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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1943

Page

5

Dillin’s Car Reported To Carry Bushels Of Fine

A fragment notes Mr Dillin had in his car a quantity described as fine bushels. The text is incomplete and details are unclear.

Livestock Market Signal From Texas Association

The Texas Live stock Marketing Association argues market prices for most livestock are not out of line with postwar norms, despite lower farm prices than World War I. Incomes for factory workers rise sharply, and producers risk liquidating livestock too quickly if markets misread conditions. urging coordinated action to maintain orderly supply and prevent undue declines.

Texas Livestock Marketing Association

Reginald Waggoner Receives Wings at Williams Field

Reginald Waggoner son of Rev H E Waggoner and Mrs Waggoner of Comanche received silver wings and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps at Williams Field Chandler Arizona on Wednesday July 28 He had served about two and a half years and transferred to the Air Corps nine months ago Training as an aviation cadet occurred at California fields before he joined the service where he was a bookkeeper at the Comanche National Bank

Reginald Waggoner H. E. Waggoner Comanche Army Air Corps of the United States Williams Field Chandler Arizona Waggoner Air Corps California Comanche National Bank

Barrett Car Stolen From In Front Of Home

The automobile of Rev. Gordon Barrett was found abandoned near the jail after being pushed from its Walcott Avenue curb Saturday night. He had parked it there on Saturday when it would not start.

Rev Gordon Barrett Rev. Barrett Walcott Avenue

Rhode Island Reds Demonstrate 2-in-1 Egg Mystery

George Willis, Assistant County Superintendent, showcases a rare hard shell egg inside a soft shell to promote Food For Victory production. The 2-in-1 egg draws attention as a novelty in Gustine during a Sunday visit by Mr. and Mrs. Edel White and their son.

George Willis Rhode Island Mr. Ripley Edel White and Son Gustine

Hilton Burks A Trusted Engineer Remembered For Highway Work

Erath County recalls Hilton Burks later an engineer for the State Highway Department famed for locating Highway 108 near Stephenville. He spent months locating the route and arousing landowner support, earning the nickname Lost Battalion from Austin officials. He is praised for fair dealings and strong dedication.

Erath Galway Hilton Burks State Highway Department Stephenville High No. 108 Austin Burks Department Hilton

Hanging Might Be Too Good for Him

Hilton Burks operated an Elberta peach orchard on his farm five miles northwest on Highway 36. The 25 bushels produced were high quality and valued at 3 to 5 dollars per bushel. He planned to harvest Wednesday, but a thief stripped the trees Tuesday night before he could gather them.

Hilton Burks Highway Mr. Burks

Ration Dates Set for July to September in Book Two

Ration pointers announce July 31 as the date for Book Two Red Stamps P Q and RR for meats fats canned fish cheese and canned milk. August 7 marks expiration for Blue Stamps N P Q for canned and processed foods. Sugar stamps 13 in War Ration Book One expire August 15 for five pounds. Stamps 15 and 16 for home canning are five pounds each. Shoes stamp 18 expires October 31 for one pair. A book coupons 7 for four gallons each must last through September 21.

Funeral services held at Stephenville Church for Mrs Pipes

Foe Me Pe leeee services conducted Monday afternoon at Stephenville Church led by Revs Lafewood Richardson and Gil breath. Interment followed in West End Cemetery. Mrs Pipes, born December 18, 1909 in Illinois, moved with parents to Johnson County in the early seventies. Warren plans to enter the next phase.

Stephenville Lafewood Albert Richardson Lee Gilbreath West End Pipes Ilinois John W Margaret Pittman Johnson County

Beloved Husband and Father Laid to Rest

Illness and death touched the family of Dia. Mc A. Phifer as they mourn the loss of a beloved husband and father. The family offers thanks and prayers, asking for God’s blessings on all who supported them.

Sriseing Ginnena Dia Mc A. Phifer

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