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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1954
Page
5
Perry Cox 86 died in a Houston hospital after living years in De Leon and relocating to Houston a few years ago. He was a longtime resident of De Leon before moving.
The family expresses gratitude for kind words and acts during illness and burial of Ben Scott. Mrs. Ben Scott and Elba Scott thank those who aided them and wish God’s blessings on all who helped.
The Buckler Family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends for cards and visits after their mother’s fall and broken hip. May God bless each one of you.
Mr and Mrs John Yates Jr express gratitude to the Fire Department for battling a blaze that almost destroyed their home and to friends for gifts and kindness.
Mr and Mrs Bill LaRoque of San Antonio announce the birth of their daughter Joyce Lynn on Tuesday February 9 in a San Antonio hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces. Both mother and baby are healthy and at home in San Antonio. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs R A Barrow of San Antonio and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs C E LaRoque of Sidney.
The Comanche Garden Club spearheads a Plant a Red Bud Tree campaign for Comanche and nearby areas. District 5 of Texas Garden Clubs backs the effort to create a red bud trail with voluntary planting and group efforts. Committee members purchase five foot tall red bud trees for 60 cents and will take orders through March 10.
Five thousand nine dollars raised toward a twenty thousand dollar goal for a new De Leon High School football stadium as of February 18. The drive continues with some deficit potentially covered by athletic funds.
The Comanche Masons Hope Lodge No. 481 hosted a Washington Birthday dinner February 22 at Comanche High School to mark George Washington’s 221st birthday. About 105 attendees heard remarks by Harold Price Sr and Elza Brinson. Guest speakers included Jim Bowlin and Max Blankenhip from the Masonic Home High School Fort Worth, both honor students and football team captains. Dr. W. D. Raley spoke on character building. Music by the Comanche County Workers String Band and the Comanche High School Harmonettes followed the program.
The Brownwood area reports completion of grading and hard surfacing at the West prong of the Y junction of Highway 36 West. The project enhances travel safety and the appearance of the intersection.
Mr and Mrs Larry Kittle hosted a weekend gathering with Mrs W Ey Hubbard of Sweetwater Mrs J W Purifoy Bailinger Mrs James Dockery of Santa Anna Bud Mein ecke Ozona and Mr and Mrs Wallace Scott of Stephenville as guests.
Fort Worth resident visits his sister Mrs Dan Killian during a weekend stay. The trip centers on family time with Weathersby spending the period at Killian's home in town.
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