Luncheon Club Hosts Mrs Walter Durham Jr For Holiday Meeting
The Buffet Luncheon Club met at the home of Mrs Walter Durham Jr on December 20. festive decor included a decorated tree and pine arrangements. Bridge games followed with Mrs James Wilkerson taking high and Mrs E E Blackwood winning high cut. Attendees included Mesdames John Jolink Walter Jack Barret Gaston Boykin Tom Cox Jr Floyd Prather and Eugene Rauhut. Mrs Cox to host in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Durham Jr
Durham
James Wilkerson
E. E. Blackwood
Mesdames
John Jolink
Walter Jack Barret
Gaston Boykin
Tom Cox Jr
Floyd Prather
Eugene Rauhut
Cox
Jim Hallmark
Howell Cobb
Santa Claus
J. S. Brewer
Blackwoods Entertain With Christmas Party
Dr and Mrs E E Blackwood hosted the Thursday Night Club Christmas party at their home on December 18. The new playroom featured a Western Christmas theme with Rudolph decor and candlelit arrangements. Buffet supper included bar-b-que T bone steak baked potatoes and salad. Gifts were distributed by Santa mask bearer Boyd Anthony and three bridge games awarded prizes to two couples. Guests included the Anthonys Marshalls Dudneys Carnes Jolkins Durham Wilkerson and the Alteimeiers. The club resumes in 1953 at Ralph Carnes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Blackwood
Blackwood
Rudolph
Josh
Boyd Anthony
Anthony
Charles Marshall
Anthonys
Marshalls
Blackwoods
Bill Dudneys
Ralph Carnes
John Jolkins
Walter Durhams Jr
James Wilkersons
Dale Altemeier
Study Club Meets at Mrs Clemons Home for Christmas Session
The Co manche Study Club gathered at Mrs Ira Clemons home on December 11 to discuss Christmas in Texas with displays of family customs. Hostesses Mrs Robert Eaton and Mrs Porter McCarroll planned refreshments and corsage favors as members named in attendance. The next meeting will be January 8 at Mrs Cyril Greene home with Mrs Charles Marshall co hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Clemons
Comanche Study Club
Robert Eaton
Porter McCarroll
Texas
Larry Chittendin
Homer Palmer
Faton
Virgil Chaffin
Los Pastore
San Antonio
Mesdames E. E Anthony
John Burton
Sutton Dudley
L. C. Durham
H. N. Goodson
Porter Pranks
Cyril Greene
J. Vasco Lee
F. L. Little
Charles Marshall
John Pogue
H. H. Williams
Frank Reese
Hattie Brightman
Berta Goodson
Ollie Sloan
Friday Club Christmas Dinner at Lawrence's Steak House
The Friday Club and guests held their annual Christmas dinner and party on Dec 19 at Lawrence's Steak House. The dining room was reserved, tables featured cedar wreaths and a red candle, a decorated tree, and gifts. Guests played bridge with prizes going to Mrs. Ralph Carnes and Mrs. John Jolink. Members pictured include Mesdames Pat Cagle Pat Carnes Ralph Carnes Virgil Chaffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence's
Ralph Carnes
John Jolink
Mesdames
Pat Cagle
Pat Carnes
Virgil Chaffin
Christmas Party at the Ted Durham Home
Members of the Tuesday Night Couples Club held their annual Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Durham on December 16. A turkey dinner, red and green decorations, Santa candy favors, and bridge games followed, with high scores recorded for both women and men. Also noted is a hospital update on Harlin Price recovering from a leg injury, and a child’s Santa letter asking for toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Durham
Fort Worth
Harlin Price
Tacoma Dr
Harris Hospital
Notable Guests at Howell Cobb Event Feature Community Leaders
Howell Cobb welcomed guests including Walter Durham Sr, Travis Cunningham, Vasco Lee, Earl Oden, Delmar McDaniel, Cyril Greene, Nick Higginbotham and Faye Belle Evans. Attendees included Mesdames John Jolink and Clara Slack, reflecting local civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Cobb
Walter Durham Sr
Travis Cunningham
Vasco Lee
Earl Oden
Delmar McDaniel
Cyril Greene
Nick Higginbotham
Faye Belle Evans
Mesdames John Jolink
Clara Slack
County Home Demonstration Christmas Social Held
The County Home Demonstration Council hosted its annual Christmas party Monday afternoon December 8 in the District Courtroom. Mrs Clyde Wall presided with gifts exchanged around a lit Christmas tree and special guests Judge Seay and County Agent Wayde Frey attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D
Clyde Wall
Yale
Dorothy Carlson
Hinds Jabels
Paris
Council
Tommy West
W. W. Sadberry
Guy Taylor
White
Seay
Wayde Frey
Houston Visitors Over Christmas Unveil Family Ties
Mr and Mrs Willie Versalino and their daughter from Houston arrive for Christmas to visit Mrs E R Armstrong, the mother of Mrs Versalino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Versalino
Houston
E. R. Armstrong
Barret Family Visiting Briscoes in Kermit for Christmas
Mr and Mrs Walter Jack Barret and their daughters are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B H Briscoe in Kermit for Christmas. The family plans to spend the holiday with relatives and celebrate together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jack Barret
B. H. Briscoe
Moving to Lampasas Mr and Mrs Manning Arthur to Lampasas
Mr and Mrs John Manning Arthur and their son relocate from Breckenridge to Lampasas where Mr Arthur will work with the Texas Highway Department. Also notes children letters to Santa listing desired gifts from Hasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manning Arthur
Breckenridge
Lampasas
Arthur
Texas Highway Department
J. H. Arthur
Comanche
Dear Santa Letters From Young Christmas Shoppers
A collection of handwritten child notes to Santa detailing gift wishes. Messages mention bicycles boots trains jackets socks and pajamas and include greetings from children such as Christag Seleta Elliott Dale Timmons Wallace Reid and others.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tommie Joe Willis
Merry Christmas
Your Christ
Andy H. Norris, Mer
Kermit
Santa
Love
Linda McDonald
Hasse
Wayne Westfall
Christag Seleta Elliott
Hasse Ae
Santa T
Bartlett
Arrow
Dale Timmons
Wallace Reid
Tor
Goodyear Tires
Firestone Tires
Plymouth
Chrysler Cars
Pontiac
GMC
Texaco Products
Mr. and
Mrs
Gail Dudley
Tom Dudley
Eltas Dudley
Jess Odell
L. E. McNutt
J. L. Jones JR
Roy Grayson
Joe Henderson
Don Kinchelow
Alton Keeler
Ward Driskill
R. E. Parker
Bob Parker
Weldon Hilliard
Inner Creek
THE
Branco
T. J. Couch
IRA Chambers
Sue Lloyd
Marvin Guthrie
Dudley Gail - Tom
Esros Comanche, Texas
Kanady
Bob Brewster
Earl Walker
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