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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1941
Page
5
Mrs Bob Stanton hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club on July 2 with spring flowers decorating her home. A green and white color scheme framed refreshments served to 10 bridge guests, 18 club members and 4 tea guests.
Comanche notes list residents and visitors including C. Fitzhugh of Dallas staying weeks at Mrs. J. B. Arthur house, Temple Ward and family from Oklahoma, Delia Griffith of Atlanta with daughters visiting relatives, Arlie Brown moving to Stephenville, and many other local trips. Community trades, education plans, and hospital notes are included with multiple family ties and weekend travels.
Mr and Mrs L C Durham hosted a steak barbecue for Miss Grace Brightman on Saturday night. Out of town guests included Miss Elsie Crosby and Mrs Clyde Silvus of Austin. Brightman left for Austin Sunday with Crosby and Silvas after two weeks in Comanche recovering from illness.
The Friday Club was entertained this week at Mrs Tom Burtons home. Mrs Lewis Cunningham won high prize for members and Mrs C B Baxter high for guests. Out of town guest Mrs John E Hoff of Houston attended. A salad course was served to eleven guests. This meeting closed the season.
Mrs. Bill Stephens entertained the Wednesday Club at Mrs. Jack Stephens home on July 4 with a red white and blue theme. Prizes went to Mrs. Ben Evridge first and Mrs. Walter Durham Jr second. Brownwood guests included Mrs. Tyson Scratchn and Mrs. Frank Bucy among others. The next meeting set for Mrs. Charles Marshall’s home. A S Craver of Bowie visited Comanche seeking a local office site after earlier stay.
Cr and Mrs Jack Cauley Jr of Amarillo are recovering after treatment at Temple Sanitarium. Several families and individuals travel for visits and care across Texas towns including Tulsa Stephenville Brownwood Corpus Christi and Comanche.
Eighty youths aged 21 in Comanche County registered July 1 under the Selective Service Act. Forty four registered in Comanche and thirty six in Delear. Draft Board secretary Miss Dess Rock says the turnout was about half the expected total. A national lottery will determine induction the same as the first draft.
A Comanche celebration fills the square with patriotism and festive energy as residents gear up for the Fourth. The piece notes rodeo events, parades led by The Wid West Trvyer Aoain and Crazy Gang, plus a gala parade to start the spree.
The Red Cross and Safety Council urge precautions for traffic, swimming, and fireworks during the Fourth. Robert F Eaton, accident prevention director for the Red Cross Midwestern Area, cites higher highway congestion and offers tips on vehicle checks, obeying road rules, avoiding night driving, and supervising children with fireworks. He also advises patrolled beaches, wary water practices, camping safety, and first aid readiness.
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