Comanche News Highlights Emmett Batson Day and Voter Drive
Comanche observes Emmett Batson Day on Saturday January 24 honoring the long time school custodian admired by thousands of locals. The piece also urges voter registration ahead of the January 9 deadline noting Texas Big 12 counties and the need for turnout to influence elections. It highlights Comanche Jaycees Week and praises the group's community work.
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Emmett Batson
Comanche
Comanche Jaycees
Emmett
Emmetts
Emmett Patton
Texas
Harris
Dallas
Tarrart
Jefferson
Galveston
McLennon
Bexar
Travis
Nueces el Paso
Hidalgo
Lubbock
Dulles County
Comarece
Youth Heralds for Christ organized at Liberty church
Free Will Baptist Church notes good attendance and visitors. Rev Alton Kirkland delivered a spiritual message leaving attendees joyful and united. Heralds for Christ youth group formed January 16 at 7 30 pm with nine members electing Bethene Willimon as president and planning a church supper during youth week.
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Alton (Blackie) Kirkland
Heralds For Christ
Liberty
Bethene Willimon
Church of Our Choice
Miss Sandra Prather Honored With Luncheon
Sandra Prather bride elect of Eugene Swanson was honored at a January 17 luncheon at the home of Mrs. Armstrong Cox 207 North Elm. Co hosts included Mesdames Williams Dudley Tupin. Twenty four guests dined on a pink theme with old fashioned decor and a pink cake. A puzzle piece gift revealed the message Roses are red violets are blue Sandy loves Eugene and Eugene loves You. The couple’s invitation was presented as a keepsake. Attending guests included Mrs. Floyd Prather mother of the honoree and relatives from Waco and Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Prather
Eugene Swanson
Armstrong Cox
N. Elm
Herbert Williams
Tom Dudley
Sail Dudley
Joe Tupin
Sandy
Eugene
Sandra
Floyd Prather
E. D. Swanson
T. C. Mitchiner
Waco
Odie Collins
Fort Worth
Another Girl For The Sam Marshalls
Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Dale Marshall announce the arrival of their second daughter Leslie Gaye on Tuesday night January 20 at 10 37 pm in Brownwood Community Hospital. She weighed six pounds three ounces and is the baby sister of two year old Melinda.
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Sammy Dale Marshall
W. Neely
Leslie Gaye
Brownwood Community Hospital
Tessie
Melinda
Artie Ben Steele Sr
Brownwood
W. A. Steele
Comanche
Gamma Zetas Hold Meeting in Dublin First Baptist Church
Gamma Zeta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society met January 17 at 2:30 p.m. in Dublin with hostesses from the Dublin group. Miss Velma Stidham, president, led a brief business session and introduced Frances Clay, Necrology chair, who with Mollie Grissom presented an Hour of Remembrance for deceased members. A white carnation was placed for each member. Members remembered included Mrs. J. S. Cravens, Mrs. Tippara English, Miss Bertha Ross, Mrs. Lettie Tackett, Mrs. Mary Grady, and Mrs. Lucille Duke. The program theme Open Our Ears was explained by Beulah Mae Madely, Personal Growth and Service chair. Mrs. Madely introduced Ocis Petsick of Hico, who shared color slides from a Central Europe and England summer tour. Attendees from Comanche included Margaret Ross, Jewell Werner, and Mrs. Addie Williams.
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Gamma Zeta
Delta Kapna Gamma _ Society
First Baptist Church
Dublin
Velma Stidham
Frances Clay
Mollie Grissom
J. S. Cravens
Tippara English
Bertha Ross
Lettie Tackett
Mary Grady
Lucille Duke
Beulah Mae Madely
Madely
State Seeks Info On Hit and Run Driver
Texas Department of Public Safety seeks information to identify a hit and run driver who killed Patrolman Douglas Thompson, 26, on US 80 near Weatherford in Parker County at 2 43 a m on December 7. The white 1960 Ford Fairlane or Fairlane 500 L door chrome missing symbols FA. Witnesses asked to contact the Highway Patrol.
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Austin
Texas Department of Public Safety
Weatherford
Parker County
Fairlane
Douglas Thompson
Col. W.E Speir
DPS
The
Highway Patrol
Texas Dept. of Public Safety
Vineyards Honored With Fish Fry Birthday Gathering
Fourteen attended a birthday fish fry at Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Vineyard home on January 19. Guests included A. Vineyard Hoyt Vineyard Jack Vineyard Bill Evans Sharon Gary Bragg Sherry Kate Carpenter and others. Mr and Mrs Dan Butler and sister Howard Skyvles joined over the weekend with Orville Brines traveling from Schulls Burg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Vineyard
Mrs. Vineyard
A. Vineyard
Hoyt Vineyard
Jack Vineyard
Bill Evans
Sharon
Gary Bragg
Sherry
Kate Carpenter
Shan k Family Visits Irving Relatives Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Charles Shank and sons Steve and Kirk of Irving visited their parents Mr and Mrs Leo Shankle and Mr and Mrs Odis Matthews over the weekend.
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Irving
Charles Shank
Steve
Kirk
Leo Shankle
Odis Matthews
Stroke causes about two hundred nine thousand deaths yearly
Stroke remains a leading cause of death in the United States with about 209000 fatalities each year. Health experts urge awareness of risk factors and rapid response to stroke symptoms.
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State Democratic Committee
Free Will Baptist Church News
Baxter Bldg
Sam Marshalls
Stagecoach Inn
John M. Hathcock
Bob Ripley
Houston
Salado
Westinghouse
Rio Hondo
Ernest Taubert
Gail Dudley
Commerce
Pend Petty
WBW
Gamma_ Zetas
MR. Cattleman
Kimbell
Comanche Seed & Feed
Tisco
Food King
Jar
All Brands Biscuits
Andy
USDA
Fryers
Len Bonick
Ben Xfranklin
Bologna
Bean
Morton Pies
North
Peanut Butter
Trish
Nellie
el Chico
Thrif-Tee
Gal. Gandy
North Houston
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