Political debate on constitutional change contrasts old and new
A draft dialogue contrasts Stevenson and Mann on modern reforms versus enduring principles. They debate age of technology, the scope of government, and whether a new constitution is needed to fit a changing era. The piece follows with local notices on marriages, discharges, and real estate transfers in Comanche.
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Austin
Mann and Stevenson
Perps
Stevenson
Mann
Ann
Tevenson
Transand
Reclassification of 3-A Men Underway in Comanche
Comanche County Selective Service Board secretary Mrs. Cleve Callaway says reclassification of men in 3-A is underway and that each man can be placed in a different class. Essential industry workers may not be drafted now. The board, part of a statewide drive against draft dodgers and delinquents, reports progress.
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Cleve Callaway
Comanche County Selective Service Board
Letter from Army Exchange Officer Reveals Personal Service Return
A captain in the U S Army Exchange Service writes from Brownwood after leaving Montgomery Ward & Co in June 1942. He acknowledges received correspondence and expresses thanks for ongoing efforts.
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Monte Ap
Brownwood
Montgomery Ward & Co
Thomas G. Graham
U.S. Army
WBS
Ration Book Registration Set At Comanche High School Gym
Registration for Ration Book No 4 will be held all day at Comanche High School gymnasium per Superintendent W Z Compton. Adults may register for their entire family and bring Ration Book No 3. No school today. teachers busy with registration and late registration available Saturday until noon.
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Comanche High School
W. Z. Compton
Singing Sunday at Gartman’s View event advertised
Community notice invites all to Gartman’s View for singing Sunday night October 24. Com mittee expects good singers and asks attendees to bring someone along. Also mentions John Manning Arthur and roommate John W Cooper of San Antonio, Texas A&M students, spending weekend in Comanche with their hosts, Mr. and Mrs. J H Arthur.
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Gartman’s View
John Manning Arthur
John W. Cooper
San Antonio
Texas A&m
Comanche
John Neers
J. H. Arur
Petty Officer McEntire Serves in Naval Construction Work
Third petty officer in service for nine months is a ship fitter second class. Petty Officer McEntire has been stationed at a base in Newfoundland for the past three months. He praises Sea Bees and finds the naval construction job interesting and contributing much to the war effort.
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The
McEntire
New Foundland
Seabees
City to consider election on field site near Lee Fort Worth highway
Mayor W C House said the City Council will likely order an election to decide funding for a field near the Lee Fort Worth highway. The Government approved the Sam Howell farm as a suitable site and Mr Smith offered to sell at the original purchase price. The council plans to let voters decide the issue.
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W. C. House
Georg ©Eas
Smith
Sam Howell
Fort Worth
Pvt Bill Conner Dies From Sicily Wounds
Pvt Bill Conner 18 of Brownwood formerly Comanche died in North Africa on October 7 from injuries received during the Allied invasion of Sicily. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre in Africa, paratroop division member, survived by parents, a brother and two sisters. Special memorial services set for Sunday night at a Brownwood Baptist Church.
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Billy Joe Conner
D. W. Conner
Brownwood
Comanche
North Africa
Sicily
Conner
Africa
Lots
Army
Jerry
Christine
Imogene
W. Herndon
Pvt. Conner
Brownwood Baptist Church
Tom Jack Seriously Ill in Fort Worth Hospital
Tom Jack of Comanche is seriously ill in a Fort Worth hospital, with reports noting improvement since Sunday morning. He is employed by Bowen Bus Lines.
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TOM_JACK
Fort Worth
Tom Jack
Comanche
Jack
Bowen Bus Lines
Victoria man visits hometown friends this week
Tom Wagner of Victoria is home visiting friends and relatives this week, sharing time with local contacts and checking in with family while on a brief stay.
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Tom Wagner
Victoria
Renewal offer for Star-Telegram via The Comanche Chief
The Comanche Chief advertises renewal for The Star-Telegram with discounts if ordered directly. A Renewal Certificate must be mailed or brought in to renew at The Chief. Subscriptions may be delayed if current subscribers don’t renew, but new subscribers may be added later.
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Star-Telegram
The
Norton Lt. Fowler Earns Distinguished Flying Cross
Lt. L. Fowler of Phillips and formerly Gustine receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for sinking a German U-boat in the Atlantic on June 12. His dive bomber attacked, depth charged, and strafed the submarine leading to its sinking and capture of the crew. Fowler, 23, is a Gustine native with Long Beach ties.
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W. L. Fowler
United States Navy
Phillips
Gustine
Atlantic
Fowler
W. S. Fowler
Long Beach
California
Lt. Fowler
Naval Air Corps
Corpus Christi
Phillips High School
John Tarleton College
Army Captain Troy Cauley Joins AMGOT Unit Overseas
Troy Cauley son of Mr and Mrs W C Cauley of Comanche has joined a special Allied Military Government unit with the rank of captain. He will undergo college training before being sent overseas to govern occupied territory. Upon completion he is to be promoted to major. His wife Mrs Cauley and daughters plan to remain in Fort Worth.
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Troy Cauley
W. C. Cauley
Comanche
United Sta Army
Captain Cauley
War Board
Fort Worth
Allied Military Government of
Occupied Territory
Army
Cauley
Camp Fannin
Tyler
Pfc
Quinton Cauley
Lu Army Air
Mrs. Cauley
Sgt
Harley Neel
Gorman Park Set for Comanche Indians Football Game
The Comanche Indians meet at Gorman Park in a 12-A conference football clash. Injuries lessen top strength. several regulars including Sprouse Kirkland and Armstrong are hurt. Funds from the War Chest will be split among seventeen relief agencies aiding service members and the Allies.
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Comanche Indians
Gorman Park
Hico
Gorman
USO
Jaye
Comanche County
de Leon
Comanche
Fan Ee
Mr. Aye
Art and Flower Exhibit Here Two Days Next Week
The Comanche Gardenlab sponsors a Fall Garden Show and Texas Fine Arts Exhibit on October 27 and 28. Oils and watercolors by prominent Texas artists will be shown, with the Flower Show on Wednesday and the art exhibit open for two days. Admission is 10 cents for children and 15 cents for adults.
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Comanche Gardenlab
Texas Fine Arts
Texas
New Museum
Austin
J. H. Tupin
Garden Club
Comanche Man Rises from Private to Master Sergeant in Ten Months
Napoleon M. Thomas of Comanche rose from private on October 29, 1942 to master sergeant by September 15 this year at Frederick Army Air Field Ohio. He began in the Medical Corps and helped activate the station hospital. His two brothers, Sgt Curtis Thomas and Sgt Willie lia Thomas, also serve, one at Fort Knox and the other at Childress Army Air.
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Frederick Army Air Field
Okla
Napoleon M. Thomas
Comanche
Thomas
Lubbock
Ohio
Central Flying Training Command
Sgt
Napoleon
Army
Frederick
Eula Thomas
Curtis Thomas
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Willielia Thomas
Childress Army Air
Pvt John Luper Home On Fifteen Day Furlough
Pvt John Luper of Company Roberts California returns home on a fifteen day furlough to visit his parents Mr and Mrs A Luper. Discharger note indicates Luper is enjoying leave amid World War II era homefront life. Mr Park Huntington and Mrs Huntington attended the A and M T C U football game in Fort Worth.
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John Luper
Comp. Roberts
California
E A. Luper
Luper
Igang
Park Huntington
A&m-Tcu
Fort Worth
Court Reconvenes Here Wednesday for Contested Divorces
District Court will reconvene here Wednesday to hear contested divorce cases. The jury, in its fourth week, will be used for trial. In a one day session on Monday Judge disposed of the entire docket except the rape case. Three defendants pled guilty and received penalties totaling 82 years. another defendant received a suspended sentence.
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Lila Masters
W. M
George C. Rollins
T. E. Dutton
George Curvey
Rollins
J. A. C. Hughes
C. C. Shankle
John
W.H
A. J.reeves
Stephens Survey
R. C. Read
Eiland Fagan
F. J. Chambers
BE. A. Williams
Comanche
C. C. Shankles
Annie Jeffrey Riley
Ed Riley
H. G. Jefon
Geen
T.C. Wayurvey
L. C. Smith
Ethel Dabney
Heath
City of
C. H. Williams
State
T. C. Masters
Walter Lemay
Collin M. Merchon
J. D. Couch
Oleta Couch
Joe Morgan
B. J. McCarty
Ruby McCarty
W. A. Ellis
Nellie D. Ellis
Essie Pauline Dixon
Lee Dixon
District Court
Court House News
Roy Dabney Lands Safely Overseas
Pfc. Roy Dabney deputy tax assessor collector of Comanche County has landed safely overseas according to word received by his wife. His destination was not announced. Sgt. Willie Jack Thomas of Childress and Curtis Thomas of Fort Knox spent the weekend in Comanche with their mother Mrs. E. E. Thomas.
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Roy Dabney
Comanche County
Willie Jack Thomas
Childress and Co
Curtis Thomas
Fort Knox
Comanche
E. E. Thomas
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Scott and White Tal Ple
Snobas Lux
Copie
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CHS
Pvt
Bill Conner
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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New Majestic Theatre
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William Lundigan
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