Local banks back post war credit plan for small business
William C. Chilton of Comanche National Bank praised the Post-War Small Business Credit Commission program. Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma bankers support a regional plan to provide adequate postwar credit, emphasizing character and capacity over collateral to aid small business and industry across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamc. Chilton
Comanche National Bank
Small Business Credit Commission
American Bankers Association
Dallas
Texas
State Bankers Associations
Robert M. Hanes
National Organization
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Ammerica
Mr. Hanes
Hanes
America
New York City
Philadelphia
Enter
Cardwell Brothers Reunite After War Service
Comanche residents Mr and Mrs B G Cardwell celebrate a double homecoming. Petty Officer Carroll Cardwell returns from two years in the Solomons amid combat and a Purple Heart medal, while Staff Sergeant Joe Zack Cardwell comes home after a year in the European theater. Both bring their wives and newly born child, sharing wartime experiences and reflections on Japs and Nazi forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Cardwell
Solomons
Pacific
Joe Zack Cardwell
B. G. Cardwell
Comanche
Joe Cardwell
Set
Cardwell
Brunswick
Germany
Britain
Choice Baking Company
De Leon District Singing Convention Meets in Gorman
The De Leon District Singing Convention meets at Gorman in the Church of God on the first Sunday in November. Singing begins at 10 o clock Sunday morning. Open invitation from president E. E. Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Leon
Gorman
Church of God
E. E. Butler
Thanksgiving market opens with large turkeys in Comanche
The Lookey market reports the Thanksgiving turkey market opening at a brisk pace. The Farmers Cheese and Produce Company of Comanche has started a dressing plant. R W Wyatt notes larger birds and good quality, with about the same car loads as last year. Army demand will freeze the crop before civilian sale. Shortage of turkey pickers cited and more workers needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Cheese & Produce Company of
Comanche
R. W. Wyatt
Mr. Wyatt
Comanche County
Glen Statum Promoted to First Lieutenant in Italy
Lt. Glen W. Statum, United States Army Air Corps, stationed in Italy, has been promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant. A Sidney High School graduate and bombardier aboard a B-24 Liberator, he has flown 36 missions over enemy territory. Parents Mr and Mrs D Statum of Comanche received the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen W. Statum
United States Army Air Corps
Italy
D. Statum
Comanche
Sidney Star Route
St. Statum
Sidney High School
Funeral Attended for Dr K H Aynes worth in Waco
Dr and Mrs E F Blackwood of Comanche attended the funeral services for Dr K H Aynes worth a prominent Texas physician in Waco on Tuesday afternoon October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
E. F. Blackwood
Comanche
K. H. Aynesworth
Texas
More Signers For Food Locker Plant In Comanche
W C McHorse urges about 100 more signers for Frozen Food Lockers to start the Comanche plant. WPB approval requires 60 percent pre sold lockers before material release. Lockers cost 12 dollars for door type and 15 dollars for drawer type for one year. Deposits collected by local businesses as plans move toward a meat processing facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
W. C. McHorse
WPB
Contaner Ie
Mr. McHorse
McHorse
Coleman County
WPE
Sutton Dudley
Drugs
Comanche National Bank
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
E. S. Fagan
Roy Peace
DL. E. Nabers
D. Johnson
Legion Post Meeting In County Court Room
The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion Post will be held at the County Court Room at 8 P.M. Wednesday Nov 8. All ex service men of World War I or II are invited to attend. Dr C W Gray is the Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
C. W. Gray
Davy Jones Legend as Sea realm Ruler of Limbo
The lore paints Davy Jones as the mythical sovereign governing Limbo under the sea. Legends describe his domain as a hidden nautical realm where drowned souls are said to reside. The tale endures in maritime folklore and adventurer storytelling across coastlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Jones
Limbo
Sea
Nurse Lt Gladyce Durham Serves Overseas With Station Hospital
Pictured Lt Gladyce W Durham wife of Lt Ted Durham Comanche administers flowers to patients in a ward at an American hospital in Southern England. She is an American Army Nurse from Wisconsin overseas nearly two years and recently moved with her unit from England to France near Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladyce W. Durham
Ted Durham
Comanche
American Hospital
England
T. Q. Moss
Brom
Virginia
Russell Topper
Chicago
Illinois
G. Nelson
Barrington
Massachusetts
Lt. Durham
Wisconsin
Heen
France
N. N. Durham
Paris
Indians Meet Strong Eastland in District 10-A Clash
The Comanche Indians face undefeated Eastland Mavericks at the local ballpark in a District 10-A game. Eastland, aiming for a share of the title, holds a one game edge over De Leon and Hamilton after recent wins. Marshall, hampered by a leg injury, is expected to start as Dudley Killian and others gear up for a competitive showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Indians
Eastland Mavericks
Mavericks
Eastland
de Leon
Dublin Lions
de Leon Bearcats
Hamilton Bulldogs
Gorman
Hico
Indians
Marshall
Dudley
Killian
Mazurek
Cox
Rains
Edwards
Guthrie
Armstrong
Pate
Hicks
Democratic Head Urges Big Vote in County Election
County Democratic Chairman R. L. Lane calls all qualified voters to the polls for the general election. He urges Democrats to turnout full strength to give the party nominees a large majority and says a big vote boosts the county's prestige and influence at state conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Lane
Gustine Soldier in Regiment That Helped Smash Gustav Line
Gustine Texas gunner Donald R Mattews served with the 349th Infantry Regiment of the 88th Division in Lt General Mark W Clark's Fifth Army. The unit helped break the Gustav and Hitler Lines and pushed from the Garigliano to the Arno. The 349th, nicknamed Kraut Killers, fought through difficult terrain to secure key targets near Rome and during the Arno River campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th
Italy
Donald R. Mattews
Gustine
Texas
349Th
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Garigliano
Arno River
88Th
Fonds
Adolph Hitler
Mts
Ausoni
Lepini
Rome
Maenza
Volterra
Arno
Palaia
San Miniato
Calenzano
Morale-Building Vitamins At Woodman Circle Meet
J R Eanes opens the District Convention with a call for fraternity as a path to peace and denounces greed prejudice and lust for wealth. Lord Halifax cautions against focusing too much on price over value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Circle
J. R. Eanes
Lord Halifax
Parkhouse Amendment urged by Texas judges and electorate
County Judge H. H. Lockridge of Comanche cites support among county judges and commissioners for the Parkhouse Amendment to the Texas Constitution. Judge Roy Anderson of Johnson County promotes it as a tool to reallocate funds, avoid higher rendition values, and provide flexible financing without raising the 8 cent cap, with approval by property owners and a six year limit per fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Lockridge
Comanche
County Commissioners Association
Cleburne Times
Texas
Roy Anderson
Johnson County
North Texas Association of County Judges and
County Commissioners
Anderson
Parkhouse
House
Senate
Shoemaker Honored With Distinguished Flying Cross
Comanche Texas sergeant Dale J Shoemaker a 15th Air Force gunner has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. He completed over fifty combat missions including a dangerous return to base after his bomber was damaged by flak near the Yugoslav coast and later repaired hydraulic lines to secure a safe landing. Shoemaker 51st mission came with the Liberator Group under Lt Col John P Tomhave. He is on a 30 day furlough visiting wife Nita Jean and parents in Harmony community. He is invited as honored luncheon guest at the local Lions Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale J. Shoemaker
Comanche
Italy
15Th Air Force
Set
Shoemaker
Neta Jean Bryson
M. T. Shoemaker
Harmony
Sgt. Shoemaker
Lions Club
15Th Aaf
Texas
Set. Shoemaker
Fredrichshafen
Germany
Yugoslavia
Sgt
Liberator Group
John P. Tomhave
Montevideo
Minn
Nita Jean Shoemaker
REA Meeting To Be Held In Austin
A state Rural Electrification Association meeting is set for November 15 in Austin. Featured speakers include Claude R. Wichard, Sam Rayburn, and William J. Neal. A national REA cooperatives convention follows on November 16 in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
A. C. Thomas
Comanche County
REA
Claude R. Wichard
Agriculture
Sam Rayburn
House of Representatives
William J. Neal
No License 2USt Stamp Required for County Duck Hunters
Game Warden John R. Woods of Brownwood states county residents may duck hunt without a hunter's license but must possess the Federal Water Fowl Stamp costing $1.00. He adds that hunting outside the county requires both the license and the stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Woods
Brownwood
Woods
Returns to Kansas After 15-Day Leave
Charles D. Statum returns to Independence Kansas after a 15 day furlough spent with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Charles D. Statum
Independence
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Joan W. Bricker
Ohio
Cardwells
Seabee
United States
Fiji
Guadalcanal
Lookey
Glen Statum
Harry
Truman
Missouri
American Legion
Ministry of Information
Gustav Line
C. C. Klingman
Sadie Uroes
Parkhouse Amendment
Thomas &, Dewey
New York
New Majestic
Charles Starrett
Cowboy From
Lonesome River
Lionel Barrymore
van Johnson
Jack Haley
Harriett Hilliard
Red Skelton
Esther Williams
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