Comanche Chamber Reports Strong 1943 Finances and Postwar Plans
The Comanche Chamber of Commerce reports a solid 1943 finances year with a $625.85 net saving and a bank balance rise to $1225.78 since 1942. Directors plan for postwar opportunities while noting limited wartime activity and efforts toward an airport site and hospital/hotel discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Jennie Lou Dewitt
Chamber of Commerce
Old Settlers Reunior
Fli Hale
Cottor
Scout Hall
Hill
Chamber of Comne
Department of Commerce
Karl Shock
Comanche
Rent Control Office
Office of Defense Transportation
Brownwood Couple Welcome Eight Pound Son Richard Paul
An eight pound son was born at a Brownwood hospital on Wednesday March 1 at 8 40 a m to Mr and Mrs Walter Williams of Brownwood. The baby has been named Richard Paul and is the grandson of Mr and Mrs T J Williams and Emmett Long of Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Walter Williams
Haseen
Richard Paul
T. J. Williams
Emmett Long
Comanche
Court House News Men Placed In Class 1 A By Local Selective Service Board
Court notices list men classified 1 A by the local board, with names including John W. Griffin Elton L. White William W. Vineyard and William R. Steele. Discharges show Pvt Nathan T. Otwell honored at Temple General Hospital after 1 year 3 months service and others at Camp Butler Camp Berkeley. Marriages recorded include Fretwell Burleson Engle Blackmon McDonald Williams Miears Haynes. Births report three new Gustine and Comanche infants. Deaths noted Lindley Reed with burials at Amity Long Branch. County Court case State vs Emory Golden pleads guilty to liquor possession. fined 100 plus cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Selective Service Board
John W. Griffin
Elton L. White
William W. Vineyard
William R. Steele
Vileoharers
Nathan T. Otwell
Army
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Clement P. Jones, Jr
Camp Butner
N. C
Howard W. Stephens
Roy W. Keel
Camp Berkeley
Texas
James H. Fretwell
May Bell Burleson
Comanche
H. D. Lane Oren M. Engle
Ruby Blackmon
Sidney
Rt. 1
Bill Glasgow
Kenneth Ray McDonald
Laverne Williams
H. H. Barnett
Gustine
Joe P. Miears
de Leon
Bardett Davis
Gordon Barrett
William Edward Lindley
Rising Star
Amity Cemetery
Joel Frank Reed
Sipe Springs
Long Branch
Emory Golden
Hereford cattle sale ties local ranchers to Brown County
J. B. Allcorn, a prominent Hereford breeder and rancher from 10 miles south of Comanche, sold twenty-one registered Hereford cows and one registered Hereford bull last week to Guy Eades and H. L. Allcorn of Jim Ned Creek, Brown County.
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J. B. Allcorn
Guy Eades
H. L. Allcorn
Jim Ned Creek
Brown County
Allcorn
Comanche
County Seeks 1500 Pints in Blood Drive
Comanche County aims to collect 1500 pints with 650 residents already registered. The Red Cross unit arrives at First Baptist Church with doctors and nurses to organize blood donations for Army and Navy plasma needs. Eligibility includes ages 18 to 60, health and weight requirements, and parental consent for minors.
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Comanche County
American Red Cross
Roy Brannan
The
Red Cross
First Baptist Church
Mr. Brannan
Army
Navy
Edmondson's
Armed Services
Comanche Tops Red Cross Drive as Mercy Creek Leads
Comanche County reports about half of its 7 400 Red Cross War Fund quota raised by Wednesday. Mercer Creek led with 65 and a 50 quota, White Point exceeded its 50 quota, Comanche 2 750 by noon, Burton expects more by week end. North sector drive progress praised. 90 percent of the 2 000 000 000 national fund funds soldiers and families.
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Comanche County
American Red Cross War Fund
Hollis Burton
The
Red Cross
Mercer Creek
White Point
Comanche
Mr. Burton
de Leon
United States
Burton
American Red Cross
Big crowd expected for Comanche First Monday Trades Day
A large turnout is anticipated for Comanche County as the regular First Monday Trades Day combines with the Junior Livestock Show on Monday. Merchants plan special bargains and traders from a wide area are expected to attend, with brisk hog trading if the weather cooperates.
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Comanche County
Comanche
Gustine Sgt Guy Bean Wounded in Italy Action
Sgt Guy A Bean 44 formerly of Gustine and son of Mrs Lula Bean of Comanche was wounded in action in Italy. His brother R J Bean of Pettit reports he was shot in combat and is in hospital, healing and expected to be released in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy A. Bean
Gustine
Lula Bean
Comanche
Italy
R. J. Bean
Pettit
Sgt. Bean
Comanche County
Cunningham Donates Ad To Livestock Show Bulletin
W A Cunningham a pioneer worker with Comanche County Livestock Association bought half page space for the annual bulletin but the ad was omitted by mistake. He explains the bulletin funds prizes and expenses for the Junior Livestock Show and he donated the cost. He long helped on the finance committee and aided the association’s growth.
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W. A. Cunningham
Comanche County Livestock Association
Cunningham
Private Craddock Recovering From Air Raid Injuries
Private Harold R. Craddock husband of Comanche County Treasurer Mrs Margaret Craddock is recovering in a government hospital from injuries suffered three months ago in an air raid over the Italian front. Reported eye and hand injuries show satisfactory response to treatment.
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Harold R. Craddock
Comanche County
Margaret Craddock
Italy
Craddock
Workers Conference to Meet at Gustine
Gustine Baptist Church hosts a Wednesday conference with speakers on The Church as an Organization and mission doctrine. The program includes devotions from R L Graham, sermons by A Hope Owen, music by John D Matthews, and a $3,000,000 endowment campaign led by J R Hickerson with lunch and W M A meetings to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine Baptist Church
R. L. Graham
E. N. Strother
W. P. Ray
E. G. Gregory, Jr
John D. Matthews
Tyler
A. Hope Owen
Shawnee
Okla
J. R. Hickerson
Fletcher to spend fifteen day furlough at home
Pfc. Vernon Fletcher of Stoney Field Charleston S C is spending a fifteen day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Fletcher and other relatives.
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Pfc
Vernon Fletcher
Stoney Field
Charleston, S. C
Walter Fletcher
Annual Junior Exposition And Senior Breeds Show Opens At TAM
Army Air Field cadet James C. Slider reports to Carlsbad New Mexico for advanced bombardier training. The Ninth Annual Junior Livestock Show for Comanche County 4 H and FFA youth opens Monday March 6 at the Rodeo Grounds with prizes and judged breeding stock.
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Jamie Brook
Brady
Tam
Rodeo Grounds
James C. Slider
W. H. Slider
Comanche
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Army Air Field
Carlsbad Army Air Field
Army Air Forces Training Command
Slider
Army Air Forces
North Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Nan Norman
R. 3
Elkheart
Texas
Comanche Corn School
Calvin Holcomb
FFA
Comanche County Live Stock Association
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
Comanche Lions Club
Comanche County
Walter Barret
Frank Jordan
Stephenville
W. W. Reed
Baptist Revival Gains Momentum in Comanche
The First Baptist Church of Comanche reports steady revival results with five additions on Monday night, seven on Tuesday, and two on Wednesday. Morning services run 10 to 11 with evening prayer meetings, and four prior-night prayer meetings were held across the city. Assisting pastor Rev. FE G Gregory Jr are Dr A Hope Owen of Shawnee Oklahoma and John D Matthews of Tyler.
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First Baptist Church of
Comanche
FE. G. Gregory, Jr
A. Hope Owen
First Baptist Church
Shawnee
Oklahoma
John D. Matthews
Tyler
Collinsworth Announces Candidacy for Commissioner No. 3
R G Collinsworth of Proctor declares his bid for Commissioner of Precinct No 3. A Comanche County native and Proctor resident for a decade, he seeks public office for the first time and asks for close scrutiny of his qualifications and citizen support. Also listed is a land transfer valued at 6768.80 involving Loss Woods and multiple surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Collinsworth
Proctor
Collinsworth
Comanche County
Rent Control Inspector to Visit Comanche on Monday
Inspector Clair Bettis of the Brownwood Area Rent Office will be in Comanche on Monday March 6 until 2 p.m. to inspect housing accommodations. He will be headquartered with J. B. Albcorn in the Chamber of Commerce Building.
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Clair Bettis
Brownwood Area
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Boyce House
Fort Worth
Court House News
Lady Blanchard
Dudley Brothers
Sgt
Guy Bean
J. R. Eanes
R. Q. Marshall
John Elliott
G. Sifford Survey
Green Sifford Survey
New Majestic Theatre
Boothill Bandits
Range Busters
Deanna Durbin
Franchot Tone
Gildersleeve
Broadway
Harold Peavy
Randolph Scott -In
Old Majestic Theatre
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