Meeting Theodore Roosevelt Remembers A Dallas Baptist Leader
Dr J B Cranfill recalls meeting Theodore Roosevelt at a 1903 Dallas banquet hosted by James S Hogg noting Roosevelt’s charisma and historic impact in a broad tribute to the late president and other political giants of the era. He hails Roosevelt as an outstanding American who led at San Juan Hill and recalls Hogg’s introduction to the crowd.
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 Hopes War Will Last Slapped On Streetcar
In Dallas last week two women argued on a street car when one praised the war and said her husband earned more. An elderly man slapped her twice, saying the blows honored two sons in Pearl Harbor and the Navy. No arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Sam Switzer
Pearl Harbor
U. S. Navy
100 Per Cent of Firm Personnel Buying Bonds
The United States Government asks all firms to solicit a monthly pledge from employees to invest in Savings Stamps and Bonds. It would be beneficial if everyone in Comanche County bought stamps or bonds monthly, aiding personal savings and supporting the government. Higginbotham Bros & Co. employees have already agreed to the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Comanche County
Higginbotham Bros & Co
Holcomb Named County Agent for Comanche County
Calvin D. Holcomb has been named county agent in Comanche County to succeed W. A Ruhmann who has been called to the Army as a lieutenant. Holcomb comes from Anson Jones County and has worked with the Farm Security Administration. He graduated in 1939 from Texas Tech and grew up in Plainview. He is married with a small son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin D. Holcomb
Comanche
W. A
Doc) Ruhmann
Mr. Holcomb
Anson
Jones County
Farm Security Administration
Texas Tech
Plainview
Reverend Gregory Speaks at Comanche Lions Luncheon
Rev. E. G. Gregory Jr., local Baptist minister, gave an excellent talk at the Comanche Lions biweekly luncheon at the Ridgeway. He spoke on Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's while Karl Shock led a song and Ray Little provided piano selections. Secretary E. S. Fagan delivered a report on club activities since June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Gregory, Jr
Comanche Lions
Ridgeway
Gregory
Caesar
Karl Shock
Ray Little
E. S. Fagan
Seed Loans Open To Farmers In War Year
The Emergency Crop Loan Section of the Farm Credit Administration finances seed loans to farmers in need of credit aid. Harry F. Chesnut, supervisor in Comanche County, says applications for seed loans and loans to buy or produce feed for livestock are taken at the courthouse on Tuesday and Wednesday each week. Advances cover seed fertilizer feed and incidental expenses with eligibility rules unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 face relief from boll weevils and insects this year. County AAA Office writes crop insurance covering 50 or 75 percent of average yield, valid from planting to gin weigh in, with application due before March 16, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Pierson
AAA
Comanche County
Play At Beattie Set For Tonight
A high school junior class presentation titled Always In Trouble will be staged tonight at Beattie High School Auditorium. The comedy features a cast including Misery Moon, Kellis Welch, Gideon Blair, Alonzo Horton, Tom Rissle, Thurman Childress, Hiram Tutt, Lelon Grace, Patrick Keller, Wilson Armstrong, Kath Carmack, Christine Fisher, Nina B. Cates Sledge and others. Admission is 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 W“ose
Kath Carmack
Paula Maleek
Christine Fisher
Lulu Pearl
Nina B. Cates Sledge
Mrs. J. S. Norrid Dies At Amarillo
Mrs. J. S. Norrid aged 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 and a former resident of Comanche County. She had lived away from the county for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 two 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’s estimate.
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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 is assigned to 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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira G. Cunningham
Comanche
419Th
Sheppard Field
Air Corps
Cunningham
Allen Cunningham
Newburg High School
Tabers Welcome Son Herbert Lee At German Hospital
Mr and Mrs Hardie L Taber announced the birth of a son, Herbert Lee, at a German hospital on Feb 17. The newborn weighed eight pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardie L. Taber
Herbert Lee
Garden Club Advocates War Time Observance In Comanche
The Comanche Garden Club met February 19 at the Methodist Church with Mrs. P. A. Pettit as hostess. Members voted to observe War Time and planned a May 21 garden pilgrimage visiting vegetable gardens.
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Comanche Garden Club
Methodist Church
P. A. Pettit
Porter Franks
Carolyn Kizer
White Cliffs
Dover
Green Cathedral
Ruth Adele Moore
Venessa Briscoe
Eloise Hutchison
Marie Marshall
Ruth Marsall
June Brown
Edwards
Estelline Woolsey
Ruby Rudd
Comanche
Comanche Girls On College Honor Roll
Dena Lou Cox and Peggy Durham of Comanche were named on John Tarleton Agricultural College’s honor roll for the first semester 1941-42 announced by registrar T. V. Crounse. Eligibility required at least 30 grade points and no failing grades. A survey showed 175 students made the honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Dena Lou Cox
Peggy Durham
Comanche
T. V. Crounse
John Tarleton
Army Officer Weds Miss Frances Maxine George in Boise
Frances Maxine George daughter of Comanche residents N C and Mrs George married Lt George R Buckey last Thursday February 19 at 4 30 p m in First Methodist Boise Idaho Reverend Roy E Mortensen officiated Lt Buckey son of Mrs Fred Spahr of Trinidad Colorado and Mrs Margaret Ann Adams served as matron of honor Best man was Lt John Bennett Attending were Lts Bill Adams and J D Gilmore from the 303 Bombardment Group Gowen Field Boise The bride wore navy dress with pearls borrowed lace handkerchief and talisman roses couple to reside at 1720 Bannock Boise Idaho.
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Frances Maxine George
N. 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 Bombardment
Gowen Field
Jeanne Simpson
Denver
Comanche High School
Texas Wesleyan College
Artist
Korosophian Literary Society
Texas Wesleyan
Altoca
Serta Signa Delta
Air Corps
Moffett Field
Allan Hancock College of Aeronautics
Santa Maria
Calif
Stockton
California
1720
Bannock
Trades Day Declared Next Monday With Bargains
The monthly Trades Day returns next Monday with merchants promising week end bargains. Comanche saw large crowds on last first Monday and another sizable turnout is expected. B J Stephens of near Blanket cites a long history of trades days amid heavy livestock on the grounds from the northwest corner of the square to The Comanche Funeral Home along West Grand Avenue Sidney Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
B. J. Stephens
Near Blanket
Grand Avenue
Sidney Street
Hoffman Staging Anniversary Sale at Comanche Store
Hoffman Staging marks its second anniversary with a three day sale in Comanche starting Friday through Monday. Sel Hoffman says many items are well below replacement prices to honor loyal customers. A Defense Stamp offer with every $5 purchase is included. Sales staff includes Mrs Doll Cameron Gorman Hawkins Mrs Corene Steward Brown and Miss Lizzie Lou Brazier inviting friends to shop.
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Comanche
Hoffman
Dept
Sel Hoffman
Doll Cameron
Gorman Hawkins
Corene Steward Brown
Lizzie Lou Brazier
Bowman Named Pastor of Erath County Church
R L Bowman local Methodist minister and service station operator has been called to the pastorate of Shiloh community church in Erath County on Restless Creek. He will preach there one Sunday in each month.
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R. L. Bowman
Shiloh
Erath County
Restless Creek
Plant For Victory Week in Texas in Comanche County
The USDA War Board designates March 1 to 7 as Plant For Victory Week in Texas. The Comanche County Board plans full cooperation led by E L Pierson AAA director. Next issue will publish observance details, a mayoral proclamation, and goals to reach with USDA articles reinforcing Food For Victory aims.
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Texas
Mar
Usda War Board
Comanche
Stamps Quartet to Sing March at Mt Pleasant
The Stamps Quartet will perform Sunday night March 1 at 7 45 at the Mt Pleasant Church three miles north of Comanche. The church committee invites all to attend and seats will be available. The quartet is praised as among the finest in the United States and can be heard on KRLD Dallas.
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Stamps
Mt. Pleasant
Comanche
United States
KRLD
Dallas
Comanche County Boosts Scrap Iron Shipments for Defense
Comanche County increases scrap iron exports as Sol Hoffman reports purchases near a million pounds and a five thousand dollar expenditure. County Defense Board held seventeen meetings to boost all out efforts, urging farmers to contribute scrap iron for defense factories. Iron is bought daily at Hoffman's yard opposite C F Dennys public scales.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Sol Hoffman
Roosevelt
County Defense Board
Tron
C. F. Denny
Nutrition School Sponsored By REA Ladies Underway
The two day Nutrition School sponsored by the Ladies Club of Ca manche County Rural Electrification Association opened Thursday and runs today under the direction of Miss Ruth Mayfield County Home Demonstration Agent. A. C. Thomas hails day one as a big success and invites all club members to attend today. Results will appear in next week’s Chief.
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Camanche County Rural Electrification Association
Ruth Mayfield
A. C. Thomas
R&a
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 the home squad and built an eleven point half time edge.
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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 to the Wastland County Baptist Brotherhood in Rising Star last week. He addressed a large Eastland County church gathering and urged his theme Let Your Light So Shine. Huett, active in the local Baptist Church, has accepted more talks across the state often on tithing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Huett
Wastland County Baptist Brotherhood
Rising Star
Eastland County
Huett
Evridge Hosts Large Fishfry for Comanche Fire Dept
Wade Evridge, president of the Comanche Volunteer Fire Department, hosted a fishfry at the Fire Station on Friday night for firemen and friends. The informal gathering offered abundant catfish and was praised as one of the finest meals in months. Firemen expressed gratitude with a vote of thanks to Evridge for the generous feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Evridge
Comanche Volunteer Fire Department
John Meyers
Rooks Carnes
Frank Levisay
Mr. Evridge
Maneuvers Planned Tonight by City Defense Council
The City Defense Council outlines a planned citywide drill tonight at 11 pm for Wardens Firefighters Medical Forces and Public Works with staged casualties. Coordinators and chiefs will post at 10 55 pm and the drill begins at 11 00 pm with public cooperation requested and no blackout. Plans for a county wide mass meeting are not yet finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Defense
Fa Blie
W. C. House
J. B. Albarn
R. W. Brannon
Preaching Services At Indian Creek Church
Indian Creek Methodist Church holds Sunday morning and evening services. Rev. A J Helm, pastor of the Comanche Circuit, will deliver the message at both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek
Indian Creek Methodist Church
A. J. Helm
Comanche Circuit
When Family Duty Stops, Better Tell The Draft Board
Comanche County Draft Board warns registrants to report immediately any change in marital status. Men who cease supporting dependents or separate from their wives must notify the board. The registrant bears the legal duty to inform the Draft Board, says Chairman W. Z. Compton.
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Comanche County
W. Z. Compton
Comanche County 1942 Junior Livestock Show Rules Issued
The Comanche County 4 H and F F A show to be held March 11 at the Round Grounds lists entry requirements signed by the entrant and a Vocational teacher, proof of 60 days ownership, and care supervision. Prizes match 1941 with Jersey premiums raised. baby beef premiums limited to milk fed and dry lot categories. Entries due March 9 to W B Barret. Various livestock divisions with age and weight specifications, plus top high school judging team cash prizes. Breeders of registered stock are invited to exhibit without premiums.
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Comanche County Livestock Association
Comanche County
Comanche
Y.F.A
W. B. Barret
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cranfill
William C. Chilton
Holcomb
E. G. Gregory
Beattie
Beattie School Reporter
Ira Cunningham
Mrs Taber
Garden Club
Bowman
Erath County Church
United States Department of Agriculture
Pierson
REA Ladies
REA Cagers
Army Team
Eastland Baptists
Evridge
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
Walter Brennan
Martha Raye
Olsen and Johnson
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