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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1940
Page
2
The Comanche Chief editor J C Wilkerson lists the newspaper as published at the Post Office in Comanche with second class mail status. Subscription price is $1.00 per year for Comanche and Joe Counties with other regions handled separately.
The excerpt traces Thanksgiving origins in New England, its spread after the Union formed, and its designation as a National Holiday starting with Lincoln in 1863. It notes 1939 Roosevelt shifts, regional observance patterns, and proposals to merge with Armistice Day. It also includes a miscellany of thoughts and anecdotes.
A fragment recounts Ham Beil seeking investors in Boston for a voice transmission device while being charged with fraud. The piece interweaves slang, Shakespearean expressions, local anecdotes from Weatherford Texas, and notes on Parker County history and notable figures from Weatherford.
In Reno Parker County a political speaking showcased Oscar Calla a likely congressional candidate challenging O W Gillespie of Fort Worth. Calla a young man with a fine physique left a lasting impression on local farmers through his speech and presence.
Personal mentions note visits by Jeane SE. C. liams in Dallas to her parents the Donahos and Lizzie Tidwell from Iredell staying with D. T. Coker in Comanche. Garry Palmer teaching at Desdemona attended a Brownwood dinner party while here. Jenkins, Fow ler, Wetzel and families traveled home after visits with Comanche relatives.
John C. Platt of San Benito traveled with Mrs. Windlow Jaye and Sallie to Comanche and Keeeee. old friends recall the trip. Anthony spent the weekend in Fort Worth with her son Dr. E. E. Anthony Jr and had her tonsils removed.
Weatherford defeated Comanche 27 to 0 as rain and slick field hindered play. Weatherford will face Bowie Jackrabbits in bi district after capitalizing on two blocked punts and a midair fumble for three more scores. Comanche’s worst losing margin in conference in 12 years, their final game against De Leon at 2 p m.
The Indians aim for a fifth straight victory over the Bearcats and secure a district runner up. Last season they defeated De Leon 54 to 0. Eleven seniors including Coman Fletcher Cox and Ritchie close their prep careers as others from last season return to bolster the squad. Hamilton and Dublin clash in Hamilton. Murt Sullivan of Detroit Michigan has joined the Air Training Unit in Dallas. College students visiting in C.
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