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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1945
Page
1
A humorous Texas reflection on escalating dog ownership costs from vet checks to rabies inoculation and fence building. The piece notes a meat shortage prompting new dog foods, cites a $77.50 backyard fence, and ends with sharp witticisms and a nod to Dollitee Davis Smith.
Wayne E. Clark USNR son of J. E. Clark of Comanche is returning home from Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Kitkun as part of 500 high point Navy veterans brought to the States by the Magic Carpet fleet. The Kitkun left Pearl Harbor Friday November 9 and is due in San Pedro around November 15 with passengers heading to Separation Centers to finalize discharge formalities. South Dakota is nicknamed the Coyote state.
Robert A. McDonald formerly of Comanche son of Mrs D W Huckabee of Lubbock has his honorable discharge from the Army at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky He enlisted May 1944 trained at Camp Fannin Texas served as squad leader in the 10th Infantry 5th Division in England France Belgium Luxembourg Germany and Czechoslovakia for eight months earning the Purple Heart Bronze Star Combat Infantry Badge ETO ribbon with three battle stars and Good Conduct Medal He will live in Dallas seeking a position Louisiana is the Pelican state.
James Dixon Walker, 29, fireman first class from Gustine, served aboard the 210 ton destroyer Waller. Navy records say the ship logged 200000 miles in the Pacific and helped destroy 15 planes and two ships, aided in convoy protection, fire support in 15 amphibious landings, and bombardments in 14 combat areas.
Boxed assortments of Christmas cards are available as a seasonal offer announced by The Chief.
Sgt. Robert M. Bagley of Sidney received high praise from Col. Thomas DuBose for his actions during and after Okinawa Typhoon on October 10. The wing saved property and lives with extreme effort. 85 mph winds and unofficial speeds reached 135 mph, plus over four inches of rain as damage was contained and offices and quarters were rebuilt.
Johnie McDonald, after two years of service in the armed forces, is home with his wife and children. The family is greeted with relief and celebration as he returns to civilian life.
Dayton C. Powell conveys a parcel of land to W. H. B. Carter and wife from the John Duncan Survey for a consideration of 2925.00 dollars. The deed records reflect the transaction details and parties involved.
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