Local residents enter training and move across state lines
Mrs J D Waring travels to Dallas for a Thrift Stamp Meeting. Jim D Ratliff heads to Virginia for Naval training. Floyd Lane and Kinamie Sullivan enlist in the U S Marines in Brownwood. Others visit relatives in Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio and Montgomery while awaiting assignments and nursing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Allen
Howard Payne College
Emma Darden
Meridian
B. C. Stailey
Tilden Anderson
Camp Travis
J. P. Hoff
Claudie Gafford
Monroe
Dick Long
Omaha
Neb
Comanche
A. O. P. Nicholson
Merkel
S. W. Kenward
W. A. Whaley
de Leon
Nelson Smith
Rev. W. B. Holland
Bayou
J. T. Thompson
Port O’connor
Mrs. Houghton
Marlin
O. R. Houughton
Estin Burks
Gallup
J. H. Wilhelm
M. T. Bowden
Brownwood
Roger Hasley
Ranger
Fort Worth
Myrtle Holland
Waco
W. B. Holland
W.A. Robertson
O. M. Simmons
Adelle
Madill
Horton Williams
Henry Carter
J. D. Waring
Dallas
Jim D. Ratliff
Virginia
Naval Training School
Floyd Lane
Kinamie Sullivan
U. S. Marines
F. KE. Adams
Loyd Nicholson
Gille & Nabers
Harold Williams
Peacock Academy
San Antonio
Elzora Cunningham
Brady
Jamie Clarke
Port Royal
8. C
Marine Service
T. W. Posey
Earl Ellis
Cody Thomas
Levert Hill
Harry Robertson
Camp Bowie
C.F. Jacobs
Bob Graham
Sebe Payne
Jim Jones
Colorado
Victor Bond
I. T. Clemons
Waller
Texas
Senior Class Presents May 20 Play At Comanche High
The Senior Class of Comanche High School presents the college comedy At the End of the Rainbow on May 20 in the school auditorium. Mrs. R W Scurry trained an unusually talented cast including Robert Preston Raymond Sherrill Douglas Brown Cecil Evans and many more with bright costumes and lively songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
R. W. Scurry
Robert Preston
Raymond Sherrill
Douglas Brown
Cecil Evans
Dick Preston
Harry Pinson
Stanley Palmer
Orrin Clark
Ted Whitney
Otho Robinson
Jack Austin
Otho Bowman
Phyllis Lane
Laura Lu Waring
Blackberries Offered at Two Dollars per Quarterate
Clark and Dillard advertise berries priced at 2.00 per 24 quarterates urging early orders as supplies are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Clark & Dillard
Wayne Hill sells tailor shop to Lee Lester
Wayne Hill announces his retirement from tailoring to enter the army and confirms the sale of his shop to Lee Lester who will run it as a first class operation. He thanks patrons and asks for their continued business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Lester
Lester
Red Cross Prepares 3000 Surgical Dressings
Under direction of Mrs. I. C. Gage and Miss Maud Kelly the Red Cross has made 3,000 surgical dressings ready for shipment. The effort highlights the diligent work of the local Red Cross ladies and their contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
I. C. Gage
Maud Kelly
Cemetery Work at Stag Creek May 3 Urged
Notice states a cemetery work day at Stag Creek on May 3. All interested are urged to be present, prepared to work, and bring dinner. L. E. Fielder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stag Creek
L. E. Fielder
Card of Thanks for John F. Guinn
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during our hour of sadness at the death and burial of our husband and father John F. Guinn. May blessings come to you. Mrs. M. E. Guinn and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Guinn
M. E. Guinn
National Defensive League of Comanche County Formed
At a meeting in the W O W Hall on May 7 1918 the Comanche County Council of Defense organized the National Defensive League of Comanche County The group adopted aims to support US government war policies promote patriotism report disloyal acts aid Liberty Loan War Bond drives and assist Red Cross Y M C A and other war efforts membership is open to American citizens pledging support to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. W. Hall
Council of Defense
Comanche
Texas
National Defensive League
Comanche County
United States
American Red Cross
Army Y. M. C. A
United States of America
Dandeline Promise Cuts Dandruff and Hair Loss
Proven claims of Danderine and Knowlton's Dandeline promise to stop dandruff and shedding. Immediate effects include lighter fluffy hair with lustrous health and new fine growth after weeks of use. Instructions urge testing from any drug store and a small bottle to double hair beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Professor R H Cornelius to Sing at High School
Notice invites the public to a 2 30 p m Sunday May 19 sing at the High School performance by Prof R H Cornelius with all welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Cornelius
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted By Wm. Reese Co.
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for a torpid liver and low energy. It claims to improve liver stomach and bowel function and notes a price of $1.25 per bottle with The Wm. Reese Co. as special agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Co
Comanche Normal bids fail to enroll more teachers than ever
Inquiries come from several counties as Comanche Normal School bids fall short of enrolling more teachers this summer.
Rowland's Do 10 and 25c Store Ad Promises Life Changes
An old advertisement fragment touts Rowland's Do 10 and 25c Store with grand claims about drastic life changes and a call to shoppers. The brief fragment stresses novelty and wonder in the era’s consumer culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland's
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W. C. Odom
Lester M. Hall
Fred Rogers
John Nicholas
Tom Mason
Venus
Loyd Barrett
Tolar
Tressie Gressett
Ruby Vineyard
Erna Riley
Clyde Kirk
T. J. Helmsley
Tulsa
Okla
Estelle Bullard
H. H. Stevenson
Ivey Huddleston
Snday
Wade Chancellor
Hart Shoemaker
Hugh Sherrill
New Mexico
A. S. Harris
Bonham
Green West and
Son Ewell
Geo. Kearny
Virgil Walker
Camp Benbrook
Matt Douglas
Oklahoma City
Douglas
Wilson Straley
Hico
Nat W McCurdy
Edna Jones
San Angelo
Comanche National Bank
Chas. Or
Chicago
Elbert Cox
Elbert
M. K. Witt
A. C. Cathey
Iola Cathey
Elsie Cathey
Elmo Montgomery
Henry Moore
Mac Moore
Nell Preston
Christine Dona
Molly Bruce
Glennie Hoff
Louise Ross
Hazel High
the Imp
Ernestine Atwood
Emily Elliott
Velma Herring
Polly Price
Exie Blakemore
Kathleen Knox
Alma Pierce
Elsa Ernest
Alita Bonser
Marjorie Arnold
Bertha Williford
Marie Swift
Lucille Holden
Jane—De Alva Dudley
Mrs. Brown
Golden Jones
Marvin Dayton
Xthepha Clark
Nux
Paris Smith
Kate Turner
Miss Kate Turner
Wayne Hill
Nabers
Council OF Defense Perfects Organization
Call of Life
The
Rowland
Colgate
Ideao
Prince Alberts
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