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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1942
Page
24
The Alice Russell Sunshine Club met Tuesday at eight at Mrs. L Little home. Mrs Little and Mrs ey hosted. President Mrs Volley Jackson died at a business session. Do R M Dudley led a lively lesson discussion. Four contests were held and Mrs Tom Dudley played piano. Refreshments served to twenty two members.
The Loud family extends gratitude to hiends and neighbors for deeds of kindness after the death of R. S dermilk. They thank the American son and note such thoughtfulness will be remembered in their despair.
Mr and Mrs William C Chil and Mr and Mrs Howard Trick are on a trip in New Co navigating local sites and enjoying a family excursion through the state capital and surrounding towns.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Elmer Westmore and family and Dwain. Miss Bobbie Ray Stanton hosted guest Miss Sybil Lam. Granddaughter Juanalee Nance celebrated with a birthday meal. several relatives attended church and social events. Dale Wilson returned to Indio California while Commissioner Walter Chapman heals from a spider bite infection.
20 Years Ago James H Grove former President of Howard Payne College and later Empire Furniture Brownwood died Monday afternoon Cullen F Thomas spoke in district courtroom introduced by George Smith of Comanche The meeting opened by L B Russell followed by Mr Black and Mrs R W Scurry Thomas urged League of Nations Little Freeman Northcutt nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Northcutt fell from a tree to the sidewalk severe skull concussion in Dallas sanitarium his recovery uncertain Prof William F Rogers succeeded Prof Barnes as superintendent of Comanche Schools in 1882 coming from Athens eight boys escorted him to Comanche later followed by others Mrs Luther Allen of Gustine died last week Miss Tda Johnson before marriage mother of nine children F M Burrows 92 died at home of his daughter Mrs Josie Washington of Proctor Herbert Williams hosted a lawn party for Sunday School class with Jiggs Up entertainment Miss Alice Ory Maidee Williams served fruit punch and wafers to 35 E M Kelly longtime Comanche resident died July 3 Temptance note suggests crowded stomach hurts preaching Sunday Baptist people of Sidney dedicated their new tabernacle with all day singing Golden Wedding of Mr Mrs L B Russell July 4 Russell came to Comanche in 1874 County Superintendent H L Gantz says Comanche County Teachers Institute will meet in Comanche Monday September 4 with Dean Davis of Tarleton conductor.
The Baggett Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Mammie Moore on July 6 with eight members and three visitors. Ruth Mayfield demonstrated fruit and vegetable drying and showed an indoor dryer. Members planned to quilt for Mrs. A. J. Nelson after her home fire and invited more visitors for the July 20 session with Mrs. Artie Rambo.
The WSCS met in regular session at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon at 4. Mrs. Logan Williams led the Mission study and the next gathering will feature Mrs. Vasco Lee as speaker. A larger turnout is hoped as more members engage in active service.
Pension Association changes its regular meeting to Friday July 24 at 2 p.m in the district court room. Committees meet at 1 p.m. to submit cases. After the meeting a political rally is planned on the courthouse lawn with candidate talks, led by B F Cadenhead and O H Moore secretary.
A county government and the WPA sponsor a house to house scrap metal and rubber drive in Comanche County. After ten days, over 27 000 pounds of metal and 500 pounds of rubber have been collected. Metal pays 25 cents per 100 pounds and rubber 0 5 cents per pound. Brooks B McPherson of Comanche supervises the effort with a county truck in use.
The 36th annual Comanche County Old Settlers Reunion drew a strong crowd with afternoon and evening attendance and singers from four to five counties. H Burksou Comanche was elected president, succeeding W D Jenkins who became president emeritus for life. Officers include W J Fritts vice president and D E Nabers secretary. Directors named: H W Scott John Pogue Sam Todd Gustine A H Caraway E C Seay Sidney Hardy Creamer and Hol Shockley Lamkin.
On Monday June 29 Miss Bobbie Lou Polston daughter of Mrs. R D Polston of Comanche became the bride of Troy Leon Carter son of Mr and Mrs H J Carter of Comanche. The ceremony was at First Baptist Church De Leon conducted by Rev H J Starnes. Attendants included Lorraine Wall and Grady Phifer of Comanche. The couple will reside in Comanche until Carter enters military service.
Bible School and Communion are held every Sunday at ten o'clock with no evening services. The third sermon in the "Spiritual Health" series will be delivered this Sunday July 26 by Pastor C. C. Klingman. Everyone is welcome.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Monday afternoon meeting at First Methodist Church. Lois Jeanes led devotionals. Alda Arthur presented Mission Study A New Crusade. Leaders announced a future study The Christian Family and urged large attendance on second and fourth Mondays through August.
Mrs. K L Macon hosted the W M U of the First Baptist Church for a Royal Service program on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Eaton led. Devotionals and discussions centered on virtue obedience and Latin America with several members sharing topics. Ice cream and cookies were served to twenty attendees.
The revival meeting opens Sunday July 26 at the Energy Methodist Church. The message invites the entire community to attend and support the home church and its outreach efforts led by J. D. Smoot.
Rev. Gordon Barrett will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday July 26 at the church. Rev. E. M. Shepard will preach at 8:30 p.m. in the pastor’s absence as Rev. A. B. English recovers in Dallas. Special music planned for both services. Mid-Week Prayer Service July 29 at 8:45 p.m. W.S.C.S. meets at 4 p.m. for business and study “Welcome to First Methodist Church.”
The Presbyterian Church invites at 10 am Sunday School and 11 am morning sermon titled Reconciled Through Christ. An 8:30 pm union service at the Methodist Church will feature the Presbyterian pastor on Aggressive Christianity. E M Shepard minister.
J V Hodges aged 64 died of a heart attack at the Callie Leach residence in Comanche work Saturday. Funeral services were held at Zion Hill Baptist Church Van Dyke with burial there. He was a native of Comanche County and survived by his mother and several children and siblings.
Mr and Mrs G N Burkett announce the marriage of their daughter Enza Dell Burkett to Sergeant Alfred E Wilson son of Mr and Mrs W M Wilson of Ridgeway Texas now stationed at Camp Bowie They wed quietly at the bride home with Rev Hornburg Reading the ceremony Attendants named include K W Coleman Henry Chambers Gene Graham and others from Camp Bowie Proctor and Port Lavaca.
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