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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1941
Page
3
The Comanche Indians face the Eastland Mavericks at 2:30 pm in Eastland in the second District 12-A game of the season. Comanche remains undefeated with 6 straight wins over Hamilton Bulldogs, while Hamilton shows late surge but falls short.
Derrell Palmer to improve TCU’s line play as a 221 pound junior from Albany Texas who excels with size and agility. The article highlights his role in boosting the Horned Frogs’ defensive strength this season.
Comanche High travels to Eastland for a District 12 A contest versus the Mavericks. Both teams seek conference wins as Comanche aims to rebound from a 6-0 conference opener after routing Brady and Santa Anna in non league play. Eastland seeks momentum after losses to Hamilton and German and a non conference setback to Ranger.
Comanche Indians beat Hamilton Bulldogs 13 to 7 in a hard fought season opener on a muddy field. Thompson led Hamilton with several carries and passes while Coker and Munroe paced the Indians with multiple first downs and a second quarter touchdown pass to Eoff.
The Central Christian Church lists Bible school and communion each Sunday at ten o'clock and preaching on the first and third Sundays at eleven. This Sunday October 19th is a third Sunday in Comanche with no evening service. The pastor is C C Klingman. The article notes the State Fair of Texas livestock competition with 10,000 head valued at about $1.5 million and the 1940 Hereford National Show champion selling for $10,100.
WPA Library Project in Comanche County trains new and old workers. Two units operate with two staffers as emphasis shifts to public and county libraries, bookmobile service, and permanent library facilities. The effort demonstrates the value of free library service to communities.
Gustine Tigers host Tolar High School Friday at 2 00 p m in Gustine. A win by Tolar would clinch the District 9 B East Section title and leave Gustine with a path to second place if Evant wins. Gustine seeks consistency after a 26 0 win over Carlton and a 3 1 record.
Daniel Baker in aane will host its season opener at Brownwood High School Stadium Saturday night as the Hill Billies meet Trinity College. Egbert Pate of Keing is listed among DBC starters amid a weekend gathering of relatives from San Antonio Waco Temple and Gatesville in Comanche with Mrs. W. A. Robertson.
Mrs C R Boase of Zephyr visited Mr and Mrs J L Smith Sunday night in a social call.
The Sidney High School Bagless will host Brooksmith High School this afternoon in a high school football game. Brooksmith travels to Sidney for the matchup.
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