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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1953
Page
11
The Wednesday group of the Bridge Club played at Mrs Boyd Anthony’s home with two guests Mrs Claude Ballard and Mrs Earl Oden. High score went to Mrs Bill Dudney with Mrs Ralph Carnes second. a molded salad plate and treats were served.
Plez Carter of Proctor, who had been seriously ill in a Stephen ville hospital, was reported much better last week and was able to return home.
Gus Meyers of Comanche and Lillie Belle Ravenshine of Jonesboro celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 8 at the couple’s home in Comanche with their son Vollie Meyers hosting a family dinner and many relatives and friends offering congratulations. The couple's four sons Bill, Yollie, Marshall and John and their grandchildren attended. Gus, 73, born in Pueblo Colorado, moved to Comanche in 1891. Lillie Belle, daughter of the late M C Auvenshine, was born in Jonesboro Coryell County.
The Comanche Study Club met February 12 at Mrs. L C Durham’s home with Mrs. E E Anthony as co host. Members answered roll with a piece of Famous Texas Statuary and its Location. Mrs. Charles Marshall read a paper on Douglas Chandler Weatherford Portrait Painter.
Mr and Mrs Bill Dudney visited relatives in Wichita Falls Sunday. They made the trip in their plane.
Mrs. Oscar Hill and Mrs. John M. Hathcock hosted the Heritage Club on February 17 with a patriotic program and displays. Members discussed Two Great Americans and shared quotations from Washington or Lincoln. Papers by Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Williams highlighted Father of Our Country and Women in Lincoln's Life.
The United Council of Church Women met February 20 at the Presbyterian Church to observe World Day of Prayer. The 114 nations observance featured African led devotional music readings and prayers with participants from member churches. The program closed with African style handshakes honoring the spiritual unity beyond geography.
Texas public schools cost 21 cents per classroom hour per child for the 1951 52 year, with total district expenses of 318 963 078 and average daily attendance of 1 213 000. Calculation shows 1 45 dollars spent per day and 21 cents per hour. Also notes a Garland family visit to Mrs. W D O'Dell.
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