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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1941
Page
2
The article opens with high school football chatter about the season start tonight at the local park against Santa Anna. It also corrects a tax misstatement, noting teachers pay a five percent retirement fund assessment optional to join.
Mrs. Loudermilk thanks friends neighbors and the Comanche and Van Dyke communities as well as Downing Church of Christ for aid during illness and for gifts praying God's blessings on each of you.
Public notice commands N O Howington to appear before the District Court in Comanche County Texas by 10 a m on the first Monday after 42 days from September 27 1941 to answer plaintiff Lota in a petition filed September 10 1941 seeking dissolution of marriage custody and support of seven children and costs.
The issue cites state aid teacher pay scales and how delays affect some districts, mentions a UT Galveston technicist job, Roosevelt income chatter, and a broad set of local notes from Dublin to Clifton, including a Llano grand jury, cotton prices, a Southern trip by the Lane family, and a Clifton protest against a proposed army camp.
A collage of clippings mentions marriage anniversaries, parking meters in Brownwood, a coach turning down an offer, and jokes from The Texas Outlook. Sports notes preview Comanche versus Gustine and Hamilton lineups, with player weights and scrimmage remarks. The mix captures mid-century local life, humor, and prep football chatter.
Tom H Bell assumed the Weatherford daily role as editor in chief with J Cunningham as associate editor and foreman. The issue also covers a World Tour educational feature by the Wesley Bible Class, a Comanche merchants trip to Priddy, weddings, obituaries, and community events across town including church farewells and club gatherings.
A farmer named Smith claims to have a valuable new bird after crossing a parrot with a hen. He says the hybrid chicken not only lays eggs but also says come and get it, drawing attention to his profitable croppers.
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