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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
6
About thirty Murphree family members met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Curtis in Lubbock last weekend for a family gathering. From Comanche came Mrs. Curtis' brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Murphree and their son Randy.
Gustine 4-H Club met at City Drug on January 1 at 3 p.m. to elect officers. New officers are Steve Rouvell president Pam Miller vice president Marcene Laker secretary Brenda Daniels treasurer Arlene Adams reporter. Fifteen members and six adults attended. After refreshments provided by Mrs T J Couch the group toured homes to show 4 H projects ending at Gaylan Stephens home where Mrs Stephens served fudge.
Comanche FFA and 4-H members showcased 150 plus animals with top honors awarded across Dairy Heifers Beef Heifers Sheep Lambs and various Steer and Swine divisions. Winners include Jim Kennedy Chris Bloyd Vernon Smith Garrell Stanley David Manze Mickey Scott Joe Hidrogo Stacey Reese Keith et al.
The Stag Creek Christmas gathering was held December 21 at the community center. Jolly Old St. Nick arrived to delight the crowd with remarks. Music by the Ogee family and refreshments followed for about 70 attendees including honored guest Uncle Zeb May.
The Stag Creek community held a New Year's Eve gala Tuesday night December 31 at 7 30 pm with visiting games music and singing. Refreshments followed at nine and at midnight attendees sang Old Lang Syne and shared a traditional black eyed peas meal. About 75 people attended.
Sgt. and Mrs. Charles Liss of Carswell AFB Fort Worth and Sgt. and Mrs. Lanny Larche of Shaw AFB South Carolina visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Liss over the weekend.
Doris Gore led a candle lighted pledge pin ceremony at Benita Denny’s home on December 5. Ann Drennan and Virginia Davis pledged before yellow mums and blue candles. Billie Jasham elected Beauty Queen and will travel to Brownwood in January to compete. Refreshments followed for members and pledges.
Tammy Davidson, seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Davidson, earned second place in a swine judging contest at Strawold Farm Powling Green Missouri The event drew about 25 contestants with Mark Davidson of Crandall taking first Attendees included Mark Davidson Ronnie Davidson T E Johnston T J Davidson and Tammy Comanche
TV star Fess Parker of Daniel Boone fame will guest star at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo from January 24 to February 2 with the New Establishment musical group. The event features many specialty acts as 450 top cowboys compete for a $75,000 purse and entry fees. Tickets by mail are available from Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth.
Mr and Mrs R W Brannan of Comanche left December 27 by chartered bus from Abilene for a ten day trip to California. They attended the Rose Bowl Parade and football game and enjoyed sightseeing around Los Angeles. En route stops included Las Vegas and Albuquerque.
N M and companions returned home Sunday night after a wonderful trip to the Grand Canyon.
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