Sullivan Named Assistant Postmaster at Comanche
E W Sullivan known as Kinney Sullivan has been appointed assistant postmaster in Comanche with a substantial salary increase. A 22 year veteran clerk, he is recognized for postal expertise. A Comanche High School graduate of 1913, he also served as rural carrier in Frio County and is a World War I veteran. Comanche had lacked an assistant postmaster for eight years amid rising postal receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. (Kinney) Sullivan
Comanche
Gustine Youth Enlists as Aviation Cadet at Cimarron Field
J. G. Striplin of Gustine has enlisted for Aviation Cadet training at the Air Force Primary Flying School in Cimarron Field Oklahoma City. After nine weeks of primary training he advances to basic flight schools for further training and, upon completion, will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Corps and assigned to tactical duties or as an instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Striplin
J. S. Striplin
Gustine
Air Force
Cimarron Field
Oklahoma City
Striplin
Air Corps
Herman Thomas Joins Pearl Harbor Avenger Group
Herman Thomas aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs Carl Thomas of Comanche joined the U S Navy on Sunday as part of the Pearl Harbor Avengers. He was sworn in at Dallas and will be stationed at the Great Lakes Training Station. His father served overseas in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Thomas
Carl Thomas
Comanche
U. S. Navy
Pearl Harbor
Thomas
Navy
Dallas
$5 Auto Use Stamps On Sale June 10
Uncle Sam will collect $10,000 in taxes from the Comanche area between June 10 and July 1 as revenue from the new $5 Auto Use Stamps now available at all post offices. The red stamp replaces the $2.09 stickers and is gummed for windshield placement with a serial number and a form printed on the reverse for vehicle details. A post card was used last year to communicate purchase and vehicle info, but this year none is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Comanche
Two Comanche Youths Enlist In Coast Guard
Malcolm Shepard and Mertin Jenkins Jr enlisted in the U S Coast Guard and left Monday for the Training Station in Algiers Louisiana They are former college students Shepard is the son of Rev and Mrs E M Shepard and Jenkins is the son of Mr and Mrs M E Jenkins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Shepard
Mertin Jenkins, Jr
U. S. Coast Guard
Algiers
Louisiana
Shepard
E. M. Shepard
Jenkins
M. E. Jenkins
Lions Install Officers At Lake Eanes Barbecue
Comanche Lions Club held a Tuesday night gathering at Lake Eanes with about seventy attendees including Lions spouses and friends. Dr. C. C. Klingman gave an inspirational address, a singsong followed, and over twenty five rode a flatbed truck to the lake. Officers installed were E. S. Fagan as president A. P. Cox as vice president and Porter Franks as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Lions Club
Lake Eanes
C. C. Klingman
Comanche
E. S. Fagan
A. P. Cox
Porter Franks
Mrs. Malina C. Cockrell Dies at 86 in Comanche
Malina C. Cockrell 86 a Comanche resident for 25 years died June 9 after a long illness at her home Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home officiated by Rev A Bryson English Interment White Point Cemetery She was born in Alabama September 14 1855 married S J Cockrell January 20 1878 He died January 20 1936 Surviving children include Bettie Favor Paducah J L Cockrell Comanche Sadie Wiginton Ballinger J W Cockrell Paducah J A Cockrell Zephyr Emma Edwards Richland Springs 28 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren She was a long time Methodist member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malina C. Cockrell
Comanche
Comanche Funeral
A. Bryson English
Comanche Methodist Church
White Point
Cockrell
Alabama
J. W. Mitchell
Rebecca Anne Elizabeth Boucher Mitchell
S. J. Cockrell
State Candidates List Shows One Unopposed In Texas Primary
The list releases James P. Alexander as unopposed for Chief Justice. Other statewide races feature multiple candidates, with June 2 filing details and a June 13 final local filing deadline for county and precinct candidates. Local entries include Metcalfe, Allen, and several unopposed county posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose B. Metcalfe
H. W. Allen
Dale Howard
H. H. Lockridge
Justices of Peace
H. D. Lane
Comanche
Frank Howington
O. H. Moore
W. B. Nowlin
George W. Rollins
H. W
Bill) Allen
Ben Wilhem
Charles Carter
Claudia Fisher
Ed Ligon
P A
Harris D. Lane
Constable
R. D. Woods
Otis Brazier
Hardie S. Harris
James P. Alexander
State Supreme Court
Texas Democratic Executive Committee
Mann
L. A. Woods
Public Instruction
Jim F. Hair
Travis County
Woods
Charles J. Fergerson
Harris County
United States
W. Lee O’daniel
Stevenson
Ernest O. Thompson
Lester Boone
Tarrant County
Democratic Executive Committee
Dan Moody
James V. Allred
Floyd E. Ryan
Coke R. Stevenson
Texas
Kimble County
Gene S. Porter
General Insurance
Bell County
A. Hope Wheeler
Charles Lavergne Somerville
Dallas County
Hal H. Collins
Palo Pinto County
Alex F. Ferguson
Grayson County
Vernon Lemens
Ellis County
Harold Beck
Bowie County
John Lee Smith
Throckmorton
Virgil E. Arnold
Doss Hardin
Alton M. Mead
Cameron County
J. Dixie Smith
Boyce House
Arthur R. Miller
George H. Sheppard
Nolan County
Clifford E. Butler
Gordon
This Church Welcomes All to Worship and Service
The church announces 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. sermon A God To Glorify and 8:80 p.m. Evening Sermon Purpose In Life The minister E. M. Shepard invites strangers, the poor, the rich, and all to find home, comfort, and a place to serve in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Shepard
Harmony Methodist Church Sunday Services
Harmony Methodist Church will hold preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 30 p.m. on Sunday. A full attendance is desired and visitors are welcome. A J Helm pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Methodist Church
A. J. Helm
First Methodist Church Announces June Services and Sermons
A. Bryson English leads at First Methodist Church one block east of the post office with Church School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:50 a.m. Epworth Leagues at 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:30 p.m. Sermons for June 14 are Undiscovered Power and Sold Out to Satan. Special music will accompany both services.
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Epworth
League Union
W.S.C.S
First Methodist Church
Methodist Reporter
First Baptist Church Service Times and Message
Sunday School at 10:00. Morning Worship 11:05. Training Union 7:30. Evening Worship 8:30. A prayer asks that all thy children be welcome and that all generations find comfort and strength in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Jesus Christ
Lord
Gustine Lamkin Church Revival Announcement
A church notices a revival beginning June 28 at Gustine Lamkin with preaching by J. D. Smoot at 10 am. The call invites members to attend and help as the church holds services at Lamkin and emphasizes the work of revival across all points. James 4 17 referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamkin
Gustine
James
Rambo Family Spends Weekend in Comanche
Harold Rambo a Higginbothams book keeper in Rising Star and Ernest Rambo assistant manager of a Camp Bowie canteen spent the weekend in Comanche with their parents Mr and Mrs Roy Rambo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rambo
Higginbotham's
Rising Star
Ernest Rambo
Camp Bowie
Comanche
Roy Rambo
More Work Seen For Highway 36
A 110000 allotment by the Texas State Highway Department funds construction and improvement of a gap in Highway 36 from Bear Creek in Hamilton County to the Comanche County line. The move ends a funding freeze due to military importance, enabling early completion to connect to Cross Plains Abilene and the Coastal area. The highway will form a direct diagonal across the state linking Camp Barkeley Camp Bowie Camp Hood with Camp Wallace and the Coastal region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Highway Department
Bear Creek
Hamilton County
Comanche County
Highway Department
Hamilton Record-Herald
Record-Herald
Hamilton
Comanche
Houston
Cross Plains
Abilene
Camp Barkeley
Camp Bowie
Camp Hood
Camp Wallace
Soil Conservation Group In Meeting Round Grove Area
Landowners in the Round Grove community met Friday night with W. A. Morgan and Upper Leon Soil Conservation District representatives to discuss the district approved soil and water conservation planning. The district will provide technical assistance for terrace and water disposal layouts, cropping systems, soil building crops, and pasture development to protect against erosion and improve productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Grove
W. A. Morgan
Upper Leon
Mika
J W McEntire Claimed By Death
J W McEntire known as Uncle Jim died at his home near Hasse on Tuesday. Funeral services were held at Sardis Cemetery near Hasse on Wednesday and interment followed. He lived in the Hasse community over 30 years and is survived by his wife a son and three stepchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McEntire
Jim
Hasse
Sardis
Mr. McEntire
Mrs J B Chilton Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club
Mrs J B Chilton entertained the Tuesday Club at her home with four tables of bridge and a display of flowers. Mrs Bob Stanton won high for members and Mrs Charles Wetzel Jr won high for guests. Corsages made of War Savings Stamps were given as gifts. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Chilton
Bob Stanton
Charles Wetzel, Jr
Mrs. J. M. Haynes Visits Son in Indiana
Mrs. J. M. Haynes and her daughter Jewel have returned to Comanche from a visit to her son A. B. Smith and family in Columbus Indiana. They also toured Madison and Indianapolis during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Haynes
Jewel
Comanche
A. B. Smith
Columbus
Indiana
Madison
Indianapolis
Taylors Move From Elm Grove Farm To Comanche House
Mr and Mrs Bart Tay lor plan to move from their Elm Grove farm home to the Alvin Hafford house in Comanche. They hired Burks Transfer and Storage Company, a bonded local and long distance hauler with railroad permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Taylor
Elm Grove
Comanche
Alvin Hafford
Burks Transfer and Storage Company
Burks
Baggett Home Demonstration Club Meeting Noted
Baggett Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. James Mast home with ten members and visitor Mrs. B M Moore. County agent Miss Ruth Mayfield demonstrated foundation dress patterns. several members measured and fitted. Next meeting with Miss Mayfield is July 6. following club session is June 15 at Mrs Kennedy Moore with a dress display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baggett Home Demonstration Club
James Mast
B. M. Moore
County Home
Ruth Mayfield
Kennedy Moore
Kendrick Family Visit Highlights Sunday in Valera
Mr and Mrs Wade Kendrick and Mrs J R Skinner and daughter visited his brother Doc Kendrick at Valera on Sunday in a short family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Kendrick
J. R. Skinner
Doc Kendrick
Valera
Sidney Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
The Sidney Home Demonstration Club met on May 13 at Mrs. Woods home with Miss Mayfield presenting a canning method for English peas that preserves minerals and vitamins. The group skipped May 27 and resumed June 10 at the Methodist Church with a sewing class on cutting and using a foundation pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Home
Mrs Fagan Undergoes Tonsil Removal in German Hospital
Mrs. E S Fagan had her ton sils removed at a German hospital last week. Mrs. Keith Lane Jr of Fort Worth spent the week end with her parents Rev and Mrs E M Shepard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Fagan
Keith Lane, Jr
Fort Worth
Rev
E. M. Shepard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sutton Dudley
the Cherry Voucher Store
E. W. Sullivan
Harry McKee
W. Gregory Hatcher
General Land Office
Bascom Giles
Neil Joe
Eastland County
Gerald C Mann
Dalles
McLennan County
Charles Fergerson
W. N
Bill) Corry
J. E. McDonald
W. W. King
Sabine County
Bailey B. Ragsdale
Houston County
Potter County
Supreme Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Harry N., Graves
Williamson County
Walter H. Strength
Church News
Presbyterian Church
Harmony
First Baptist Church
E. G. Gregory, Jr
J. D. Smoot
LEO
Mii
Durham
Soil Conservation Group
Mrs
Son
Cara Nome
Cara Nome Eye Make
Baggett Club
A. J. Nelson
Sidney
Pei Tae
Archonge
Lucien Lelong
Dorothy Perkins
Paris
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