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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
12
Society pages edit by Mrs. Scurry recount local gatherings in Washington and Aransas Pass. Mrs. Hicks of Washington visits Hicks family. bridge party honors Mrs. Hicks with high score. Slumber parties, breakfasts, dances, and showers mark steady social calendar with local names including Palmer, Chilton, Riley, and Cunningham.
The piece discusses spring performance traditions in cities and colleges, linking Open Air Operas to ancient Greece and early Christian miracle plays. It notes seasonal renewal influences and cites Oberammergau Passion Play as a famed example, alongside a trend toward campus outdoor stages.
Mrs Durham hosted a pink and white themed bridal gathering for Elizabeth with Miss Ruth Durham and Laura Mary Chilton presiding. Guests enjoyed punch, six person poetry groups, bouquets for best poem, toasts, letters from Elizabeth, a miniature pink plane with linen, and numerous gifts. About forty guests attended in a bower of roses and sweet peas with cake and cream served.
Madame Gronitch, wife of the Serbian Minister, has toured Texas representing the Serbian Relief Fund. An American by birth, she married eighteen years ago and travels with her husband on diplomatic missions. Her lectures entertain and earn social courtesies across the state.
Local society items report Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Shook of Dallas visiting his in laws Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Layne with Shook returning to Dallas Thursday while Mrs. Shook stays. Paul Layne has joined the navy at Great Lakes. Mrs. Reuben Lewis and daughter Billie Burl depart for Stephenville to join Mr. Lewis. John and Mrs. Jay of Sipe Springs visit. W. D. Lane of Dublin spends with his parents. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Stewart visit Katy to be with ill father A. W. Harvey. Mrs. W. M. Ferguson of Barnet responds to telegram about A. M. Harvey’s illness. Sale on children’s hats by Miss Kate Turner. ]
A brief ad note highlights white georgette dresses trimmed with delicate details and offered at reasonable prices by Higginbotham’s.
Taxpayers who voted off the 1918 bond issue are urged to present in person with 1918 and 1919 tax receipts to receive repayments minus the commissions of the Tax Collector Tax Assessor and County Treasurer W D Carroll County Auditor. Sale on children's hats offered by Miss Kate Turner.
Advertisement notes silk hose in lace and plain varieties from Higginbotham, claiming very best quality silk and fashionable styling for market appeal.
General delivery notice instructs leaving orders at D. M. Tierring's, with contact options via phone 308 or the sender's residence at 2603 W Boen.
The Methodist Church to observe Sunday School Day with a 9:45 a.m. regular session and a 10:45 a.m. public program of songs speeches and exercises. A grand all department procession will circle the interior and platform. Seats may be limited so arrivals between 10:30 and 10:45 are advised. 265 attended last Sunday, up from the prior week and the prior month. All are invited. Ernest L. Lloyd, Pastor.
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