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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

3

Tea Honors Miss Ellen Anthony Before Her Wedding

Mrs. E. o. Anthony hosted a Tuesday afternoon tea for her daughter Miss Allen Anthony whose forthcoming marriage to Dr. E. B. Pulliam was announced by sister Mrs. R. E B. Box at Corpus Christi. More than 120 guests enjoyed musical numbers, a receiving line, and refined refreshments as the guest list included Mrs. J. J. Spence of Brownwood and Mrs. Bartholemew of Brownwood among others.

E. O. Anthony Allen Anthony E. B. Pulliam R. E B. Box Corpus Christi Sunporch J. B. Rudd Joan Jenkins Vanceil Briscoe Emma Louise McDonald McDonald Jenkins Ruth Adele Moore Peg Durham Sarah Lou McCarroll Boyd Anthony Anthony E. E. Anthony Jr Fort Worth Walter Durham, Jr J. J. Spence Brownwood Albert Barnes Bartholomew

Local visitors and residents spend weekend in Comanche

Mr and Mrs W J Barret of Fort Worth spent the weekend in Comanche. Mrs John Roberson works temporarily in the Comanche County Abstract Company office, driving daily from Blanket. Schuler Gilliam of Howard Payne College spent Sunday in Comanche.

W. J. Barret Fort Worth Cormanche John Roberson Comanche County Abstract Company Blanket Schuler Gilliam Howard Payne College Comanche

Mrs Karl Shock Hosts Bridge Morning and Afternoon

Mrs Karl Shock entertained 25 guests at a Wednesday bridge morning with a salad course and centerpieces, honoring bride elect Miss Mary E Jones of Herbert Goodson. High scores went to Mrs Bob Stanton and second to Mrs Park Huntington. gifts were presented to the honoree. In the afternoon the Wednesday bridge club featured Mrs Charles Marshall high and Mrs Earl Ray Evans second as six guests called to extend congratulations.

de Anthony Ellie Pulliam Corpus Christi Bob Stanton Park Huntington Shock Charles Marshall Earl Ray Evans Mary E. Jones Herbert Goodson

Ellen Anthony Bride-Elect Honored At Bridge Party

Miss Ellen Anthony, bride-elect of Dr. Ellie Pulliam of Corpus Christi, was celebrated at a bridge party Wednesday afternoon. High was won by Mrs. James Wilkerson and Mrs. Theron McKinzie. Hostess gave the honoree a gift of costume jewelry. Attending were Mrs. Charles Wetzel of Fort Worth, Miss Elizabeth Crawford of San Angelo, Miss Lillie B. Landun of Brownwood, Mrs. Theron McKinzie, Mrs. James Wilkerson, Mrs. E. E. Anthony mother of the bride-elect, and Mrs. Inez Palmer.

Gary Palmer Ellen Anthony Ellie Pulliam Corpus Christi James Wilkerson Theron McKinzie Charles Wetzel Fort Worth Elizabeth Crawford San Angelo Lillie B. Landun Brownwood

Mrs Stanton Hosts Honors for Miss Mary E Jones Bride Elect

Tuesday night hostess Mrs Bob Stanton honored bride elect Miss Mary E Jones of Herbert Goodson. Bridge winner Mrs Gene Rauhut and rummy winner Mrs Walter Durham Jr. presented gifts to the honoree and to Miss Ellen Anthony bride elect of Dr Ellie Pulliam of Corpus Christi among 20 guests.

Bob Stanton Mary E. Jones Herbert Goodson Gene Rauhut Walter Durham Jr Ellen Anthony Ellie Pulliam Corpus Christi

Mrs. W. H. Thate Hosts Friday Bridge Club

Mrs. W. H. Thate entertained the Friday bridge club at her newly completed home last Friday. Mrs. Gene Rauhut won high for members and Mrs. T. A. Kincaid Jr. of Ozona won high guest prize. Miniature farm animal pot plants served as centerpieces and prizes. The group included fifteen club members and fourteen guests.

W. H. Thate Gene Rauhut T. A. Kincaid, Jr Ozona

Bertha Williams to Wed Aubrey Smith in Menard

Mr and Mrs Don Williams announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Bertha Williams to Aubrey Smith of Menard on June 3. Miss Williams works at Letha's Beauty Shop and lives with her sister Mrs J C Jacobs. Smith is with Home Construction Co and chief of the Menard Fire Department. The couple will reside in Menard.

Don Williams Miss Bertha Williams Aubrey Smith Menard Miss Williams Letha J. C. Jacobs Mr. Smith Home Construction Company Comanche

Blanket Study Club ends year with patriotic guest banquet

Blanket High School's Blanket Study Club held a year end guest banquet in the home economics cottage with Mrs. V. B. Boff as president and Mrs. J. D. F. Williams as toastmaster. Captain Goldman S. Drury of Camp Bowie spoke on patriotism. Next year's president is Mrs. Homer Bronstad.

Blanket Study Club Blanket High School V. B. Boff J. D. F. Williams Frances Lynn Swart Frankie Parson Sarah Gleaton Henry Williford B. Powers Macon Richmond Bill Bettis Charlie Crouch Geraldine Gaines Belva McCoy C. Haley Ted Gist George Bolton Swart W. F. Chenault Jake Simpson A. Kesler H. Puckett Preston Tucker L. L

Twenty Two Girls to Study Home Economics This Summer

Comanche High School girls excel in home economics with strong project results. They will pursue summer projects in gardening, canning, sewing and interior decorating while meeting weekly at the high school for group work and individual home visits. The Home Economics Club plans a camping trip during the week of May 26.

Comanche High School

Family Gathers At Meridian Home For Mother's Day

A Meridian celebration for Mrs. J. M. Roquemore at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sanders in Morgan Mill drew a large gathering. Attendees included Roquemore relatives, King family members from Abilene and Meridian, Sanders and Harris relatives, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitors from Comanche, Fort Worth, and El Paso joined in the event.

J. M. Roquemore J. F. Sanders Morgan Mill H. A. King Abilene John Roquemore el Paso O. B. Roquemore Meridian Josie A. Jones Fort Worth Clemmie Harris J. W. King Jessie Chase Tye H. F. White, Jr Comanche M. C. Bynum Olen Sanders Iris Lynn King Della Marie King Bettie Sue King Prentis Roquemore Cleo Harris

Maxine Nichols to Receive Tarleton Diploma in May

Among 150 graduating seniors at John Tarleton College Stephenville Maxine Nichols of Proctor is named in the graduate list. Dean Davis announced the final list after registrar checks. Nichols daughter of Mrs D B Nicholl majors in Home Economics and will take part in both baccalaureate and commencement on Sunday May 25 at Tarleton.

John Tarleton College Stephenville Maxine Nichols Proctor J. Thomas Davis Maxine D. B. Nicholl Tarleton

Local Students Perform In Tarleton Music Week Concert

Ten Comanche piano students joined John Tarleton College Celebration of Music Week on May 8. The eighteen piano ensemble concert drew over 700 visitors from Stephenville and West Texas, with participants from nine towns and Tarleton Conservatory. Comanche performers included Joe Waring Ruth Adele Moore Thelma Jean Hasley Peggy Jo Edmonson Frankee Jean Keeter Jo Ann Jenkins Joe Park Huntington Ray Little Sara Lou McCarroll and Harold Ray Burks.

Comanche John Tarleton College Tarleton Conservatory Stephenville West Texas Joe Waring Ruth Adele Moore Thelma Jean Hasley Peggy Jo Edmondson Frankee Jean Keeter Jo Ann Jenkins Joe Park Huntington Ray Little Sara Lou McCarroll Harold Ray Burks

Mrs Belle Dudley Hosts Royal Service Group

Mrs Belle Dudley hosted the Royal Service program of the W M U of the Baptist Church on Monday May 19 with Mrs D C Bailey leading on An Urgent Gospel and Mrs Wm Reese delivering the prayer. The group voted to meet in homes with the next gathering at Mrs C P St Clair on Monday June 16. Twenty two members attended and were served fruit punch and ice box loaf.

Belle Dudley W.M.U. of the Baptist Church D. C. Bailey Wm. Reese W.M.U C. P. St. Clair

Local shoppers and weekend visits across Texas towns

J I Starr traveled to Dallas this week to purchase merchandise for his store. Mr and Mrs Boyce Briscoe and daughters visited Quitman with sister Mrs R J King. Mr and Mrs W J Freeman of Gorman spent Sunday in Comanche with brother O L Freeman. Mrs W C Moore returned from Owens Texas where she visited Mr Moore's family. Jim Fisher and family also mentioned.

J. I. Starr Dallas

Brownwood Women Named in Bulletin Mention

Annie Strickland Miss Lois Fuller Miss Margaret Levisay and Mrs Joy Deen Mrs W J Bettis Mrs Roger Beattie of Brownwood are listed in a bulletin.

Annie Strickland Lois Fuller Margaret Levisay Joy Deen W. J. Bettis Roger Beattie Brownwood Bulletin

Three From County To Receive Degrees From A&M College

A total of 809 candidates will receive degrees at Texas A M College Friday evening. Local men listed include H N Goods on Comanche and H M Prater of Sidney for Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education and H H Greenlee of near Hasse for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The announcement comes from E J Howell, registrar.

Texas A&m College E. J. Howell H. N. Goodson Comanche H. M. Prater Sidney H. H. Greenlee Near Hasse

Pyorrhea May Follow Neglect

An advertisement from Durham's Prescription Pharmacy urges dental care, warning that pyorrhea may follow neglect and offering a money back guarantee if the first bottle of LETO'S fails to satisfy.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree Candidate Named at College

Jesse Gerald Chaney an assistant professor of mathematics at the college and resident of is named as the candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Gineer Ome Jesse Gerald Chaney

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Arman Cox Garry Palmer L. C. Durham J. C. Wilkerson Walter Durham Sr C. W. Gray John Reese Armstrong Cox T. A. Barnes Jr Holt Porter McCarroll Stella Hamilton Billy Jo Barnes Mary Alice Williams Dena Lou Cox Dorothy Perkins Baby Goodyear Dudley Bros Gail Tom—Eltos Mrs Karl Shock Bridge Mrs. Stanton Bertha Williams C.H.S. Ile Mrs. Belle Dudley Ann Page Ann Page Sparkle Sunnyfield White House AP Established Ltd En Food Stores Pork & Beans Peg Ansmis Texas PENN A&m College WNI Biggs Auto Parts
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