Invasion Punches War Film Show To County
The Fifth War Loan drive opens with three war pictures shown at six towns in Comanche County. Free shows feature Kill or Be Killed Film Communique No 6 and German Fortifications plus two wounded heroes Emil and Fagan. Local screenings June 12 to 17.
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Comanche County
Ree
Comyn
Beattie
Cape Glouseter
Arawe
Britain
Italy
Rts
English Channel
Buddie Dillin Named Manager of Local Ice Plant
Ronald Buddie Dillin, longtime employee of the local ice plant for over 25 years, is appointed manager by Community Public Service Company succeeding John Dillon who transfers to Utesville to run the electric service system. Dillin, son of George and Mrs. Dillon of Comanche, is a respected district figure and has served as trouble man for the district. John Dillon came here six years ago from Leonard where he managed the ice plant.
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Ronald
Buddie) Dillin
Community Public Service Company
John Dillon
Utesville
Ectric
Buddie Illin
Amanche
George Dillon
Comanche
Leonard
Ms. Dillon
Carruths Announce Birth of Daughter Named Mar Christine
Mr and Mrs Carruth announce the birth of a daughter at a local hospital on May 25. The infant weighed a portion of a pound and has been named Mar Christine.
Mosquito Menace Report From the Front Line
Soldier Am. J. writes that mosquitoes are a nightly problem, likening them to droves that dive in unseen and stating he downed ten of them. He notes delayed mail of about 15 days and promises candy and cigarettes later despite hardship.
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O.K
Am. J
Harmony Club Bond Rally and Social At Harmony School
The Home Demonstration Club of Harmony sponsors a bond rally and social at Harmony school house on Saturday night June 24. Attendees can win a completed quilt and enjoy contests attractions and fun while supporting a worthy cause. Public invitation extends to all.
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Harmony Club
Bond
Home Demonstration Club of
Harmony
Harmony School House
Noble Grand Elected by Comanche Rebekahs
Mrs Mae Cameron was elected Noble Grand of the Comanche Rebekahs for the coming year. Also chosen were Mrs Clyde Sherrill as Vice Grand, Mrs S T Newsome as Secretary, and Mrs Venie Lane as Treasurer.
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Mae Cameron Noble
Comanche
Rebekahs
Mae Cameron
Clyde Sherrill
S. T. Newsome
Venie Lane
Nowlin announces for State Representative in Comanche Mills district
W B Nowlin of De Leon announces his candidacy for State Representative from the district comprising Comanche and Mills Counties. He previously ran two years ago and secured a strong vote. He filed with county executive chairs in early June and will release his platform statement soon.
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W. B. Nowlin
de Leon
Comanche
Mills
Comanche hosts Lowery family visit with Dallas guests
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lowery and their children and George Baker of Dallas spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lowery and Mrs. Virgin Baker of Comanche.
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Chester Lowery
George Baker
Dallas
Ed Lowery
Virgin Baker
Comanche
Pilot Charley Swindle Reported Held as German POW
Mrs. Maudine Swindle of Comanche received word June 2 that her husband First Lieutenant Charley D. Swindle, navigator bombardier based in England, is a prisoner of war of the German government. He had been listed as missing in action since April 30 after a raid over Germany. He previously lived at Indian Gap. The War Department telegram promises further information via the Provost Marshal General.
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Charley D. Swindle
Maudine Brazier
Comanche
Swindle
Germany
England
Indian Gap
Quartet Singing at Gartman's View Friday Night
Russell Nance president of the Quartet Singing Convention says the event at Gartman's View will feature singers from Stephenville Clairette Gorman and De Leon among others. He invites all to attend and make it one of the best quartet singings yet.
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Gartman's View
Stephenville
Clairette
Gorman
de Leon
Russell Nance
Nance
Comanche Study Club Elects Officers for Two-Year Term
The Comanche Study Club met May 25 at Mrs. Robert Eaton’s home with Miss Golden Jones and Mrs. Aaron Massingill as co hosts. Officers chosen for two years include Mrs. Ewell Arthur president and Mrs. Ira Clemons first vice president.
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Comanche Study Club
Robert Eaton
Golden Jones
Aaron Massingill
Ewell Arthur
Ira Clemons
Sutton Dudley
Porter Franks
Cyril Greene
Hattie Brightman
Arthur
C. C. Klingman
Vasco Lee
Ollie Sloan
Cc. C. Klingman
Berta Goodson
Charles Marshall
Robt Polvado German Prisoner Reported Missing Hero
Mrs Loma Polvado of Coman received a War Department telegram June 5 stating her son Technical Sergeant Robert L Polvado is a prisoner of war of the German Government. The adjutant general noted the report via International Red Cross and promised a letter from the provost marshal general. She also received the Air Medal awarded in England January 20.
Murphy Bradshaw Visits Comanche With Bradshaws
Murphy Bradshaw of Tennessee visits Comanche with J A Bradshaw and family and other relatives for a family gathering and shared time in town.
Missing in Action: Lt Wayne T Hardwick Reported
Lt Wayne T Hardwick reported missing in action after a raid over Germany on May 19. A 1940 Sidney High School graduate he earned his silver wings at Selman Field in 1943 and married Juanita Peacock the same day. He landed in England February 26 1944 and had Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. His mother Mrs K T Mitchell of Sipe Springs listed siblings and his wife with her Monroe Louisiana family.
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Wayne T. Hardwick
Germany
K. T. Mitchell
Sipe Springs
Hardwick
Sidney High School
Selman Field
Monroe
Louisiana
Juanita Peacock
England
Jim Millican
Alan Hughes
Odessa
O. R. Banks
Big Spring
Ed M.hardwick
Port Arthur
Leon Hardwick
Richmond
Calif
Missing in Action Report for William N. Lloyd Over Germany
William N. Lloyd Staff Sergeant is reported missing in action following a raid over Germany on May 8 or 10 while based in England. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William H Lloyd of Blanket Route 2 and a Comanche High School graduate. A War Department telegram conveys the regrets and promises prompt notification if more details come in.
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William H. Lloyd
Blanket
Route 2
William N. Lloyd
Germany
Set. Lloyd
Comanche High School
England
Secretary of War
Saff
Dunlop
Victory Garden Show To Be Held Here Next Week
The 4 H Club Girls Victory Garden show will be in the Comanche County Courthouse basement on Saturday June 17, with the Comanche Garden Club flower show and home crafts exhibit. Women and girls are invited to enter arrangements or handmade articles and demonstrations will be provided by Miss Edwina Dearley. Prizes funded by the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club range from 1 to 8 dollars plus subscriptions, with special awards for best displays and vegetable arrangements. Exhibits must be brought to the courthouse basement by 10 a m Saturday.
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4-H Club
Comanche County
Comanche Garden Club
E. E. Anthony
Garden Club
Edwina Dearley
Chamber of Commerce and
Lions Club
Davidson Visits Niece in Comanche on Tennessee Tour
W G Davidson of Tennessee is visiting his niece Mrs J A ebew and her family in Comanche during a family trip. The visit highlights cross state relatives and local hospitality.
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W. G. Davidson
Tennessee
J. A.ebew
Comanche
Lt Col Moore Lands In Africa
Lt Col Ike Moore son of Mrs C M Moore of Comanche recently landed in North Africa with other officers. A Comanche High School and Texas A M graduate, he has served about three years rising from first lieutenant to lieutenant colonel and holds a key position with Army personnel. He is reportedly in line for promotion to full colonel.
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Ike Moore
C. M. Moore
Comanche
North Africa
Col. Moore
Comanche High School
Texas A & M
Moore
Army Personel
Man Dies After Shooting Outside Fritz Dance Hall
Eugene Richard Wilson 23 was shot just after midnight Tuesday outside Fritz Dance Hall on the Co mande Priddy road Mills County. Three or four bullets struck him as a pistol was used. Fritz Dinklage, owner, is jailed in Goldthwaite pending charges. Funeral set for Thursday at Comanche Funeral Home with Oakwood Cemetery burial. Wilson born June 7 1921 and survived by parents and multiple siblings. He recently received a medical discharge from the Army and worked as a cafe cook.
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Eugene Richard Wilson
Fritz’ Dance Hall
Mills County
J. H. Harris
Comanche
Fritz Dinklage
Goldthwaite
Wilson
Oakwood Cemetery
W. A. Wilson
Herben Wilson
W. J. Wilson
Millie B. Wilson
Joe R. Wilson
Herbert Lee Williams
E. E. Stewart
Peggy Ann Wilson
Young Wilson
Army
Scouts To Collect Scrap Paper On June 16 17
Comanche Boy Scouts announce scrap paper collection on Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17. Scoutmaster Jack Wheat urges donations and asks Scouts or volunteers to call 70 and leave pickup locations. Proceeds fund a club house project and paper will be tied into bundles.
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Comanche Boy Scouts
Jack Wheat
Wheat
Mohon Promoted to First Lieutenant on Corsica
John Travis Mohon son of John A Mohon of Comanche has been promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant in Corsica. He earlier rose from staff sergeant to second lieutenant about seven months ago in North Africa. He is now stationed on the Corsican island off Italy where Napoleon was born.
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John Travis Mohon
John A Mohon
Comanche
Mohon
Corsica
Italy
Napoleon
North Africa
Hall Family Visits Relatives Here From San Diego
Mr and Mrs Maurice Hall and son of San Diego California are visiting her mother Mrs Alma Helmecke and other relatives here.
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Maurice Hall
San Diego, Calif
Alma Helmecke
Big Push Seen as County Men Rally for War Effort
Comanche County hosts a wartime scene with 98 guests at the Eastern Star installation in the Masonic Temple then shifts to news of the Allied invasion launch on Tuesday morning. Citizens respond with prayers, work, and a plea to back the Fifth War Loan Drive aiming for $460,000 on day one.
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Dale Howard
Comanche Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Theresa Dudley
America
C. C. Klingman
Essie McDonald
Belle Dudley
Nannie Little
Carl Brumbelow
Song
Vanceil Briscoe
Ome. Howard
Tom Dudley
Roland Miller
R. B. Hooper
Bill Stephens
Castle Ellis
Olga Schwartz
Texas Telephone Company
Comanche
R. C. Graham
Comanche County
Lola Faye Hamilton Injured After Bicycle Fall
Miss Lola Faye Hamilton a junior worker in the Public Welfare office was hurt in a bicycle fall here this week and has since been confined to her room.
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Lola Faye Hamilton
Miss Mary Catherine Slider Attends Presbyterian Conference
Miss Mary Catherine Slider left Tuesday for Kerrville to attend the Presbyterian Young Peoples Conference. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Slider of Comanche.
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Mary Catherine Slider
Kerrville
Presbyterian Young Peoples Conference
W. H. Slider
Comanche
Sergeant Luksovsky Back From Italy on Furlough
Sergeant Charlie Luksovsky holder of the Silver Star for gallantry in action is back in the United States on furlough visiting his wife Mamie Jo Brooks Comanche Rt 1 and his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Luksovsky in Moulton. He earned the Silver Star from General Mark Clark in Italy on Christmas Day for showing exceptional gallantry when he took command after his captain was killed and directed his company to victory over the Germans. He will visit here and in Moulton while awaiting reassignment.
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Set
Charlie Luksovsky
Italy
United States
Mamie Jo Brooks
Comanche
Rt. 1
Frank Luksovsky
Moulton
Luksovsky
Mark Clark
Sgt
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Buddie Dillin
Mrs. Carruth
Sergeant E. J. Vineyard
C. E. Vineyard
Democrat Star Route
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Southwest Pacific
C.D
Maudine S. Swindle
International Red Cross
Gartman View
Study Club
Polvado
Murphy Bradshaw
J. A. Bradshaw
Lt. Hardwick
William Lloyd
Africa
Eugene Wilson
John T. Mohon
Ces
Howard
Sot
New Majestic
Randolph Scott and
Alan Curtis
Tom Tyler
Fuzzy Knight
Boomtown
Robert Young and
Dorothy McGuire
Claudia
George Brent and
Brenda Marshall
Ginger Rogers
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