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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1942
Page
6
County Clerk Claudia Fisher notes a 1917 federal act prohibiting manufacture distribution storage use and possession of explosives in war time. It defines explosives ingredients licenses required and penalties up to 5000 fine or one year imprisonment.
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication for the final settlement of the estate of S. H. Stokes non compos mentis no. 2162 guardian William Dale Stokes. The final account filed May 28, 1942 will be heard at the June term starting June 15, 1942 in the Comanche County Courthouse to contest or discharge the guardian. Claudia Fisher, Clerk, County Court, Comanche County Texas.
The Hasse Home Demonstration Club met at the Hasse School House with eleven members and one new member. Miss Mayfield led a green snap bean canning demonstration and pamphlets on new methods and syrup honey substitutes were distributed. foundation patterns will be the next feature and members are urged to bring vegetables to can and plan potential two day a week meetings at the schoolhouse.
J E Whiteside returned Friday from Rochester Minnesota with his father A E Whiteside of Sipe Springs. They went May 11 to the Mayo hospital and reports say his father is now in a Cisco hospital in serious condition.
Former Comanche County teacher recounts one room schoolhouses from 1892 to 1903 with McGuffey readers, slates, wells, and wood burning stoves. He recalls country life, limited roads, horseback riding, and strict rules that kept boys and girls apart. Next pieces will cover Cottonwood and Soda Springs.
The Indian Creek Home Demonstration Club met May 21 with Mrs. Lela Burdette. Thirteen members and four visitors attended. They quilted two quilts for Mrs. Burdette and enjoyed a hostess dinner. A shower was given for Burdette who has a new home. The group plans to meet June 4 with Mary Coker for a business session.
Walter A. Mercer son of Mr and Mrs W A Mercer was inducted into the Army at Fort Sam Houston on April 30 He was then transferred to Camp Barkeley where he serves in the medical corps
Forty eight seniors were awarded diplomas at De Leon High School commencement in the City Auditorium last Friday night. Rev. Leslie Boone of Brownwood Methodist Church delivered the address.
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