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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1943
Page
10
Comanche County residents contributed more than 5000 toward a 3600 quota set by National headquarters. Leaders Roy Brannan and Hollis Burton report the drive is still collecting funds. Communities yet to report should send donations promptly for inclusion in the final tally.
Members of the club present two short plays Henry Puts His Put In It and Elmer Cleans. Jackie Freeman, a talented young singer, will perform. A patriotic number features Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty with twenty five pre school children. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
An examination for Naval Officer Candidates will be given at Comanche High School on April 2. Principal Virgil Chaffin confirms the date and notes that complete details provided by the Government to Mr Chaffin will be published in next week's Chief.
A poultry clinic will be held in the District Courtroom on Thursday night March 18 starting at 8 20 led by Dr D G Pinch a graduate of Aimes Poultry School of Technology sponsored by Hall Brothers Feed Store of Comanche The program covers rag birds diagnosis nutrition and feed supply.
C L Huett proprietor announces the Service Drug Store of Co manche is now agency for Lee Poultry and Stock remedies. The Lee products are long trusted remedies used by poultrymen and stock raisers and Huett will offer a full line in his Animal Health Department.
Automotive dealers must list the Certificate of War Necessity number on receipts for any sale or service involving vehicle parts for commercial operators. Purchasers should sign two receipts with the certificate number, one kept by the seller and the other by the buyer, with receipts available for inspection by ODT representatives. A. V. Littlefield visited Carbon on Thursday and Friday.
The preschool group, directed by Mrs Y W Holmes, resumes at 9 00 am after a temporary halt to allow her full time in Mr Holmes' office. The program runs an average attendance of sixteen, with classroom and playground facilities meeting top standards and scaled charges. New residents with children aged three to five are invited to investigate this Comanche institution.
Larry Joe Armstrong infant son of Mr and Mrs T J Armstrong of the Bible community died March 1 1943 at three months eleven days after a several days illness with pneumonia Funeral services were held at the grandparents home Mr and Mrs W H Armstrong with Minister Ledbetter in charge Interment was Elm Cemetery near Gorman He is survived by his parents paternal and maternal grandparents one brother nine aunts three uncles and several great grandparents Texas A M College figures spent weekend in Comanche with relatives
Miss Tinnie Long of Houston recent Rice Institute graduate becomes corresponding secretary at The New York Times. Daughter of Rom Long and Mrs. Pat Long she visits relatives in Comanche.
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