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Newspaper

Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

9

Mrs Elmo Montgomery Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club

Mrs Elmo Montgomery hosted the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home on May 6 with twelve members and guests present. Out of town attendees included Mrs P W McFadden of Austin and Mrs William Shumpes of Topeka Kansas. High for club members was won by Mrs Joe Tupin and high for guests by Mrs Kenneth Y Delicious refreshments were served.

Elmo Montgomery P. W. McFadden Austin William Shumpes Topeka Kansas Joe Tupin Kennethy

Garden Club Concludes Season With May Meeting

Comanche Garden Club held its final season gathering May 15 at Mrs. Kenneth Ory’s home with thirty members and two guests present. Elected officers for two years include Ory as president and Baxter as first vice president, Jolink as second vice president, Shock as secretary, Hoffman as treasurer, Higginbotham as reporter, Durham as recording secretary, and Chilton as historian. The group adjourned to tour member back yards and will resume in September while planning summer work on a public park.

Comanche Garden Club Kenneth Ory P. W. McFadden Austin Henry Huffman Comanche E. E. Anthony Federated Garden Clubs Corpus Christi Ory C. B. Baxter John Jolink Karl Shock Sol Hoffman Nick Higginbotham Walter Durham J. B. Chilton Elmo Montgomery Tom Dudley L. C. Durham

Rehearsal Dinner Held for Cox Burns Nuptials Couple

Mr and Mrs Elbert Cox and Mr and Mrs Tom Cox Jr hosted a rehearsal dinner for Miss Dena Lou Cox and Mr Tom Rex Burns at the Coxs country home on May 11 A buffet table featured white stock and Queen Anne's lace arrangements with candles The couple presented gifts to the wedding party Guests included Charlotte and Elizabeth Koons Mounty Morgan Jr Dorothy Ann Easley and others from Fort Worth Dallas Lubbock Temple and Comanche

Elbert Cox Tom Cox, Jr Dena Lou Cox Tom Rex Burns Burns Miss Cox Charlotte Elizabeth Koons Mounty Morgan, Jr Dorothy Ann Easley Ft. Worth Victor Stripling Suzanne Summerour Dallas E. R. Gibson Lubbock Ray Good Temple Harold Pate Cecil Jack Cox Quay Williams Ruth McCorkle Glen DeLapp Armstrong Cox Comanche

Mrs William Stephens Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs. William Stephens entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home on May 14. High scores were Mrs Water Jack Barret among old members and Mrs Sam F Todd among guests, with Mrs Eltas Dundley taking low. Seventeen guests attended and a delicious refreshment plate was served. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Harlie Neel.

William Stephens Water Jack Barret Sam F. Todd Eltas Dundley Harlie Neel

Friday Afternoon Bridge Club Meets at Stephens Home

The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club held its last meeting at Mrs. William Stephens residence. Four tables played with Mrs. C. W. Gray taking high for members and Mrs. Will Robertson low. guest high went to Mrs. J. C. Galloway of Brownwood. Sixteen attended. next gathering is hosted by Mrs. George Preston Tate.

William Stephens C. W. Gray Will Robertson J. C. Galloway Brownwood George Preston Tate

Johnson Pate Vows Exchanged in Comanche Home Wedding

Miss Georgia Belle Johnson married James T. Pate at the Johnson home in Comanche on May 9. Rev. J. W. Whitefield officiated. Attendants included Mrs. Pete Wall and Harold Pate. The couple plans a wedding trip to Austin and San Antonio and will reside in Comanche.

Georgia Belle Johnson James T. Pate J. W. Whitefield First Methodist Church of Comanche Jim Johnson Pete Wall Harold Pate Austin San Antonio Pate Comanche High School Pacific J. T. Pate

Mrs Earl Monroe Hosts Rummy Club Gathering

The Rummy Club met Friday May 16 at Mrs Earl Monroe's home. Twelve guests enjoyed an afternoon of rummy with Mrs Earl Oden taking first prize and Mrs Chester McKinzie earning consolation.

Earl Monroe Earl Oden Chester McKinzie

Mrs. Chilton Hosts Luncheon Club Meeting

Mrs. William Chilton hosted the Wednesday Luncheon Club at her home. Mrs. Howard Kilpatrick won high. A delicious lunch was served to Mesdames L. C. Durham Park Huntington Bob Stanton Jack Moore Will Robertson Armstrong Cox Herbert Williams and Kilpatrick.

William Chilton Howard Kilpatrick Mesdames L. C. Durham Park Huntington Bob Stanton Jack Moore Will Robertson Armstrong Cox Herbert Williams Kilpatrick

John Dudley Honored On Third Birthday Party

John Dudley was honored with a party on his third birthday by his mother on May 12. Family friends Beverly Barret Jimmy Wilkerson Stanley and Rhonda Rauhut Tom Brightman John Stephens Guy Burton and Herbert Shear enjoyed yard games ice cream and cake. Mrs Dudley was assisted by her sister Mrs Comar Shear of Alice.

John Dudley Beverly Barret Jimmy Wilkerson Stanley Rhonda Rauhut Tom Brightman John Stephens Guy Burton Herbert Shear

Moore Waggoner Nuptials Planned At Comanche Church

Mr and Mrs Jack W Moore announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of Ruth Adelle Moore to Dan Ross Waggoner. The ceremony will be June 14 at the First Baptist Church of Comanche with Rev H E Waggoner officiating. Guests include Mrs Conoly Brooks Jr and several local residents.

Jack W. Moore Ruth Adelle Dan Ross Waggoner First Baptist Church of Comanche H. E. Waggoner William Shumpes Topeka Kansas Floyd Prather Albert Brannan Reginald Waggoner Ikey Pipes Dorothy Armstrong Maidee Marshall Minnie Lee Branch Waco Dorothy Atkinson Kenedy Conoly Brooks Jr Corpus Christi

Comanche Couple Connected To Baylor University

Rev and Mrs H E B Waggoner of Comanche note son is Baylor student and Comanche High School graduate. He is a World War I Marine veteran who served in the Pacific and in China. Miss Moore also a Baylor graduate in June and a Comanche High School alumna.

H. EB. Waggoner Comanche Baylor University Comanche High School The Pacific China

Butterfat and Milk Separation Boost Profits in 1945

The article explains the value of butterfat in milk if properly separated. Mechanical separators reduce butterfat loss, improve cream quality, and can quickly pay for themselves. It notes industry profits, producer education, and Swift & Company’s cooperation with government and ag groups in 1945.

Swift & Company U. S. Department of Agriculture State Departments of Agriculture College Extension Services Boards of Health 4-H Clubs Future Farmers American Butter Institute

Soda Bill Sez Dreamers Must Stay Wide Awake

A quirky column argues that pursuing dreams requires alertness and honesty. It suggests that the less a man knows, the more he feels compelled to reveal, riffing on ambition and self awareness.

Swift and Company as a mosaic of people and purpose

The text argues that Swift and Company is not a single entity but a vast cooperative of sixty three thousand shareholders and sixty six thousand employees. Their combined efforts create a market for livestock dairy poultry and related foods feeding America.

Swift & Company Tavies of America

Early Cut Hay Boosts Steer Gain in University Study

University of Nevada experiment with steers fed early versus late cut meadow hay shows early-cut hay producing 151 pounds gain per head over 100 days, while late-cut hay lost 2 pounds. Start weight 535 pounds, final weights differ by 69 pounds, valued at $10.35 extra per steer at 15 cents per pound.

Nevada

Increasing Your Income From Quality Eggs

A field guide urges removing roosters at season end to improve egg grades and reduce feed costs. Culling infertile or non producing hens boosts profits as graded eggs rise in value. It advises confinement, dry litter, balanced feed, frequent gathering, cleanliness, and cooling with Swift & Company offering a booklet.

Swift & Company Dept. M Chicago Illinois

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Garden Club Jim Comanche Machine Shop East Central Comanche, Texas J. R Jim) Longley Fire Insurance Ance Greene. Waring Cyril Greene John D. Waring, JR Charles W. Marshall Mrs. Earl Masters Mrs. Sweeney Mullin Mrs. Chilton Gorman Ranger Blackwell Brothers Gorman, Texas Soda Bill Sez Vlartha Segans Recife Mark A. Shipley University of Nevada Acces Agricultural Research Department Union Stock Yards
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