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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1953

Page

9

CHS Warrior Receives High Award of Honor

The Comanche Warrior of Comanche High School received the Award of Honor in Journalism from the University Interscholastic League Press Conference in Austin. The 1952 53 paper ranked among the best high school publications in Texas across its class, recognizing excellence in journalism.

CHS Warrior Austin Comanche Warrior Comanche High School University Interscholastic League Texas The Warrior

Garden Club Year Book Wins First Prize

At the twenty fifth annual Texas Garden Clubs meet in Houston April 13 to 15, the Comanche Garden Club’s Year Book for 1952 53 won first in class 5 for towns of 15 000 and less, scoring 97. The award praises the program committee led by Mrs. Joe Tupin with Mrs. Jack Moore Mrs. Tom Dudley Mrs. Darrell Smith and Mrs. H H Williams. The cover art titled Neighboring Trees is by Mrs. C W Gray.

Texas Garden Clubs Shamrock Hotel Houston Mra A. P. Cox Comanche Garden Club Joe Tupin Jack Moore Tom Dudley Darrell Smith H. H. Williams C. W. Gray

Bridge Club Nests and Desserts Highlight Evening

The Ace High Bridge Club met at Mrs. Castle Ellis home with three tables in play. Weekes and McDaniel led for members and guests, James Hoffpaulr won traveling deuce, and a pineapple sundae dessert followed. Other clubs and attendees include the Tally Club at Mrs. Dale Biggs home with Lane Dudley and L. D. Edwards among guests. The Double Decker Club featured rose decorations by Mrs. Lewis Harelik and high scores by Mrs. Virgil Norris, second high to Mrs. Melvin Borchert, and traveling deuce prize to Mrs. Chester McKinzie. The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club, led by Mrs. Gaston Boykin, hosted four tables with high cut by Mrs. John Jolink and refreshments of ice box cake and coffee.

Dick Weekes Delmar McDaniel James Hoffpaulr Tally Club Dale Biggs Charles Lane Dudley L. D. Edwards Mesdames James Hoffpaulr Eddie Jones E. A. Kerby Herman Moore Ikey Pipes John Earl Williams John Schaeffer Lewis Hare Lewis Harelik Virgil Norris Melvin Borchert Chester McKinzie Mesdames John Schaeffer Derrett Smith Jim Hallmark Dale Altemeier Gaston Boykin Faye Belle Evans Herbert Goodson Charles Marshall Eugene Rauhut James Wilkerson Ralph Hull Ted Durham Floyd Prather

Hargrave Music Studio Recital Delights Audience

Pupils at Hargrave Music Studio performed at the Methodist Church to a full, enthusiastic audience. Ann Allen Judith Robertson Kay Anthony Mary Ann Durham Glenda Hanson Nancy Foreman Shirley Walker Joan Wilkerson Gail Anthony Patricia Jane Beaty Frank lin Hall John Gleaton Billy Charles Wheat Jan Nell Langley Martha Jo Burton Ruth Robertson Berta Brightman Glenda Walker Patricia Willis Julia Dudley Ann Weekes Charlotte Carnes Wanda LoJean Hilliard Wanda Jean Cottrell Betty Grace Durham Quay Williams Jim Dudley Mary Cheatham Becky Baxter La Rae Swindle Jeannine Gleaton Joan Carroll Ronald Matthews Lou Ellen Durham Bobby Arthur and guest artists Charlie Carroll Nancy Pinson Charlene Matthews performed with evident poise and progress. Ushers Marvorie House La Rita Streety Carolyn Meyers Sue Weekes Suzanne Marshall Jeannie Cagle assisted.

Hargrave Music Studio Methodist Church Ann Allen Judith Robertson Kay Anthony Mary Ann Durham Glenda Hanson Nancy Foreman Shirley Walker Joan Wilkerson Gail Anthony Patricia Jane Beaty Franklin Hall John Gleaton Billy Charles Wheat Jan Nell Langley Martha Jo Burton Ruth Robertson Berta Brightman Glenda Walker Patricia Willis Julia Dudley Ann Weekes Charlotte Carnes Wanda LoJean Hilliard Wanda Jean Cottrell Betty Grace Durham Quay Williams Jim Dudley Mary Cheatham Becky Baxter la Rae Swindle Jeannine Gleaton Joan Carroll Ronald Matthews Lou Ellen Durham Bobby Arthur Mr. Charlie Carroll Nancy Pinson Charlene Matthews

Granddaughter of Gustine Couple Wins B and P W Honors

Miss Bernadine Albin, senior at Delano High School, wins the annual 200 scholarship from the Delano B and P W Club. Chosen from 10 applicants, factors included probability of success, scholastic standing, financial need, and character. She is daughter of L B Albin and the late Allie Mae Williams, granddaughter of Don Williams and Mrs Gustine. Albin also works as cashier for Panero Theatre Co

Bernadine Albin Delano California Business and Professional Women’s Club of Albin Martha Hamilton L. B. Albin Main St Texas Don Williams Gustine Allie Mae Williams Panero Theatre Co Morris Dept Store First Baptist Church Histt's Drive In

Carol Jean Criswell to marry B V Martin Jr in Portales

Carol Jean Criswell will wed B V Martin Jr son of Mr and Mrs B V Martin Sr of Comanche Texas. The ceremony is set for June 6 at 10 a m in Central Christian Church Portales New Mexico with J A Abe Martin officiating. Carol Jean majors in secretarial science at Eastern New Mexico University Portales.

Carol Jean Criswell B. V. Martin, Jr B. V. Martin, Sr Comanche Texas B. V Carol Jean Central Christian Church Portales New Mexico J. A Abe) Martin Portales First Federal Savings and Loan Association Clovis N. M

Miss Patsy Johnson and Thomas Snead to wed June 7

Announced engagement of Patsy Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Garland Johnson of Comanche to Thomas Snead Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ted Snead of Newkirk Oklahoma. Patsy a 1951 Levelland High School graduate worked at Phillips Dupree Hospital as X Ray Technician and surgery assistant.

Gladys Bryson Hamilton Barbara Jean Herman V. Fergurson W. H. Fergurson Democrat Star Rt Comanche Fergurson Armed Services Odessa Hamilton High School Garland Johnson Patsy Thomas Snead Ted Snead South Elm Newkirk Oklahoma Levelland High School Phillips-Dupre Hospital Levelland Abilene Christian College

Visit in Austin by Derrol Smith Family

Mr and Mrs Derrol Smith and daughter Beverly visited home folks in Austin for Mother's Day, sharing time with relatives and friends.

Austin Derrol Smith Beverly

Mrs Horton and children visit here from Houston

Mrs. Stanley B. Horton and her children Mark and Julia of Houston visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Slider here over the week end. Mrs Horton is the former Miss Helen Slider.

Houston Stanley B. Horton Mark Julia Hardy Slider Horton Helen Slider

Heritage Club Tea at Mrs Gaston Boykin May 5

The Heritage Club held a tea at Mrs. Gaston Boykin's home on May 5 with Comanche Study Club members as special guests. Mrs E Lackwood and Mrs Oscar Hill served coffee and pastries as Mrs John Dean from Stephenville gave a talk on French music to about fifty attendees including Mrs Wallace Scott and Mrs L J Kittle.

Heritage Club Gaston Boykin Comanche Study Club E. Elackwood Oscar Hill John Dean Stephenville Dean France United States Wallace Scott L. J. Kittle Comanche

Mrs. H. B. Jones Ill In Blackwood Hospital Visit

Mrs H B Jones receives visitors including Mr and Mrs Carl Milner and their daughter Ben Ella from Joshua as she remains ill in Blackwood Hospital on Sunday.

H. B. Jones Carl Milner Ben Ella Joshua Blackwood Hospital

Fort Worth Couple Back at Home for Weekend

Here From Fort Worth Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Atkinson of Fort Worth, were back at home for the week-end.

Fort Worth J. D. Atkinson

Mrs McCartney and Mr Clarke Visit Over Weekend

Mrs Catherine McCartney a Houston Public Schools teacher and Hugh S Clarke of Dallas visited with their parents Mr and Mrs D Charles Clarke over the weekend.

Catherine McCartney Houston Public Schools Hugh Clarke Dallas D. Charles Clarke

Seay Family Visits Mother's Day in Houston Trip

Here for Mother's Day Mr and Mrs Robert Earl Seay and twin daughters Cathy and Cindy of Houston visited their parents Mr and Mrs R E Seay and Mr and Mrs Hardy Slider.

Robert Earl Seay Cathy Cindy Houston R. E. Seay Hardy Slider

Coker Couple Visits Columbus Folks Here

Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Coker of Columbus visited home folks here for a short stay, greeting relatives and friends during their trip.

Memorial Services Set at Stag Creek May 31

The Annual Stag Creek Memorial Service will be held Sunday May 31 with Orvil Philbeck Church of Christ minister and Abilene Christian College sociology teacher as speaker. Dinner on the grounds at noon and afternoon singing follow. The business session is at 10 o clock Sunday morning.

Stag Creek N Oclock Orvil Philbeck

Mrs. Harold Denny Addresses Brownwood Garden Club

Mrs Harold Denny spoke at the Brownwood Garden Culture Club meeting on May fifth. Her lecture titled Flower Arrangement focused on Texture and featured her own fresh arrangements and several dried pieces by Mrs C W Gray who accompanied her. Both speakers are active members of the Comanche Garden Club.

Harold Denny Garden Culture Club Brownwood

Dublin and Enid Couples Visit Patton Family

Mr. and Mrs Allan Patton of Dublin and Mr. and Mrs Jim Slaughter of Enid Oklahoma visited Mr and Mrs L C Patton.

Allan Patton Dublin Jim Slaughter Enid Oklahoma L. C. Patton

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Pat Baxter Garden Club Ace High Bridge Club Castle Ellis Hargrave Frick’s Frick’s Friendly Crane Dan Waggoner H .E. Waggoner National Company Empire Mfg Goodfellow, St. Louis Itp W. D. Blackwood Lone Star Boats Flambeau London Patsy Johnson James Slider Gulf Station Brown County Sportsmen’s Club Brewer’s Pavilion Columbus Mrs. L. T. Coker Brownwood Garden Club L. C. Pattons Doris Day Gordon Macrae the Redhead Wyoming Maureen O’hara Alex Nicoll Sombrero Edwardo Montablan Pier Angeli Richard Widmark John Derek John Barrymore JR Thunderbirds Sun Drive - IN Joseph Cotten Corinne Calvet Peking Missouri MacDonald Carey Wendell Corey June Allyson van Johnson Robert Taylor Denise Darcel Submarine Command William Holden Nancy Olson
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