Uncle Joe Gaines Dies At Baggett
Uncle Joe Gaines 91 well known Comanche County citizen died at his Baggett home Sunday. Funeral held Proctor Baptist Church Monday Dec. 29 at 2 pm with Rev J L Graham and Rev Walter Scott. interment in Baggett Cemetery. Survived by A F P Gaines Gustine Hamilton Gaines Joe Gaines Lizzie Gaines Maggie Carruth Beulah Ritchie. deceased include Ida Austin Ed Gaines Fannie Cooley.
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Joe’ Gaines
Comanche County
Baggett
Proctor Baptist Church
J. L. Graham
Walter Scott
Mr. Gaines
Georgia
Texas
Baptist Church
Ellen Randalls
A. F P. Gaines
Gustine
Hamilton Gaines
Proctor
Joe Gaines
Lizzie Gaines
Stephenville
Maggie Carruth
Dublin
Beulah Ritchie
Ida
Austin
Ed Gaines
Fannie Cooley
Oswalt Couple Welcome Abilene Daughter Pam
Mr and Mrs Z Oswalt of Abilene announce the birth of a daughter Pam in Abilene on December 24. The girl weighed seven pounds and is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs C P St Clair of Comanche. Mr and Mrs St Clair visited in Abilene for Christmas with Mrs St Clair staying a few extra days.
Notice to Beginners in Knitting by Red Cross
Red Cross offers knitting lessons this week. Mrs. Preston Tate will host sessions after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday Friday and Saturday teaching all stitches. Bring any needles and yarn you own. Red Cross yarn not yet arrived.
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Red Cross
Preston Tate
Men Deferred On Account Of Age Reclassified By Draft Board
Draft board moves men aged 28 to 36 previously placed in Class 1-H to new classifications as part of nationwide reassignments. Included is mention of delayed service after measures following the attack on Hawaii. Burks Transfer and Storage advertises moving and storage services citing recent household goods moves for local residents.
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Uncle Sam
Hawaii
C. W. Lowery
Sutton Dudley
Burks Transfer and Storage Company
Santa Anna
Burks
Tackett
Hasse
Eastland
Marriages and notices from Comanche court records
Court House News lists marriages on Dec dates for Foster Gilchrest Raud Harrison Strother George Blankenship Robertson Crow Leach Corbell Stillings Gohmert etc. It also records licenses deeds births and other civil notices for Comanche Brownwood Dublin and nearby areas with names, dates, and locations.
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Robert D. Foster
Comanche
Leeoma Gilchrest
W. L. Skaggs
Gorman
William G. Raud
A. B. English
Thomas B. Crow
Brownwood
Mozelle Jacobs
T. A. Tarkington
Robert E. Tellander
Camp Lowie
Sophrona Parton
John W. Horton
John R. Dyer
Jewell Simkins
Henry Walter Corbell
de Leon
Winifred Stillings
H. J. Starnes
W. W. Fehlis
Iraan
Mary Schan Gohmert
E. M. Shepard
Funeral Held for Brother-in-Law in Austin
Mr and Mrs T J Kelly attended the funeral of Mr Kellys brother-in-law in Austin on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Austin
Jack Pate Enlists in U S Coast Guard
Jack Pate enlisted at the Fort Worth recruiting station and sails to New Orleans this week for preliminary training. He is the son of Mrs. George Pate, formerly of Comanche, now residing in Throckmorton.
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Jack Pate
United States Coast Guard
Fort Worth
New Orleans
Jack
George Pate
Comanche
Throckmorton
Sold Out Stop My Ad Says Farmer
A farmer from De Leon Texas writes the Comanche Chief demanding the removal of a prior tractor for sale advertisement. He states he sold his only tractor and will sell quickly again if a similar ad appears. He notes future buyers and a desire to avoid repeating the ad in the paper.
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de Leon
Texas
Comanche
Electric Mishap Fatal To Bob Polston
Bob Polston died from injuries after a Monday electrical accident at a Texas Power and Light sub station east of Comanche. He suffered a broken leg, a dislocated hip and arm, and burns after being shocked by a 12,000 volt line and falling 25 feet. Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home with ministers leading. He was born June 19, 1891 in Waco and survived by his wife, seven children, two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives.
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R. D
Bob) Polston
Texas Power & Light Company
Comanche
Polston
Waco
Texas Telephone Company
Odd Fellows Lodge
Brownwood
Bill Polston
San Diego
Sam Cockrell
Arcadia
California
Joe Tucker
Rosemead
John
Kenneth
Bobbie Lou Polston
Jim Polston
Torrence
Arrmhiem
Luther Kensey
Oglesby
Texas
Record 3572 Citizens Join Comanche County Home Defense
County Judge H. H. Lockridge reports 3572 residents volunteered for Home Defense in Comanche County last Saturday, with the exact figure awaiting official report. The event drew more than 53,506 registered nationwide, though local totals stand at 3572 with no further breakdown provided.
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Comanche County
H. H. Lockridge
Lamkin
Miss Martha Shepard Weds Keith Lane Jr in Handley Church
Rev and Mrs Edwin M Shepard of Comanche announce the marriage of daughter Martha Frances Shepard to Keith Lane Jr son of Mr and Mrs Keith Lane Sr of Newbury. The ceremony was Saturday evening December 27 at the Handley Presbyterian Church with Rev A E Miller officiating. The couple resides at 1116 Bonne Brae Boulevard Fort Worth.
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Edwin M. Shepard
Comanche
Martha Frances Shepard
Keith Lane, Jr
Keith Lane Sr
Newbury
Handley Presbyterian Church
Handley
A. E. Miller
Lane
Bonne Brae Boulevard
Fort Worth
Red Cross Needs Across Islands Urgently Pushed
In St Louis on December 28 1941 Miss Berta Goodson chairs Comanche County Red Cross urging rapid over subscription of the War Fund. The message cites Pearl Harbor and other fronts and calls partnership with the American public to support humanitarian aid for soldiers sailors and airmen. Norman H Davis signs as chairman.
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St. Louis
Berta Goodson
Comanche County
American Red Cross
Comanche
Texas
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Manila
Philippines
Atlantic
Pacific
Redross
Red Cross
Red Cross War Fund
Norman H. Davis
Robertson-Stagner Marriage Performed
Miss Claudine Robertson became the bride of P F C Travis L Stagner on December 23rd in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev Gordon Barrett. The bride wore a black sport suit with white accessories. They will make their home at Ft Bliss.
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Claudine Obertson
P.F.C
Travis L. Stagner
Gordon Barrett
Ft. Bliss
Red Cross Donations List Details Local Contributions
Contained on page continuation showing numerous donors and amounts from communities including Soda Springs, Cotton Grove, Van Dyke, Gustine and Sidney. Totals are given for each locality with individual donors such as J. L. Ellis, Mrs. J. L. Ellis, Hasse Community Club, Indian Creek Sunshine Club and others. Overall totals reach at least 101.35 across sections.
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Ernest Carpenter
T. D. Goodwin
Blanket
J. B. Layne
Geo. M. Masters
R. H. Marsh
J. L. Ellis
W G. Harrison
Mattie C. Harrison
J. D. Beaty
Bess Moody
Venera Thomas
K. L. Macon
M. M. Hitchcock
John Cameron
Hasse Community Club
W. S. Marsh
W. A. Tipps
T. B. Braze
Williford Named Flight Commander at Randolph Field
James Hobson Williford son of Mr and Mrs J H Williford of Hasse has been made Flight Commander at Randolph Field where he has taught for a year. He began flying at Randolph in March 1939 then graduated at Kelly Field. He later worked in Houston before becoming an aviation instructor.
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James Hobson Williford
J. H. Williford
Hasse
Randolph Field
Commander Williford
Randolph
Kelly Field
Houston
Notice to Truck Owners to Register for Defense
If you have not registered your truck for Defense call at The Chief office and get blanks. These blanks are free and truck owners are required to register their vehicles according to law.
Tax on Texas Oil Worker Burden Rises 36 Per Cent
For each $100 paid to the oil worker, the state and local tax authorities collect an extra $36 from his employer. The figure highlights the heavy tax load on energy sector wages and business payrolls.
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Texas
Red Cross Drive Appeal Urges Contributions
Citizens are urged to donate to the Red Cross War Drive without waiting to be solicited. Hand donations to C. L. Huest, Roll Call Chairman, at the Service Drug Store, or to Miss Berta Goodson, County Chairman, at West Ward School, or to any authorized solicitor.
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Red Cross
C. L. Huest
Service Drug
Berta Goodson
West Ward
Rural Women Asked to Sew for Red Cross
Rural women in Comanche County are urged to contact Mrs. Park Huntington, chairman of the Red Cross Sewing Committee, to volunteer sewing for relief work. She will order material soon and asks volunteers to sign up quickly to meet the need.
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American Red Cross
Park Huntington
Comanche County
Red Cross
Huntington
Mrs. Huntington
Pinsons of Corpus Christi Visit Relatives During Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pinson of Corpus Christi visited relatives here over the holiday season, sharing time with family and friends during the festive period.
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Bob Pinson
Corpus Christi
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Hico
W. H. Wilson
Winters
Gertrude Robertson
Coleman
Coleman’s
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Mrs. Oswalt
Eri
Court House News
Thayer A. Lewis
Frances NeSmith
William C. Elliott
Mary Ruth Yates
Jessie Calvin McCulley
Winnie Lorene Hodges
O'Dell Green
Annie Ruth DeBush
J. D. Hillman
Annie Mae Kennedy L. BE. Forrester
Bertha Mae Steele
Thomas Stryker
May
Rt. 1
Opal Solomon Angelo Joe Piravio
Catherine Zaby
J. H. Pilcher
Velda Smith
R. E. Ferrell
Ruby Ferguson
Lucille Lewis Reising
J. W Tunnell
Cora McDaniel
W. B
C. B. McGuire
J. F. Campbell
E. W. Chaney
Willie Tupin
Chaney Addition
City of
H. W. Williams
A. Dowdle
W. C. Mixon
E. F. Stacy
Joseph William Glen Keating
Harlin Dell
J. Z. Starks
Jarrie Zin
H. W. Banard
Nancy Ellen
W. H. Ripley
Sebe S. Payne
Mary Floydeen
Atwood Hatchery
U. S. Coast Guard
Bob Polston
Beattie
Sipe Springs
Sidney
Gustine de Leon
Newburg
Martha Shepard
Keith Lane
U.S
Octa Cunningham
Jim Bumpas
Robi Blue
R. E. Seay
Lee Maples
J. J Mills
H. A. Lee
John Burton
H. A. May
John Pogue
Dale Howard
Soda Springs
J. L. Woolsey
W. D. Chapman
E. R. Williams
Community Club
Charles Moore
Soda Springs School
Cotton Grove
van Dyke
Dee Burleson
Mrs. Garnett Froh
Miss Opal Thomas
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Tom Wilson
Sam White
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Fred Hall
W. L. Prater
Dot Evans
Cyril Irby
Williford
Showtime
Bob
Louisiana Purchase
Zorina
Victor Moore
Technicolor
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Bruce Cabot
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Ralph Bellamy
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the Wolf Man
Lon Chaney
Jeanette MacDonald
Gene Raymond
Brian Aherne
Jackie Cooper
Susanna Foster
Glamour Boy
C. L. Huett
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