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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1939
Page
2
Community notes suggest Comanche may gain a hospital with Dr. R. E. Cowling of Ada taking a conditional lease on the Masonic Building second story. Local chatter covers Lam family status, clock moves, and various town observations including weathered quotes and community ambitions.
Comanche and surrounding towns see a flurry of weekend visitors and travelers. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. B O Twaddell of Dallas staying with Mrs. Etta Roberson. Miss Betty Krauss of Midland visiting Comanche. Dr. Nelson Smith en route to Pueblo hosted by his mother Mrs. S P Smith. and families from Dublin, Shreveport, Brownwood, Stephenville, and De Leon sharing Sundays with local residents. A Fort Worth prison rodeo trip and hospital updates appear among ongoing local news.
James Wilkerson of Comanche County urges football fans to root for Hamilton against Gorman at Comanche Field. He predicts a 19 to 6 Hamilton victory and asks local fans to support the Bulldogs.
Comanche overwhelmed Eastland 51 0 in a District 12 A clash as the Indians displayed a potent aerial attack completing ten of fifteen passes for 198 yards and four touchdowns. Hamilton beats De Leon 19 0 and Gorman 19 12. Dublin and German Panthers remain unbeaten in the district. Predictions favor Dublin over Eastland and TCU over Centenary, with several other college and high school matchups noted.
Mrs. M. E. Davis of Brownwood and Mrs. R. B. Waldrop with Mrs. Georgi McKinzie Mrs. Oma McKinzie and Travis McKinzie attended the funeral of Mrs. Sim Brown at Indian Gap on Tuesday afternoon.
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