Warbound Drive Now Underway in Italy Frontline Tales
Tom Evridge writes from the Italian front describing facing German tanks, escape, and frontline struggles in December 1943. He notes losses, moments of camaraderie, and continued service, with family letters and health in good shape as he recounts 13 days on the front and subsequent postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Evridge
Fel
Anks
Set
Millersview
Wayne Evridge
Coman
Italy
A de Evridge
Gerald
Evridge
Mohon and Gray Head to Dallas Fort Worth Markets
John A. Mohon and Miss Eunice Gray of Mohon’s Department Store traveled to Dallas and Fort Worth on Monday to shop wholesale markets for the local shop. The duo aimed to secure merchandise for the Mohon store, planning to return with selected goods after two days.
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Ohn A. Mohon
Miss Eunice Gray
Mohon's Department Store
Dallas and
Fort Worth
De Leon Business Group Considers Local Airport
A De Leon meeting of business men convened Monday night at the City Building to discuss plans and funding for securing an airport. The session was called by F. O. Jaye.
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de Leon
F. O. Jaye
Infantile Paralysis Fund Benefit Event Hailed
A local benefit event for the Infantile Paralysis fund drew community support with planned activities and fundraising efforts. Organizers announced proceeds will aid medical research and patient assistance programs.
Dudley Brothers Buy More Fine Cattle For Ranch
Dudley Brothers add to their Hereford herd at Walnut Springs as Gail, Tom, and family attend Flat Top Ranch sale. Purchases include Dona Domino cow with bull calf at 750 dollars, Lady Blanchard with heifer calf at 600 dollars, and Belle Mischief 2nd with two year old heifer at 750 dollars. All feature Beau Zono service, tied to Turner Ranch’s high price bull 16,600 dollars. Flat Top Ranch is owned by Charles A. Pettit of Dallas, known for top bloodlines.
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Dudley
Gail
Tom
Belle Dudley
Walnut Springs
Dona Domino
International Domino
Lady Blanchard
Blanchard Domino
Belle
Mischief
Prince Domino
Turner Ranch
Flat Top
Charles A. Pettit
Dallas
Comanche Soldier in Australia Promoted
Mr and Mrs Wisconsin received notice that their son Ottis G has been promoted to corporal while stationed in Australia. The promotion reflects his service in the region during the current assignment.
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Australia
Now's the time infantile paralysis pang
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an urgency around paralytic disease but provides no clear entities, dates, places, or outcomes to form a coherent record.
Bomber Crash Kills Pilot Puot Williams in Florida
Pilot Thomas Williams aged 22, son of Mrs. W. H. Williams of Abilene and nephew of T. J. Williams of Comanche, died when the heavy bomber he piloted crashed in Florida last week. Funeral held in Abilene with burial in De Leon Cemetery. Survivors include his mother two sisters Alice and Elizabeth two brothers Joe and Major Billy Williams and grandmother Mrs. T. P. Weaver.
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Thomas Williams
W. H. Williams
Abilene
T. J. Williams
Comanche
Florida
Williams
de Leon
Pilot Williams
Will Williams
Higginbotham
Alice
Elizabeth
Joe Williams
Billy Williams
New Guenna
T. P. Weaver
Beckham man dies from burns after family house fire
Homer Beetham Beckham, 33, of Belle Plain Brownwood, died in a Brownwood hospital Friday from burns suffered in a fire that killed his wife and destroyed their four room home at 3 30 a m. The cause remains unknown. Beckham was found in an irrigation ditch about 50 yards from the house and carried to the hospital not fully conscious. Survivors include his parents Tol and Mrs Beckham of Brownwood, a brother Rudolph Beckham in Italy with the 36th Division, and a sister Opal Couch of Zephyr.
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Homer Beekham
Belle Plain
Brownwood
R. D. Woods
Comanche
Beckham
Woods
Tol Beckham
Rudolph Beckham
Italy
Opal Couch
Zephyr
Singing Sunday at Freewill Church Event
Freewill Baptist Church holds singing this Sunday at 2 30 p m. Attendees are urged to bring songbooks and join in the music as Charlie Marshall of Van Dyke promotes the event.
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Freewill Baptist
Charlie Marshall
van Dyke
Comanche Officer Wins Distinguished Flying Cross
Lt Jack M Brightman of Comanche receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during 50 operational missions in the Southwest Pacific Area. He flew low altitude transport flights under harsh weather to supply troops, often landing near enemy bases, showing outstanding skill and devotion to duty.
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Jack M. Brightman
New Guinea
Dwight Brightman
Comanche
War Department
General Headquarters
Southwest Pacific
Brightman
George C. Kenney
Allied Air Forces
Fifth Air Force
Estes Seeks Commissioner Post in Precinct 3
E C Gene Estes of Maxville this week announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 3 subject to Democratic primaries. Estes served as commissioner from 1924 to 1928 and has lived in the county over 40 years and in Precinct 3 for 37 years. He cites four years of prior service and his standing among longtime neighbors.
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E. C
Gene) Estes
Maxville
Estes
Blood Donor Drive Set For February in Comanche
Comanche residents may donate blood during a February visit by the American Red Cross Blood Donor Service. Roy Brannan urges 170 donors, with 400 to 500 sought before the stop at Gavast Methodist or First Baptist Church. Donors aged 18 to 60 can participate. 18-21 require parental consent.
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Comanche
American Red Cross Blood Donor Service
Roy Brannan
Red Cross
Brannan
Sutton Dudley
Service
Durham
Edmondson
Army
Navy
Mobile
Gavast Methodist Church
First Baptist
Local Woman Has 5 Sons In Armed Service
Sam D. Williams of Comanche, employed by Clay Building Material, was inducted into the Army on January 1, the fifth member of his immediate family to enter the Armed Forces. His four brothers serve in the Army Air Force, including 1st Sgt. Wilson Williams in Oklahoma City, Tech. Sgt. Thomas T. Williams in the South Pacific, Tech. Sgt. Austin P. Williams at Concho Field, San Angelo, and Cpl. Finis F. Williams in Herington, Kansas. They are sons of Mrs. S. W. Williams of Comanche, daughter of Mrs. Chas. T. Bowman of Hamilton County. Bowman’s widow has eleven grandsons in service, four overseas. Mrs. Williams has two home children, Carroll Eugene and Flora Nell. S. V. Williams, the father, died September 7, 1942.
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Sam D. Williams
Clay Building Material Company
Comanche
Army
Armed Forces
Army Air Force
Wilson Williams
Oklahoma City
Tech
Thomas T. Williams
South Pacific
Austin P. Williams
Concho Field
San Angelo
Finis F. Williams
Herington
Kansas
8S. W. Williams
Chas. T. Bowman
Hamilton County
John Blackmon Killed in Action in Italy
John B. Blackmon formerly of Comanche was killed in action December 17 in Italy. The War Department telegram to his wife Doris Hancock Blackmon conveys the secretary’s condolences. His parents Mr and Mrs Bakter Blackmon now reside in Winters.
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John B. Blackmon
Comanche
Italy
Secretary of War
Inglewood
California
Pfc. Blackmon
Bakter Blackmon
Winters
Comanche County
BR G. Priddy
David Clark
Bess Satterfield
E G. Adcock
Chasies
Chaz
Nine Days Left to Pay 1943 County State and Poll Taxes
Taxpayers have nine days remaining to pay 1943 county state and poll taxes. January 31 is the deadline to avoid penalties and qualify as a 1944 voter. Assessor-Collector P A Pettit notes taxes have been coming in quickly, urges payment to prevent delinquent tax issues.
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P. A. Pettit
Pettit
H A Hall Enters Race for Commissioner in Comanche
H A Hall of Comanche Route 1 announces candidacy for commissioner. A native of Alabama, he has lived in Comanche County thirty three years and in Sidney five years where two sons were born. He will campaign on his merits and devote full time if elected.
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H. A. Hall
Comanche
Route 1
Mr. Hall
Alabama
Comanche County
Sidney
Hall
Fourth War Loan Campaign Opens In Comanche County
The Fourth War Loan Drive begins with a county goal of 445000. County Chairman E S Fagan urges every community and individual to buy War Bonds, citing local bank deposits totaling over 4 million to show backing and support for soldiers in the Pacific Europe and other theaters.
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Comanche County
E. S. Fagan
Pagan
Fagan
Pacific
Italy
Europe
James Gilbert Found Dead in Edna Hill Home
James Gilbert 65 of Edna Hill was found dead in his room at 7 15 Saturday night January 8 by neighbor Harrison Luker who entered after his son failed to get a response at the door The radio was still on Burial was in Barbee Cemetery Gilbert a widower and longtime prosperous farmer is survived by several children.
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James Gilbert
Edna Hill
Harrison Luker
Gilbert
Luker
Barbee
Pvt. Neal Brinson Lands Safely in India
Mrs. Mattie L Brinson formerly of Comanche now of Austin reports her husband Pvt Neal Brinson attached to a medical battalion has landed safely somewhere in India.
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PVT
Neal Brinson
India
Mattie L. Brinson
Comanche
Austin
SGT. BILL BASHAM LANDS IN NORTH AFRICA
Bill Basham husband of the former Miss Natalea McKinzie of Comanche has landed safely in North Africa according to word received this week by his wife.
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Bill Basham
Natalea McKinzie
Comanche
North Africa
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Hugh Williams
Comanche High School
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Tate
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Red Marshall
Tom Gaston
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Elbert Cox
J. C. Boyd
Mercedes
First Baptist Church of
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J. EB. Farmer
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Ha Slider
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Jattie Miesner
Grady Herind
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L. Q. Strube
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Alphas Caraway
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R. D. Tow
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Sheppard Field
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Wichita Falls
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D.D
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Gustine
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Earl V. McCullough
Jearldean Northcutt
Augusta C. Grimes
Odelia King
Sgt
N. Africa
New Majestic
Frontier Law
Russell Hayden
Ted Lewis and His Orchestra
Tom Conway
Jean Brooks
Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
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