Numerous War Era Visitors and Relatives in Fort Worth Area
Local families report returning service members and relatives visiting Fort Worth and Comanche areas. Names include Pfc Billie Ray Davis, Cpl Willis E Steward, Fvt Cyr Newsom, Reginal Snooks Ferrell, and many others visiting parents, spouses, or attending school. several relocations, furloughs, and travels noted with addresses in Fort Worth, Smyrna Tennessee, Texico, Dallas, and Jackson Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Oglesby
Fort Worth
J. B. Lacy
Billie Ray Davis
Fort S
T. J. Davis
Jimmie Carpenter
Weldon Y
Austin
University of Texas
Cpl
Willis E. Steward
Smyrna
Tennessee
Rob Steward
Chester Brown
Idren
S. Ollie Gandy
Lula Gan
Lucille
Newburg
Jay Hicks
Tob Steward
Rene Brown
Willis Eward
G. F. Black Senday
Haskell Lee
Brice Lamesa
Texico
Jime Frank Wagon
Pfc. Sullivan
Georgia
Sella C. Smith
Jackson
Mississippi
Boykin
George Helmsley
Port Worth
Bryan Boykin
R. Schlenker
Fvt
Cyr Newsom
Fort
Lear
R. R. Richey
Pfc
Reginal
Snooks
Tnonahans
Mirs
M. V. Skinn
Big Spring
J. A. Se
W. Christian
J. M. Bowman
Charles M. Bowman
Camperts
Calif
Pvt
Miss Gertrude Allen Weds Ensign Waring at Kenosha
Miss Gertrude Susan Allen married Ensign Waring at her mother Mrs. Chester Allen’s home in Kenosha Wisconsin. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Leonard C Wolcott with best man Naval flight cadet Joe Waring and attended by relatives including Mrs John D Waring Jr and Mrs Joseph Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dawson Waring
Gertrude Susan Allen
Ensign Waring
Chester Allen
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Leonard C. Wolcott
Miss Allen
Charles William Allen
Waring
Erskine School
Boston
Massachusetts
Kemper Hall
Kenostra
Comanche
Mercersburg Academy
Pennsylvania
Washington and Lee University
Navy
Phi Kappa Sigma
Pensacola
Fla
Joe Waring
Olathe
Kansas
John D. Waring, Jr
Martha
Joseph Carson
Frederick
Maryland
Pvt Ike Phifer Wounded in Allied Invasion of France
Pvt Ike Phifer of Comanche is reported wounded in the Allied invasion of France. A wife-sent letter from an American Army Hospital says he is doing fine and will write later. he previously worked at the Community Public Service Company in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Ike Phifer
Comanche
France
Phifer
Cemetery Working at Hazel Dell July 21
A cemetery working is planned at Hazel Dell on Friday July 21 per J. T. Kennedy. He invites all interested parties to help clean the cemetery and notes that all candidates are welcome to meet the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Dell
J. T. Kennedy
Fish Fry Held at S L Moore Farm North of Comanche
A fish fry was hosted at the S L Moore farm nine miles north of Comanche with a basket lunch under pecan trees. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Birch Wilson and son James, Mrs S L Moore and granddaughter Miss Tressie Cottrell, J C Fails, Jack and Garland Hicks, Avery Moore family, Lackey family from Sidney and relatives in San Antonio England and Cotton Grove, and the Cottrell and Wilson families from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L
San Antonio
Australia
O. G. Cottrell
Cotton Grove
Cecil Cottrell
Lillie Marie
England
B. W. Wilson
Fairview
J R Schlenker Visits Friona With His Mother
J R Schlenker was seen visiting in Friona accompanied by his mother during a recent trip, detailing a family outing in the Texas town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Schlenker
Friona
Navy Wings of Gold Awarded Ensign John D. Waring
John D. Waring Jr of Windy Hill Comanche received Navy Wings of Gold and was commissioned Ensign in the Naval Reserve after completing flight training at Pensacola. As a Naval Aviator he will report to an air training center before assignment to a combat zone after two years at Washington & Lee University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Waring
John D Waring, Jr
Windy Hill
Comanche
Navy
Naval Reserve
Naval Air Training Center
Pensacola
Fla
Annapolis
Ensign Waring
Dallas urged to link city growth with farming interests
The Dallas Agricultural Club stems the city country gap urging the Chamber of Commerce and business leaders to strengthen agricultural ties. It stresses farming builds Dallas, modernizes with tractors, and calls for a new livestock and agricultural building at the State Fair of Texas as part of a master plan for city development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Adams
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Agricultural Club
Dallas
Adams
Texas
Messrs. Adams
Carpenter
Dublin Chosen as Site for 1944 Soil District Meeting
The Dublin district hosts the 1944 conference of Soil District Supervisors for Subdivision 5 to be held July 12. About 100 to 150 farmer and rancher supervisors and agricultural leaders from 51 counties are expected. Attending are H J Huddleston of De Leon and W J Pritts of Comarte. The meeting aims to review soil conservation work in Subdivision 6 and plan future soil water conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Conference of Soil
Lexas
C. M Caraway
State Board
Upper Leon
Soft Conservation District Board of
H. J. Huddleston
de Leon
W. J. Pritts
Comarthe
Paul Slider Joins Navy Training at Great Lakes
Paul Slider, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Hardy Slider of Comanche, recently volunteered for the Navy and is stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois where he is taking a course in mechanics. He attended Comanche High School and lettered in football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Slider
Hardy Slider
Comanche
Navy
Great Lakes
North Africa letter from PFC Williams Jr reports hardships
Mrs. D. O. Williams, Jr. receives word her husband Pfc. D. O. Williams, Jr. is in North Africa after 18 months in the Army. He describes rationed water, straw beds, sand filled towns, rotgut wine, Arabs in robes, and locals trading soaps and towels for small sums. His two brothers serve overseas with the Coast Guard. He notes furloughs and home activity in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Williams, Jr
Pfc
North Africa
Pfc. Williams
Walton
Preston Williams
Coast Guard
Earl Clark
Beattie
Fitzgerald Seeks Congress Seat Popular Farmer Candidate
Joe Fitzgerald of Stephenville appeared last week to meet voters supporting his candidacy for Congress. He is known across the county for selling fruit trees from his nursery to many farmers over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe BE. Fitzgerald
Stephenville
Fitzgerald
Mrs Lonnie Hicks Visits Sister In Dallas
Mrs Lonnie Hicks recently visited her sister Mrs Troy Lee Lewis in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Hicks
Troy Lee Lewis
Dallas
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Riddles Visit Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs C J Riddles undertook a business trip to Fort Worth recently visiting local firms and meeting potential partners to discuss expansion plans and investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Riddles
Fort Worth
Death claims Mrs. D. R. Carruth native of Proctor
Mrs. D. R. Carruth died June 9 at a Waco hospital after major surgery. Funeral at Dublin Baptist Church with Rev. Johnson. interment in New Dublin Cemetery. Survived by husband D. R. Carruth Dublin, two daughters Willie Ellen Lynch and Margaret Boggs Dallas, three grandchildren, her mother Mrs. Elien Gaines Proctor, three sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Carruth
Proctor
Dublin
Waco
Dublin Baptist Church
Johnson
New Dublin
The
Dublin Progress
Carruth
Elen Gaines
J. W. Gaines
Bagget Creek
Dallas
Lyman Batton
Amos Gaines
Joe Roy Gaines Taylor Gaines
Henry Bristow
E. B. Smith
Willie Ellen Lynch
Margaret Boggs
Richard Thomas Receives Wings at Napier Field Ceremony
Richard E. Thomas, 20, of Comanche, earned reserve wings of an Army Air Forces pilot and was sworn in as a second lieutenant at June 27 ceremonies at Napier Field Alabama. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Thomas of Comanche route St Thomas graduated from Jonesboro High School and had Civil Service employment before aviation cadet training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E. Thomas
Comanche
Army Air Forces
Napier Field
Alabama
AAF Training Command
Floyd Thomas
Democrat Star Route
St. Thomas
Jonesboro
Civil Service
Family Reunion Honors Glover Kinney Visitors
A reunion at Mrs. G. S. Clark's home in Comanche celebrated sister Mrs. A. B. Glover of San Gabriel California and birthdays of Mrs. Glover Mrs. Flora Kinney and George Ray Kinney. Attendees from Gustine Hasse De Leon Grand Prairie Adamsville and more enjoyed a bountiful dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Prairie
T. N. Walker
Sidney
W. N. Gleaton
M. RK. Browning
Adamsville
W. EB. West
G. S. Clark
Comanche
Mrs Hall travels to Alabama and Miami visit
Mrs. H. A. Hall was called to Alabama to be with her ill mother and then traveled to Miami, Florida, to visit Pfc. and Mrs. Oliver Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Hall
Alabama
Miami
Florida
Pfc
Oliver Hall
Appeal for Bond Drive Boost in Coache County
William C. Chilton urges all residents to buy more United States War Bonds as the Fifth War Loan Drive nears its close Saturday night. He stresses bonds are a safe investment that helps the government and families, noting $1 today could equal $3 in goods tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
United States
Singing Here Tonight At The Victory Church
The Comanche County Singing Convention meets at Victory Baptist Church tonight at 8 30 per Russell Nance president. many singers expected. A second singing is planned Sunday at Free Will Baptist Church starting 2 30 with Charlie Marshall urging all singers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Comanche
Victory Baptist Church
Russell Nance
Nance
Freewill Church
Free Will Baptist Church
Charlie Marshall
van Dyke
Bond Drive At Van Dyke Tonight Rally at Van Dyke school house
Miss Montie Irby the Van Dyke school principal announces a bond rally tonight. County War Finance Chairman E S Fagan will attend and speak. Everyone is invited for entertainment and remarks at the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke School House
Montie Irby
County War Finance
E. S. Fagan
Mohon Displays Overseas Postal Scenes Window
John A. Mohon of Mohon's Department Store showcases a window with 14 postal scenes from Italy and two from Corsica sent by his son First Lt. John Travis Mohon. A framed Father's Day message from his son is his prized piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mohon
Mohon’s
Italy
Corsica
John Travis Mohon
Thomases announce birth of Linda Lou in Brownwood
Mr and Mrs A C Thomas of Comanche announce the birth of a daughter Linda Lou at a Brownwood hospital on June 15. The baby weighed five pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Thomas
Comanche
Linda Lou
Brownwood Hospital
Wagstaff Visits Comanche in Candidacy Bid
Honorable Bob Wagstaff an Abilene attorney and congressional candidate traveled to Comanche this week in the interest of his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wagstaff
Congress
Abilene
Comanche
The Royal Guest Sermon at Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church hosts Bible School Communion and preaching each Sunday at ten with no evening service. This Sunday July 9 the subject is The Royal Guest from John 11 28 Pastor C C Klingman cites Woodrow Wilson on civilization needing spiritual redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Woodrow Wilson
C. C. Klingman
War Bond Drive Progress in Manitowoc County Details
Manitowoc County still needed 184661 75 to reach a 460000 quota by Saturday. E Bond sales reached 137006 25 out of 215000. Local clubs raised 3550 with Harmony 2400, White Point 856, Sidney 300. Majestic Theatre hosts a free Bond show Tuesday for buyers, with rules for children and adults to enter. Show Business premier requires a Bond purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagan
Comanche County
Harmony Club
White Point Club
Sidney Club
Majestic Theatre
J. V. Carter
Revival and Vacation Bible School At Co manche church
The First Presbyterian Church of Comanche announces a revival and a Vacation Bible School July 17 to 28. Dr W Br Gray will preach and Carl Brumbelow will lead singing. Dorothy Abernathy directs the religious education program. Sessions run 8:30 to 11 each morning for children ages 4 to 12, all free. Evening revival services begin at 8:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church of
Comanche
W. Br. Gray
Carl Brumbelow
Dorothy Abernathy
Brownwood
Ft. Worth
American Legion Meets Wednesday Report on Boy's State trip
The American Legion holds its regular meeting Wednesday night July 12 at 8:30 in County Court room. Jack Lusk will report on his Boy's State trip and officers for the coming year will be elected. All members and ex servicemen are urged to attend. A P Cox commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
County Court Room
Jack Lusk
Boy’s State
A. P. Cox
Thomas Son Wounded on D-Day Reported Recovering in England
A telegram to Mr and Mrs C C Thomas from England says their son Herman Thomas US Navy wounded by shell on D Day is recovering well at the home of an English citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Thomas
England
Herman Thomas
Us.n
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W. K. Ringgold
Arcy
Arkansas
W. F. Bennett
Gayle Cox
Perry McGloth
Opha Cox
Ghter
Bobby
Jim Lester
Klen
James
Ry McGlothlin
J. B. Allcorn
Beckham Guthrie
Sandra
Beckham
Henrietta
Tives
Bob Carpenter
Daught
Joan Anne
Kum
Benavides
Rein
S. W. A. Lee
Ace
John Cunm
Lottie
Marlin
J. D. Waring
the Phifer
S. L. Moore Farm
Naval Service
Washington & Lee University
Dallas Morning News
Pic
Reynald Edwin Fferrell
John Ferrell
Elm Grove
Pfc. Ferrel
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Fizgerald
Richard Thomas
Wings Ands
Majestic
William C. Chilton
Victory Church
Bond
Central Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
New Majestic
Bill Elliott
Edward G. Robinson
Lynn Bari
Ijn
Allan Jones
June Vincent
Eddie Cantor
George Murphy
Joan Davis
Alice Faye
James Ellison
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