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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1953

Page

3

Amity Club Sees Members Learn Work Simplification

Amity Home Demonstration Club met April 21 at Mrs. Aubra Goss’s home with twelve Amity members, a South Star Club visitor, and new member Mrs. Fred Cook. Mrs. Homer Smith led a program on Work Simplification in the Home with blackboard demonstrations, kitchen care, and stove cleaning tips, followed by a gift drawing and refreshments.

Aubra Goss Amity Home Demonstration Club Homer Smith Goss Ed Parker South Star Club Amity George Goss Fred Cook Tom West Stodghill Lake Brownwood

Amity Progress Club Seeks Recognition From Judges

Amity Progress Club prepares for an inspection tour by Sponsorship of the Amity contest judges. Dor othy Carlson and Wayde Frey lead the local officers and members touring notable improvements at the Amity church and clubhouse. A large Saturday crowd enjoyed games and ice cream as the group hopes for news of a special prize in the run off with another club. The next Community Club meeting is May 9 at the Amity Church with a Mother’s Day program.

Guy W. Taylor Wayde Frey Dorothy Carlson Amity Tom Stewart M. G. Joyce Bob Jenkins Rising Star Bud Joyce Sue Harris Baby Fort Worth Lowell Stewart Amity Church

Central Christian Church Notes May 10 Schedule

Central Christian Church outlines May 10 events with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School led by G. P. Tate, 11:00 a.m. Worship and Holy Communion, 3:00 p.m. Baptismal services for six young ladies, and 6:00 p.m. pot luck Fellowship Dinner honoring Dr. William L. Reed of Brite College and TCU. 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship features Dr. Reed and slides from Holy Lands.

G. P. Tate William L. Reed Brite College of the Bible Texas Christian University Reed Holy Lands American School of Oriental Research Jerusalem Hashemite Kingdom of the Jordan

Reese Hein Engagement Revealed At Dallas Tea

Miss Mary Anne Hein and John Hayes Reese announce their engagement at a Lakewood Country Club tea in Dallas hosted by Mrs. John C. Hein. The couple, with families listed, set a June 5 wedding at Highland Park Methodist Church Cox Memorial Chapel. Attendants include Hed en Harrod, Lively, Yost, and Misses stars involved. groom’s party includes several named friends and relatives.

Mary Anne Hein John Hayes Reese John C. Hein Lakewood Country Club Dallas Hein Belford Pl John H. Reese Colorado City Mr. Reese Coulpe Reese Mmes A. H. Bonhoff Co. L. Bradbury Sue Hall Longview Sue Lowe Sterling City Pat Yost Joan Lively John E. Hein Highland Park High School Mary Baldwin College Southern Methodist University Kappa Alpha Thea Sigma Delta Pi Phi Beta Kappa SMU School of Law Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Blue Key Cox Memorial Chapel Highland Park Methodist Church Heden Harrod Oklahoma City Lively Yost Jess Hay Cliff Rayfield Don Reaser Bob Price E. C. Hayes Fort Worth Garrett Palmer Comanche

Rites Held For One Time County Doctor

Funeral services were held for Dr. J. L. Fowler 78 longtime Kerr County physician who died suddenly at his Falls Ranch home near Ingram. Born in Tennessee and a 45 year Kerr County resident he practiced medicine in Bibb and Downing before moving to Kerr County about 40 years ago. Survivors include his widow four daughters and two sisters with burial at Nichols Cemetery.

J. L. Fowler Comanche County Fall Branch Ingram Kerr County Fowler Bibb Downing Hardy Creamer Kerrville Mattie Elizabeth Fowler C. H. Leinweber Corsicana S. B. Henderson San Angelo W. C. Morris Natalia John L. Riley Lockney Ollie Whitford Ludie McKay Plainview

Sidney 4-H Clubbers Hold Meeting

The Sidney 4-H Club officers met in Mr McCorkles room on May 1 for parliamentary procedure guidance with HD Agent Miss Carlson. The group aims to raise funds and hopes to have money in the bank by next year, with plans pending. A 4-H Fun Festival on May 2 featured Sidney 4-Hers participating in events.

Sidney 4-H Club Mr. McCorkle Miss Carlson

Dudleys Bay Angus Bull Purchased by Sutton Dudley and Sons

Sutton Dudley and Sons of Comanche bought a purebred Aberdeen Angus bull from Tommy Brook in Camp San Saba Texas, in a release from the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association.

Dudleys Bay Sutton Dudley and Sons of Comanche Tommy Brook Camp San Saba Texas

Judges Tour Highlights Rural Progress Contests

Two Comanche County communities Amity and Hazeldell were toured by a district judging committee on Tuesday April 98. The visit examined Rural Improvement and Range and Pasture contests sponsored by the Farmer Stockman and Dallas Morning News with station WFAA. Reports show each family keeps a yearly progress record on five focus areas including range and pasture use, family income, health services, farm and home improvements, and civic participation.

Comanche County Aetearmine C. H. Bates Frath County Tom Atkins Lampasas Ruth Causey R. G. Burwell Annie Lucey Lane Stephenville W. K. Frey Dorothy Carlson Amity Hazeldell Farmer Stockman Dallas Morning News WFAA

Gaines Bryant Wedding Unites Comanche Couple

Miss Varnell Gaines daughter of Rev. M. R. Gaines of Comanche wed Henry Clay Bryant son of Mr and Mrs W H Bryant of Avalon Saturday May 2 at the Gaines home in Comanche. Father officiated the double ring ceremony with a navy dress and grandmother’s gold ring. The couple will reside in Flatonia where the groom works for H and H Construction Co.

Varnell Gaines M. R. Gaines Comanche Henry Clay Bryant W. H. Bryant Avalon Texas Gaines Helen Freeman Helen Gaines Jack Vineyard Marjorie Kay Aubrey Willie Evans Sharon Peggy Rade Hare H. S. Orr Billie R. Huse Ronnie Dublin Flatonia Sroom H. & H. Construction Co

Constable Seeks Steady Work After Long Hours

Mike Sullivan, Constable of Precinct No 1 Comanche, reports active duty about 18 hours daily from last January 1 to April 1 leaving six hours for sleep. He seeks steady employment and offers to help others for a few hours daily. The piece also notes science proving mental illness can be treated, recovered from, or prevented.

Mike Sullivan Prec Comanche Sullivan

Judges impressed by progress in statewide contest

Judges praised the progress of 15 communities from nine counties as the contest advanced through each phase. Results would be announced on May 4, with the district winner then facing state district winners in Texas.

Texas

Annual Livestock Meet Barbecue Set Despite Contested Plans

The Comanche County Livestock Association extends a $100 reward for livestock thieves and allocates up to $100 for filming county farming scenes. Committee appointments on annual meeting tasks are deferred. County Agent Frey to organize a range and pasture improvement contest with top families to be recognized with plaques or certificates.

Wayde Frey Walter Durham, Jr Frey Dallas Morning News WFAA Livestock Association C. M. Caraway,Jr Comanche County Livestock Association

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Amity Club J. Y. Robinson Cleve Callaway Wyoma Fuege Neal S. Fussell Port Arthur Bess Cooper Fussell Paymaster Unit Soil Conservation Tion Amity Progress Club Reports Central Christian Church Notes James K Jim) LeSueur Pastor John Reese Sidney Phyllis White R. M. Alexander,m. Autry R. G. Priddy James Thompson George L. Stephens Ray Swann W. M. Roush James Armstrong Tom Holcomb Everett Harris Gaines-Bryant Scinece Heart OF Kansas Wilson Golden Brand Voy
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