Two Local Sailors Fight First Battle Aboard New Cruiser
Troy Kirkland of Comanche and Lester W. Stephenson of Oleman serve aboard a new cruiser that saw battle against Japan. The crew endured a tense alert as Betty bombers approached, and the captain hailed their objective achieved with minimal losses to their force. Kirkland is one of three sons of Mr and Mrs Frank Kirkland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Kirkland
Comanche
Lester W. Stephenson
Oleman
Young Kirkland
Frank Kirkland
Amity Home Demonstration Club Meets At Reynolds Home
Amity Home Demonstration held a May 4 meeting at the home of Mrs. O J Reynolds with 12 old members, 2 newcomers, and four visitors. A kraut making program by Mmes Haynes, Martin, and Stodghill was featured, followed by refreshments for numerous members and visitors including Mrs Lil ly Alford and Mrs Russell White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity Home Demonstration Ab
O. J. Reynolds
Mmes
Haynes
Martin and
Stodghill
Billie Huddleston
Granville Huddleston
Clyde Smith
iFettie Anderson
Lilly Alford
Russell White
Harold Pierson
John Plummer
Homer Smith
Ernest West
Nugent Haynes
Otto Stephens
Claude Griffin
W. J. Kizer
Horace Kite
J. W. Martin
Ed Stodghill
Lt Vaughn Attends University of the South Pacific in South Pacific
Lt C L Vaughn among over 1,000 service members enrolled in the University of the South Pacific first Army overseas college program. Classes three nights weekly at Major General Gilbreath's base, with soldiers sailors Marines nurses Red Cross staff and New Zealand civilians. Program offers 26 courses and credits via the Armed Forces Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caledonia
C. L. Vaughn
Comanche
Effie A. Vaughn
Sendell Drive
Fort Worth
University of the South Pacific
Army Overseas
Vaughn
Abilene Christian College
Biltmore
Lane couple attend all day memorial services at Stag Creek
Dr and Mrs J O Lane attend memorial services at Stag Creek described as one of the best in years. Rev Wilson Fielder gave the principal address recounting two years in a Japanese concentration camp. Among out of county visitors was Mrs Lane's brother J W Hood of Slaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Lane
Stag Creek
Wilson Fielder
Death of Pvt Caston Stephens Details Given to Wife
Details about Private Caston W Stephens killed in action on 24 September 1944 in France were sent to his wife Mrs Ara Geraldine Thedford Stephens of Carlton Texas. Captain Gerard T Armstrong of the 320th Infantry describes his honorable death on 24 September and burial at US Military Cemetery No 1 in Angely France two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caston Stephens
France
Ara Geraldine Thedford
Carlton
Rt. 1
Pvt Stephens
Comanche County
Lamkin
Armed Services
Wif
Wilson
Gerard T. Armstrong
Ura G Stephens
Texas
Caston
Fresnes
Stephens
United States Military Cemetery No. 1
Andilly
320Th Infantry
Presbyterian Services Next Sunday at Church
Preaching by Rev. W. B. Gray at 11 o clock morning service on Gods Age Long Call. Evening sermon at 830 titled Pilates Handbason. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. B. Gray
Pilate
Shirley Sue Price Birthday Party Noted in Sidney
Mrs. Johnie Price hosted a May 5 birthday party for her daughter Shirley Sue Price turning ten. Thirty-two guests attended at the family home in Sidney, outdoor games followed by gift exchanges and refreshments including a large cake with candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnie Price
Shirley Sue
Rexroat Private Lands Safely Overseas
Mrs. Eat Snodgrass of Comanche reports from Mrs. George Rexroat that Pvt. George H. Rexroat has landed safely overseas. He trained at Camp Howze and Camp Cooke. He is the son of Mr and Mrs S H Rexroat and married to Miss Vennie Lea Gober of Mineral Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eat Snodgrass
Comanche
George Rexroat
George H. Rexroat
Camp Howze
Camp Cooke
Calif
Rexroat
S. H. Rexroat
Vennie Lea Gober
Hugh Gober
Mineral Wells
Cauleyes Announce Twin Sons in Lubbock Hospital
Dr and Mrs William M Cauley announce the arrival of twin sons born May 28 in a Lubbock hospital. They name the boys David Jackson and Steven Carter Cauley. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W C Cauley of Comanche. Dr Cauley is a Lubbock optometrist. Sgt and Mrs John R Buchanan of Dodge City Kansas visited Comanche weekend with Miss Lillie Graham and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cauley
William M. Cauley
Lubbock Hospital
David Jackson
Steven Carter Cauley
W. C. Cauley
Comanche
Dr. Cauley
Lubbock
John R. Buchanan
Dodge City
Kansas
Lillie Graham
J. H. Childers
Homer
May
Henry Kemp
Tom Moore
Honor for HM2c Herman Zellars at May 22 ice cream gathering
Friends and relatives gathered at Mrs. Herman Zellars home on May 22 to honor Herman Tate Zellars GM2/c on leave. Attendees from Sipe Springs and surrounding towns included many spouses and children, with present relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Zellars
Herman Tate Zellars
Tommie
Norma Jean White
George Brasher
R. V. Underwood
Gorman
Charlie Morrow
Don
T. R. Weaver
H. L. Callaway
Clyde Hogan
Roy Boswell
Ted Barton
Edd Milwee
Nonnie Leonard
Jack Whitesides
Willie Adams
Marvin Broom
Hayel Haley
Richard Thorp
Dick Wyatt
R. V. Littlefield
Frank Whitlock
Mollie Cagle
R. D. Jones
Sis
Polly
Duby Jones
Bus Whitesides
Audrey Whitesides
Washburn
Eula
Comanche Private Enjoys Copy of Chief on Okinawa
Pvt. William C. Elliott of Comanche reported from Okinawa that he received a copy of Chief and read it from cover to cover. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W W Elliott. The parents were notified this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Okinawa
William C. Elliott
W. W. Elliott
Japan
Local Visitors Receive News of Illness and Travel
Mrs J D Easley visiting relatives from Arkansas fell ill at sister Mrs King Jones home last week. Miss Camille Switzer to return from Dallas where she teaches in public schools. Minister R C Ledbetter returns from Tyler visit. Mr and Mrs K M Vineyard called to Brownwood Sunday for illness of their son in law Garner Lloyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Easley
Arkansas
Notable Local Residents Visit and Family News
Mrs. Hobson Williford and her son from San Antonio spent the weekend in Comanche with relatives while Lt. Col. Williford recently received the Air Medal. Rev. and Mrs. G. B. Clark attended the Proctor homecoming. Clark will lead a two week revival at Proctor Methodist starting July 6. O. O. Brightman, ill since December, plans Rockport saltwater baths after a short downtown visit. T/Set. and Mrs. Harry Mark Cauley returned to Camp Fannin after visiting kin here. Annie Coleman of Goldthwaite and Thelma Coleman of Lometa spent weekend in Comanche with Mayor and Mrs. M. Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Dodson visited Fort Worth Tuesday. Mrs. Mina Smalling and her daughter of Pampa visited her mother, Mrs. G. A. Chilton. David Bruton of Houston visits Comanche this week with sister Miss Lucille Bruton. Harry Melowsky of Novit’s Department Store spent three days in Fort Worth and Dallas buying goods. Mrs. Billa Jane Smallwood spent the weekend in Coleman with sister-in-law Miss Doris Smallwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Coleman
Goldthwaite
Thelma Coleman
Lometa
Comanche
M. Coleman
Dewey Dodson
Fort Worth
Mina Smalling
Pampa
G. A. Chilton
David Bruton
Houston
Lucille Bruton
Harry Melowsky
Novit's Department Store
Dallas
Billa Jane Smallwood
Coleman
Doris Smallwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ester Stephenson
Roy Kirkland
Amity Demonstration
ICLUB
University of South Pacific
Alty
Butler’s Produce
MR. and
Mrs. J. V. Butler
Pvt. Stephens
Presbyterian Services
Shirley Sue Price
Imogene
M. C. Price
Wanda Joy
Donna Bonita
Charlotte
Dois Wagnon
Billie Joyce
Sandra Kay
Milton May
Minnie Pearl
Ben Ella
Carl Milner
Janita Ferris
Patsy Jones
Lela Faye Morris
Hallie Ruth Cleveland
Oscar
Joan
Benny McFarland
Jerry Mac Morris
Jerry Clark
Charlie Pat Denny
Kenneth Bigley
Sidney
Whaley Jackson
Janis
Anna Francis
Sipe Springs
Alice Armstrong
Peggy
Brownwood
L. V. Clayton
G. L
Conita Gail
de Leon
Francis Perkins
Melba Joy Price
Skaggs’ Cafe
Clarence Skaggs
Gaberdine Slacks
Ladies Chambray
Phillip
Magnesia
Peruna
Epsom Salts
Chambray
Pinkham
Gingham
Bright & Early
Arm & Hammer
K. C
Adlerika
Durham’s Pharmacy
Chevrolet Motor
Sinclair Products
McMillan’s Service Station
H. R. McMillan
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