Comanche Legion Plans Community Memorial Building
The Comanche American Legion Post weighs a veterans memorial hall to honor county boys in World War II. Plans are flexible and the project may wait until victory returns. the idea mirrors Stephenville and Brownwood memorials, using a usable facility rather than a grand plaque.
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Comanche Legion Seeks Fund for USO Building and Local Development
The Comanche Legion proposes a privately funded multi use USO hall with library recreation and a banquet space to serve soldiers and the public, with tax deductions for gifts and maintenance costs to be covered by future fundraising. Nearby growth includes new houses and store rebuilds reflecting Pearl Harbor era expansion. The piece also recalls Farmer Jim Ferguson’s colorful Texas political legacy and public memory.
Ferguson and Rural Support Shape 1932 Re-Election
The passage recalls Governor Ferguson winning a belated second term in 1932 with strong rural backing. A stump speaker praised farmers with the line You farm ers have only three friends in the world God Almighty Sears Roebuck and Jim Ferguson. An opposing speaker joked that in East Texas only Levi Garrett the snuff maker could outpoll Ferguson.
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Comangue Attendees at Fort Worth Eastern Star Grand Chapter
Among the Comangue people who attended the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star at Fort Worth last week were Mrs Oma Howard Worthy Matron, Mrs Ellesia Wells, Mrs Lottie Hart, Mr and Mrs J R Bean, and Mrs P A Pettit.
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P. A. Pettit
Soldier Bertis Harris Arrives in India After Safe Landing
Word received by his wife Floyd Horner confirms Corporal Bertis Harris has landed safely in India. Ernestine Beat is listed as the former Miss.
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