We Needs Repairs and Bowen Airlines Route Plans Revealed
Comanche could lie on the Bowen Airlines route linking Dallas Fort Worth and San Angelo via Stephenville Brownwood Coleman and Ballinger with airport considerations dependent on local facilities. Mayor House urges immediate expert assessment to repair the spillway at Lake Eanes to protect the water supply while confirming water quality remains A No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas-Fort Worth
San Angelo
Texas
Stephenville
Brownwood
Coleman
Ballinger
Comanche
Chamber of Commerce
Mayor House
House
Gineer
Lake Eanes
Accord House
State Health Department
State Department
Trades Day Here Next Monday Draws Big Crowd
Lasting heat and a large turnout expected for the First Monday Trades Day on August 2. Peaches top four dollars with some reports at six dollars. grapes quoted 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel as markets fill. Trucks from San Antonio bring produce. pigs hogs cattle and horses/mules also on sale. Merchants plan specials and advertise in The Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Graham-Vancleave reunion set for Lake Eanes this weekend
An announcement from organizers says the annual Graham-Vancleave reunion will be held at Lake Eanes this weekend. They expect another large crowd, typically 250 to 300 relatives and friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham-Vancleave
Lake Eanes
Tate
Court House News: Local Court Actions and Marriages
State cases include robbery with firearms and burglary against Angelo Casteen. Lon McDaniel swindling by worthless checks. G H Williams swindling. Ralph Flowers charged with possession of liquor for sale in a dry area, plea entered with $200 fine. Marriages: Edgar O Woods to Margie Barrick. I C Willingham to Cleone White. T E Hollingsworth to Gracie Sanders. Jean Bur dette to Mrs. Barr. Deeds recorded list multiple transfers in Comanche and nearby areas with varied sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Lane
Angelo Casteen
Lon McDaniel
G. H. Williams
Ralph Flowers
Edgar O. Woods
Comanche
Rt. 2
Margie Barrick
I. C. Willingham
Cleone White
Paul C. Witt
T. E. Hollingsworth
Brownwood
Gracie M. Sanders
Dalton W. Perkins
Route 3
Jean Burdette
R. T. Wallace
Clifton Allen Fish
Thelma Davidson
Travis J. Cogburn
Ivan Oan
Comanche County Orange Grange Holds July Meeting
The Comanche County Grange met Friday July 23 in the District Court room. Harold Gaulrap presided as Master of Texas State Grange. The 47 charter members were praised as the largest in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Orange
District Court Room
Harold Gautrap
Texas State Grange
Comanche County
Grane
Gaulrap
Allegance
Grange
Stephenville
M. Russell
Comanche Legion Near Smoke Fund Goal in Texas
The Comanche American Legion Post Smoke Fund needs 75 dollars to reach a 1000 dollar target, the largest goal for a Texas town under 50 000. J B Albcorn and Claude George of Rector Cunningham Post urge completion by Saturday night. Local farmer George Pratt has donated scrap proceeds, while The Chief and J B Allcorn office accept donations. Cigarette cases were donated by Service Drug Store and others. city and county officials added funds toward purchases.
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T. H. Nance
F. Murray Sides
Nannie Jay
Dallas
Texas
J. H. Stephenson Et al
City of
Comanche
John T. Jay
J. A. Cockrell
Mancle Welch
Fairland
Edna Vaughan
C. E. Vaughan
Percy Parker
Lampasas County
George H. Keating
Velma Paralee Waddle
Talley
Lanawren
Lam
Kee Lakkie
Dick Henson
East Texas Railway
Nancy H. Rector
E.T.R.R. Co
Gordon Eaton
Otis Ae
Plummer
Tas.terson
Ry. Co
Comanche American Legion Post
J. B. Albcorn
Claude George
Cunningham Post
George Pratt
Route 1
J. B. Allcorn
Service Drug Store
Dudley Bros
Chamber of Commerce
John Burton
Sid Burton
John Dillon
Pat Sullivan
Frank Vineyard
Commissioners Court
Former High School Coach Becomes Navy Ensign
D A Swope longtime athletic coach at Comanche High School in 1942 and Gus tine High School for years has become an ensign in the United States Navy. Ensign Swope joined Sea Bees last December and trained at Norfolk before a brief overseas period. He returned to California and is now stationed at the University of Arizona in Tucson as a physical education instructor. Mrs. Swope accompanies him in Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Swope
Comanche
Gustine High
United States Navy
Ensign Swope
Seabees
Norfolk
Virginia
San Francisco
California
University of Arizona At
Arizona
Reginald Pinkard
Pinkard
Sidney
Eighth Air Force
England
Life Magazine
Ofice
Liptave
Sidney High School
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Oklahoma A. & M
Hal McCorkle
North Africa
Tennessee
Scrap iron carload shipped from Comanche this week
A further carload of scrap iron was dispatched from Comanche this week as part of ongoing shipments. The report notes the continual flow of scrap material and references the local facilities handling the load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Pcan
Bettman Bas
Missing Seaplane Flight Leaves Naval Cadet Huddleston
Naval Air Corps officer candidate Joe Berl Huddleston, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Huddleston of De Leon, is missing after a seaplane flight from the Pensacola Naval Air Training Center. The plane, with four others, was last seen near Mobile Bay on July 11 1943. An intensive search continues as family receives official word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Berl Huddleston
Naval Air Corps
Harry Oe
de Leon
Pensacola
Florida
Naval Aviation
Huddleston
Young Huddleston
John Tarleton College
Harry Huddleston
Custer
Mobile Bay
Naval Air Training Center
Ferry Huddleston
Mobile Bay Area
OPA Plan Sets Flat Prices in Comanche County
The new OPA Community Flat Price Plan goes into effect across Comanche County. Stores must display top legal prices by brand for most foods and classify by annual volume. A Price Panel handles complaints. officials expect broad compliance and simpler shopping for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Comanche County
Geo. G. Smith
Karl Shock
Coman County Ration Board
Price Panthony
Comanche
Iva Miller Pittman
de Leon
Sibyl Lam
Ration Board
Farmers To Get First Chance At Release of Emergency Tires
Cha H L Stewart of the Comanche County War Price and Rationing Board announced farmers will have first choice of the last batch of government emergency tires. The six month crisis could leave tires scarce until synth rubber is available for civilians. Stewart warned that tire certificates may become scarce and urged rural dealers to order from the Rubber Manufacturers Association or Defense Supplies Corporation. Dealers may order in units as small as 25 at 80 cents to the dealer and one dollar to the consumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cha. H. L. Stewart
Comanche County
Stewart
Durin Coo A
Shurinae Nn
Defense Supplies Corporation
Southwest
Rubber Manufacturers Association
Ernest Tupin Visits Wholesale Markets
Ernest Tupin local watchmaker and jeweler visited Dallas wholesale markets last week. He said merchandise in the jewelry line is getting harder to obtain, but he was able to buy attractive jewelry items. Cpl Marcus Odell and wife from Tulsa were visiting his mother and relatives on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Tupin
Dallas
Mr. Tupin
Cpl
Marcus Odell
Tulsa
Oklahoma
W. D. Odell
District American Legion Convention Set for De Leon Weekend
The District Convention of the American Legion will meet Saturday and Sunday July 31 and August 1 in De Leon. Notables from Camp Bowie Wolters and Barkeley are expected including Congressman Sam Russell and State Senator Penrose Metcalfe. Events include registration, worship service with Lt Governor John Lee Smith, a 12 o clock dinner, a 2 o clock business session and a watermelon cutting around 4. Special music will be provided by local singers and the Ladies Auxiliary also plans a concurrent convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. P. Schmidt
Fred O. Jaye
R. S. Connor
A. P. Cox
J. B. Albcorn
Claude George
de Leon Legion
Good Attendance At NFLA Meeting
D. W. Long reported 143 borrowers and visitors attended the Comanche County NFLA annual stockholders meeting last Saturday. Speakers included T. J. Cauley of Fort Worth now with the Federal Labor Board and Harold W. Gaulapp of Dallas Master Texas State Grange. Prizes were awarded and W. B. Barret and J. A. Lightfoot were re-elected directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Long
Comanche County
NFLA
T. J. Cauley
Fort Worth
Federal Labor Board
Harold W. Gaulapp
Dallas
Texas State Grange
W. B. Barret
J. A. Lightfoot
Association
W A Pettit Ranchman in Comanche County News
W A Pettit, a prominent Comanche County ranchman, is in a local news update with details on his recent activities and community role. The report notes his stature in ranching circles and upcoming events involving his holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pettit
Comanche County
Longtime Comanche County Residents Win Old Settlers Prizes
35 years in Comanche County Bill Carnes received a prize for the resident who has lived in the county the longest at the Old Settlers Association reunion. The list of attendees shows ages of various settlers from 25 to 55 years, with many in the 30s and 40s. Also noted are travels to Colorado and a business trip to Fort Worth. One hundred thirty enrolled in the Comanche County Summer Normal, with 83 taking exams for teaching certificates, praised by State Superintendent R. B Cousins and County Superintendent S. C. Findley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Carnes
Comanche County
Old Settlers Association
Old Settlers
T. O. Moore
L. B. Russell
W. D. Jenkins
Bob Garner
J. M. Loggins
Adam Sliger
W. J. Moore
W. P. West
F. M. Williford
W. F. Bowman
G. W. Bean
Captain Jackees
J. —& Robertson
L. K. Carr
Julia Tims
M. D. Williford
R. F. Davis
W. T. Lee
Bud Robertson
T. H. Holcomb
E. D. Whitney
M. F. Carnes
George McKinney
T. R. Helmsley
Oo First National Bank
Colorado
W. L. Saye
Fort Worth
S. C. Findley
R. B Cousins
8. C. Findey
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Bowen Airlines
R. C. Bowen
Bowen Motor Coaches
Mr. Bowen
Bowen Airways
Seene Air
Bowen
Termin
Oloraps
Merrep
J. C. Massegee
Ranger
Priddy Baptist Church
Priddy
Court House News
American Legion
Navy
Joe Huddleston
Vernon Fletcher
Walter Fletcher
District Legion Neet
New Majestic Theatre
DR. Renault’s
John Sheppard
Lynn Roberts
Roy Rogers
The
Golden West
Humphrey Bogart
Raymond Massey
North Atlantic
Lula Belle and
Scotty
Tyrone Power
Anne Baxter
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