Frank Gray Missing In Burma Action Set
Frank Gray 27 of Gorman grandson of Dr and Mrs A J Gray Comanche listed as missing in action over Burma by the War Department He is brother to nh Gray of Comanche overseas in Sardinia and to Sgt James Gray Comanche at Kelly Field Gray flew a small Army plane rescuing downed fliers and delivering medical supplies from bases in India.
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Set
Frank Gray
Gorman
A. J. Gray
Comanche
Burma
War Department
Gray
Nh Gray
Coanche
Sardinia
James Gray
Kelly Field
Huron A. Polac
Loraine
India
Local firm arranges blood drive volunteers
Twenty five people from Farmers Cheese and Produce Company signed up to donate a pint when the Mobile Blood Unit visits September 11 to 15. Mrs. Elbert Cox credits R. W. Wyatt for the strong turnout and notes many are first time volunteers while earlier donors already pledged to give again.
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Farmers Cheese and Produce Company
Elbert Cox
R. W. Wyatt
Gustine Schools Open Term August 21 With Speakers
The Gustine School System opens the new term at 9:00 a m on Monday August 21 with Deputy State Superintendent G D Holbrook and County Superintendent Dale Howard as speakers. George R Willis will supervise with a progressive plan. faculty listed. buses run routes and lunch sales available on grounds.
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Gustine
G. D. Holbrook
Dale Howard
George R. Willis
Willis
Pettit
Asat
Re Coe
Hayes Franks
Eva Compton
J. C. Willingham
George Willis
Kirk Pettit
Clodah Patton
Roland Miller
Leona Allen
Irvin
H. H. Lockridge
Chief previews county history features before Old Settlers Union
The Chief notes upcoming feature articles on Manche County history to accompany the annual Old Settlers Union issue. Space limits mean some community news and older items will be postponed to a future issue, with readers understanding those contributions may appear later.
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Co- Manche County
Old Settlers
Workers Needed Making Bandages
Comanche County Red Cross seeks volunteers to fast track 18,000 four by four and 7,200 four by eight surgical bandages for the War Department. Mrs. A. P. Cox notes slowing pace but urges women and girls from Comanche County and Comanche town to help at the County Courthouse third floor to meet the quota.
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A. P. Cox
County Surgical Dressing Center
War Department
Red Cross
Wheat and Denny Named Chairmen of Paper Drive
Jack Wheat and C. F. Denny are named co chairmen of Comanche County Scrap Paper Drive. The National Scrap Paper Drive opens August 20 for one month with a quota of twenty pounds per person. Citizens urged to collect paper for Boy Scouts, tie securely or box it, and place on curb for nightly pickup.
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Jack Wheat
C. F. Denny
Comanche
Comanche County
Denny and
Wheat
Boy Scouts
Higginbotham's
City of
Denny
Kenneth Ory Promoted to Major in Service
Kenneth Ory, former Comanche physician and surgeon, promoted from captain to major. He has served 28 months, 27 overseas, and is currently stationed in Australia after much of his time in New Guinea. His wife received the cable last weekend.
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Kenneth Ory
Armed Services
Major Ory
Australia
New Guinea
Free Coffee At Reunion Meat Bread For Sale
W H Thate of Piggly Wiggly serves free coffee at the Reunion and offers cooked meat and bread for sale on the grounds. D Cloud handles the sale of meat and bread for Mr Thate.
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Reunion
W. H. Thate
the Piggly Wiggly
D. Cloud
Mr. Thate
Boykin Receives Silver Star for Valor in Italy
Sergeant Morris S. Boykin of the Anti-Tank Company 1411th Infantry earned the Silver Star for gallantry on December 27, 1948 near Mount Sammacro and San Vito Italy. He searched alone under heavy fire to reach a wounded soldier and carried him to safety despite frequent artillery and small arms fire. His actions inspired those nearby and reflected credit on the United States Armed Forces. The award was presented by General Mark W. Clark. Entered service from Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Morris S. Boykin
Ida Holland
de Leon
Mark W. Clark
Boykin
Oran Boyking
Custer
Pearl Boykin
Dallas
1411St
San Vito
San Vittore del Lazio
Italy
Mount Sammacro
Sergeant Boykin
United States
Corpus Christi
Texas
Postmasters At Comanche Listed
The article details the establishment and reestablishment of the Comanche post office from 1858 onward, listing postmasters from 1869 to 1944 and noting two postmasters who faced violent fates. It also mentions travel notes about M. D. Wheat visiting Comanche and reporting good farm conditions in West Texas.
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M. D. Wheat
de Leon
Comanche
Jack Wheat
Merkel
Abilene
Sweetwater
West Texas
Soil Conservation Booth At Old Settlers Reunion Today
Governor Stevenson proclaims August 18 Texas Soil Conservation Day and the Upper Leon District plans observance with a booth at the Old Settlers Reunion at Lake Eanes. The effort highlights 104,000,000 acres under district control and a planned postwar conservation program to use manpower in farming conservation.
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Soil Conservation Booth
Old Settlers Reunion
Soil Conservation
Texas
Coke Stevenson
Upper Leon
Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Districts
Comanche Gunner Thomas Marshall Killed Over Germany
Staff Sergeant Thomas T. Marshall Jr., 21, previously reported missing in action after an air raid over Germany, has been confirmed killed in action July 13. He was a radio gunner on a Flying Fortress, stationed in England, and a 1941 Comanche High School graduate who captained the 1940 Indian football team. He is survived by his parents, two brothers in service and four sisters.
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Elisha B. Atterbury
J. F. McCarty
Geo. L. Sullivan
F. J. Reese
J. M. Rieger
W. H. Carpenter
J. C. Henderson
Murt J. Sullivan
D. C .Dingus
Geo. B. Black
J. R. Eanes
Robert L. Eaton
Comanche
J. H. Tankersly
Joe G. Hardin
Thomas T. Marshall
Germany
Troy Marshall
Marshall
War Department
International Red Cross
Thomas T. Marshall, Jr
Secretary of War
Alic
Comanche High School
England
Sgt
Charles Marshall
China
Bobbie Marshall
Maidee
Ruth Marshall
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Illinois
Charles Laughlin
Eloise Marshall
Paul Little
Roy Little
France
Brackettville
Little
D-Day
Mechanized Cavalry
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Warren Paul, Jr
Brackettvile
Comanche County Old Settlers Meet At Lake Eanes Park
The 39th annual Comanche County Old Settlers Association session begins at 1 p m at Lake Eanes Park with talks by Sam M Russell and Clyde L Garrett Former Judge Stewart discusses early schools Hilton Burks tribute by Oscar Callaway and a district singing event highlight a day of reunions and free bus rides for seniors.
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Comanche County Old Settlers Association
Lake Eanes Park
Congress
Sam M. Russell
Stephenville
Clyde L. Garrett
Eastland
Burks
Hilton Burks
Comanche County
East Texas
Stewart
Comanche
Charlie Nance
Board Church
Chamber of Commerce
Lieutenant Stanton Wilhelm Promoted in Marine Corps
Stanton Wilhelm son of Mr and Mrs J H Wilhelm of Comanche has been promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He is stationed in Virginia training recruits and is a 1932 Comanche High School graduate with BS and MS from the University of Texas.
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Stanton Wilhelm
J. H. Wilhelm
Comanche
Wilhelm
Marine Corps
Virginia
Comanche High School
University of Texas
MacEvan Palmer Promoted to First Lieutenant Overseas
Lt. MacEvan Palmer son of Mr and Mrs Evan Palmer has been promoted to first lieutenant. A B 25 pilot he serves overseas in the New Guinea sector after a short leave in Sydney Australia and reported upon returning to his base.
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MacEvan Palmer
Evan Palmer
Lt. Palmer
New Guinea
Sydney
Australia
Cemetery Work at Stag Creek on August 29
A cemetery working is planned at Stag Creek on Tuesday August 29. T C Summers president of the cemetery association urges everyone to attend.
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Stag Creek
T. C. Summers
The
Cemetery Association
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Spen
Sgt. Boykin
Fred L. Walker
U. S. Army
Geo. C. Guthrie
By J. R. Eanes
Cora
T. C. Frost
Besley's Creek
J. H. Neel
J. H. Tankersley
Thomas J. Nabors
Joseph G. Hardin
Nathan Yarbrough
D. A. Campbell
R. M. Garner
Berch Taylor
Arthur L. Kempner
A. L. Hamilton
Sgt. Marshall
Readers. Service
Banes
Lake Fanes Park
Mr. Eanes
Fleming
New Majestic
Bill
Hopalong Cassidy
Boyd Bien
Mystery Man
Franchot Tone
Veronica Lake
Dennis Morgan
Irene Manning
Technicolor
the Sullivans
Anne Bexter
Thomas Mitchell
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