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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1941
Page
2
A 1926 editorial adages on corrections notes mistakes in the Comanche area press. It cites a misnaming of W. W. Hanna as agriculture teacher and discusses newsroom accuracy, the role of corrections, and the habit of newspapers to publish only checked facts.
McMillan speaks as county judge candidate. Oscar Callaway gave the opening address at the high school. A landmark home built in 183 by Jim Tankersley, later housed many families, is being razed for new structures. Notables listed include Brite McCain and J A Wright. A farewell for Prof. Wilson Fielder drew a large crowd at Baptist Tabernacle. Finances show local bank deposits totaling 297,?. football reorganized at Comanche High School with Gayle Atanod as manager and Rector Cunningham as captain. Upcoming games slated for Brownwood Hico Stephenville Hamilton with possible Thanksgiving match vs Fort Worth High. Mrs. L Cartwright to teach in China program through Methodist Church. Seth Holgan named to Amarillo chamber role after Comanche post.
In this wartime meditation the author contrasts how rich and poor, famous and unknown, become one in service. Draftees and volunteers endure camp drills and chores, from dishwashing to cleaning, while questioning honor, duty, and liberty. The piece ends with a wartime vignette and a child’s quip about chicks and shells.
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