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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1943
Page
3
J. B. Allcorn County Service Officer states his duties do not include assisting with Selective Service Board questionnaires. His work focuses on matters for men after enlistment or discharge and includes veterans of all wars, including the present conflict.
Joy Nell Stratton daughter of Mrs J A Ormsby of Gorman was elected football queen of the Gorman Panthers. She was crowned at halftime during the game between the Gorman Panthers and the Hamilton Bulldogs after moving from Comanche High to Gorman about a month ago.
In a business session in Comanche, 21 members discussed the Flower Show and Art Exhibit slated for Oct 27. Mrs B Anthony introduced Miss Dearley of Home Demonstrations. committees were appointed. members were asked to donate six inexpensive gifts for Camp Bowie hospital.
Sidney Home Demonstration Club met October 13 with samples on hand. Flora Betty Chandler attended a birthday shower. Plans for the 4-H Hallo ween party were discussed.
Mr and Mrs Bob McNutt announce their son Pfc Milton McNutt has landed safely in Northern Ireland with the 2nd Division. He was awarded a good conduct medal shortly before leaving Camp McCoy Wisconsin. Mortgage blanks at The Chief.
A Comanche, Texas letter dated October 25, 1943, regards Senator Connally and copies Senators O’Daniel and Sam Russell. The writer encloses a letter from The Comanche Chief titled Your Taxes Mine by D. Charles Clarke praising its impact.
Miss Mona Joy Armstrong of Sidney wins a library department student assistant post at Texas State College for Women in Denton. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Armstrong she majors in journalism and must uphold her strong scholastic and citizenship record in this role.
The Comanche County Home Demonstration Council met October 9 in the district courtroom with representatives from Beatty White Point Sidney Harmony Gustine and others. The council authorized the treasurer to invest two hundred dollars in U S War Bonds seeking to support the home front effort.
The Lamkin 4-H Club met September 30 with County Agent Mr. Holcomb assisting. Officers elected: Leo Eddleman president, Jack Hillhouse vice president, Jack Neel secretary, and Henry Lawson reporter. Typewriter paper at The Chief.
Pvt Jb B Moore writes from the Pacific describing combat with the Japs in the Southwest Pacific and prayers for family. A related report details a Vines family reunion at Lake Banes in Comanche with numerous relatives from Mullin Odessa Dublin Stephenville and Hereford attending and sharing a fried chicken feast.
An air cadet candidate with five months of prior instruction hints at plans for elementary flight training and an aviation career in the Army Air Forces. His classification and early training path are noted in a brief wartime notice.
A fragment shows a child Mary asking why Santa brings items and a mother explaining the daily tasks and the father's absence. The incomplete dialogue hints at domestic roles and holiday chores in a family scene.
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