4 H FFA Livestock Show Rules 1942
The Comanche County Junior Livestock Show at Round Grounds on March 11 outlines entry rules requiring signed blank forms attested by vocational teachers proving ownership for 60 days. Prizes match 1941 levels with Jersey premiums raised to equal beef divisions. Entries due by March 9 to W B Barret and may include cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, and three high school livestock judging team cash prizes. Breeders of registered stock invited to exhibit with ribbons but no premiums.
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Comanche County Livestock Association
Comanche County
Comanche
F.F.A
W. B. Barret
Derry
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Cranfill
Beattie
Beattie School Reporter
William C. Chilton
Holcomb
Mace County
E. G. Gregory
Ira Cunningham
Mrs Taber
Bowman
Erath County Church
REA Ladies
REA Cagers
Army Team
Eastland Baptists
Evridge
Indian Creek
Rev
E. M. Shepard
Draft Board
J. R. Eanes
New Majestic Theatre
Betty Bryant
Dick Foran
Andy Devine
Lew Ayres
Lionel Barrymore
DR. Kildare
Walter Huston and
Walter Brennan
Martha Raye and
Olsen and Johnson
Old Majestic
Jin
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