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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1953

Page

6

Death Not to Steal Your Holiday Safety Message

Col E B Tilley of Houston urges holiday safety citing Texas Safety Association and Gulf Oil to curb drinking and driving. He notes 23 of 100 1952 US fatal accidents involved drinking and warns both drivers and pedestrians to stay alert and avoid traffic after alcohol.

Dobbin Texas Safety Association Col.e. B. Tilley Houston Gulf Oil Corporation Texas Department of Public Safety Col Tilley National Safety Council United States

Card of Thanks for Langley Family Passing

We thank friends who helped after the passing of our father J. F. Langley. Special thanks to Brother Woolsey and Brother Thomas, singers, those who sent floral offerings, the ladies who prepared food, Sidney community workers who assisted at the grave, and Mr. and Mrs. Porter Franks for service. May God bless each of you. The Langley Children.

J. F. Langley Woolsey Thomas Sidney Porter Franks Langley

Officials urge careful transport plans for holiday gatherings

Leaders advise organizers to arrange transportation for events where alcohol may be served to prevent tragedies. They emphasize planning ahead for office parties and large gatherings to ensure safe travel options during the holiday season.

Canteen Plans Holiday Hop at Veterans Memorial Hall

At the Can teen Youth Council meeting a semi-formal Holiday Hop is set for Saturday December 26 from 7 30 to 11 30 p m at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Admission is twenty five cents monthly dues and open to Canteen members and guests including visiting college students home for the holidays. A teen group will decorate and prepare at 1 00 p m that Saturday, inviting any teen to help and join the fun.

Canteen Youth Council Veteran’s Memorial Hall Veteran’s Hall

Sketch of the Life of Mrs. C. F. Williams

Minnie Williams born in Comanche Texas July 31 1880 daughter of John H Williams married C F Williams January 29 1899. She is survived by children Dewey Hugh and Lucille with three grandchildren and multiple siblings including Alpha Bowman predeceased. She was active in the Methodist Church.

Minnie Williams Comanche Texas John H. Williams C. F. Williams Dewey Williams Hugh Williams San Angelo Lucille Wilson Dallas Williams Methodist Church Horton Williams Bob Williams Omie Black Myrtle Cozart McFarland Calif Charley Williams Hamilton Felix Troy Williams Alpha Bowman

Central Christian Church Christmas Dinner and Services

A Central Christian Church fellowship dinner and Christmas party were held Sunday night with the Primary Department choir led by Mrs. Jean Jones. After gifts and carols, attendees moved to the sanctuary for a devotional and a white gift offering for the Juliette Fowler Home in Dallas.

Jean Jones Juliette Fowler Dallas W. B. Sartor Christ Church of

Proverb and Quote Pair Reflected In Prose

A collection of two aphorisms contrasts blunt critique with humble pride. The first favors kindness to ease tasks, while the second warns that true humility avoids vanity, as noted by Burton in Anatomy of Melancholy.

Burton

Indian Creek Social Notes Highlight Local Church Visits

Mrs. Lloyd Coker reports Rev J W Hodges filled his regular appointment at the Methodist Church during Sunday services. Mr and Mrs M N Smart visited Fort Worth relatives last week. Mr and Mrs Harvey Bowman and Lloyd Coker spent Sunday with Mervin Bowman family. Rev and Mrs Hodges hosted luncheon for B W Courtney and supper with Hackie Langley family along with their sons.

J. W. Hodges M. N. Smart Jack Morton F. T. Stockton Fort Worth Harvey Bowman Lloyd Coker Mervin Bowman

Indian Maidens To Play Zephyr In Girls Basketball Tilt

The Comanche Indian Maidens meet Zephyr High School girls in Zephyr next Tuesday night with a boys game between Comanche Grammar School and Zephyr boys on the same night preceding it. The first game starts at 7 30. Potentially, Fred Curry's Pottsville sextette may face Comanche girls here Monday night as per Coach Marguerite Ross.

Zephyr High School Zephyr Comanche Grammar School Fred Curry Pottsville Comanche Marguerite Ross

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