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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
8
Mrs. Park Huntington reports the Comanche County Red Cross Chapter has exceeded its knitting quota to date and will issue a statement next week recognizing members who contributed extra service to the program.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for deeds of kindness during the long illness and at the time of Mrs Rachel Farner’s death. Such tokens are deeply cherished and will be remembered. May God bless you all.
Miss Rebecca Wiginton and Egbert Pate wed Tuesday night at Central Methodist Church in Brownwood. The ceremony was led by Dr. Cc. A. Mhisholm and Rev. Chet C. Henson. The bride, niece of the Harlow family, taught in Haskell. Pate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pate of Comanche, is a 1942 Daniel Baker College graduate. They will move to Rule this summer as both have school positions there.
The Comanche County Baptist Workers Conference meets Zion Hill Baptist Church on June 10 1942. Theme Psalms 85 6 program includes devotional sermons and discussions from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. featuring R L Graham J Isham J A Bays R M McGinnis H Starnes W J Fritts Mrs H J Starnes R R Harvey E G Gregory Jr W P Ray Gordon Barrett and others with a noon lunch and a 1 20 p m board meeting.
At 10:00 a.m. Sunday School gives way to 11:00 a.m. Morning Sermon The Power of An Affection and 8:30 p.m. Evening Sermon work An Evidence of Faith. Walking With Him emphasizes witness bearing by Christians living up to Gospel standards as quoted from the Christian Observer and notes a cordial welcome to visitors by Minister E M Shepard.
The Christian Church announces Bible School Communion and preaching each Sunday at ten with no evening services. The sermon topic for Sunday June 7 is The Four Masts of The Modern Living Church presented by Pastor C C Klingman.
C H Moore outlines views for the 104th District in a campaign statement. He addresses Old Age Assistance under the Omnibus Bill ceiling and calls for raising the $30 monthly pension, while pledging constructive legislative service and welfare reform. He supports increased state aid for schools and school buses, and advocates mechanical instruction programs.
Molasses and sorghum provide energy and minerals and can replace sugar in many recipes. Substitutions affect sweetness, liquid balance, and leavening. approximate adjustments include 14 cups sugar per 1 cup substitute and 4 teaspoons soda per cup of molasses or sorghum. Describes an Apple Gingerbread Upside Down Cake recipe using molasses and spices.
Texas candidate O H Moore of De Leon outlines policy aims including higher bus driver pay, rural road cooperation, open state civil service, lower automobile license fees, repeal of poll tax voting, and a graduated land tax to protect homeowners. He notes campaign limits but asks supporters to spread word. Also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Lane visiting relatives in Baird and a wartime rubber band supply note linking to military equipment.
A four engined bomber with full bomb load travels at top speed and consumes the family's six month gasoline supply in one hour, illustrating wartime fuel efficiency and risk.
Owing to a short berry crop Durham Pecan and Peanut will can only three days next week. Canning days are Monday June 8 Wednesday June 10 and Friday June 12. Inquiries at the plant about Week of June 15th.
Dallas dispatch reports no 1942 State Fair of Texas due to national emergency. Board chair Harry L. Seay notes transport shortages gas rationing and shipping limits as decisive factors. Grounds valued at $15,000,000 offered to the U.S. Government for possible wartime use.
The community saw relatives visiting and hosting events over the weekend and past week. Jifford Wyche and son A G of Dublin spent Sunday with Dr Claude Wyche and family. Barbara Wyche visited Myria Lee Wyche on Wednesday and peanut planting continues locally.
J E Lightfoot declares in a political ad that conditions have grown harsher, but the need for homes and security remains. He argues for change and promises economical, responsive service, urging voters to elect a qualified successor rather than automatically reelecting the current official.
Mrs. Rachel Farner of Comanche died at her home in East Comanche Sunday at 4 30 am after months of ill health. Funeral services were held at Oakwood Cemetery Monday with Rev. E G Gregory Jr of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment followed. Born in Arkansas May 17, 1861 she moved to Texas as a child and lived in Comanche County over fifty years. Survived by son Burl Farner of Comanche and daughters Mrs A C Roberts of Comanche and Mrs Harry Peyton of Fort Sill Oklahoma. She was a Baptist Church member.
The Amity all day singing returns Sunday with dinner served on the grounds at noon. The committee invites all singers and music lovers and expects one of the year’s largest county crowds.
Cashew nut shell oil serves as a valuable war material used to make electrical insulating materials plastics paints varnishes and paper and also as a pigment in various manufacturing processes.
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