Old Settlers Picnic Wednesday Army Examining Board Leaves
The Local Board will send registrants from Comanche and nearby towns to an Army Examining Board Monday July 20 at 7 30 a m Mrs Dess Rock Callaway secretary lists the men from Comanche Indian Gap De Leon Gustine Sipe Springs and De Leon Route 1 and 2 including Keller Grumbles Carter Tate Rascoe Ragland Moseley Cottrell and others Inductions postponed for several men to late summer 1942 in Comanche De Leon.
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Comanche
Army
Dess Rock Callaway
Almond N. Keller
Willie Lee Grumbles
Norris Lane Carter
de Leonard Russell
James Gordon Perry, Jr
Elton Lloyd Hill
Indian Gap
James Garland Tate
de Leon
Barney Ray Rascoe
Carroll Raymond Ragland
Charles Watson Moseley
Pecos
A. Z. Pierce
Roy Tipton Casey
Gustine
Arnnn Carl Tiner
Massie William Decker
Melvin William Kerley
Dublin
William Richard Brewer
Cecil Gains Cottrell
Billie Wayne Cagle
Sipe Springs
Sesame Vernon Carter
Comanc
Willie
Cecil Fickle
de Bennett Lane
Jewell James Mathis
Wade Irin Patton
Doe Zack Cardwell
Mar Garland Barker
Surrans Wayne Parkman
Pioneer Citizen J. W. Jenkins Shaped Comanche County
J. W. Jenkins born 1821 in Virginia died 1893 in Comanche Texas. He settled in Comanche County in 1855 and helped establish the townsite, digging a fire well and aiding early civic progress. His son W. D. Jenkins led the Old Settlers Reunion, with the family preserving local history.
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J. W. Jenkins
W. D. Jenkins
Old Settlers Reunion
Virginia
Comanche
Texas
Comanche County
Denny Cotton Yard
Denny
Tom Tuggle
Indian Creek
John Jenkins
Hebron
Salt Branch
John
Earl Jenkins
Mary Martin McKinzie
Kenneth McKinzie
E. E. Anthony
Duffau
Erath County
East Texas
Comanche National Farm Loan re elects directors at annual meeting
The Comanche National Farm Loan Association re elected Lewis Cunningham and D W Long as directors for three years at their annual meeting. A large crowd attended with remarks by Bill Chambers and Garland Eubanks on Food for Freedom. Mrs Arden Lewis sang solos as Oscar Callaway spoke and E S Fagan reviewed the annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche National Farm Loan Association
Lewis Cunningham
D. W. Long
Bill Chambers
Brown and
Coleman
Garland Eubanks
P.C.A
Eubanks
Arden Lewis
Oscar Callaway
E. S. Fagan
Charles Hayes Burks Marries at German Hospital
Charles Hayes Burks was married and presented for examination at the German Hospital on Sunday.
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Charles Hayes Burks
Old Settlers Vintage Of 1942 Parade Poem
A nostalgic fragment describes Old Settlers marching in stride to a summer spree at Lake Eanes. It recalls their wars and heroic heritage, urging younger generations to cherish courage and fellowship.
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Annuat Gay Old Settlers Union
Lake Eanes
Sidney Public School Opens August 17 Announcement
Sidney Public School opens August 17 for the harvest season. Supt. J. B. Cooper explains the earlier start due to higher farm product demand and labor constraints, allowing students to be released briefly during harvesting to aid farmers.
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Sidney Public
Sidney Public School
West Texas Rodeo Comes to May on Saturday
The public is invited to a real West Texas rodeo in May Texas on July 18. Events include goat roping bronc riding wild cow milking steer riding calf roping and girls flag race with a 10 cent admission. Proceeds fund the Home Demonstration Club house for Red Cross work and community benefit. Local sponsors and officials are listed with C D Bruce as general chairman and Earl Stewart as arena director.
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May
Texas
Ladies Home Demonstration Club
Red Cross
Camp Bowie
C. D. Bruce
Earl Stewart
O. T. Jarvis
Ewell Brewer
Geo. Plummer
J. W. Smith
Alf Edgar
W. P. Vanderveer
E. R. McQuaid
Claud Michael
P. A. Tanksley
Mayfield Gibbs
Geo. Nichols
E. W. Gibbs
Fruit Jars Available for Buckner Can- ning Drive
Twenty five dozen empty fruit jars are available at Burks Transfer and Storage Company for Baptist churches of Comanche County and others who wish to can for Buckner Orphans Home of Dallas. Call at the Burks Warehouse to obtain jars, Frank Reese of Comanche said.
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Burks Transfer and Storage Company
Baptist Churches
Comanche County
Children of Buckner Orphans Home
Dallas
Frank Reese
Comanche
Burks
Reese
American Heroes Day observed for 1942 tribute
William C. Chilton urges Americans to honor decorated and imprisoned soldiers by investing ten percent of savings in War Bonds and Stamps. He calls for national sacrifice and asks readers what they are contributing to support the war effort.
Military Funeral Held Thursday For Loudermilk
Military funeral services were held in Comanche for Robert Larkin Loudermilk 36 Aviation Metalsmith Third Class U S Navy who died in San Diego County California in an airplane accident. Col Faulkner Army chaplain at Camp Bowie conducted with Rev E M Shepard of Comanche Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers from Comanche—Harry Cloud Porter McCarroll Arthur Phifer Walter Roberson Hip Arthur and Walter Chapman. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery after firing salute by twelve Camp Bowie soldiers. Surviving wife and eighteen month old son Larry Mack parents J B Loudermilk Sr four brothers sisters and other relatives listed. Family notified last Thursday body accompanied by Navy officer and relatives from San Diego and Sheppard Field.
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Comanche
Robert Larkin Loudermilk
Aviation
U.S. Navy
San Diego
California
Loudermilk
Faulkner
Camp Bowie
E. M. Shepard
Comanche Presbyterian Church
Harry Cloud
Porter McCarroll
Arthur Phifer
Walter Roberson
Hip Arthur
Walter Chapman
Oakwood Cemetery
Larry Mack
J. B. Loudermilk
Layne Loudermilk
Roger Loudermilk
Sheppard Eld
Consolidated Aircraft Worker
Caroll Loudermilk
Ester Loudermilk
Julia Loudermilk
Dee Whitlock
US Navy
Roger Loudernilk
Sheppard Field
Sugar Ration Changes Allow Extra Sugar With Stamp No 7
Stamp No 5 of War Ration Book One now valid for two pounds of sugar. Sugar on Stamp No 5 can be obtained anytime before July 25. On July 9 the Comanche County War Price and Rationing Board received word that two extra pounds may be issued with Stamp No 7. This additional sugar with Stamp No 7 is usable from July 10 to August 22.
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Comanche County
Revival to Begin at Gustine Church of Christ
James W. Reynolds will start a revival at the Church of Christ in Gustine on Sunday July 19 and run through July 28. Known locally, Reynolds returns after directing meetings the past two years with Hobart Cox leading the singing.
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Gustine Church of Christ
James W. Reynolds
Church of Christ, Gustine
Bro. Reynolds
Hobart Cox
Boswell Family Returns to Nocona After Visit
Mrs. John Boswell and her sons John D. and Don returned to their home in Nocona after spending several weeks here with friends and relatives.
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John Boswell
John D
Don
Nocona
USO Drive Totals Revealed for Comanche County
County reports total cash contributions of 1099.88 with expenses 40.55 covered by De Leon Free Press Comanche Chamber of Commerce and Comanche Lions Club. All cash donations and state headquarters costs were remitted. no salaries paid. A November drive planned with bank deposits urged for USO funds.
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Comanche County
de Leon Free Press
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Comanche Lions Club
U.S.O. Funch
Virgil Cash Injured in Auto Crash Near San Saba
Virgil Cash, former Comanche constable, suffered burns to hands and face and extensive bruising when his car ran off a highway near San Saba Monday. He swerved to avoid another vehicle, plunged down a 40 foot embankment, and burst into flames. Passenger Leonard Mitchell escaped with minor injuries.
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Virgil Cash
San Saba
Mrs Hampton Attending Floral Designing School
Mrs C C Hampton of Hamp ton s Floral Company is attending a school of floral designing at Fort Worth this week. Mr and Mrs Hampton attended the State Floral Meeting at Fort Worth Tuesday. Over 600 florists registered at this State meeting Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Hampton
Hampton’s Floral Company
Fort Worth
Hampton
Comanche Chief Readies Political Edition for 1942 Election
The Comanche Chief announces its Political Edition for 1942 will publish next week with a sample ballot and election details. It aims to carry messages from district county and precinct candidates and will reach 3000 subscribers plus special copies. Local merchants will use the extra circulation for advertising during the busy election period.
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Comanche
Baptist Revival Opens Friday Night at Sidney
A revival at the Baptist Church in Sidney opens Friday night July 17 with Rev. E G Gregory Jr of Comanche preaching. Services will be held twice daily and Rev. S J Isham urges the public to attend.
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Baptist Church
Sidney
E. G. Gregory, Jr
First Baptist Church of
Comanche
S. J. Isham
Graham-Vancleave Reunion Set for Lake Eanes Dates
The Graham-Vancleave reunion will be held as usual at Lake Eanes on Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, according to an announcement received this week.
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Graham-Vancleave
Lake Eanes
Comanche Old Settlers Reunion Set for Lake Eanes Park
The 36th Annual Session of the Comanche County Old Settlers Reunion will convene next Wednesday at Lake Eanes Park for a one day meeting. W D Jenkins leads the program and former president R A Laker is expected. The event includes a tabernacle, county singing led by Roy Little, a political rally, and a night sing son from 8 30 to 10 38 with refreshments and donations from local groups.
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J. R. Eanes
Reading
Nebie Dunn
John Lee Smith
Throckmorton
Lake Eanes Park
Comanche County
Old Settlers
W. D. Jenkins
Comanche
R. A Laker
Proctor
Tabernacle
Roy Little
H. E. Spears
Charlie Marshall
van Dyke
Jenkins
Stuckey Family Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Carlt
Mr and Mrs Jack Stuckey and Patsy Ann visited in Carlt on Tuesday to help celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs P F Stuckey.
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Jack Stuckey
Patsy Ann
Carlt
P. F. Stuckey
Also Mentioned on This Page
JW. Jenkins
This County
Lake Banes
Sol Hoffman
J. B. Cooper
America
William C. Chilton
WAR Bond Sales Chairman
L. A. Woods
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Loudermill
Sybil Lam
Rationing Board
J. F. Adcock
J. B. Alborn
Wree's
Mrs. Hampton
Reunion
Comanche High School
T. N. Carter
W. C. House
Brown County
E. D. Dunlap
Polytechnic Baptist Church
D. E. Nabers
Hardie Creamer
Lloyd Nolan
Roy Rogers
Sons OF the Pioneers
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Molly
Judy Canova Ji
Abbott
Costello
Cowboy
Old Majestic
Roy Rogers van Msieias
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