Democratic Executive Committee Of Comanche County Plans Primaries
The Comanche County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Monday at eleven to plan the Democratic primaries. County Chairman R. L. Lane asks full attendance amid two vacancies from the deaths of T. H. Purvis and W. E. Lowe. The notice lists committee members with their post office addresses across Comanche, Hasse, Gustine, De Leon, and surrounding areas.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Comanche County
Comanche
R. L. Lane
T. H. Purvis
Proctor
W. E. Lowe
de Leon
W. D. Jenkins
Macksville
Charles Peterson
Hazledell
E. B. Smith
Dublin
Wilson
W. A. Springer
Comyn
Theney
C. M. Caraway
Downing
O. W. Loudermilk
Custer
Democrat Star
Brushy Gap
L. J. McAliley
Newburg
T. N. Burton
Wheattie
J. A. Andress
Indian Mountain
L. T. Rasco
Gorman
Robinson Springs
E. W. Short
Suez
M. E. Stephens
Vandyke
D. E. Nabers
Gap
Lon McDaniel
Sipe Springs
D. C. Gilder
Bob Lane Files For Re-election as County Democratic Chairman
R L Bob Lane Tuesday filed to seek another term as County Democratic Chairman after being solicited to run. Lane said he considered the matter and decided to have his name on the primary ticket. Stamp Pads and Stamp Pad Ink at The Chief.
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Bob Lane
R. L
Bob) Lane
Democratic
City Cuts Summer Water Rates For Gardeners
City Council approves lower summer water rates to aid flower beds lawns and shrubs. Minimum remains $1.00 for 3000 gallons with excess at 15c per thousand. Ten thousand gallons costs $2.75 at regular rate but $2.05 in summer, saving 70c.
Masonic Election Set for June 11 in Hope Lodge
Hope Lodge No. 481 AF and AM to hold annual officer election Thursday night at 8:30. Hardie Jones, secretary, says cards were mailed to all Masons advising the meeting time.
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Hope Lodge
Af&am
Hardie Jones
War effort notes recruitments and odd stamp tale
Comanche County residents aid the war effort with pledges and purchases. An iron seller bought War Stamps then destroyed them to ensure the government received all funds. Sgt. William J. Hess in Brownwood reports vacancies in the Army Air Corps and signals corps radio repair roles open to 18 and 19 year olds and to qualified radio service members.
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Comanche County
Kinney Sullivan
Comanche
United States
William J. Hess
Memorial Hall
Brownwood
Army Air Corps
Army
Signal Corps
Radio Manufacturers Service
Radio Service Men of America
Hess
Services Sunday at White Point Church
Sunday afternoon services at White Point Methodist Church begin at three o clock. Pastor A J Helm urges all to attend for a good meeting.
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White Point
White Point Methodist Church
A. J. Helm
Sidney Youth Teaches Agriculture in Roby Texas
Elbert D. Steele a Sidney High School and John Tarleton College graduate teaches Vocational Agriculture in Roby Fisher County. He leads winning judging teams in poultry livestock and conducts chapter activities. James Henry Simpson is Texas FFA state officer candidate and Lone Star Farmer award winner with multiple show wins and livestock holdings. He earns a trip to the National FFA Convention and plans to promote farm production to beat the Axis.
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Elbert D. Steele
Sidney High School
John Tarleton College
Texas A. & M
Roby
Fisher County
Lone Star
Texas Association of Future Farmers of America
James Henry Simpson
A. J. Spangler
Department of Agriculture
F.F.A
Area 4
James Henry
Lone Star Farmer
Hampshire
V.A
Kansas City
Texas F.F.A
Saturday Deadline to Announce for County Offices
Saturday June 13 is the final day to file as a candidate for county or precinct offices in the Democratic Primary. State and district office deadlines have passed except for District Clerk.
Comanche Proclaims June 14 1942 Flag Day
Mayor proclaims Flag Day in Comanche honoring the twenty six United Nations and calling citizens to display US and allied flags and participate in ceremonies to show unity in the war effort and commitment to victory.
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United Nations
America
Axis
Comanche
United States
Gustine Methodist Revival Set for June 28
The Gustine Methodist revival begins Sunday June 28 with Rev J D Smoot pastor and Rev C A Calhoun from the De Leon Circuit preaching at the event.
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Gustine
J. D. Smoot
C. A. Calhoun
de Leon
Permits Issued For New Tires During 1942 Rationing
A June 3 1942 list shows individuals and firms granted new truck and passenger tires and tubes under ration regulations plus several tractor tires and retreads. Names include William A Cunningham J K Bingham W L Cooke Jack Morgan A E Terrill and Bruce White with quantities ranging from one to four tires and tubes. Retreads and certificates for new passenger cars are listed with multiple entities and a May 27 session noted for Comanche County and Golden Oak Milling Co with substantial tire allocations.
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William A. Cunningham
J. K. Bingham
W. L. Cooke
Jack Morgan
E. A. Terrill
A. E. Boyd
Bruce White
T. A. McDonald, Jr
W. L. Stephens
F. F. Keeter
O. B. Brinson
T. H. Jackson
L. C. Bills
Bruce Lane
C. A. Bain
T. G. Barbee
P. J. Easley
M. A. Elliott
G. E. Boynton
O. A. Ferrill
T. H. Bryan
E. Coffman
Dale Howard
Bob Cox
W. B. Sears
Paul Bradley
Comanche County Precinct No
J. O. Jones
Roger Magness
M. E. McGuire
Reid Miller
W. C. Pettit
J. P. Jones
Golden Oak Milling Co
W. C. Murphree
Hugh White Re-enters Comanche County Clerk Race
District Clerk Hugh White withdraws, then resumes his re election bid after a physician says he is physically strong enough to continue. He will not campaign publicly but will run from his office and use newspaper messages to solicit votes.
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Hugh White
Comanche County
White
Mr. White
Soldiers With Poll Tax May Vote In Texas
Texas soldiers who are 21 since January 1 1941 and otherwise qualified may vote absentee in the July and August primaries. An exemption certificate is required in large cities but not in Comanche County. The State Executive Committee decision may boost absentee voting and decide close races.
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Texas
State Executive Committee
Comanche
Remembering Charleston Earthquake of 1886 and Prophetic Fears
The author recalls the fourth major U S earthquake in Charleston South Carolina in 1886 and its influence on E P Roe’s Earth Trembled. He recalls his Comanche public school experiences, the terror of predicted devastation, and how most stayed home while the tremor never came.
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United States
Charleston
S. C
E. P. Roe
Sally Herndon
Rogers
Willie W. Thomas
Union
Comanche
Texas
Brother John
Son
Permits For Sugar For Canning Available At Two Town Offices
Sugar canning permits may be obtained in Comanche at the bank annex and in De Leon at the LO OF Building. The plan requires registration detailing fruit, preserves, and war ration book numbers. Each adult may register for the entire family and report used quantities before the period ends.
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Comanche
de Leon
H. L. Stewart
Comanche National Bank
J. R. Eanes & Co
Comanche County Abstract Company
Lo.of
F. O. Jaye
Frances Smith
Rush Creek
Office of Price Administration
Services Sunday at St Matthews Church
St Matthews Episcopal Church in Comanche will hold Sunday services at 8 PM with Rev. L. S. Jefferies of Brownwood preaching.
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ST. Matthews
St. Matthews Episcopal Church
Comanche
L. S. Jefferies
Brownwood
Captain L. K. Ory Lands In Australia
Captain L. K. Ory formerly of Comanche has landed in Australia after a three month stint in service. Mrs. Ory received a cablegram Monday confirming a safe, pleasant crossing and his status as a World War I veteran now serving abroad.
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L. K. Ory
Australia
Summer furlough brings Private Summers to Comanche
Private Thomas W. Summers of Camp Blanding Florida visited his parents Mr and Mrs T C Summers in Comanche during a ten day furlough from Sidney. The brief note mentions typewriter ribbons as a passing detail.
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Thomas W. Summers
Camp Blanding
Florida
Comanche
Sidney
Mrs
T. C. Summers
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Floyd Stephens
Dc. E. Snyder
W. M. Durham, Jr
Edd Black
J. Allen Scott
H. L. Wilson
R. R. Richey
Dee Weidner
J. E. West
J. E. Darby
Old Rock
Wilson Straley
New Majestic Theatre
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Gene Autry
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