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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
8
A description of upcoming Trades Day events mentions Monday and Friday activities, with stores in Comanche and Dublin inviting crowds. The notice notes regular shopping and promotions as part of this issue’s listings.
An open air political rally is planned in De Leon on Saturday night July 11 at 8 30. All district county and precinct candidates are invited to speak per sponsor W B Nowlin. Music will be furnished by the Old Church Wagon Gang of Fort Worth the Carter Quartet.
A total of 315 young men ages 18 to 20 registered with the Comanche County Selective Service Board Monday. The registrations split 199 in Comanche and 116 in De Leon, reported by Mrs. Dess Rock Callaway, secretary of the Local Board.
Comanche produce houses will stay closed all day Saturday in observance of Independence Day. The closing firms include Butler's Produce Farmers Produce & Cheese Co Geo C McKinzie manager Farmers Produce Alfred McKinzie manager John George Produce Norrki's Produce Coker's Produce and Beene's Produce. Mrs Hattie Bradley of Gonzales is visiting Mr and Mrs Tom Greathouse. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Davis and children of Austin visited Mrs Rhoda Gaines here last week.
A. L. Hilliard, an Indian Creek farmer, purchased the Joe Wagner Grocery and one of the Wagner rental residences near the store. Mr. Wagner kept the residence he occupies and the tourist camp. As part of the deal, Mr. Wagner received an Indian Creek farm.
J. T. McKelvey visits son J. D. McKelvey and family in Killeen spends time fishing in the Lampasas River catching large catfish and observes Camp Hood progress. He reports new acquaintances and an enjoyable trip. Mrs. Cecil Sayler of Stephenville joins visiting party at Sunday stop.
The Comanche County Livestock Association schedules its annual membership meeting at the Lake Eanes tabernacle on August 12. J. R. Eanes is secretary and committee members Co. M. Albin and Walter Barret will arrange the event. Directors for the next year will be elected at the gathering with a prior coordination meeting on August 4 to finalize plans.
Mrs. J. E. Barbour and her daughter Rievaughan and her father John D D Carpenter were honored with an elaborate dinner Sunday June 28 at Mrs Barbour's home to celebrate all three birthdays. A large number of out of town friends and home folks attended.
The Grumbles family thanks friends for kindness during James A Grumbles illness and death. They praise undertaker Mr Porter Franks and gratitude for floral offerings. Signed by Mrs James A Grumbles and children and extended family including Willie Grumbles Eliza Goddard Berett Sliger Lee Goddard O W Goddard Samuel Powell.
The Sutton Dudley Drug Store will again provide free ice water during the July 3 4 Celebration and Rodeo. Mr Dudley will place a tank on the square corner near his store for the public to help themselves.
Comanche County hit its 175000 pound scrap rubber quota by Wednesday per C F Denny county chairman. Reported total stood at 174900 pounds Tuesday night with several stations yet to hear from. Drive extended ten days from July 1.
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