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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1941
Page
5
Balloting is now underway for the election of directors for the Comanche Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year. Dale Howard, County Superintendent, is custodian of ballots with return by noon Thursday January 30. The list of members shows present directors with asterisk marks for those continuing in office.
Gustine Methodist Women meetings feature a Bible study session with weekly scripture slips, a spiritual Life group lesson, and social activities. Mrs Barrett wins a purse contest with thirty five items as members discuss cake knowledge and share refreshments amid mild weather and flu notes. Differences in gasoline tax rates influence where residents buy gas, per a Federation of Tax Administrators bulletin.
The Woodman Circle schedules a special meeting at the Comanche Circle to honor 25 year members. Mrs. Krebs and 17 pin recipients are listed, with full membership urged to attend.
Rev Hubert Foust of Southland Texas will preach at the local Baptist Church Sunday in both morning and evening services. George E. Smith reports a full attendance of the membership is urged.
Mr and Mrs A D Kay and family express sincere thanks for kindness shown during their son and brother Hubert B Kay illness and death and for the many floral offerings. May God's richest blessings be with you.
Victoria C Daniel 24 of DeLeon died in a Dublin hospital last week and was buried in DeLeon Cemetery. She was survived by her husband Emmett Daniel and by an infant daughter born three days before her death.
The Comanche County Jersey Breeders Association holds its annual meeting Saturday January 25 at 1 30 p m at the County Agent's office to elect officers and discuss important matters. Members and all interested in better Jerseys for Comanche county are urged to attend. Directors should report last year's heifer calf production.
Commissioner E W Bruner of Precinct No 3 states the precinct carries six notes at 6 percent totaling 14237 48 dollars with 4868 74 due this year three notes mature this year one next year one in 1944 and one in 1945 He urges residents to clean fence rows and burn trash to aid road upkeep and thanks citizens for cooperation Also mentions Texas colonization era San Felipe as Austin era capital site with a log cabin count and a billiard hall.
CHS Principal Virgil Chaffin released the first semester honor roll for Cmanche High School listing A and B honor students by class. Seniors include Black and Durham. juniors Manning and Ory. sophomores Compton and Gill. freshmen McPherson and Spears among many others.
A Navy recruiting officer will be in Comanche each Thursday for three or four months, in the Post Office building. M A LeGros details that men aged 17 to 31 who are of good character and mentally qualified may enlist after a strict physical exam. About half of recruits choose specialties with pay from 60 to 157 dollars monthly, with promotions offering higher pay and privileges.
Ruth Moore, Adelle Tucker, Jimmy Walker, George F. Wilson, Anna McGlothlin, Joyce are named in a community notices listing. The notice records residents connected to a local event or announcement of interest to households.
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