Local merchants plan fall and holiday stock purchases
Batesfield store owners report stocks constrained by wartime rationing and aim to buy fall and winter merchandise at Dallas and Fort Worth markets this week. Baxter Stores, Starr’s Department Store, Hoffman and Mohon depart for wholesale markets to stock goods for the holiday season, with trips including Comanche Dublin and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Dallas
Kilpatrick
War Tions
Baxter
Baxters
Comanche
Dublin
Novit’s
Mr. Melowsky
Chicago
Starr
J. I. Starr
Hoffman
Sol Hoffman
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Max
Mohan
John A. Mohon
Mohon
Goosby Moves From South Pacific to Portland Shipyards
The subject has relocated from the South Pacific to Portland where he is employed in the ship yards, continuing his work there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Portland
Goosby
Rena Owen of WAC Lands In England
Rena Owen of Comanche joined 556 other WACs in England last week as part of a government mobilization. The group trains as stenographers for military commands and related duties amid civilian support efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Owen
WAC
England
Army Mrs Moore of Bible community has four sons in service
Mrs A Moore of the Bible community reports all four of her sons are in the United States Army. One is overseas and two are serving in the United States. Names include Pfc Herman L Moore in North Africa and Pvt Benjamin F Moore in Florida. Lonnie Tr remains in San Francisco awaiting further word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Moore
Bible Community
United States
Eer Lonnie Tr
San Francisco
Herman L. Moore
North Africa
Benjamin F. Moore
Florida
Court House News Marriages Recorded
Marriages recorded in Comanche and surrounding areas list Harold Craddock and Margaret Broadstreet wed July 17 by R C Ledbetter. Oliver Blakemore and Ruth Milton wed July 15 by Rev R B Set. Clifton Scott and Pauline Armstrong wed July 16. Lymen Forrest and Gladys Pinson wed July 13. Sue Cressie Jones wed July 10. Latham and Allen Kelley wed June 12. and licenses issued to Dalton Perkins Jean Burdette. Property and estate matters note transfers and payments among local residents and businesses including De Leon and Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Craddock
Margaret Broadstreet
Comanche
R. C. Ledbetter
Church of Christ
Oliver S. Blakemore
Ruth Milton
Coanel
R. B
Clifton Allen Scott
Eagle Pass
Pauline Armstrong
Ames Richardson
Stephen L
Ee J. Pee
de Leon Baptist Church
Lymen
Forrest
de Leon
Gladys E. Pinson
Ranger
Dublin
Sue Cressie Jones
H. D
Roy Raines
Latham
Allene Kelley
Manche
B. G. Gregory
Navy awards Purple Heart to mothers of fallen sailors
A widow or mother receives Purple Heart awards for sons in the U S Navy who were killed in action. The documents reference Leland 5 Class of the U S Navy 20 and Bryan Ari sona who died after Pearl Harbor. The medal is being forwarded under separate cover and officials request no receipt on the enclosed form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Leland
U. Navy
Pearl
Arisona
Bryan
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
United States
Pettit Promoted to Captain in 298th Engineers
Captain Earl Pettit son of Mr and Mrs W A Pettit has been promoted to captain in the 298th Engineers Regiment stationed at Camp Rucker Alabama. Pettit a 1942 graduate of Texas A M College earned the rank after training and service with the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Earl Pettit
W. A. Pettit
298Th Engineers Regiment
Camp Rucker
Alabama
Captain Pettit
Texas A & M College
West Texas farmer renews Chief subscription reports good wheat crop
R. E. Cade of Hart Texas renewed his subscription to The Chief this week and stated West Texas has had plenty of rain, the wheat crop is good, and harvesting is complete. Butter Paper at The Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
R. E. Cade
Hart
Texas
Church of ? Opens On ? Seer to Preach in Victoria
A church group announces a new opening with a sermon by a Victoria based preacher. Officials say the event will be held at the old site and invite local residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana ' Ee
Victoria
Victory Baptist Revival Opens in Comanche This Friday
The Victory Baptist Church of Comanche starts its annual revival Friday night. Pastor Rev. E. B. Early leads with assistance from Rev. Roger Smith who will preach. Rev. Roy Rains conducts singing and Rev. Jesse Tiner plays piano for the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Baptist Church of
Comanche
Pasr
E. B. Early
Roger Smith
Smith
Roy Rains
Jesse Tiner
4 H Club Meeting Called Off County Health Warning
On Dr C W Gray and County Agent Calvin Holcomb recommendation the Comanche County 4 H Club East meeting planned for 1920 has been canceled. The State 4 H headquarters advised against large gatherings due to infantile paralysis spreading in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Gray
Comanche County
Calvin Holcomb
Holcomb
District 12 A Football Plan For 1943 Season
The District 12 A Football Executive Committee met July 12 at De Leon High School to set 1943 season rules. All schools attended, aiming to keep the program strong despite uncertain conditions. Admission set for 50 cents adults 30 cents students 10 cents grammar. A $4 trophy fee funds champion costs. Each team must face every conference member, and two games between teams count as one per district.
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The
de Leon High School
Plana Oe Sel Ieee
Mrs Broadstreet and Pvt Craddock Wed in Comanche County
Margaret Cunningham Kenminae County Treasurer stationed at Camp Bowie married Pvt Craddock Saturday night in Comanche. Ledbetter of Christ performed the ceremony. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Cunningham from an influential Comanche County family. Craddock formerly worked for Allis-Chalmers in Detroit before entering service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cunningham
Camp Bowie
Mae Me
Comanche
C. Ledbetter
the of Christ
Pvt. Craddock
Allis-Chalmers Company
Detroit
Michigan
Dave Dun
Legion Campaign Push Reaches $850 in Town Drive
Mrs W H cll 41 leads a fundraising drive with $260 added this week brings total to $850 toward a $1000 goal. Alb corn and George praise local support as Co manche County towns exceed expectations. Contributions asked at The Chief, with options for half or full case donations to support fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H Cll
Albcorn
George
T. R. Helmsley
Clarence Sage Chilton
Philbertof Gustine
Legion
Comanche County
Reese Receives Navy Ensign Commission
Jim Eanes Reese transferred to the Navy as an ensign. He will report to New Orleans on Monday for active duty assignment. Reese passed ensign tests in May and board review in New Washington D C with commission approved July 16. Army discharged him at Navy request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Reese
New Orleans
Board of Review
New Washington, D. C
Army
Ranch sale in Concho County and local news items
Twenty years ago Gerald C. Bryson of Comanche sold 5000 acres to T. W. and L. T. Hill of Llano for 100000. The De Leor Free Press was destroyed by fire with insured value 8000 and insurance 4000. Governor Neff returned to Austin after an 18 day Cuba Panama trip. A Coleman site was inspected and W. E. Lowe urged to run for State Senate to succeed Charles Baugh. H. Beene, 83, buried at Tevier's Chapel after a career in general merchandise and later land and insurance work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald C. Bryson
Comanche
T. W
L. T. Hill
Llano
Concho County
Stacy
Coleman Democrat Voice
de Leor. Free Press
Neff
Austin
Cuba
Panama
Coleman
W. E. Lowe
de Leonis Becare
State Senate
Charles Baugh
H. Beene
Tevier's Chapel
Beeca Clair Company
Artesia
New Mexico
Fort Stockton
Comanche County
Oreks
Former Companions Remember War Hero at Alumni Event
The report recalls Lt. Jake McC r, son of United States families, who starred as a forward at Baker College and as an end in football before joining the Air Corps in 1941. He went missing after the fall of Corregidor in May 1942, was later confirmed a prisoner of the Japanese, and his family was notified March 1, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilanjel Baker College
Philippines
Air Corps
Corrigedor
Bob McCulley
Comanche
No Polio In County Warns Health Officer
Dr. Cc. W. Gray, Comanche County Health Officer, reports no infantile paralysis cases in the county though other areas face outbreaks in Texas. He urges precautions to prevent polio and summer illnesses, citing mosquitoes as carriers and recommending sanitation, safe water, fly control, and hygiene measures for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Tarrant
Dallas
Cc. W. Gray
Comanche
Gray
Bent
Shenis Ae
Jimmie Gore Receives Navy Promotion
Jimmie Gore a third class aviation machinist mate in the U S Navy was promoted at Naval Air Station Prairie. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M E B Gore of Comanche and has served for eleven years or months in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Gore
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station At
Prairie
M. EB. Gore
Comanche
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United States Army
Court House News
Dalton W. Perkins
Jean Burdette
Annie Lacy
Sareen Re
Sos Stee
Ida M. Dabney
W. B. McCain
RS de Leon
MM. Welch
Doyle B. Morrison
Ira B. Morrison
Lon C. Burt
Ira B. Clemons
Walcott Addition
City of
Frances Ella Tidmore
H. M. Tidmore
W. M
Eal Houza
Randall Jacobs
Chief of Naval Personnel
Earl Pettit
G. 5S
Westbrook
Victory Baptist Revival
H. F. Davis
Sec’ty District
Jim Eanes Reese
Jake McC
Proctor
Bertram
Hilton Sarks
R Walter Fritts
Eulalia Nabers Wells
Hamp Brags
Corn
W. D. Carroll
New Majestic Theatre
Lloyd Nolan
Don
Barry
Carson City
Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Henry Travers
George Saunders
Anna Sten
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