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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
7
A nostalgic poem praising a father nicknamed Dad as a sport and loyal, despite quirks. The speaker confesses affection and respect, describing the Dad as a “trump” and “the very best pal,” even when scolding or loud. The piece ends with affection and praise for the father figure.
Comanche County attendees chose Gustine as the site at a June meeting held Friday night at the First Methodist Church. The quartet singing is planned for Friday night before the second Sunday in July.
Miss Annabelle Goosby, working at the Station Hospital with Fort Worth Army Base, spent the weekend here with her grandmother Mrs. John Goosby.
W. A. Thomas announces the new $5.00 Automobile Use Tax Stamp is on sale in all post offices and major offices of the Collector of Internal Revenue. The law requires vehicle owners to buy the stamp and display it on the car beginning July 1.
Mr and Mrs A S Harris hosted a family reunion over the weekend at their home 407 North Elm. Attending were Laura Harris a Trinidad Colorado teacher Bettie Harris also a Trinidad teacher Dorothy Holliday and daughter Jane of Dallas Welburn Dunlap and daughter Jane of Corpus Christi J C Johnson of Houston who stayed through the week.
The Seven County Singing Convention will be held Saturday night and Sunday at Rockwood, Coleman County. All Comanche County singers are invited to attend. W. B. Huggins, President.
Mrs. J M Cameron 84 a longtime Comanche County resident died at her home in Comanche. Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home with Rev John Donaho officiating and burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving children include Mrs O H Donaho G C Cameron Mrs J W Littlejohn Hugh Cameron Eugene Cameron Mrs Bettie Burgett Jack and Frank Cameron.
State Pensioners Protective Organization will hold its regular meeting in the county court room Saturday at 2 p.m. The Hon. H Moore, member of the Texas House, is expected to attend and report on service in the 49th Session. Chairman Green West and Secretary Mrs Wyly invite all to attend.
J. R. Stafford and his daughter Johnnie Ruth visited J. R. Biggs and family in Fort Worth along with Mrs. Inez Stafford over the weekend according to local society notes.
Mrs. Mary Susan Alexander 90 died at her Proctor home Friday night. Funeral held at Proctor Baptist Church Saturday with Rev. Bob Graham and Rev. L. D. Hornburg officiating. interment in Proctor Cemetery. Surviving: sons E. S. Alexander, R. L. Alexander, H. T. Alexander. a brother J. L. Smith. eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Grandson Pvt. Joe Roy Alexander was killed in action on Corregidor February 24, 1945.
A large crowd attended the Sidney homecoming and singing event on Sunday. Organizers called the meeting one of the best held in several years according to attendees.
Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette headline two night live show events titled The Big Show on Friday and Saturday. The performances promise cowboy entertainment and featured acts alongside Autry in a period entertainment listing.
Roy Acuff and the Smoky Mountain Boys headline a two night Tuesday and Wednesday concert bill featuring traditional country songs and gospel numbers. The show promises lively fiddle and banjo performances with audience sing along moments.
The pastor returns from a long meeting in Lubbock to fill the pulpit next Sunday June 17. Morning sermon titled What Youth Owes and an 8 30 evening service on Well Doing in Religious Work. Vacation Bible School planned with First Methodist Church in late August. W B Gray Minister.
Mrs Geo W Tate and her daughter Miss Elizabeth, owners of Roberson Sisters, ladies wear store, spent the early part of the week in Dallas visiting markets and buying merchandise for their shop. Mrs R G McLean of Hasse Public School recently underwent a major operation at Lubbock General Hospital and is reported to be recovering well. The longer the courtship, the longer the marriage.
Dudney's Dry Cleaners on the north side of the square installed a Pan-Tex press last week. Owner Bill Dudney says the machine is among the best and will handle the increased business the shop is seeing.
We express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during her illness and for floral offerings and other expressions of sympathy at the time of her death and burial. E S Alexander R L Alexander and H T Alexander.
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