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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1941
Page
2
The issue notes delays in new driver licenses starting October 1 and lists license renewal numbers. It reports on housing, jobs, education, local businesses, and notable residents. Census data show U S population 150,621,231 with Texas and California leading growth and urban residents rising to 74,423,702.
The fragment notes Reno with a population figure of 21 317 and mentions Texas jokes referencing local demographics. The text is partial and lacks a clear event or full context for a fuller summary.
J D Bramiette of Comanche Public Schools writes to The Comanche Chief praising Comanche Texas, noting support for the Comanche Indians games, Comanche Hi coach, and comparing to Abilene Eagles. He mentions living in Abilene, time in Midland, and interest in the Emergency Defense Program and Navy action.
The body of Private Royce Aydelotte, 28, of Company F, 143rd Infantry, was found in a pool of blood in the company orderly room at Camp Bowie on Oct 5. A gun lay near the body as a board of officers investigates the tragedy. Aydelotte listed Route 1, Valley View, as home. theatre manager by occupation. born Jan 27. drafted through Gainesville. His mother Mrs Elizabeth Grider of Hanford California and daughter Donna J Aydelotte of Clinton Oklahoma are listed as relatives. wife address unknown and reportedly separated.
An editorial excerpt from The Dallas News lauds a free press as essential to democracy. It cites Jefferson and Lincoln era ideals, warns against propaganda papers, and underlines the role of editors and journalists in keeping citizens informed and governments honest.
A historical snippet presents a prayer by Hugh S. Clarke for moral integrity in work and life. The verse seeks contentment with a lawful wage and a tranquil home life, asking to shield family privacy, keep humor with children, and end life simply with the epitaph Here Lies a Man.
Brenner Paper Products Inc. announces a second price increase effective October 1 1941. They state a total rise of 20 percent since prices issued three years ago, with paper grade costs up 20 to 30 percent and packing materials up 100 to 125 percent.
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