Comanche Chronicle Highlights 1941 Local Happenings
Review of 1941 events shows leaders and losses as Comanche County marks presidential year progress. Notable items include Selective Service arrivals, deaths of prominent residents, school leadership changes, Calf Show prizes, farm loans, and war maneuver preparations reflecting a busy year in Comanche and Sidney communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Chief Recorder and Preserver
Comanche City
Comanche County
Clifford Brock
Oscar Pell
Comanche
W. F. Elkins
L. F
Minnie Elkins
Jake Stark
Carroll Magness
Sam Russell
Rea
J. C. Nichols
Sidney
Faye Murphree
Code Murphree
San Angelo
Jim Sanford
John E. Hoff
University of Houston
Dewitt Claunch
Army
Mattie York
Hubert B. Kay
Miss Ruth Mayfield Named County Home Demonstration Agent
Miss Ruth Mayfield of Roby assumes duties as Comanche County Home Demonstration Agent on January 1st. She will work with the County Agricultural Agent in the courthouse on National Defense tasks, Women's and Girls 4-H clubs, and rural life programs across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Mayfield
Roby
Comanche County
Court House
W. A
Doc) Ruhmann
Miss Mayfield
West Texas
Roby High School
John Tarleton College
Texas Tech
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Miles High School
Comanche County Appoints Tire Distribution Board
The Comanche County tire distribution board, chaired by H. L. Stewart with F. O. Jaye as secretary and W. W. A. Mercer as member, met to review rules. The next meeting is set for 10 o clock Tuesday January 13 to accept tire applications. January allotment is 26 passenger tires and 78 truck tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
H. L. Stewart
Comanche
F. O. Jaye
de Leon
W.W. A. Mercer
Gustine
Legion Meeting Set for January 14 at W.O.W. Hall
The Comanche American Legion Post No 232 schedules its regular meeting for Wednesday night January 14 at the W.O.W. Hall. All members are urged to attend and visitors from neighboring posts are invited. Post Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche American Legion
W.O.W. Hall
Upper Leon Soil District Approves Jake Hannon Area
The Upper Leon Soil Conservation District Board in a December 30 1941 meeting designated the Jake Hannon community as a priority area for conservation planning. A district program will be distributed publicly and an educational meeting was held to explain the district’s purpose and operation. L Koonze was elected contact farmer and 25 applications covering 3500 acres were presented for priority-area consideration. This marked the district’s fifth approved conservation plan. The Soil Conservation Service will conduct soil slope erosion drainage surveys and collect further data to support planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Upper Leon
Mr. Koonze
Soil Conservation Service
Metcalfe Announces Re-Election Run For State Senate
Penrose B. Metcalfe states plans to seek a second term representing the 25th Senatorial District. He notes wartime duties and defense program work may limit campaigning but intends to travel the district to consult with constituents and learn their needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalfe
Penrose B. Metcalfe
1942 Crop Loans Open in Comanche County
Emergency crop loans for 1942 production are available to farmers in Comanche County. Applications are accepted at the Comanche courthouse by Harry F. Chesnut of the Farm Credit Administration. Loans are limited to the applicant’s essential cash needs and secured by a first lien on the financed crop. Applications are taken on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by Miss Ruby Kean at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Harry F. Chesnut
Farm Credit Administration
Ruby Kean
County Red Cross quota falls short in Comanche County
Comanche County faces a $700 shortfall of its $2400 Red Cross War Relief quota. Leaders Miss Berta Goodson and C. J. Huett urge immediate local contributions, noting Mills County already surpassed its target. Donations may be left at West Ward School, Service Drug Store, Clarence Albin, or the Comanche Chief. Local drive calendar shows urgency to avoid another campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Red Cross
Berta Goodson
C. J. Huett
Baxter
Comanche
Mills County
Miss Goodson
West Ward
Huett
Service Drug
Clarence Albin
Wagner's Grocery Reopens January 15
Wagner's Grocery will reopen for business on January 15 six blocks east of the square on the Fort Worth Highway. Owner Joe Wagner announced the date in an advertisement in this issue.
Eight Comanche County Registration Points Set for Feb 16
Eight centers across Comanche County are designated for the February 16 military registration by the local Draft Board led by Secretary Mrs. Cleve Callaway. Men 20 to 44 who have not registered must appear, with sick individuals registering soon after. volunteers are urged to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
United States
Comanche
Comanche Postal Receipts Rise to 1941 Total
Comanche postal receipts for 1941 totaled $19,355.41, up $2,324.79 from 1940. Postmaster J. R. Eanes notes the 1940 figure was a peak to that date, marking a 13.5 percent year over year gain. Quarterly totals: March 4,489.27. June 4,907.44. September 4,355.45. December 5,603.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. R. Eanes
E A Williams Seeks Comanche County Treasurer Seat
E A Williams announces candidacy for County Treasurer in Comanche County urging voters to judge him on merit. He cites an accident that has limited travel but pledges honest efficient service and asks for support from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
E. A
Williams
Comanche
Rt. 2
Bruner Announces Reelection Bid for Commissioner No. 3
E. W. Bruner, seeking a second term as Commissioner of Precinct No. 3, announces his candidacy this week. He expresses hope his work merits another term and asks for support from all voters and party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Bruner
Perry St. Clair Announces Sheriff Candidacy
Perry St. Clair announces his bid for Sheriff of Comanche County subject to the Democratic primary. He previously ran two years ago and now resides in Comanche after moving from the Comyn community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry St. Clair
Comanche County
Mr. St. Clair
Comyn
Comanche
Marriages and notices from Comanche County court records
Court House News lists December marriages in Comanche County including William Farrar and Willie Robertson, Thayer Lewis and Frances Nesmith, and others. Births note a son for Garland Carroll and a son for Henry Clinton Jones. Dockets show State cases for aggravated assault and swindling with worthless checks. Deeds detail several land transfers in Comanche and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas Farrar
Comanche
Willie Jo Robertson
A. J. Helm
Thayer A. Lewis
Brownwood
Frances Nesmith
E G. Gregory, Jr
William C. Elliott
Mary Ruth Yates
James & Duffy
Jessie Calvin McCulley
Winnie Lorene Hodges
Gordon Barrett
Thomas Stryker
Route
Opal Solomon
C. M. Buttrill
J. H. Pitcher
Oakland
Calif
Dorothy Dale Harrison
Gustine
O. D. Harris
Dublin
Eva Mae Blaine
R. E. Ferrell
Ruby Ferguson
J. L. Woolsey
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Charlie Ewell
Lamkin
John DeWitt
New Mexico
Jim Bob Lee
Canadian Air Corps
W. Z. Compton
Chaffin
Hmbs
Grammar School
Brown
J. W. Hurt
Geraldine Slider
Woodrow Alien
A. P. Cox
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Williams
Comanche Square
Southwestern Peanut Growers Association
T. J. Williams
Texas Federated Women's Clubs
Rector McCollum
Texon
W. F. Rambo
Oscar Wilhelm
Paul Whitton
Sidney Eagles
James DeWitt
B. F Stephens
Shorty) Ransome
Canadian Air Force
Sidney Cagers
Brady
Edwin Wilson
Robstown
Gene Carter
Fort Sam Houston Army
E. R. Wright
Reese Drug
Alf Garner
James Wilkerson
Mary E. Smith
Carter
Fort Worth
Fred Rauhut
Creamer
Baptists
E. G. Gregory
Iz. Nelms
Briar Grove
Tom Fagan
Hardie Jones
W. C. House
Tabernacle
Lake Banes
N. B. Ritchie
Baggett
Col. Moseley
Camp Bowie
CHS
Clyde House
W. B. Barret
Evelyn Oppenheimer
Sapphira
Vanceil Briscoe
Elizabeth Tate
Y. W. Holmes
T. D. Robinett
Nancy E. Chambers
Frank Compton
Sidney-Sipe Springs
Rogers of
W. L. Vinson
Roe Daniel
Charlie Eoff
Clifford Brook
Janary
Floyd Carpenter
Farmers Marketing Association
Wilson Fielder
Durham
Wm. C. Chilton
Jesse E. Moseley
E. R. Gordon
Billie Black
Emma Louise McDonald
J. H. White
Kilpatrick
Tarleton
Charlie Marshall
Howard Payne
Drake
Comanche Grammar School
D. D. Tidwell
de Leon Baptist Church
Joe Charles Grider
Brown Coun
Beer
Ellen Anthony
Ellie Pulliam
Frank Barton
Couch
Amity
Farm Loan Association
Belve Bean
Mollie Ross
Tommy Marshall
Joe Reily
Nap Thomas
Ava Reed
Herbert Goodson
Mary E. Jones
Berry Plant
Brook
Hardin Rodeo
R. E. Short
Tom Scott
Zion Hill
Beattie
Howell McCorkle
Randolph
Virgil Chaffin
R. C. Carnes
Dale Howard
Mason
W. A. Ruhmann
W. A. Marwitz
O’daniel
Lyndon B. Johnson
Comanche Roping Club
Hal Collins
Gang
Linda Burton
Comanche Rea
Joe Rogers
Windmill Tower
Kirkwell
Sipe Springs
Newburg
FFA
Joan Tarleton
The
Future Farmers of America
Nual F.F
Hulan Robertson
Hulan
Enp County
Commissioners Court
Tire Distribution Board
Legion Meeting
Unner Leon
Wagner’s Grocery
Court House News
James F. Skiles, Goldthwaite
Leona D. Thomas
James M. Bradford
Eugene D. Walters
San Angel
Lois Linder
Maurice Evans
Assembly of God
Garland Carroll
Ronnie Garland
Henry Clinton Jones
Camariche
Ray
J. D. Clouse
James H. Thompson
Jack Bell
Rachael Monsey
Springs
Olney
Texas
Tennesse
W. J. Beeler
L. E. Tackette
Rebecca Masters
City of
W. T. Carruth
T. E. Moore
E. Moore
H. Sneed
John Carr
M. H. Kirkland
Town of
B. F. Kieth
T. B. Kieth
Wm. C
New Majestic Theatre
Ken Murray and
Frances Langford
Bill
Hopalong Cassidy
Boyd -In
Edward G. Robinson
Lorraine Daydin
John Payne
Brenda Joyce
Maryland
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Saturday Night
Boyd
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