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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1955
Page
8
The undefeated Sidney Eagles host the Gustine Tigers at Eagle Memorial Field on Thursday night October 20 in a pivotal six man football district game. A large crowd is expected as the rivalry among the top teams in the area could decide the district title race.
Attendance from Sunday October 16 reported to The Chief shows totals for multiple churches. First Baptist leads with 264 attendees, followed by Church of Christ with 126 and East Side Baptist with 91. Other churches report counts from 12 to 65, with a total sum for the area indicated at the end.
The Braves and De Leon B's meet at Indian Memorial Stadium on Thursday night October 20 with a 7 30 kickoff. The Braves are coming off a 25 21 loss to Coleman Bluekittens in their season opener.
Congressman Omar Burleson will address the Lions Club on the United Nations program October 25. Castle Ellis serves as program chair with assistance from J. H. Bumpas and Herbert Williams.
Mrs Laura Chilton 78 a Comanche resident for nearly fifty years died in Dallas October 7 1955 while living with her daughter Mrs Laura Mary McCutchen. Funeral services were held October 9 at the First Presbyterian Church in Comanche with Rev William M Goud officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Born Laura Day November 16 1876 in New York State she moved to Ballatin Tennessee as a girl, taught at Buckholm School, a Presbyterian mission, before marriage to Joe E Chilton of Comanche. She later taught in Comanche and was active in civic affairs as a longtime Presbyterian member.
The readable lines mention relations such as an aunt and brother among named individuals and several family names like Louise, Mary, Elizabeth, and Laura. The text appears to be a scattered genealogical or notice fragment without a clear event or location.
A Friday event at the Dudley Brothers Co led dealership showcases eight Chrysler models with push-button open and heat aircraft-type latches. The display highlights fully Chrysler features for County buyers.
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