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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1955

Page

5

Special Thanksgiving Offering Aids Texas Orphanages

A church appeal seeks support for Buckner Boys Ranch and four Texas Baptist orphanages. Funds will be shared 45 percent Buckner 24 percent Texas Baptist 19 percent Mexican Baptist 12 percent South Texas. Donations of school supplies clothing and more urged for distressed children nationwide.

Om Tire Dallas South Texas Beeville Burnet Convervative Board The Training Union WMU Buckner Texas Baptist Mexican Baptist Buckner Boys Ranch

Bridges and social events at local clubs this week

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club met at Mrs James Wilkerson's home with three tables. prizes went to Mrs Walter Jack Barret and Mrs Gaston Boykin. The Justa Club held a covered dish luncheon at Mrs Delmar McDaniel's. high honors went to Mrs Howell Cobb. The Couples Club gathered at Virgil Norris's home with four bridge tables and a sandwich plate. The Thursday Night Bridge Club met at the Wilkerson home with high score by Mr Charles Marshall. A business meeting elected new members to replace resigners.

Bridge Club James Wilkerson Walter Jack Barret Gaston Boykin Ted Durham Mesdames Boyd Anthony W. J. Barret Eugene Rauhut Ralph Carnes Howell Cobb Bill Dudney Walter Durham, Jr Charles Marshall Floyd Prather Roy Mims Justa Club Delmar McDaniel Vasco Lee Pat Cagle Ira Clemons Joe Tupin George Willis George Bonser Harlie Nee Armstrong Cox Clara Slack Virgil Norris John Hathcock Hathcock Durham Jim Hallmark Ellen McCullough Tom Cox, Jr Chester McKinzie Marshall Dudney Mike Murphy Earl Oden Boyd Anthony L. C. Durham John Jolink

James Elder to Preach at First Presbyterian Church

Austin Seminary student James Elder will preach at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Sunday School begins at 10 am. All members and friends are invited to attend.

James Elder Presbyterian Church Austin Seminary First Presbyterian Church Elder

SMU Professor Dr Roy McPherson Visits Comanche Family

SMU professor Dr Roy McPherson spent the weekend in Comanche to visit his brother Lee B McPherson and sister Mrs Allan Lee.

SMU Roy McPherson Comanche Lee B. McPherson Allan Lee

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Wilkerson in Comanche

Mrs Bill Wilkerson was honored with a Pink and Blue shower at the Armstrong home on Wednesday afternoon November 16. The event welcomed her to Comanche from New York City where her husband is stationed at Floyd Bennet Air Base. Attendees included Mrs Cox and several others while three bridge tables offered snacks and Cokes and gifts were presented.

Richard Armstrong Jack Riley Jil Wilkerson Armstrong Om Cox, Jr Mesdames Cox E. A. Kerby Herman Moore Ikey Pipes Eddie Ones John Earl Williams Charles Lane Dudley Gene Arthur Kyle Barret Riley Wilkerson

Training Union Convention of Texas Heads to Abilene

The Training Union Convention of Texas will meet in Abilene November 24 26 with proceedings at First Baptist Church. Messengers split into 14 groups visiting nearby churches as bands from convention colleges play and speakers include Dr Baker James Cauthen and Dr Forrest Feezer. The Worker's Conference meets Zion Hill Baptist Church December 9 with supper at 6 30 p m and minutes ready at the next session.

W. G. Self Training Union Convention of Texas Abilene First Baptist Church Baker James Cauthen Foreign Mission Board Forrest Feezer Baptist General Convention of Texas Zion Hill Baptist Church

Eastland Pair Visit Comanche Friends

From Eastland Mr and Mrs Rosco Owen of Eastland visited friends in Comanche. Mrs Owen is the former Venner Hooker and Mr Owen a leading attorney. Both are graduates of Comanche High School. See SMU Beat Baylor in Waco Saturday with SMU defeating Baylor 12 to 0. Bil Mewborn Mrs A R Horton and Fred Curry attended.

Eastland Rosco Owen Comanche SMU Baylor Bil Mewborn A. R (Preach) Horton Fred Curry Waco

Comancheans Attend 28th Osteopathic Meet in Washington

Dr Ww D Blackwood and James T Roberts of the Blackwood Mim Clinic and Hospital in Comanche attended the 28th annual Clinics Assembly of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons in the Hotel Statler Washington DC from October 30 to November 3. More than 1,200 osteopathic surgeons and related specialists registered for the five day conference. Participating groups include the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists, Radiology, Orthopedics, and Hospital Association. The program featured talks on lung cancer heart surgery skin grafting new anesthetics and other advances. Visual education included films and social events encompassed a banquet inducting new members and a fun night for registrants.

Washington, DC Ww D Blackwood James T Roberts Blackwood-Mim Comanche American Collnse of American Osteopathic College of Radiology American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics American Osteopathic Hospital Association

Demonstration Club At Amity Meets

The Amity Demonstration Club met November 15 at the clubhouse with Mrs Guy Taylor presiding. Seven members attended and one new member, Mrs Whaley Jackson, joined. Mrs J B Caudle led opening singing and piano accompaniment by Mrs Homer Smith. Miss Fairel Jones presented a special number and devotional. Mrs Melvin Jones declined the sec treas post. The program Highway Safety at Home was given by Mrs Caudle. Plans for the Christmas party were set, with Mrs Guy Taylor hosting at her home. Visitors welcome.

Amity HD Club Guy Taylor Rellcall Whaley Jackson Cross J. B. Caudle Homer Smith Fairel Jones Melvin Jones Sec Treas

Caraway Shorthorns Enter International Livestock Show

CHICAGO November 2 Comanche Vacants Shorthorn cattle has Been entered for the 86th annual International Livestock Exposition November 25 to December 3 show officials announced C M Gourdway and Sons of De Leon will bring eleven top animals to the Chicago show the largest of all livestock shows Record entries are predicted by Exposition officials in many divisions as final tallies are made It will fill the 10 acre International Amphitheatre largest exhibition building Polled Herefords will compete for the first time at the International this year the national show of the American Polled Hereford Association Increased numbers of pure bred Herefords are expected for the Jess C Andrew Memorial Hereford Show honoring the late Jess C Andrew former Exposition president A 15000.

Chicago de Leon American Polled Hereford Association American Herford Association Jess C. Andrew

Prize List for Herefords Largest Ever Offered

The Chicago event announces the largest prize list yet for Herefords presenting purebred Aberdeen Anguses and Shorthorn cattle. The day features the largest show of these breeds in years, drawing exhibitors and attendees to the Chicago venue.

Chicago

Solomon Demonstration Highlights 236 Armored Division in Germany

Edward B D Solomon a track vehicle mechanic in the 16th Field Artillery Battalion of the 236 Armored Division took part in a maneuver and fire power demonstration in Germany. The event showed daylight and night combat effectiveness. Solomon is the son of Mr and Mrs Alpha Solomon of De Leon Route 1 and his wife Melba accompanied him in Germany.

2D Armored DIV Germany Edward BD. Solomon Alpha A. Solomon Route 1 de Leon Solomon 16Th Field Artillery Melba

Fort Worth Visitors Plan Thanksgiving in Comanche

Visitors from Fort Worth Mr. and Mrs. Joe Durham and their children will spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Willis and Mr. Willis in Comanche. The trip brings a family reunion to local residents D. E. Willis and spouse.

Joe Durham Fort Worth Comanche D. E. Willis

Matthews Couple and Langley Attend Manche Sat Night

Mr and Mrs Otis Matthews and Gerald Langley attended the manche Saturday night at a local social event.

Otis Matthews Gerald Langley Manche

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