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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1952
Page
9
Local notes urge public suggestions for a Comanche slogan. Sheriff warns to lock cars after thefts near the square. State officials announce the 1952 Official Highway Travel Map with color illustrations and historical content. Tyler raises most U.S. commercial rose bushes. UT reports a growing permanent fund.
Sixteen members of the Primary Class met at teacher Mrs. Oswell Brightman’s home after school for an Easter egg hunt. The Brightman yard hid the eggs, Judy Kay McCullough and Virginia Kay Cobb tied for first by finding equal amounts, and Wayde Frey found the prize egg. Lemonade, cookies, and miniature jelly bean baskets followed with help from Mrs. J. E. Watson and Mrs. Paul Whitton.
Mrs. Earl B. White, noted flower arranger and National Accredited Teacher, spoke to the Comanche Garden Club on April 8 at the Episcopal Parish House. She outlined design principles and demonstrated several arrangements, sharing a supplies list for members to try at home.
On April 10, John Nicholson hosted a dinner at Rippetoe's Cafe in Comanche as president of the local Bar Association to honor Y. W. Holmes who has retired after 54 years of legal practice. All Bar members were invited and joined in appreciating his lifetime devoted to the profession.
Mrs Merle Kelton and Mrs Kenneith Steward left Saturday for Camp Pickett Virginia to visit their husbands who are stationed there.
The event showcased Spiria iris leaves arranged with short stems and green caladium leaves. Thirty six regular members attended along with eighteen Junior Garden Club members. Twelve guests traveled from Stephenville and four from Hamilton.
The Tuesday Night Couples Club met at Howell Cobb's home with four bridge tables. Dr and Mrs J D Atkinson won high, Tom Cox Jr and partner second. Several other members attended including J B Brewer Virgil Norris and Charles Marshall. Salads coffee and ITcca Cokes were served.
Mercer Gap Cemetery work session scheduled for Saturday April 26 invites all to attend and bring a basket lunch. Local committee coordinates the event and asks volunteers to join for maintenance.
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