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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1943
Page
1
The article notes peanuts sold by point system after June 5 with a 70 test as the dividing line. Nuts scoring 75 tests bring up to $2.25 per bushel while 70 tests fetch about $2.14. A 3 cent per point penalty applies to nuts below 70. Peanut hay brings around $20 per ton.
Lt Bradshaw a Comanche High School graduate who once ran the Majestic Theatre picture show in town moved to Brownwood where he worked as a projectionist at the Gem and Queen Theatres and later became a theatre manager. He volunteered for service and has served about a year.
C. E. Davison reports weather figures for Sipe Springs showing rainfall of .34 inches in January .29 in February 3.15 inches in March 1.37 inches in June 2.02 inches in a period to date. Since June 5 only .02 inch has fallen.
Mrs Joseph Cowen reports the birth of Hamilton Cowen to Mr and Mrs Cowen. More details are unreadable in the fragment.
Mrs A Adamcik an assistant to Dr T C Gerdner and Training Union secretary for Texas Baptist will direct the Training Union enlargement campaign at First Baptist Church Comanche. She will teach Modern Training Union Methods to seniors and adults. Mrs Crenshaw will direct Beginner Primary department and aims for all children to attend Monday night. Earl Jenkins will teach Intermediates the book Witnessing for Christ. Another book Living for Jesus will be offered.
The Comanche County Selective Service Board announces men have been accepted for the Army and will leave for induction on September 18. Henry Harold Clark is accepted but date not announced. Several others left for the week but official reports are not received. George Ward and daughter and Mrs Butler spent the first of the week.
A young man described as the grandson of Mrs John has spent a little over a year abroad and has recently returned home.
Sweetwater Church announces a homecoming on Sunday September 12 inviting former pastors and members. A basket lunch is planned at noon and an interesting program is being arranged for attendees.
George G. Smith of Comanche takes a responsible ee technician post in Fort Worth as the American Legion offers a Christmas cigarette gift program. For 65c each, up to five cartons may be sent to any uniformed service member across the United States, with Legion handling details for Comanche County families. Mrs Odessa Purvis of Borger is visiting her parents.
The 69th Annual Baptist Association of Comanche County meets September 2 to 5, 1943 at Lake Eanes Park Comanche. Activities include devotions readings reports by Lyel Swearengin Neehem and others, home and foreign mission updates Buckner Orphans Home special music missionary sermon and committee meetings. Sessions run Friday through Sunday with worship and mission programing led by Dr E D Dunlap and local leaders.
Edwards receives praise from D. B. Ellis Shop Master at Pearl Harbor for his splendid efforts in the Hawaiian War Zone. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edwards of Comanche and a former Comanche High School football and basketball star. He has worked in Hawaii for about a year.
County Superintendent Dale Howard was awarded a Master of Arts degree by the University of Texas on August 29. Other local educators with master's degrees include W. Compton Kirk Pettit and J. B. Cooper. Howard also holds bachelor degrees.
Comanche Public Schools will open Monday despite some vacant faculty positions. Superintendent W Z Compton said readiness is complete and high school students have largely finished registration and scheduling. The district expects a good term with high quality work despite war conditions.
Milton Connally of Dublin was elected science teacher at Comanche High School this week and will assist with the athletic program. He recently received a medical discharge from the United States Navy and is moving with Mrs. Connally to Comanche.
The kindergarten will open Monday September 6 with Director Mrs. Y. W. Holmes at 502 West Walcott Avenue. The term runs from 1:00 in the afternoon, replacing a morning session, with activities extending into the later afternoon. Children may attend the full afternoon or the three hour period. Those who nap in the afternoon may continue their routine.
The article lists committee members selected to oversee the September war bond drive. It notes the effort will be funded entirely by individuals and excludes banks. It urges public support on the home front and aligns the campaign with wartime sacrifice and Christian values.
Multiple divorce cases listed including Millye Priddy vs Wright Dealon Newton vs Cares New vollande Jean Birdsong vs Ashe ton J Birdsong and others. Also records of marriages Earl Vernon Bingham and Vesta Melrose Hoover. Henry Orval Spruill and Vera Ellen Owens married. Property note Lot 3 Block 2 Heath Addition valued at $800.
Two tax collectors B M Smith and R H Hickman Jr will be at the Comanche Post Office Tuesday September 7 to collect 1943 taxes. Reports must be filed by September 15. Individuals earning above set thresholds or with outside income must file. penalties apply for underestimates. Local news notes Oliver couple return and Mrs Hodge of Pampa visiting Biggs Apartment.
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