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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
1
Greene and Waring announce the shift from J. R. Eanes & Co to Greene & Waring marking 43 years of local service in insurance real estate and loans. The partners Cyril A Greene and John D Waring Jr lead the firm with Eanes reentering real estate loans under his former name.
The Comanche Garden Club hosts the annual flower show on Saturday June 16 in the courthouse basement. 4-H Club entries win cash prizes for gardens vegetables and individual specimens. 10 30 a m entry deadline and judges will award prizes to top winners from county clubs.
Telegram to his wife in Zephyr confirms Pvt Amzy Hibler son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hibler of Blanket and brother of Mrs C C Thomas was killed in Germany on May 5 1945. Hibler a carpenter before enlistment went overseas September 1944 and was first stationed in Scotland.
White Point and Doc Edwards report the $3,000 quota for the Seventh War Loan Drive more than doubled with over $6,000 in bonds sold. Roland Miller, County War Finance Chairman, confirms strong ongoing sales.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon in Fort Worth for Joe Oliver Simmons Apprentice Seaman U S Navy who died Monday in a San Diego Naval Hospital from pneumonia He was 18 and the son of Mr and Mrs George Simmons formerly of Comanche He served one month in a radar unit and had studied at the University of Texas for a year He won an appointment to the Naval Academy but failed the eye exam He was a nephew of Mr and Mrs N N Durham Comanche and great nephew of Henry Moore and Mrs Clara Slack He is survived by his parents and was predeceased by an older brother George Simmons Jr in 1931.
Rev. J. D. Smoot of Comanche will preach at the First Methodist Church in De Leon on Sunday morning for pastor Rev. John Sheloff who is recovering from a heart attack.
Notice warns no tire or gasoline applications will be accepted on the scheduled Wednesday meeting day except via mail. The ration office will not accept in person Thursday mail received applications. Citizens are urged to mail to the Rationing Board for faster processing and return of coupons. AWARDED SILVER STAR Sgt. Thomas M. Gatlin Jr. of Gustine is honored for gallantry in action January 1, 1945 in Germany. citation details his rescue of a machine gun position and aiding his company’s advance.
The Comanche County 4-H dairy judging team of Jim Rice Stanley Wright and Charlie Richards placed second at the Heart of Texas Dairy Show in Stephenville. Jim Rice was high-point with 355 of 400. Mills County team won. Comanche entries won $49 in prize money. Majestic Jersey bull placed second. D W Long’s bull third. Jan Franks and Preston Tate owned cows placing in show. Jersey classifications under American Jersey Cattle Club. Local Jersey Breeders Association and Heart of Texas Jersey Association to meet to elect officers and plan next year’s show.
The First Free Will Baptist Church of Comanche near Riley's Grocery will start a revival on Saturday night June 16 at 8 00 p m Public invitation urged and Rev E J Vaughn of Waco will preach attendees urged to bring someone along.
Members of the Executive Committee of the Comanche County Old Settlers Association will meet in the Chamber of Commerce office on Tuesday afternoon June 19 at 4 p.m. to plan the 1945 Reunion. The announcement comes from J. R. Eanes, President, and Mrs. Eulalia Nabers Wells, Secretary. All members and other interested parties are urged to attend.
Lorena Kirkland daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kirkland of Comanche married Sergeant Gordon A Seals son of Mr and Mrs Z V Seals also of Comanche in a Sunday evening ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Morgan. Rev Gordon Barrett officiated and witnesses included families and Pat Duke. The groom was ordered to Pyote Army Air Field and will be joined by his wife soon.
Mrs. H. H. Barnett presented her piano pupils in a recital at the Gustine Methodist Church on Friday night June 1. Performers included Benita Ann Morgan Peggie Sue Rambo Chandler Haggard Frances Gleaton Karla Willingham Janett Willingham Paul Wayne Barnett Joyce Ann Willis Carol Gwen Adcock Nelda Bess Rambo Lena Faye Manning Betty Gleaton Nelda Rellins.
The First Methodist Church in Comanche hosts Rev G P Comer from Waco drawing rising crowds nightly. He leads singing and preaching, conducts youth services, and attracts visitors from San Saba and beyond. Next week features two daily services and topics such as The Lost Christ and What Ever Goes Over The Old Devil's Back Is Sure To Come Under His Belly.
Sixty additional frozen food lockers have been received at the local Frozen Food Lockers plant and are being installed. W. C. McHorse, the manager, says the lockers should be installed by Monday and urges reserved renters to collect their locker keys promptly. He notes an additional 96 lockers have been ordered for installation in about ninety days.
An advertisement promises same day service at Frozen Food Lockers for owners to bring live chickens to be killed dressed and prepared at the plant with no effort required by the owner. It notes Fridays as chicken killing time and offers worry free processing.
Cr L Huett proprietor of the Service Drug Store announces daily closure from 10 to 11 a m next week during the local Methodist revival.
County officials report weak E bond sales in the Seventh War Loan Drive. Roland Miller calls on farmers and rural papers to boost participation to meet the Comanche County quota by July 1. Treasury notes highlight farmer deposits and potential 10 year gains from E Bonds.
Roland Miller announces Board Church in Comanche County surpassed its bond quota becoming second in the county to do so. J O Steward reports $4050 in bonds sold against a $3000 target. Also noted are Myra Nell Carter and Julia Belle Seay entering Durham's Business College in Austin, graduates of May.
Roy Smith of Fort Worth is visiting his sister, Mrs. James Wilkerson, in Comanche.
Wilson, chaired by J. A. Barrett, is the first Comanche County community to meet its $7,000 Seventh War Loan quota. By Tuesday afternoon, sales reached $7,100, with county reports coming in slowly. Mr. Miller urged all community chairmen to mobilize committees and submit reports promptly.
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