Bonds Drive Boosters Rally Across Texas Front
A town rally urges citizens to buy more bonds to support the war effort. Speakers praise American troops, with Republic Pictures and RKO stars promoting the drive. The list of local bond subscribers includes I. G. Wyatt, J. Spence Hencel, A. Pratt, J. Moody, and many other residents contributing amounts from 7.50 to 750 dollars. The article also notes local court notices and obituaries indicating regional civic activity.
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Uota
Mr. Chilton
Chilcontinues
Freeom
Mary Lee
Republic Pictures
George Byron
Lso
Republic Studios
Ith
Dinah
Anne Shepard
RKO Star
Phil Isley
Dallas
Representaive
Texas Theatre Owners
I. G. Wyatt
Wilkerson
Jesse Sp. Hencel
Dale E. Howard Gu
Oolséy Ct
A. M. Pratt
Mar Brooks
J. M Ey
George Willis
W Beene
J. W
May Cameron Igara Hasley
Margaret Vernon
A. J. Coker
J. B. Lacy
Chas
B. Williams
Paul Jeanee
Ben Jones
Shuford Bertson
Aee
Hall announces birth of son in Florida
Announcements from Comanche report the birth of a son to Private and Mrs. Oliver F. Hall in Heemstead Florida. The baby was born September 11 weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce and is the grandson of Mr and Mrs H Hall and Mr and Mrs Janbons of Comanche.
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Comanche
Heemstead
Florida
Oliver F. Hall
H. Hall
Janbons
Melowsky Tours Dallas Fort Worth Wholesale Markets
Novit's Department Store manager Harry Melowsky spent the early week in Dallas and Fort Worth visiting wholesale markets to purchase new merchandise for the local shop.
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Harry Melowsky
Novit’s
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Ration Stamps Schedule and Expirations Noted
The notice lists ration stamp changes including Blue Stamps R 8 and at points expiring in September and October. It mentions stamps X Y Z expiring in October and Blue Stamps U V and others with dates October 14 and October 18. Also notes Book 1 and sugar canning allowances for Annie 15 16.
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Annie
On the Home Front Bond Drive Urges All-Out Victory
Wartime appeal urges scrap iron sales and bond purchases to speed victory. Motivational call to citizens to act now with patriotic tone, highlighting mobilization on the U S A home front and the urgency of supporting the war effort.
Prisoner of Japs L. Joseph Johnson
Local note reports Army prisoner L Joseph Johnson captured by Japanese forces and held in a camp. Official notice references mail and envelopes available at The Chief.
First moonshide still seized in Comanche County leads to discovery
The Brownwood Bulletin reports the first moonshine still seized in Comanche County this year occurred Saturday night about seven miles from May. Officers found one gallon of product and noted the operator had been active about three months retailing at ten dollars per gallon. A similar test earlier showed 104 proof.
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Comanche County
Brownwood Bulletin
Texas
Lubbock
Deep
Bulletin
Royal
District Court Opens Here October Fourth Under New Setup
The Fall term of the 52nd Judicial District will convene in Comanche on October 4 under a new setup adding Bosque County to the district. A grand and petit jury list is announced with jurors from Comanche, De Leon, Gustine, Sipe Springs, and other towns.
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John Preeman
Hamilton
Morris
de Leon
William R. Wells
Gilbert L. Tolar
Victor
J.G
I Nennemee
C. T. Venable
H. W. Williams
A. Hoxie
Lena Mitchell
Olivia Lee Scarbrough
Asa Hoxie
A. L. Ballard
Rush Locke
L. Wyche
B. F. Zschiesche
John Duncan
C. E. Jarman
H. T. Mullinax
E. Walker
Samuel Lusk
Lorenzo Sterling
Comanche
Bosque County
Coryell
Bosque
Meridian
Clifton
Charlie Carter
Grand Jury
Petit Ami
State Winner Carol Sanders Promotes Meat Rationing Effort
Port Neches resident Carol Sanders, named state champion, urges support for government meat rationing to feed troops and allies. She stresses meat's role for home front defense and calls on Americans to do their part in wartime feeding programs.
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Carol Jenff Sanders
Port Neches
Death of James Fuller in accidental shotgun discharge near Brownwood
James Fuller 16, son of S. R. and Mrs. Fuller of 608 East Depot street, was killed Saturday at Bethel while dove hunting. A 20 gauge shotgun discharged while his companions Charles Alford and Bill Lambert were away from the car, hitting him in the neck. Funeral services were held Monday at the London and Burton chapel. The Fuller family is related to the Joe Marshall family in Brownwood Comanche history.
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Jimmy Fuller
S. R. Fuller
Brownwood
Comanche
East Depot Street
Fuller
Charles Alford
Bill Lambert
Bethel
Alford
Lambert
J C Biggs Takes Ford Tractor and Implement Agency
J C Biggs Auto Parts has taken the agency for Ford tractors and implements, a major farm equipment concern. The store will stock cultivators disc harrows plows bedders planters and a tractor farm wagon. Tractors on rubber are promised by October 1 with steel units to follow.
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J. C. Biggs
Seeee
Biggs
Explanation of the Law and Voting Rules for Upper Leon District
The explanation outlines that joining the Upper Leon Soil Conservation District does not force formation of a conservation group by farmers. Districts are independent state units with no bond or tax authority, and all conservation aid comes from government sources or donations. It lists district assistance, voting boxes for the September 18 election, and the officials presiding at each box.
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Upper Leon
Lamkin
Wilson
Energy
Maxville
Hazelden
Dingler
Fleming
Gustine
Gap
Whitville Vo
Comanche
Sipe Springs
Shrum
Indian Mountain
J. L. Talley
T. Brandt
W. M. Alsup
O. D. Johnston
J. C. Helm, Sr
A. A. Lam
Earl Morris
Roy Boswell
First Driver Passes Test For New License Issuance
The first driver to complete the new testing regime will receive a license once issued. Application forms are available at the Somat office with Ad ams listed for inspection of expiration dates. Highway patrolmen in Co Manche meet Tuesdays from 9 to 4 in the Coun quartersee room to issue licenses and answer public questions about the Department of Public Safety.
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E. Adams
Comanche
Coun
Comanche County Livestock Association Re-elects Officers
At the regular meeting in Comanche Friday night September 16 the board re-elected Tom Holmsley as treasurer and J R Eanes as secretary. Directors plan for fiscal years 43 and 44 and seek to sponsor volunteer contributions to fund livestock development in the county. The association aims to work with the county agent and cooperate with schools and vocational agriculture teachers. The August meeting suggested permanent grounds and buildings.
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Comanche County Livestock Association
Comanche
Tom Holmsley
J. R. Eanes
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W. L. Tatum
M. A. Adams
Aleen Adams
Ma. Christy
Cirey L. Py
Oliver Hall
Melowsky
U. 8
S. A
L. Joseph Johnson
Se Army
W. B. Barret
Oswell Brightman
John L. Dillon
Glenn Stephens
Y H. Isham
Gustine E Wnitesides
Sipe Springsey Kelley Jr
Proctor A. H. Caraway
J. M. Hokiridge
L. A. Lightfoot
A W. Pounds
Whit Gides
W. A. Lindley
Desdemona
D. C. Gilder
Dublin
Guy Houser
Sipe Petit Jury
C. T. Jones
B. R. King
W.W. A. Payne
G. H. Terrill
K. W. Coleman
I. W. Pipes
John Nunnelley
P. R. Johnson
Cc. V. Bonser
Petit Jury
Will Kerley
Comyn
G. D. Haggard
Smith
E. Johnson
D. McGlothlin
Jeff Tate
de Leon L
Allsup
Geo. W. Reeves
O. D. Johnson
H. C. Applewhite
W. R. Blake
Hasse C. V. Biggs
D. C. Powell
Carl Simpson
T. J. Holland
C. J. Reynolds
Bob
J. D. Gray
Chester Pell
Larry Helmsley
J. A. Douglas
Sidney War Weaver
John Grayson
Srnr
Calvin Holcomb
New Majestic Theatre
Charles Starrett
Frontier Fury
Richard Arlen
Jean Parker
Cary Grant and
Laraine Day
MR. Lucky
Old Majestic Theatre
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