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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1943
Page
4
A long list of residents and relatives gathered in Comanche for Christmas. Families from Fort Worth Dallas Brownwood Houston San Saba and other towns joined local residents, including Wells Bennetts Switzers and many others, to celebrate with relatives in Comanche and nearby communities.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Anthony announce the birth of their daughter at All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth. The baby was born Tuesday after December 29 and placed in an incubator. The crisis is expected within forty eight hours and Mrs Anthony is reported to be doing nicely.
Hormell Gilliam of the United States Naval Academy visited Comanche during the holidays. A 1940 Comanche High School graduate, he entered the Naval Academy about six months ago after attending Allen Academy at Bryan. He was an all district tackle for the Indians and earned two varsity letters at Allen Academy.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Hall and son Jack of Dublin Route 2 hosted a Christmas gathering with their children and siblings including Kermit Bustle Juanita Ruth Hall Fort Worth Victor Hall and Arlen of Comanche All were present for Christmas dinner except Pfc Robert L Hall stationed in England Also visiting were Newt Halli Joe Roy Gaines Peggy Hall Carl Dwain Hall Jane Bolin and Dolph McKelvey from nearby communities.
Neighbors gather at Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Hillin for Christmas dinner featuring a country ham and trim mings. Attendees include Mrs. Effie McCullough and daughter Ploy. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Collins and daughter from Midland. Mrs. Floyd Shipp. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farquhar and sons Bob and Truss. William Rollins of Stephenville. Music and 42 entertain. Members express hope loved ones in the service will be home next year.
Kent Appleby was elected superintendent of the Clifton schools to succeed W C Brashears who resigned to accept war work at McGregor. Appleby has been principal of the U K School for the past [unknown] years.
W L Blair longtime merchant at Custer De Leon and Beattie died suddenly at his De Leon home on Sunday December 20 from a heart attack shortly after retiring. Funeral services were held in De Leon December 22 with interment at Oakland Cemetery.
Captain and Mrs. George R. Buckey announce the birth of a son named George Richard at a Brownwood hospital on December 24. Both mother and child are reported doing nicely and have returned to the home of his parents in Comanche. Captain Buckey serves with the American Air Forces and is stationed in England.
The Sidney club met at Mrs. W. F. Bryant’s home on December 16 for a Christmas social. An electrically lit tree displayed gifts. Miss Mayfield and Mrs. Wayne Coffey distributed them. Mayfield received a Dream House gift. Forty members attended. elderly guests were honored. The next meeting is January 13.
The Hamilton Oil Mill purchased 1000 tons of peanuts from the South Ge Peanut Growers Association in Comanche. The peanuts are being trucked to Hamilton to be crushed at the mill, which recently converted from cotton seed oil production to peanut crushing.
A singing convention is planned for Sunday at Gartmans View Church. The event begins at two o clock and invites all residents to attend.
The Fairview Quilting Club met December 16 with Mrs. H A Collins. A quilt was made for her daughter Mrs. Laura B Cottrell. A bountiful noon dinner was served and all enjoyed the time. The next meeting is set for January 6 at Mrs. H G Dowdey’s home. The club welcomes all who wish to attend.
Lt Bill Hicks returns home on furlough to Comanche Texas where he and his wife Maurine Dixon Hicks of Columbus Georgia visit relatives. Hicks recently received a commission as second lieutenant serving with the motorized infantry. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Luther Martin and their daughter Vione Martin of Erath County.
Fire last week damaged the Southwestern Poultry Company plant in Brownwood causing about $3000 in losses. No injuries were reported as crews fought the blaze and containment was achieved.
At Camp Robinson Kansas the recruit Herman Northcast enters an eleven week training program. Upon completion he will be assigned to a Medical Department organization for duty.
Deeds show H A Alexaneer transferring 191 acres to James Huckeba and H L Cook deed to Bert Beaty for 3340 dollars. Pulbright sells 137.3 acres to Turney and J G Perry transfers 90 parcels to E P Gregory for 9600 dollars. Justice H D Lane’s Court handles State versus Coy Sutton for fraudulent theft of 48 dollars from J Davenport.
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