More Cache Needed For War Chest Fund
Comanche County faces a $5280 United War Chest target. Chairman Wayne Evridge pleads for all residents to give at least last year’s amount, and urges those who gave nothing last year to contribute. Local Chairman Ira B. Clemons reports committees are active but unfinished. Community chairs should finish drives and report promptly.
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Evridge
Comanche County
United War Chest
Wayne Evridge
Ira B. Clemons
City of
Comanche
Clemens
Comanche Native Named Commander of Seventh Bomb Group
Colonel James Williford, son of Mr and Mrs Jim Williford of Comanche Route 1, is named commander of the U S Army Air Force Seventh Bomb Group in India. Recently promoted from lieutenant colonel, he has served as deputy commander and led the China detachment in January before succeeding Col Howard F Bronson. He is a graduate of Hasse High School John Tarleton College and Texas A&M College. He joined the Army Air Corps after graduating in 1938 and trained at Randolph and Kelly Fields.
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James Hobson Williford
Jim Williford
Comanche
U.S. Army Air Force
India
Bill Mewborn
Williford
China
Howard F. Bronson
United States
Hasse High School
John Tarleton College
Texas A&m College
Army Air Corps
A&m
Randolph and Kelly Fields
San Antonio
City Officials Warn on Building Lots Bought in Comanche
City officials led by Mayor W C House urge thorough investigation of utility services before buying Comanche lots. They warn some parcels lack water sewer or gas and may cause annoyance and wasted funds. Residents are directed to M E Jenkins City Superintendent for information.
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W. C. House
Comanche
M. E. Jenkins
Schill
Pat Tupin Receives Honorable Discharge After War Service
Pat Tupin is back in Comanche after 33 months in the Army, including 28 months overseas. He earned five battle stars from campaigns in North Africa, Italy, Austria, and the invasion of Germany. The discharged sergeant received his honor able discharge at Fort Sam Houston and rests at his mother's home before returning to work as a mechanic. His wife, the former Connie Allen, worked in Fort Worth during his overseas service and now accompanies him in Comanche.
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Pat Tupin
Comanche
Sgt
Tupin
Set
Fort Sam Houston
R. A. Tupin
Joe
Germany
Cone Allen
Rt Worth
Comanche High School Halloween Carnival Wednesday Night
The Comanche High School Hallowe en Carnival will be held Wednesday night October 31 at 7 30 p m Admission is 10 cents There will be many games cake walk shooting gallery and other amusements Drinks and food will be sold Sponsors are FFA Chapter boys Homemaking Department girls and the CHS Junior Class The highlight is the crowning of the Carnival Queen Voting costs a penny per vote The top vote getter will be crowned queen with seven other class nominees as duchesses
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Hallowe’en
FFA
Comanche High School
Joyce Leeper
Jimmie Dea Sturdivant
Doris Scott
Janice Parker
Vera Jean Stailey
Jan Franks
Sara LouiéCarroll
Annie Lawrence
City to Observe Thanksgiving Day in Comanche November
Comanche leaders announce Thursday November 22 as Thanksgiving Day. the date may become the legal holiday if no objections arise. The five Thursdays in November shift the traditional date and the Texas A&M Texas rivalry game on November 29 factors into local observance plans for De Leon and Comanche.
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Comanche
John D. Warinz
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
W. C. House
Texas A&m
University of Texas
College Station
de Leon
Chaffin
Davis
Pissly Wiggly Will Reopen Here Saturday November 3
The Comanche Piggly Wiggly damaged by fire two months ago will reopen for business Saturday November 3. The building has been remodeled interior and is ready for occupancy. The first carload of fixtures arrived Wednesday with additional equipment due soon. Owner W H Thate says they have bought merchandise and will have a good stock on hand at reopening.
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W. H. Thate
Mr. Thate
Mrs Wells Attends State Eastern Star Convention
Mrs. E. G. Wells, Worthy Matron of the local Eastern Star chapter, traveled to Amarillo last weekend to participate in the State Convention of the Eastern Star.
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E. G. Wells
Amarillo
The
Eastern Star
Wells
O.E.S. Chapter
Armistice Day Proclaimed. Texans Observe Monday Holiday
The President and Texas Governor set November 11 as Armistice Day. Since the date falls on a Sunday, Stephenville and other towns suspend business on Monday November 12. Comanche to observe Armistice Day unless the public objects, per Mayor W C House and John D Waring. Lt George C.
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United States
Texas
Stephenville
W. C. House
John D. Waring
Chamber of Commerce and
Lions Club
Comanche
Comanche Indians Ready for Goldthwaite Showdown Tonight
Comanche High meets Goldthwaite Eagles in a non conference clash at 7 30 p m tonight. Coach John Dyer back from the Army has the Indians in improved form with two straight wins and all regulars healthy for the game.
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Comanche High School Indians
Goldthwaite Eagles
Goldthwaite
Coleman Bluecats
Coleman
Hamilton
Comanche
Bulldogs
Eagles
Bulldog
San Saba Armadillos
Indians
de Leon Bearcats
Lampasas Badgers
John Dyer
Goldth- Waite
Victory Loan Drive Sets Final County Quotas in Comanche
Letter from State War Finance Chair man Nathan Adams via County Chairman Roland Miller outlines Victory Loan Drive for Comanche County Texas. Quotas: Series E 155000, Overall 260000. Starts October 29 and ends December 8 with notes through December 31. Emphasizes publicity and personal solicitation to fund costs of demobilization rehabilitation and care of wounded.
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Worthes- Cay
Roland Miller
State War Finance
Nathan Adams
Dallas
Comanche
Heavy Movement of Peanuts Now Underway in Comanche
Comanche County leads peanut production with harvesting in progress under C. F. Denny of the local public weigher. Over 700000 pounds weighed at the Comanche scales Tuesday and averages above 500000 pounds daily last week. Last year the county received more than 21000000 pounds, with a crop outlook slightly lower than the previous year.
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Comanche County
C. F. Denny
Comanche
Former Army Vet Jay Douglass Returns Home to Fort Worth
Jay Douglass, ex employee of Community Public Service Company, recently discharged from Army service in the ETO, is visiting relatives and plans to make Fort Worth his home.
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Jay Douglass
Community Public Service Company
ETO
Douglass
Fort Worth
Frigidaires Released and Ceiling Prices Set
Frigidaires released from the factory with dealer allotments as soon as possible. Ceiling price approved by the OPA per a letter to C. L. Huett of Service Drug Store. Also notes Katy Railroad’s 75th anniversary on May 23, 1945.
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C. L. Huett
Service Drug Store
OPA
Huett
Lt. Gayle Hilley Returns Home After Four Years in Japanese Prison
Sidney residents celebrated Lt. Gayle Hilley’s homecoming Saturday after four years in a Japanese camp. Family and friends gathered in Fort Worth for a joyous reunion with Lt. Hilley and his wife. In other news, Mr. and Mrs. O A Braziel announce their granddaughter Cheryl Lu Ann Braziel born October 10 to T/Sgt John S Braziel in Manila. maternal grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth Joseph of Loma Linda.
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Gayle Hilley
Sidney
Lt. Hilley
Fort Worth
O. A. Braziel
Comanche
John S. Braziel
Loma Linda
California
T/Set
Cheryl Lu Ann
Elizabeth Joseph
Braziel
Manila
Musical festival opens at First Baptist Comanche Oct 28
The First Baptist Church of Comanche hosts a week long music festival from October 28 to November 2 at 7 PM daily. Rev E G Gregory Jr leads with J D Riddle as director and Mrs Riddle as pianist. Each evening features opening assembly classes Let All the People Sing gospel hymn playing and a general assembly with choir rehearsals.
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First Baptist
Department of Church Music
School lunch program serves wholesome meals at low cost
At the local school board lunchroom supervised by Superintendent Viriel Chaffin, 5670 meals were served from 11:00 to 12:35. The menu included weiners and kraut, beans, sweet potatoes, raisin pudding, and milk for 15 cents per meal thanks to a 9 cent federal subsidy. The program uses student helpers and aims to be self sustaining with profits reinvested.
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Vireil Chaffin
Chaffin
Nave
State Department of Education
Joe Tupin
Winnie Coleman
Central Christian Church Opens Bible School and Service
Central Christian Church schedules Bible School at ten and worship at eleven with Communion and sermon on Sunday October 28. Sermon topic is The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ. No evening or midweek services. Pastor C. C. Klingman.
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Our Bible School
Singing Convention at Victory Baptist Church
A singing convention is set for Sunday afternoon at Victory Baptist Church in Comanche starting at 2 30. Residents are invited to attend and hear community vocal groups perform.
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Victory Baptist Church
Comanche
Local Legion to Invest in Victory Bonds for Memorial Building
Comanche's American Legion Post unanimously votes to invest 3000 in Victory Bonds for a proposed Memorial Community Center and Legion Memorial Building. Irregularities in car pricing noted as 1946 Ford display planned for October 26 by Ira Clemons.
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American Legion Post
Comanche
Ira Clemons
Ford
Ciemon
Gustine hosts second horse and mule sale
Gustine Commission Company schedules a second horse and mule sale for Wednesday October 31 under its direction. The first sale on September 26 drew strong interest from buyers across Central Texas, signaling a promising event for the region.
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Gustine
Gustine Commission Company
Texas
Gustine Company
Pie Supper and Ball Game at Hesse Gym
A pie supper and basketball game are planned in Hesse gym Friday night Oct 26. Proceeds will support the War Chest Drive. Doors open at 8 o'clock, announced Mrs Freta Dunn.
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Hesse Gymnasium
Freta Dunn
War Chest Drive
Annual Methodist Work Report Presented by Rev Hooper
Rev R B Hooper in a quarterly church meeting unveils the First Methodist Church annual report for the conference year. Highlights include 534 total members with 397 active, 38 new members, 243 Sunday School enrolled, 130 average attendance, 22 teachers, church property valued at 75 000 dollars plus 5 600 for the parsonage and 2 600 other property, pastor salaries 2400 this year and 3600 next, and 9 573 dollars raised for all purposes.
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R. B. Hooper
First Methodist
Hooper
Fort Worth
Air Mail Letter Paper Sale at The Chief
The Chief offers air mail letter paper at 1.35 dollars for 500 sheets. The ad highlights affordable stock for correspondence and office use.
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Air Mail
Higginbotham Buyer Back From Markets
Higginbotham Bros. & Co. shoe buyer Joe M. Connor returns from a two week buying trip to Eastern markets in St. Louis New York and Boston. He notes labor tie ups slow production and predicts shoe rationing may continue longer. John J. Ray aged 100 of Fort Worth is thought to be the oldest living Mason in the United States.
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Joe M. Connor
Higginbotham Bros. & Co
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Connor
Wild
John J. Ray
Fort Worth
Masonic Lodge
United States
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Uae
Pamh Cran
Stoned
Okinawa
George C
Sta
Lacians
Mart Wodnecdary
Katy Railroad
Mrs. Wayne Caffey
Baptist Church
Central Christian Church
Atlemons Motor
American Legion Reporter
American Legion
Legion
Legion Post
American Lenion
Lorally
Lerir Auxiliary
Wives
Sisters of Legionnaires
American Legion Memorial
Ly — Raed
Real
Alia
Hesse
Higginbotham
New Majestic Theatre
FBI
Charles Starrett
Phil Harris
Rochester
Rusty
Margaret Lindsay
Ted Donaldson
Barbara Stanwyck
Dennis Morgan
Connecticut
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