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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
9
Two banks in Comanche Texas filed June 30 1942 reports under the national banking system. The State National Bank shows assets of 731 numbers. the Comanche National Bank lists total assets 732 995 24 with government obligations state and local securities and cash items.
The First State Bank of Gustine Texas filed its official financial condition as of June 30 1942 in The Comanche Chief. It lists resources totaling 501552.81 including loans secured by real estate and U S securities and deposits totaling 597006.49 with capital accounts 84501.26 and total liabilities plus capital 672727.79. The statement carries signatures of cashier Robert Eaton and notaries public with directors J W Moore and others.
Miss Arnor Faye Kay of De Leon married E. G. Thomas of Comyn on Monday evening June 22 in the bride’s home. Rev. H. J. Starnes officiated. The couple, both graduates of local schools, will reside near Comyn. Guests included local residents and relatives.
Mrs D C Johnson a Proctor resident for over fifty years died at her home on July 5 after a heart attack Ill health preceded the death Funeral services were held July 6 at the Proctor Methodist Church with Rev Donald Chisholm and Rev A J Helm officiating Pallbearers included Harold Johnson Roles Chilcoat Paul Bradley A G Pinson and Roy Davis She was born February 24 1865 in Overton Smith County and married Dave Johnson December 13 1883 in Hood County They moved to Comanche County in 1887 and lived near Proctor ten children were born seven survive and were present at the funeral including Nora Chilcoat James W Johnson Elmer Johnson Mollie Graham Laura McClendon John Johnson and Gladys Walker Also surviving are her husband ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Hereby sincerely thank my many Comanche friends for all their sympathetic kindnesses flowers and prayers during the illness and death of my husband Mrs L E Tackette.
Public notice in Comanche County Texas about final settlement of estate of Joe A. Lee Deceased filed July 8 1942 in County Court. Publication required ten days before return term July 27 1942 at Comanche Courthouse. Names UDIA FISHER CLAUDIA FISHER BONNIE B COLLINS and visitors Ted Durham Tony Campenilli Mrs Vasco Lee Lionel Slider noted.
J E Lightfoot asks readers to vote for him in the upcoming race and thanks supporters for the warm reception. He promises equal treatment to all constituents and notes he will try to meet as many voters as possible before the election date.
E A Williams declares his bid for Comanche County Treasurer noting wartime material shortages and an army truck injury that prevents personal campaigning. He asks voters to judge him on merit and pledges to serve to the best of his ability.
Miss Velma Mae Stark daughter of Mrs J M Stark of Comanche married William S Hare at 12 30 Sunday June 21 in the Drapery Chapel First Baptist Church San Diego California The couple will live in San Diego where both work for Consolidated Aircraft Company A reception followed at Law Sullivan home with C C Coody and J R Kaderli among the bridal party
A long list of personal mentions from Comanche records various visits and travels. J M Marshall spends summer at Camp Hood near Killeen. Others visit relatives in Mills County Comanche and nearby towns. Names include Kenneth Adcock Durant Oklahoma La Verne Lavelle Bowman Billy Looney Gene Gilbreath Archie Carmichael Brownwood Ruth Adele Moore Wichita Falls and many more.
A week of guest arrivals and home visits featuring Mrs Wilkerson and relatives from Fort Worth and Dallas. Notables include Dr. Jim Eanes Reese and family in Comanche, Mrs Kinney from Stamford, and Walter Williams visiting after a Bethlehem Steel posting, with Nan Long to remain in California.
Mrs Damon Hall opened her Sidney home last Wednesday from 3 to 5 pm for a double feature event. A gift shower honored her aunt Mrs N E Chapman and a third birthday party celebrated Glenda Sue Hall and Bobby Caffey with readings, games, and a treasure hunt.
Charles M Carter, son of C Carter and the late Rev T N Carter, seeks county voters backing for District Clerk. He cites long community involvement in Beattie and Sweetwater, self-made success, and a personal history including infantile paralysis, urging voters to consider him at the July primary.
Grove Reg The Comanche Wal Grove No 1210 met Tuesday night for a regular covered dish gathering. Members enjoyed a large meal together and extended well wishes to each other. Several members planned to attend future meetings.
Fragmentary report notes Raymond E. CA, Victor Neel, and local figures involved in a promotion at Agricultural College. Readable names include Mrs. W. D. Tor and Field, San Antoni, with mentions of an air study and honor roll context.
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