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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1944
Page
8
Lt. Mahon son of J A and Mrs Manchester Texas, flies with the 9th Bomb Group at Farmington AAF in a B 25 Mitchell. The unit reports 90.4 percent bombing accuracy in September with favorable weather. Mahon’s actions earn recognition for precision and aerial support in Northern Italy.
Nelson Evridge of Texas has earned the rank of corporal after months in the Mediterranean Theater with the AAF Marauder group. He completed four missions in Northern Italy, serving under Major General John K. D. and supporting Allied operations as part of the European Theater forces. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Evridge of Millersview and Wayne Evridge of Co Rhey and has two brothers.
Posters by English II and IV students highlight rules for safety to protect health property and life. The text notes carelessness costs the nation about 400 million dollars annually and urges ongoing vigilance and conservation of safety habits.
Pvt Gaylan Cagle son of T J Cagle Rt 1 Sidney has graduated from Chanute Field Illinois with electronics and aircraft maintenance training. Pvt Albert B Hughes has landed safely in England per family notices.
Comanche High School named Peggy Edmondson as queen on October 6 1944 during the school ceremony. Elma Anne Jeanes introduced the event as Rector Bean announced each nominee, with escorts and corsages for all contestants. The crown was placed by Mr Curb and Peggy received gladiolas from Richard Armstrong as Myrtle Bushnell sang Only a Rose.
The Purple Heart Quartet of Comanche attended the 5th Sunday Singing Convention at Noodle last Sunday. They have been invited to sing over KBRC Abilene the 5th Sunday in December.
Reverend E B Early of Brownwood will preach at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Cuthbertson. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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