Shankle Golden Wedding Celebration Fete
Mr and Mrs Leo Shankle observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday June 4 at PAR Country Club with five children and families visiting from Mt Pleasant Fort Worth Abilene Bridgeport Temple and Temple. The couple married June 6 1949 in Comanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Shankle
Mrs. Shankle
Comanche
Par Country Club
Larry Shankle
Christie
Mt. Pleasant
Harold Shankle
Jayne
Chrystal
Fort Worth
Gene Shankle
Dudleys
Abilene
Charles Shankle
Steve
Kirk
Bridgeport
Jimmy Smallwood
Pat
Temple
C. C. Shankle
Carousel Opens at Casa Marana Fort Worth Run Ends June 17
Carousel opened June 5 at Casa Marana Fort Worth for a two week run. The Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein I musical stars Alan Van Way and Linda Peters. The show, a bittersweet drama of a carnival barker and the woman who loves him, features few of the era’s songs. Performances start at 8 15 p.m. Monday through Saturday with a 2 30 p.m. Saturday matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa Marana
Fort Worth
Richard Rodgers
Oscar Hammerstein I
Caga
Alan van Way
Linda Peters
June
Hameecoming Slated at Comyn Baptist Church
Comyn Baptist Church announces a homecoming on Sunday with Sunday School at 10 am and church services at 11 led by Rev. R. C. Dickey. A basket lunch follows at noon, with singing directed by Geo. Caraway. Mrs. G. J. Huggins, secretary, invites friends and singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Anneal Cemvyvn T
Joe
al Comyn Baptist Church
R. C. Dickey
Geo. Caraway
G. J. Huggins
Quartet Singing Meet Cancelled at Mount Pleasant Church
The Comanche County Quartet Singing scheduled for Friday June 9 at Mount Pleasant Church was cancelled due to a Vacation Bible School program that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Mount Pleasant
Arts and Crafts Festival Attended by Regionaries
Mrs Rusty Durham of Fort Worth Mrs D F Caraway of Comanche and Jim Wilkerson with Lance of Lake Proctor attended the Arts and Crafts Festival at Schrener Institute in Kerrville last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusty Durham
Fort Worth
D. F. Caraway
Comanche
Jim Wilkerson
Lance
Lake Proctor
Schrener Institute
Kerrville
Visitors from Houston and Austin Call on Dudleys
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dudley hosted over the weekend Miss Kingsley Thames and Mrs. Bette Jolink of Houston and Dirk and Gray Jolink of Austin as their guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dudley
Kingsley Thames
Bette Jolink
Houston
Dirk and Gray Jolink
Austin
Draft Call For July Is Announced For Texas
Col M G Glantz state director of Selective Service announces July induction for Texas. Men born in 1952 and those losing deferments in 1972 with lottery numbers 50 or lower will receive orders. Pre induction physicals for numbers up to 90 in July. Local Board 15 Brown and Comanche Counties has not received July call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Col. M. \. Glantz
Selective Service
Glantz
Brown and Comanche Counties
Norris to Work at Central Plains General Hospital
Stephen Norris spent last week visiting his parents, then left for Plainview to take a summer post at Central Plains General Hospital. He will work during the season at the Plainview facility, continuing the family connection in local health care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Norris
Virgil Norris
Stephen
Plainview
Central Plains General Hospital
WW II Group To Gather in Waco For 552nd Battalion Reunion
Veterans of the 552nd Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion will hold their first reunion at the Camelot Inn in Waco on July 1 and 2. The unit, activated February 20, 1943 at Camp Hulen Texas, trained mostly there with two months in the Lamar area, deployed to England February 17 1944, landed on D Day plus and protected Star Mere Eglise airfield. Commanded by Lt Col B M Warfield from activation through Europe’s end, the battalion crossed the Rhine as part of the 7eth Infantry Division. Texans predominated with some Oklahoma and Massachusetts members. Reserve Friday night June 30 and Saturday night July 1. contact Troy M. Thomason Groesbeck Tex 76642.
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Europe
Rhine River
Remesen Bridge
7Eth
Oklahoma
Massachusetts
B. M. Warfield
Troy M. Thomason
Meadow Lane
Groesbeck
Tex
McDonalds In Family Reunion at Lake Proctor
The McDonald Reunion occurred Sunday June 4 at Lake Proctor. Attendees included Larry and Davis family members from Illinois among numerous Fort Worth Gustine Sweetwater Comanche residents and relatives sharing in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Lake Proctor
Larry Davis
Sons of
Illinois
Vic Isham
Jackie and
Kenton
Gustine
J. C. Smith
Reta Neta
Reta Smith
Sweetwater
Kathy Torres
Sheila Scarborough
Omega McDonald Torres
Grace Luther Foster
All
Myrtle Cox
Margaret Mabra
Glenda
Jerry Elliott
Bill Clarks
Charla
Danny
Dale Guill
Tammy
Betty Dobson
Shelia
Debbie McDonald
Sherrie Smith
Jerry
Joy Hulsey
Shorty
Dess McDonald
Juanita
Ronda Todd
Mrs
Glads Howell
Rickey
Richard
Cathy Hicks
Norman Lee Cox
Kenith Calvin Cox
Comanche
Leah Dudley-Stephen Renshaw Weds Friday in Comanche
Leah Beth Dudley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dudley of Route 4 Comanche married Stephen Kent Renshaw son of Mr. and Mrs. Truman Renshaw of Comanche on Friday June 2 at 8 pm Rev Frank Turner officiated at the church wedding attended by family and friends. The bride wore an organza gown with a high neckline and lace trim and carried pink chrysanthemums orchid carnations and purple statice. Music by David Luker Terry Price and Glen Parker. The reception followed in the church fellowship hall with pink decor. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at the county club. The bride a Dallas Fashion Merchandising graduate works at Pat's & Gene's in Brownwood. the groom attended Tarleton State College and plans Baylor University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Beth Dudley
Charles Dudley
Comanche
Stephen Kent Renshaw
Truman Renshaw
Mmes
Bill Dudley
Bob Dudley
Rudy Collins
A. I. Davidson
David de Dabney
Joyce Jones
John Williams
Dave Seeley
Judy Gileaton
PAR County Club
Dallas Fashion Merchandising College
Pat's
Gene's
Brownwood
Tarleton State College
Baylor University
Specialist Owens On Fort Hood Duty
Army Specialist Four Foy W. Owens Jr. serves with the 1st Support Brigade at Fort Hood Texas. A senior pay specialist with the 29th Finance Company of the Brigade's 1st Personnel and Administration Battalion he entered the Army in June 1971. His wife May lives in Sweetwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy W. Owens Jr
Route 1
Comanche
Ft. Hood
Texas
Army
May
Sweetwater
Anderson Family Attends Kerrville Arts and Crafts Festival
Visiting Mr and Mrs A D Anderson Sr last week were their son and family Mr and Mrs A D Anderson Jr and son Stuart of Dallas. On Saturday all the Andersons attended the Arts and Crafts Festival at Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D Anderson Sr
A. D. Anderson, Jr
Stuart
Dallas
Andersons
Kerrville
Visit Ends Between Families Near Honey Grove
Mrs Gladys Howell and sons Rickey and Richard visit Mrs Howell and Mr and Mrs Julie Page at Honey Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Howell
Rickey
Chard
E Howell
Juie Page
Honey Itove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leland Hancock
de Leon
Karen Jan
David Gore
Billie W. Gore
First Baptist Church
Ned's Grocery
ENCO
Chuck Roast
Hamburger
P’ Apple
Uladiola
S&h LE Obrly
Bill Dudney
Hameecoming
Comyn
George J. Martin
Dublin
Lylalee
Harry Wayne Cloud
Harry Cloud
Preston Lane
Plainview Hospital
Waco
McDonalds
Leah Dudley
Stephen Renshaw
Frank Turner
David Luker
Terry Price
Glen Parker
Jerry Gore
Patti McKinzie
Kathy Renshaw
Kimberly Renshaw
JoLane Dudley
Gigi
Kelly Dudley
Mike Hatcher
Sulphur Springs
James Fanning
Quentin Dudley
Ric Dudley
Fellowship Hall
Sp. Owens
Honey Grove Vickers
West Side Square
Center Ave
N. Austin
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