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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1954
Page
9
The notes list numerous families visiting from Fort Worth Dallas Abilene Lubbock and other cities for Christmas. Relatives stayed with parents and hosts across Hillsboro area, with gatherings at the homes of the Denmans Mims Kemp Carmichael and Talley families and others from across Texas.
Comanche Woman Judge Goldthwaite Christmas Lighting contest by the Goldthwaite Garden Club crowned winners across categories. Top professionals include Fashion Shop in business displays and the Duren family for home entrance. Other honors went to Stacey and Summy households, Gwin duo, Wilkins and Summy teams, and Richards entries from local churches and families.
Here for Christmas Mr and Mrs Bob Barton and boys Buzz and Bill of Houston visited her parents Mr and Mrs J C Wilkerson here over the holidays.
Fort Worth visitors Mr and Mrs Virgil Butler spent Sunday with their son Ray Butler a member of the Fort Worth City Police Force during their Fort Worth stay.
Mrs Stella Montgomery spent Christmas visiting her sister Miss Duddicks in Fort Worth, sharing time with family during the holiday period.
Visit notes that Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Anthony Jr. of Fort Worth visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Anthony here for Christmas.
Mr and Mrs George Edward Seay of Huntsville return home for the holidays to visit their parents Mr and Mrs C B Baxter and Mrs R E Seay.
W J Parks manager of the Comanche County Rural Electric Cooperative traveled to Texarkana last week to inspect a newly opened pole manufacturing facility described as the largest of its kind in the world.
Coach and Mrs. Glen Frazier and children of Andrews spent the Christmas holidays here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carnes and other relatives and friends.
Here From Louisiana Mr. and Mrs. Buster Green of Alexandria visited his parents here over the week end.
The Comanche County Pension Club will meet January 2, 1954 at 2 p m in the County Courtroom to begin the new year's work. A program with speakers is planned and all members and friends are invited to attend.
Dr and Mrs Quinton Cauley of Big Spring visited for Christmas to see his parents Mr and Mrs W C Cauley.
Master Sergeant and Mrs. Harlie Neel of Columbus Georgia visited home folks here and at Cross Plains during the Christmas holidays. The Neels toured relatives and shared holiday cheer with the community during their furlough from duty.
Charles Hicks, working near Lubbock, was back home for a period of rest with family during a temporary break from duties and travels.
Louise Biggs, a nursing student at John Sealy College in Galveston, was home for the Christmas holiday visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Biggs.
Mr and Mrs James C Slider and children Tim and Karen returned home for the Christmas holidays to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Hardy Slider. James is a student at the University of Houston.
Here From Schertz Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Marshall and sons of Schertz visited his mother, Mrs. J. M. Marechall here over the
William Clyde House, a University of Texas student, is home for the holidays visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde House.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Brightman traveled from Fort Worth to Comanche as visitors. The report notes their presence in the town during the period documented.
Visit details show Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Brightman and Hattie Brightman spending Christmas in Baytown with J. C. Schiller and family. They also called on C. F. Silvus and son Bob in Austin during the trip enroute home.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Marshall and children Nancy Irl and Tom Reily of Yoakum visited his mother Mrs Joe Marshall and other relatives here over the holidays. Coach Marshall, whose Yoakum Bulldogs were State Finalists in Class 2 A last year, had another strong season with nine wins and one loss. Yoakum lost to Refugio in a district game, and Refugio later won the district title and advanced to the state semifinals before losing to Huntsville.
Mr and Mrs Buster Robertson and their children spent the weekend in Fort Worth as visitors enjoying local sights and activities.
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