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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1945
Page
6
The piece notes a Dublin rodeo held last weekend drawing attendees from nearby areas. It mentions a weekly city park auction every Monday drawing strong crowds and local interest. The report also lists many residents visiting family or traveling, including Pfc Pete H White, Sam White, Bill White, Mrs. Johnnie Sager, and others.
The State Pensioners Protective Organization calls a regular meeting in the County Court Room on the first Saturday in May the 7th at 2 p.m. Attendees may hear Hon. O. H. Moore report on the Texas Legislature if available. Escorting officials invite members to attend.
William T. Ripley Seaman First Class and Miss Frances Brown were married Friday afternoon April 20. Rev E G Gregory Jr of the First Baptist Church of Comanche officiated. Mrs Ripley is the daughter of Mrs W L Brown, and Mr Ripley is the son of Mr and Mrs George E Ripley, all of Comanche.
Pvt Billy Wayne Bradshaw of Comanche Rt 1 has begun preliminary Army training at Camp Hood after induction. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W C Bradshaw and has a brother Pfc McCoy Bradshaw stationed in Orlando Florida.
Homer R. Steele of Star Route Sidney in Germany has been promoted from private first class to sergeant with the 28th Infantry Regiment, Eighth Infantry Division, now fighting east of the Rhine. The division crossed the Roer, assaulted Duren, and advanced to Cologne amid night attacks. The Golden Arrow Division pushed Nazis from Hurtgen Forest and advanced from Normandy through Brittany to the Crozon Peninsula after landing in France on July 4.
A veteran parade scene recalls the heroism of soldiers in khaki while a Gold Star Mother stands nearby with a tearful eye. The poem questions the crowd’s celebration as it acknowledges loss, scars, and memory of Bataan, inviting quiet reflection alongside celebration.
Roch J D Stephens made a business trip to Stephenville Tuesday. Minnie Johnson of Fort Worth visits her son Granville Johnson and family. Gerald Thompson honored at a party in the Grissom home before his overseas service departure. J E Steele and wife visit relatives in Fort Worth. School patrons attend a picnic at Comyn. Sympathy extended to Mrs C B Garner on the death of her niece Mrs Woodward who died after hospital arrival in Waco. Buckner Orphan's Home received seventy five dozen eggs donated locally.
Pvt. O. T. Rex of Sheppard Field spent the weekend visiting his wife and children here, sharing time with kin before returning to duties.
The Comanche Garden Club had sixteen members at the April 19 meeting. More than 300 dollars were raised at the club co sponsored play. A committee of three was named to select next year s officers. Iris Show arrangements were praised.
The W S C S met Monday April 30 at 3 pm in the First Methodist Church parlor with sixteen members present. Mrs Mallard played the prelude and sang My Faith Looks Up To Thee. Mrs Jenkins led the Bible lesson Phil 6 1 24 and Chap 5. May 7 Mrs Mallard will present the second lesson West of the Date Line.
Mrs J D Francisco returns to Longview after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs J D Jones both ill with the family noting their ongoing illness.
F M Roberson of Lubbock a former county commissioner visited Mr and Mrs J A Barrett and friends in Wilson. He attended the Dublin Rodeo during the weekend. Mrs Mollie Carr of Dallas stayed with Mr and Mrs Oscar Sloan several days in Wilson locality.
Earl Ray Evans was reported to be slightly improved Monday in Dallas where he was receiving treatment at a hospital.
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