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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
10
The Plowboys defeated the San Angelo boys on Monday night to claim Victory No. 86 in their series, extending national attention over the past four years. The final whistle marked the Plowboys first loss at the game.
Sermon and evening worship announced for the church with a young people's meet and evening service. Regular officers meeting in the pastor's study at 7:30 p m and a Business Women's Meeting Tuesday night at 7:30 led by E M Shepard minister.
The First Methodist Church will host a church school assembly with the Wesley Bible Class in charge. Four awards will be given at the Sunday evening service for the youngest grandmother, the most recently wed couple, the largest family, and the couple married longest. A home-focused sermon follows. Sunday morning topic: Gods Call For Service. Lord's Supper observed. Senior and Intermediate youth gather at 6:30 for evening devotionals. E N Scarlett, Pastor.
The Gustine Lamkin Circuit reports public worship and sermon on Sunday February 7 at 11 a m Lamkin Methodist Church and 7 p m Gustine Methodist Church. Holy Sacrament will be administered at both services. Minister George G Smith extends a cordial welcome to Methodists and friends to join in worship and fellowship.
Roy or eerie Bible study times listed with mornings 10:00 and 11:00. The People's Meeting features a 6:15 sermon and a 7:11 p m week service. A Saturday Ladies' Bible Class is scheduled for 2:30 p m.
Pastor Klingman leads Central Christian Church services on February 6 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with messages "What Meant to Jesus" and "The Religion We Need in 1938." Congregation invited to all services. Klingman preaches first and second Sundays, Hamilton church third and fourth Sundays, per Church Board description of a compassionate and justice focused faith.
Miss Orene Grissom of the Roch community married Gerald Thompson of Rotan on Friday January 21. Rev. Gordon Barrett officiated. Miss Grissom is the daughter of Mrs. Maud Grissom and a Comyn High School graduate. Mr. Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Thompson Sr., is a Comyn High School graduate who lived in Roch and Dublin before moving to Rotan with his parents last summer. The couple will reside in Rotan.
Willis King 70 died at his home in Southwest Comanche after a seven day pneumonia illness. Funeral at the local Baptist Church with Rev. A Edwin Wilson officiating. He was born in Williamson County Texas and lived in Corvell County most of his life. He married Kate Carter in 1906 and is survived by his widow five children two brothers and four sisters.
Standings list Team P WoL Comanche 6 5 1 Shankle's Market 6 3 3 Magnolia 6 3 3 Gulf 6 2 4. Schedule shows Friday Night Shankle's versus Magnolia and Tuesday Night Gulf versus Shankle's. Also notes moving of Boyce Briscoe household goods by Burks Transfer and Storage Company and a nursery ad from Mrs. George's Nursery.
Grove 1210 held a Tuesday February 1 bowl supper with Comanche Stew by Mrs. Matt Sherri. Reporter Mrs. Roger Hasley notes Mrs. Newsome was ill and hopes Van Dyke Chapter will join. urges absent members to return to lively meetings.
Walton Helm and Beatrice Johnston were married Saturday night January 29 at 8:30 by Rev. Roger Smith at the minister's home. They were joined by Chester and Irene Johnston and Curtis Powers. Helm is son of Mert and Mrs Helm of Soda Springs. Johnston is daughter of Tom and Mrs Johnston of Fairview.
On Wednesday afternoon three tables of bridge were organized at the home of Mrs. Elton Mc Cullough. Officers elected were Mrs. Elton McCullough president, Mrs. Pete Love vice president and Mrs. Ewell Jones reporter. Lovely prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ralph Carnes and Mr. Harr Mark Cauley. A sandwich plate was served to members including Mrs. Elton McCullough, Charles Marshall, Harley Neal, Eugene Rauhut, Francis Stout, Ralph Carnes, Harry Mark Cauley, Gus Frossard, Cyril Isham, Mrs. Ewell Jones, Mrs. Pete Love and Miss Faye Belle Dudley.
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