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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1955
Page
9
The Seon event runs August 10 to 13 featuring a queen coronation at the school auditorium, a parade to the festival grounds, a western music show, and a merchant drawing. Highlights include a 4:30 p.m. reception, a Duke or Duchesses welcome, free melon slices, gospel and variety shows, square dancing, and prizes totaling $80. Local organizers, including W. B. Nowlin, oversee the schedule.
A Baptist revival begins August 5 at the First Church of Blanket with Cavin of Dublin leading the opening service and Glass of Grove Baptist Church guiding the sing. Services run nightly at 7:15 and continue through August 14, with regular worship each evening. The event is announced by Jess, pastor.
Edward Seay of Comanche named to national agriculture post. he teaches at Big Spring Public Schools and holds a Sam Houston State College degree. Seay is married to Pat Baxter of Comanche and is a Texas Vocational Teachers Convention attendee.
Miss Peggy Jo Loudermilk daughter of Mr and Mrs Carroll Loudermilk wed William F Dunn at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday July 17 at 4 pm Rev William Gould Jr officiated Best man was John Howard Coulter ushers included Wesley Coleman Butch and Tom Loudermilk Candles were lit by Sherrian Loudermilk and Mary Ann Cloud Maid of honor Patty Ruth Loudermilk wore pink organdy over taffeta Junior bridesmaids wore orchid organdy over taffeta and carried white daisies Bride wore white nylon lace over taffeta with a sequined tiara veil and triple pearl necklace Reception followed in church social hall Out-of-town guests listed.
Frances Marie Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Cook of Gustine and Walter L Buerger son of Mr and Mrs Fred Buerr ger of Avoca were united in marriage June 30 at 8 o clock. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home in Abilene with Rev Milton Baty officiating.
The Litterbug float with a large paper mache figure won first place in the rodeo parade. Designed by Mrs. Armstrong Cox and Mrs. Cecil Jack Cox of Fort Worth, with help from Mr. Armstrong Cox and Mr. Cecil Jack Cox, the float promoted Keep America Beautiful. Junior Garden Club members aided in posters and decoration as the group praised Higginbotham Bros and Co for float use and driver support.
Reginald Waggoner assistant cashier at Comanche National Bank is at the Veterans Hospital in Temple for minor jaw surgery and a follow up clinical check up showing routine post operative care and observation.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service marked its 16th anniversary with a July 25 gathering at First Methodist Church Comanche. Mrs. Virgil Chaffin led a program with a solo by Mrs. Earl H. Lightfoot and a Guild quartet. candles honored past leaders and presidents.
Vacationing in the region, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hickey are spending two weeks visiting Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and other nearby states as part of a extended trip.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Rinehart of De Leon announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Janetta to Walter Mazurek son of Mr and Mrs Tom Mazurek of Rit 1 Comanche He is a Comanche High School graduate and Janetta attended De Leon High School as a senior this year
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