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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1977
Page
4
A guide covers proper invitation etiquette from formal church weddings to informal gatherings. It notes printed black on white or ivory stock, enclosure of RSVP envelopes, and potential reception cards. It also mentions handwritten and family announcements and biblical phrasing.
FHA members report 1248 collected so far for the March of Dimes Walkathon. Comanche County receives 40 percent to aid families with birth defect children while 60 percent funds research. Thirty five walkers still owe donations and are asked to submit to the High School Homemaking Department or to Vicky Froh or Sherri Steward at their listed addresses.
The Comanche High School FHA chapter will sell Favorite Recipe Cook Books starting Wednesday April 7 to fund Vicky Froh an elected area officer to attend the national FHA meeting in July in Seattle Washington. The FHA thanks the public for support in their projects.
Tracy Shaffer, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shaffer of Hobbs New Mexico and granddaughter of Mrs Bea Loggins and Mr and Mrs T R Shaffer of Comanche, was named Best Dressed Girl at the Hobbs Country Club Junior Assembly held monthly at the club. Judges praised poise and style while dance instructors Mr and Mrs Jerry Salb led the event.
Mr and Mrs Robert D Newman announce the birth of daughter Christy Lyn on March 31 at Brownwood Community Hospital. The newborn weighed nine pounds four and a half ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs T G Ravenshine of Odessa and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Doyle Newman of Odessa.
Thirteen women from Comanche First United Methodist Church joined over 500 Central Texas attendees at Glen Lake Glen Rose on Wednesday March 30. Dallas book reviewer Marjorie Power led two sessions on Women of the Bible, urging readers to contextualize stories before interpreting them and to retune emotions to understand God and human relationships.
The Senior Citizens group held their annual covered dish luncheon on Thursday March 31 featuring an unusual small crowd. Guests included Mrs. Ann Whitehead and her daughter Cynthia Ann from San Augustine who stayed Thursday and Friday for a progressive 42 party. The band traveled to Goldthwaite last Thursday and will be at home this Thursday April 7. Band practice is set 3 to 4 PM Friday April 8 before a trip to the Brownwood Care Center. A musical event is planned Thursday night April 7 followed by a progressive 42 party Friday April 8 at six PM with food and music.
The Newcomers Club will meet at Janice Swearengin’s home 101 Shoshone on April 14 with a covered dish luncheon at 11 30. Hostesses are Judy Anderson Nawana Lochridge and Karen Martin as officers are elected and installed.
Mr and Mrs James C Schiller of Fredericksburg visited Miss Hattie Brightman last week in a friendly social call.
The Comanche County Unit of the National Retired Teachers Association will sponsor a Defensive Driving Course on April 12 and 13 at the Comanche County Farm Bureau meeting room. Coordinator is Mrs. Robert Eaton. Open to all licensed drivers, with eight hours total. Registration begins 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Contact numbers provided for inquiries.
Minnie Hill R N supervisor of ICU CCU represented De Leon Hospital at the Tampa Tracings Workshop in Atlanta Georgia for physicians and advanced cardiovascular nurses March 18 21 The Electrocardiography Workshop was led by Dr Henry J L Marriott M D director and clinical professor of cardiology in Florida and Georgia author of Practical Electrocardiology Over 200 physicians and nurses from about 15 states attended the event.
An enthusiastic service led by Rev. Dodd and Rev. Steele drew a large crowd in Western Hills. The Visitors' Register lists numerous guests from Texas towns and states visiting local residents, with a note about an April 11 birthday party at 3:00 p.m.
Dr John Furbay PhD Yale renowned lecturer and aviation contributor will address the Brownwood Knife and Fork Club at Chisholm's Restaurant on Monday April 18. The world traveler who represented TWA and GM in 38 countries holds the 1955 Man of the Year in Aviation award and has lectured internationally.
Mrs. Alma Willingham attended the wedding of her niece Linda Williams to Stanley Regensberg of Denver on April 2. She traveled with Fred Williams and family from De Leon and was joined by the Williams and Beene families including J Dean Williams Teresa and Kathy.
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