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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1969
Page
3
Comanche and Gustine squads headline weekend wins with girls champions and boys runners up in tournaments. The Chief announces its annual Christmas Edition on December 23 with Santa letters, features, and greeting ads to end 1969. Local politics warm with multiple contested county races and a reminder of civic democracy.
Gustine girls crush May 77 to 50 then beat Sidney 80 51 and Priddy 53 42 to win the tournament with Brenda Davis scoring 41 in the semis and 35 in the final. Barbara Davis adds 13 in the title win while Deb bie Thompson and Arlene Adams contribute key points. Gustine junior high boys post 57 10 win over Comanche as Steve Hillhouse leads with 15. The Gustine Tigers endure a tough run of games with notable defense from Pam Miller Marcene Luker Pam Lane and Sue Frazier.
Christmas spirit fills Shady Elm as East Side Baptist Church members share carols and baskets for patients. Rev Allen Owens delivers a holiday message while Maudie Creek plays piano and Rus sell Nance leads song. Visitors include Don Morris of Abilene and Durhams from Dublin and Fat Worth. A Christmas tree is planned for Friday night December 19, with Liberty Free Will Baptist set to lead services next Sunday.
Miss Patti Page bride elect of Charles W. Beaty Jr. of Waco was honored with a lingerie luncheon December 11 at Mrs. Barbera Williams home in Comanche. Attendants included Miss Page's mother Mrs. Cora Page and co hostess Mrs. Marilen Elrod. The event featured holiday decorations, a Christmas tree scene, and a menu of creamed chicken in pastry shells. The couple plans to wed December 31 in Gustine.
Mrs Lee Spruill Mrs Wid Spivey and Miss Ollie Sloan traveled to Stephenville to attend the funeral of Mrs E M Peckworth.
Community fundraiser appeal urges support for the United Fund Drive to aid local services. Organizers call on residents and businesses to donate, highlighting the drive's role in supporting health, education, and welfare programs across the area.
Mrs Tillie E Power and family thank everyone for kindness during the stay at De Leon hospital. They especially thank Dr Eisenrich and the nurses at the clinic and hospital, and send God’s blessing as their prayer.
Roberson Kirklan and Orval Shaw Barber Shops say they will stay open Wednesday December 22 through Friday December 24 and close December 25 through December 30. Thanks.
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