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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1954
Page
7
The Comanche County Court issues a writ requiring all persons accountable for Final Settlement to appear at the Court House on the fixed date to contest the guardianship account. Citations must be returned with a showing of compliance or objection by the stated deadline.
Unclear OCR text notes Rippetoe may welcome Clark to a club at Gardens or a garden-related event on a weekday. Mentions Mrs Hara and members of the club. Fragmentary wording limits precise details.
The Indian Creek Community Club met on April 8 with 23 present including one new member one child and four visitors. Two quilts were finished by mid afternoon and members browsed the Cleere family picture album. Visitors included Mrs David Coker Mrs Bob Love Mrs Viola Stewart and Mrs Brady York. A noon meal and fellowship followed and the group planned to meet again April 22 at Mrs B W Courtey’s.
Comanche High School dominated with three top honors at the district meet including Senior Girls and Senior Boys Declamations won by Jeannine Gleaton and David Beene, plus a Ready Writers Contest win by Janet Read. Tennis yielded multiple firsts for Scotty Lockridge Brent Waldrop Pat Sullivan and Corky Straley. Livestock judging placed second behind Wylie. The girls basketball team extended success by clinching volleyball and advancing toward regionals.
Robertine Cox daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Cox of Gustine was honored on her 13th birthday Friday night April 9 with a party. Games were played and refreshments of cake and ice cream were served. There were thirty guests and a number of gifts.
The Men's Brotherhood of First Baptist Church Comanche will present the program at Rising Star Baptist Church on Thursday night April 15. Special quartet singing features Robert Eaton J D Halli Richard Champ and Claude Ross. Chan Edmondson to accompany on piano. Speakers from the local church include Bill Mewborn Jack Bowers Buster Robertson and Rev Henry Chambers.
Mrs. W. P. Whitlow, longtime Van Dyke resident, died Monday morning after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church in De Leon with Rev. J. W. Sharbutt officiating, assisted by Rev. J. D. Smoot. The family had recently returned from Hubbard City where they visited their son-in-law and daughter Rev. Lively Brown and wife.
Pension group led by Effie Shannon will convene Saturday at 2 p.m. in the County Courtroom in Comanche. A large crowd attended last meeting with several candidates speaking for the group. Planned program includes more candidates and reading statements from Senator Lyndon Johnson and Congressman Omar Burleson. All members and friends invited.
Hasse Baptist Church announces a full Easter program inviting all members and guests. A preacher from Comanche will lead revival from Easter Sunday through April 25 with Rev. Woolsey directing singing. A community dinner and Easter egg hunt are planned alongside worship.
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