Grand Jury Returns Thirteen True Bills in 1941 Texas Case
The Comanche County grand jury met for five days, heard 60 witnesses, and issued 13 indictments seven felonies and six misdemeanors. It reported jail repairs needed including roof and window fixes and praised court cooperation, noting crime in the county appears to be decreasing amid wartime distress. Foreman D L Truett and Secretary J D Tate signed the report on October 30, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Comanche County
Texas
Commissioners Court
Earth
Fom
Same
Carnes Brothers Lease 3000 Acre Ranch North Of Blanket
Pat and Pete Carnes of Comanche have taken a four year lease on a 3000 acre ranch ten miles north of Blanket in Owens known as the old Billy Burns Ranch. The owner is Dallas attorney McGul liver Muse. The property includes 300 acres in cultivation and 746 ewes with 150 more to be moved from the Carnes farm. They plan to stock the ranch with 100 steers and 400 goats and will divide time between Comanche and the new headquarters.
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Pat
Pete Carnes
Comanche
Blanket
Owens
Billy Burns
McGulliver Muse
Dallas
Carnes
Carl
Pete) Carnes
Nehe
Hoffman Department Store Pre Armistice Sale Opens
An advertisement announces a three day Pre Armistice Sale at Hoffman Department Store starting today and running through Monday. The store will be closed Tuesday for Armistice Day observance in Comanche.
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Hofman Department
Emain
Comanche
Junior Class Presents Comedy Tonight at Comarche High
The Junior Class stages a three act comedy Dont Darken My Door at the high school auditorium Friday night. Bob Freeman plays Tom Garrick and Dorothy Armstrong is Rosemary Kerr with Marie Marshall as Poppy Foster and Royce Brantley as Alec Turner. The all star cast includes Thelma Gene Hassey Imogene Green J D Coker and others. proceeds fund the Junior Senior banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comarche High School
Tom Garrick
Rosemary Kerr
Jane Perkins
Poppy Foster
Alec Stubbins
Susie
Louisa Featherstone
Roger Kent
Bob Freeman
Rosemary Kent
Dorothy Armstrong
Marie Marshall
Poppy
Royce Brantley
Alec Turnish
Billa Jane Shankle
Lon Si Featherstone
Mary Fields County Clerk Critical After Hospital Transfer
Mrs. Mary Fields, Comanche County Clerk, is in critical condition at a Gorman hospital after initial transfer from Dallas. Dallas authorities said no effective treatment was possible, leading to her return to Gorman Moray for care. The Comanche County AAA Committee, led by County Judge H. H. Lockridge, attended a district AAA meeting in Waco Tuesday.
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Mary Fields
Comanche
Gorman Hospital
Fields
Gorman
Dallas
Gorman Moray
Comanche County
H. H. Lockridge
Waco
Assault Charge Filed Against Bowie Officer
Lieut. Robert Pernell of Camp Bowie Medical Corp faced aggravated assault charges in County Court after a Comanche woman reported being forced into Pernell's car at gunpoint near the Central Christian Church. The suspect was arrested by Deputy Stone and City Marshal Fagan near the ice plant. Pernell posted a $500 bond and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pernell
Camp Bowie
Medical Corp
Comanche
Manley Stone
Tom Fagan
Army
Gene Douglass
Pernell
Central Christian Church
Lake Eanes
Douglass
Stone
Pagan
Miss Oree Edmondson Buys Kilpatrick Shoe Shop
Miss Oree Edmondson has purchased the Kilpatrick Shoe Shop and is now in charge. She has long experience in the trade and is actively running the business, as shown by her advertisement announcing the purchase in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oree Edmondson
Kilpatrick
Miss Edmondson
Soda Springs Farmer Exhibits Big Yams
Soda Springs farmer M. W. Helms brought to the Comanche Chief Saturday six Hensley yams weighing 27 pounds and believed among the largest ever grown in the area.
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Soda Springs Farmer
M. W. Helms
Soda Springs
Comanche Cief
Proclamation urging Red Cross Roll Call support in Comanche
Mayor W. C. House proclaims the 1941 American Red Cross Annual Roll Call from November 11 to 30. He urges all residents to enroll or renew, stressing Red Cross duties in public health, home nursing, first aid, water safety, disaster relief, and international aid.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
I. W. C. House
Comanche
William Reese 85 dies. lasting Comanche civic leader
Funeral services for William Reese 85 will be held at 3 pm at the First Baptist Church of Comanche with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Reese founded the Wm. Reese Drug Company in 1891, sold it about 20 years ago, and served as treasurer of the Comanche Baptist Association for more than 45 years and as a deacon since 1888. He died Thursday afternoon at his home after a brief illness.
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William Reese
First Baptist Church of
Comanche
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Reese
Comanche County
Wm. Reese
N. N. Durham
Reese
Comanche Baptist Association
The
Baptist Church
Roosevelt Proclaims Civilian Defense Week November 11 16
President Franklin D Roosevelt issues a proclamation designating Armistice Day November 11 through Sunday November 16 1941 as Civilian Defense Week urging all Americans to participate learn about civilian defense and asks governors to issue similar proclamations. The formal document notes the Office of Civilian Defense and references national emergencies and readiness.
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Roosevelt
A. P. Cox
American Legion
United States of America
Office of Civilian Defense
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
City of Washington
J D Bonner Claimed By Death at 93 in Comanche
James Daniel Bonner aged 93, longtime Comanche resident and public official, died at his home after an illness. Born October 22, 1848 in Calhoun Kentucky, he moved to Comanche in 1871 and held roles from County Clerk to Justice of the Peace and Farm Loan manager. Funeral and burial details are noted with survivors including James B. Bonner, Marion Wilkerson, and Will Bonner.
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J. D. Bonner
Comanche
C. C. Klingman
Oakwood Cemetery
Bonner
James Daniel Bonner
Calhoun
W. M. Carrol
Mary Smith
Roverett Little
Jennie Garrett
Bonn
Band Mothers Club Meeting Set at Comanche Band Hall
A Band Mothers Club gathering is scheduled at Comanche Band Hall on Wednesday November 12 at 4 00 PM. Mrs J C McPherson provides the details for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers
Comanche Band Hall
Band Mothers Club
J. C. McPherson
Public urged to shop weekend before Armistice Day holiday
Comanche merchants urge shoppers to spend this weekend and Monday as many firms close Tuesday November 11 for Armistice Day. Mrs. Nell Webb of the Retail Merchants Association lists numerous businesses agreeing to observe the holiday and notes some firms could not be reached.
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Nell Webb
Retail Merchants Association
Teesday
J. B. Albcorn Chamber of Commerce
N. A. Palmer & Co
State National Bank
Dydney Cleaners
Homer Wilhelm Southwest Gas Co
Edmondson’s
Kilpatrick's
R. G. Stanton
Ira Hart
Higginbotham’s
Massingill's
A&p Food Store
Hoffman's Store
Western Auto Store
Marchel's Beauty Shop
Johnnie’s
Cunningham's
Freeman's Store
Chief Cleaners
Comanche Chief
Durham's
Carnes
City
J. I. Starr Baxter's Place
Mahon's Dry Goods
Dr. F
Farm Security Administration
Stephenville Production Credit Ass'n Retail Merchants Association
J. R. Eanes & Co
Home Abstract Co
Comanche National Bank
G. E. Smith County
Herring Plumbing Shop Clay Building Material Co
Webb
Indians Set To Clash With Undefeated Dublin Lions
Comanche's Indians, leading the District 12-A race, travel to Dublin for the Armistice Day classic against the Lions who are unbeaten and tied only by Weatherford. Dublin, under coach T Little, rebounded from a slow start and aims to prove strength despite missing stars Spruill and Ellis. Donald Spears, injured in a car crash, may return to action.
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Comanche
Dublin Lions
Dublin
Lions
Weatherford Kangaroos
Weatherford
Spruil
Ellis
San Saba
Stephenville
Hico
T. Little
Prazier
Dyer
Donald Spears
Armistice Day Exercises Moved To Monday In Comanche
Armistice Day events shift to Monday at 10:20 to 11:00 AM in the Comanche High School Auditorium after an Armstrong Cox of the American Legion announced the change. The town will close schools and stores on November 11, making the earlier ceremony practical, with public invited.
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Comanche High School
Armstrong Cox
American Legion
Cox
Williford And Burnett Injured On Road Work
Earl Burnett and Harvey Williford, road workers in Commissioner's Precinct Number One, were hurt Tuesday afternoon near Comanche when a portable crane shovel dropped while they repaired braces. Burnett, trapped for twenty five minutes, suffered a crushed left arm and head cuts. Williford had hand cuts. Both were treated at Gorman Hospital.
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Earl Burnett
Harvey Williford
Commissioner’s
Comanche
Burnett
Williford
Gorman Hospital
Cemetery Working for Board at Boare Church
An all day cemetery working will be held at Boare Church on Saturday November 15 according to the committee in charge.
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Boare Church
Shamrock Cafe Closes All Day For Armistice Day
A. F. Wells announces Shamrock Cafe will remain closed all day Tuesday in observance of Armistice Day.
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Shamrock
A. F. Wells
Shamrock Cafe
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R. B. Cross
52Nd Judicial District
State of Texas
D. L. Truett
J. D. Tate
Carnes Brothers
Hoffman's
Bowie
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
W. C. House
Cordell Hull
Board Church
New Majestic Theatre
Montana
Johnny Mac Brown
Bill
Hopalong Cassidy Boyd
Olivia DeHavilland
Charles Boyer
W. C. Pields
Bob Hope
Paulette Goddard
Bill ‘Hopalong Cassidy Boyd
Pirates
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