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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
1
The Comanche County grand jury reports six days of service, 71 witnesses, two indictments one felony and one misdemeanor. It deplores juvenile crime, urges a curfew law, and calls for parental responsibility to prevent a lost generation amid wartime.
J C Huett son of Mr and Mrs Will Huett of Comanche has landed in Egypt as a radio operator on a merchant ship. The letter received this week is his first word in over five months indicating he is safe.
W D Jenkins former County School Superintendent 1911 1917 died Wednesday ending a long career in education. He began teaching as a teen and served more than 45 years in schools and local government. Jenkins taught four terms and led city schools, attended Sam Houston Normal College, and remained active up to his death assessing city taxes the day before.
The Comanche Garden Club hosts a public flower and vegetable show Thursday at the basement of the Methodist Church. Admission free, locals urged to enter displays and outsiders welcome with entries of flowers, vegetables, and fruit. The event marks the last meeting before fall activities resume.
J. T. Gray of Abilene State vice Officer of the American Legion will be in Comanche at the office of J. B. Alcorn on Friday May 21. Veterans of World War I and World War II may present claims or seek information from this officer.
The following named enlisted men were inducted into the Army of the United States at Abilene on May 11. These men of the Enlisted Reserve Corps will report on May 18 for active duty at Camp Wolters Reception Center. Harold D. Edwards Joseph A. Carmack J. T. Gregory Robert E. Miller Estell E. Mathis Melvin D. Edwards Marshall E. Perry Robert I. Guinn Robert L. Terrill Willie L. Wolfenbarger Son K. Dunlap J. H. Morris Burnice F. Clawson Johnathan Y. Robinson Curtis R. McKinzie Carl Sanford Carver N. Huddleston Alford L. Hooper Accepted For Navy The following men were accepted for the Navy and will report for induction next week. Preston Young Homer Underwood Gerald James Steele Joe Robert Moore
Funeral services were held at Comanche Funeral Home for Virgil Ray Steele 14 who died Thursday night from injuries when a dump truck overturned near Comanche. Rev E G Gregory Jr led at First Baptist Church with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving relatives include Rob Steele the father Mrs Mattie Sanford of Comanche his guardian sister Bertha Mae Foster and half siblings Cecil Chappel Mae Webb.
War Price and Rationing Board announces 13 pounds per person for canning and preserving sugar. Permits available at Comanche office on Mon Tue and Sat mornings, Gustine City Drug Store midweek, and De Leon office daily. Bring War Ration Book No 1 and last year’s canning output. Five pounds for preserving and eight for canning. no rush, valid until November 1.
Comanche High School holds its annual graduation exercises tonight at 8 30 with fifty five seniors receiving diplomas. Dr Thomas Taylor president of Howard Payne College will deliver the commencement address. The program published in a week's Chief will be observed.
First Lieutenant Bob Glover of Comanche has landed safely in Australia after about two years in the service. Before enlisting he was a bookkeeper at Dudley Bros.
Gladyce Wellnitz daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Wellnitz of Arpin Wisconsin announces her engagement to Lt Travis R Durham son of Mr and Mrs N N Durham of Comanche Durham a University of Texas B S graduate was commissioned after OCS Camp Barkeley Texas and promoted to first lieutenant He and Gladyce are with the 38th Station Hospital in England
The Baptists achieved a one day War Savings Bonds and Stamps sale near $45,000 led by a $40,000 purchase from the State National Bank. Individuals bought $1000, $500, and $100 bonds as the club plans another sale at Higginbotham store. Chairman Wm. C. Chilton urges continued sales during the war.
The Rector Cunningham Post of the American Legion mailed 10 000 cigarettes to the 36th Division overseas. Texas men, including Comanche County residents, form much of the division. The post will continue shipments at intervals and raise funds locally. Donations are urged at The Chief or Higginbotham, with A P Cox, or J B Albcorn. A May 30 fundraising campaign is planned. Pfe Carrol Gore of Fort Bliss visited his parents this week.
May 21 collection day invites every county family to put metal cans into action against the Axis. Comanche residents may use a city truck for pickup or bring cans to the City Market sheds, with preparation steps including washing drying flattening and boxing the cans for transport. Captain George R Buckey US Army Air Corps is profiled with multiple honors including Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross for missions over Europe. His wife Miss Maxine George and infant son George Richard Buckey are listed as nearest kin with Buckey’s wartime service connected to Comanche.
The Red Cross Surgical Dressing Room on the third floor of the Comanche County Courthouse reopens for weekday afternoons at 1 30 and Tuesday/Thursday nights at 8. Volunteer service is urged as the War Department seeks surgical dressings for the war effort.
A new shipment of thread arrived and Mrs. Lowry calls for Red Cross knitters. She will be in the Red Cross Sewing Room on Monday and Saturday afternoons and can be reached by phone at 399.
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