February 20 1975 Western Hills News Recap
Rev Kenneth Steele delivered the sermon at 3 00 PM with special music from church members and visitors including Mr and Mrs Irving Palmer. Tommy Jenkins and son led services February 9 with youth Tommy Elvis Jenkins delivering a notable message. Notices list visiting guests, birthday announcements, and future services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Steele
Irving Palmer
Mild
Priddy Lutheran Church
Tommy Jenkins
Jenkin
Tommy Elvis Jenkins
Davin Hall
Oleta Dodd
de Leon
Crawford Hall
Steve Saulsbury
Geneva Hall
Perryton
Tex
Lora Beth Butler
Steve Gregowske
Chicago
Emily Mae Butler
Walter Praters
Stephenville
Nabers Gleatons
Coma
Comanche FFAers Proctor in Houston Show
Fourteen members of the Comanche High School FFA Chapter will compete in the junior division of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo from February 19 to March 2. The event draws 19 000 entries with premiums over 400 000 dollars and features performances in the Astrodome with a wide range of livestock and animal classes. The Houston show includes 22 auction sales and entertainment by the Osmonds Helen Reddy Conway Twitty Olivia Newton John Charlie Pride and Charlie Rich. Farmers in the Proctor area report plowed ground and good crappie catches as spring activities loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche High School
FFA
Houston
Astrodome
the Osmonds
Helen Reddy
Conway Twitty
Olivia Newton-John
Charley Pride
Charlie Rich
Happenings and Church Services Report
Mr Clemons Luker caught an eight pound bass with a cane pole and was proud. At the Baptist church Bro Paul Hornburg preached to twenty five. Methodist attendance totaled nine with Rev Denzil Wright as pastor. Weatherford College won third in Houston basketball tournament. next weekend the team travels to Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemons Luker
Luker
Baptist Church
Paul Hornburg
Denzil Wright
Sarah Croft
John Croft
Weatherford College
Houston
Snyder
Records Show County Sunday Attendance In 1965
The Comanche Chief editor J C Wilkerson tracked church attendance across the county, listing February 1965 as a per Sunday average of 2 293 and a monthly total of 9 175. Easter attendance reached 2 775 and Back To Church Sunday on Sept 12 drew 2 650, with county population at 11 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pentecostal Church
J. C. Wilkerson
Comanche
Wilkerson
Comanche County
Young Farmers
Community Watch: Church Attendance in Comanche County
The column notes 25 percent church attendance a decade ago in Comanche County and questions current trends. It compares churchgoing with other activities, cites biblical references, and urges faithful Sunday worship as a spiritual duty. Rev James Waller of Hubbard visited the Harveys Kaase family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Jesus
James Waller
Hubbard
Harvey Kaase
Abilene Visit By Mrs Eldred Carter And Son
Mrs Eldred Carter and her son Lance of Abilene spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J F Fanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Comanche County Historical Society Elects Officeholders
The Comanche County Historical Society met February 11 and named new officers president Joe Maxwell vice president Mrs. John M Robertson secretary treasurer Frances Lockwood. John Dudley joined as a new trustee for a three year term as the group plans Bicentennial involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Historical Society
Joe Maxwell
John M. Robertson
Frances Lockwood
John Dudley
Durham Family Weekend Visit From Waco
Mr and Mrs Hank Durham and daughter Julie of Waco spent the weekend with the Gilmore Durhams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Hank Durham
Julie
Gilmore Durhams
Gustine 4-Hers Hold Meeting
Gustine 4-H Club met February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school with 8 members and 1 adult present. Synthia Couch presided. Cindy Thedford joined. Topics included livestock show dog vaccination and Share the Fun. Darren Carson brought a game. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synthia Couch
Cindy Thedford
Darren Carson
Dallas Couple Visit Mrs Montgomery Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs J H Matthews of Dallas spent the weekend with Mrs Lillian Montgomery, sharing time and hospitality in a local social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
J. H. Matthews
Lillian Montgomery
Houston Visit Highlights Rauhut Family Trip
Mr and Mrs Eugene Rauhut visited Houston from Friday through Sunday to see their son Stanley Rauhut and family including Michelle and relatives the Denny Jacksons and the Donald Jacksons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Rauhut
Houston
Stanley Rauhut
Michelle
Rauwhut
Denny Jacksons
Donald Jacksons
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