Thirty Cars Of Turkeys Shipped By Local Firm
Surteen carloads of dressed turkeys were shipped on the Isthmian market by the Farmers Produce Company, Cromanche, for the season. Sixteen carloads were sent for the Thanksgiving market. The Thanksgiving price averaged sixteen cents per pound, Christmas turkeys about twenty to forty one cents. Approximately 150 workers were lared by the firm during the king season.
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Surteen
Istmal
Farmers Duce Company
Modernway Grocery Sustains Minor Fire Damage
A small fire at Modernway Grocery Saturday caused slight damage with prompt discovery by Andrew Pate and Comanche Valley Fire Department. The heaviest loss was about 10 cartons of cigars at the counter, while the rest of the store remained largely intact. District Clerk and Mrs White announce re election plans this week.
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Eae
Andrew Pate
Comanche Val- Neer
Nk Vineyard
Utsy White
Dhef
White
Thal
Dirk
Ate
Ifa
Cowpa’ County
Maanche High School
Claudia Fisher Seeks County Clerk Post in Comanche County
Claudia Fisher announces candidacy for county clerk of Comanche County for 1943 and 1944. Born in Newburg, age eighty? eight, she has served as deputy in the county office and was appointed to fill an unexpired term by the commissioners court. She pledges to use her experience to perform duties efficiently if elected.
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Enche County
Newburg
Comanche County
Sts. Mary Fields
Claudia Fisher
Comanche Chief plans subscription list overhaul
The Comanche Chief announces an early overhaul of its mailing list and urges readers to check their labels for expiry. The note mentions renewals since 1926, a prize campaign and limited staff to keep circulation costs manageable.
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Dover
Comanche
Ealy Papers
Texas
Donald
Vinnties
Ughter
Hallie
Yno
Mis.iners
Red Cross Thus Far Exceeds County Fundraising Goal
Miss Berta Goodson reports county Red Cross contributions total about 1550 toward a 2400 goal after an additional 674.35 Monday in Comanche. De Leon adds 515, with Comanche and area residents listing gifts from 1.00 to 10.00. Continued on last page.
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Berta Goodson
The
Red Cross Society
Comanche
de Leon
AIR CORPS FLEDGLINGS POISED FOR WINGS AT RANDOLPH
Flying Cadets at Randolph Field Texas near Uncle Sam's West Point of the Air complete the second phase of training about February 7 before transferring to the Advanced Flying School for ten weeks of polishing and commissions. They fly 70 hours in low wing monoplanes with 450 horsepower engines and receive 75 dollars monthly while in training, increasing to 205 dollars upon commissioning.
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Uncle Sam's
West Point
Randolph Field
Advanced Flying School
Texas Airdrome
Pettit Seeks Reelec tion as Comanche County Tax Assessor Collector
P A Pettit announces candidacy for Tax Assessor Collector of Comanche County subject to the July Primary. He cites doubled workload from state regulation changes and highway department rules, highlights economical administration and deputy loyalty, and urges voters to review his record before deciding for another term.
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Comanche County
Comptroller’s Department
State Highway Department
P. A. Pettit
Spivey Announces For Re Election As County Sheriff
Spivey this week makes his formal announcement for re election as Sheriff of Comanche County. He notes officers have added duties during wartime and the Defense Program. He will issue a formal statement to voters soon and thanks citizens for past confidence.
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Wid Spivey
Comanche County
Howington seeks re election for Texas House seat
Frank Howington of Comanche, representative of the 104th District, announced his bid for another term. Serving his second term, he sits on three committees and chairs one. He said a statement for voters would come at an early date.
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Frank Howington
Comanche
Texas
Mills Countes
Howington
J E Lightfoot Seeks Election As Comanche County Assessor
J E Lightfoot announces his candidacy for Tax Assessor-Collector of Comanche County. The Comanche County native emphasizes independent service to the county, plans to learn on the job, and pledges honest, conscientious work while continuing teaching duties. He asks for votes from citizens who value quality public service.
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Lightfoot
Comanche County
Texas Christian University
John Tarleton College
University of Texas
J. E
Ewell
L R Daniel Announces Candidacy for Commissioner No 2
The candidate explains his native county roots age of 51 and readiness to assume the role. He emphasizes honesty ambition and the responsibility of the office and asks for voter support in Precinct No 2. The message reflects prior support two years ago and invites assistance.
Texas oil industry provides livelihood for one sixth of population
One sixth of Texas residents derive their entire living from the petroleum industry, highlighting the sector's dominant role in the state's economy and employment.
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Texas
Dale Howard Seeks Re election for County Superintendent
Dale Howard announces his bid for re election as Comanche County Superintendent of Schools. He is finishing his first term after serving as head of the Newburg School. Comanche County Schools are highly regarded in the state and the Teachers Association hosts its annual Christmas Banquet attracting Texas educators.
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Dale Howard
Sam Phifer Campaigns For Precinct No 2 Commissioner
Sam Phifer, a candidate for Commissioner of Precinct No 2, lives in Comanche and works on roads in Precinct No 2 for Commissioner Lewis Cunningham. He will issue a formal statement to voters later.
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Sam Phifer
Comanche
Lewis Cunningham
Harris D. Lane Seeks Justice of Peace in Precinct 1
Harris D. Lane announces candidacy for Justice of Peace Precinct No 1. He is serving his first term and thanks voters for support two years ago hoping for a Democratic second term.
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Harris D. Lane
Justice of Peace
Mr. Lane
Lane
Broadstreet Declares Bid For County Treasurer
Mrs. Margaret Cunningham Broadstreet announces candidacy for County Treasurer, subject to Democratic Primaries. She is daughter of Dave Cunningham and part of a long established county family. formal statement to follow.
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Margaret Cunningham Broadstreet
Broadstreet
Dave Cunningham
Re-Election Bets Rise in Comanche County Officials
H H Lockridge formally announces for County Judge seeking a Democratic term amid likely no opposition. The Chief reports sixteen candidates announced this week as officials, both incumbents and newcomers, begin broader re election efforts and potential later announcements.
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Comanche
Comanche County
Walter Chapman Seeks Re Election For Precinct 1
Walter Chapman announces for re election to a second term as Commissioner of Precinct No 1. He cites constructive work for the precinct and county and promises an expanded field of service. formal statement to follow.
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Walter Chapman
Chapman
R D Woods Announces Candidacy for Constable No 1
R D Woods announces his candidacy for Constable of Precinct No 1 which includes the City of Comanche and surrounding voting boxes. He says a formal statement will follow and asks for voters support.
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R. D. Woods
City of
Comanche
F. T. Brandt Seeks Commissioner Role for Precinct 3
F T Brandt announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 3. He is experienced, having served two terms, and plans to make his campaign formal this week. Brandt lives near Lamkin and carried the box by nearly a unanimous vote in prior elections.
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F. T. Brandt
Brandt
Mr. Brandt
Lamkin
Herman May Announces Bid for Commissioner No. 2
Herman May of Newburg formally announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No. 2. He previously ran in 1940, receiving strong support and reaching the runoff. May is regarded as a substantial farmer in Comanche County.
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Herman May
Newburg
May
Comanche County
Democratic Primary Candidate Slate Announced for 1942
The Chief releases the Democratic primary slate for July 25 1942 listing candidates in the 104th District for Representative District Clerk Hugh White County Clerk Claudia Fisher Tax Assessor Collector P A Pink Pettit J E Lightfoot Sheriff Wid Spivey County Judge H H Lockridge re election second term County Treasurer Margaret Cunningham Broadstreet County Superintendent Dale Howard Commissioner Precinct No 1 Walter Chapman Commissioner Precinct No 2 Samphifer Herman May L R Daniel Commissioner Precinct No 3 J T Brandt Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1 Harris D Lane re election second term Constable Precinct No 1 R D Woods.
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Frank Howington
Hugh White
Claudia Fisher
P. A
Pink) Pettit
J. E. Lightfoot
Wid Spivey
H. H. Lockridge
Margaret Cunningham Broadstreet
Samphifer Herman May
L. R. Daniel
J. T. Brandt
Justice Peace
Harris D. Lane
R. D. Woods
Coker and Edwards Guests of Dutch Meyer Saturday
A. J. Coker and Weldon Edwards, Comanche standouts, and coach Glenn Frazier were guests of TCU coach Leo Meyer at the state championship game in Fort Worth. Both players are expected to enroll at TCU next fall.
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A. J. Coker
Comanche
Weldon Edwards
Indians
Glenn Frazier
Leo (Dutch) Meyer
TCU
Wichita Falls
Temple
Fort Worth
Satelime
Jim Bob Lee Joins Royal Air Force Eagle Squadron
Jim Bob Lee son of Mr and Mrs Allan Lee of Comanche arrived in London England on Christmas Day and is now a member of the American Eagle Squadron of the Royal Air Force. A cablegram reported a safe crossing of eleven days. He completed final instruction in California last month, visited his parents before heading to Canada and then England to serve as a fighter pilot.
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Jim Bob Lee
Allan Lee
Comanche
London
England
American Eagle Squadron
Royal Air Force
Young Lee
Jim Bob
California
Canada
Payne Couple Welcome Daughter Mary Floydene
An eight and one half pound daughter was born Christmas Day to Mr. and Mrs S S Payne at their home in Comanche. The baby has been named Mary Floydene.
Monday Is Trades Day in Comanche
Monday will be regular First Monday Trades Day in Comanche with a big crowd expected to sell trade and buy. Last month drew the largest crowd of the year and farmers are less busy this time, signaling another large turnout.
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Comanche
Two Dublin Men Arrested for Failure to Aid
Dublin men Fred Raulston and Alton Canaday were arrested Monday night by Sheriff Wid Snivey and deputies on charges of failure to render aid after a car collision one mile east of Comanche. Mrs. Woods of Ranger was injured when her car rear ended another and overturned. she lost a hand at German hospital. Both men posted $1,000 bonds on Wednesday.
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Dublin
Fred Raulston
Alton Canaday
Wid Snivey
Comanche
Former Sidney Resident Aids Manila Wounded Return
First Class Cook William Gregory Farquhar, 30, formerly of Sidney, rode the U S S Plunger bringing wounded from Manila to San Francisco. He wired his Litney parents that he landed safely and vowed, We will whip the Japs. J T Webb Jr T C U students spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs E Arthur before returning to Fort Worth for the Miami Orange Bowl New Year trip. Webb is Mrs Arthur’s nephew.
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William Gregory Farquhar
Sidney
U.S.S
Manila
San Francis
California
Litney
J. T. Webb
T.C.U
Mrs. E. Arthur
Fort Worth
Miami
Webb
Mrs. Arthur
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Odernway Grocery
Claudia Fishers
Red Cross
J. E. Chilton
T. N. Carter
Clara Flack
C. A. Greene
H. M. Cauley
W. W. Durham
E. W. Sullivan
J. R. Eanes
W. B. O'Dell
W. H. Carpenter
L. K. Ory
AIR Corps
Spivey
Howell McCorkle
B. Ray McCorkle
Beattie
Howell
Comanche High School
Texas A.&m. College
Mrs. Broadstreet
Judge Lockridge
Lockridge
Pettit
Downing School
Coker and Edwards
Dutch Meyer
U. S
Mrs. S. S. Payne
Claudette Colbert
Ray Miiland
Skylark
Albert Dekker
Susan Hayward
Bing Crosby
Mary MartiIn
Johnny Mack Brown
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