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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1949

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Fidelis Class Hosts Progressive Dinner and Installations

The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church held a Monday October 3 progressive dinner with 28 guests. Meals featured a appetizer salad at Mrs. Claude Ross home, main course at the Baptist parsonage, and pecan pie and coffee at the Durham residence before new officers were installed for the next year. Officers include Mrs. Earl Burnett president and several vice presidents along with Mrs. J. R. Cunningham as reporter.

First Baptist Church Claude Ross J. Y. Robinson Arthur Johnson J. B. Wylie Baptist L. C. Durham J. D. Walker Durham Earl Burnett J. Isham H. W. Hughes George Willis W. L. Morris J. R. Cunningham

Homemaking Club Organizes At High School In Behalf Of FHA

The Comanche Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America elected officers for the year. Officers include President Bobbie Mae Gressett, Vice-President Jeanette Hall, Secretary-Treasurer Rose Mary Wilhelm, Historian Charlotte Howell, Parliamentarian Patricia Palvado, Reporters Gwendolyn Smith and Sarah Willis. Fifty eight old members welcomed thirty two new members during initiation on Tuesday. Freshmen FHA members wore lipstick as they were joked about in a mock trial in the assembly Tuesday afternoon. After torture Tuesday night they were treated to sandwiches and cold drinks at the home of Jeanette Hall in the Newburg community.

Comanche The Future Homemakers of America Bobbie Mae Gressett Jeanette Hall Rosemary Wilhelm Charlotte Howell Patricia Palvado Gwendolyn Smith Sarah Willis Newburg

Taylor's Chapel Methodists Sunday Services and Transfer

Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. A later service at 8:00 p.m. reports the transfer of Lot 9 in Weaver Addition of De Leon from E. L. Moore and wife Evelyn K. to J. C. Helm Jr. for 250 dollars.

E. L. Moore Evelyn K J. C. Helm Jr Weaver de Leon

Miss Proffitt Weds Ferna Sitz In Home Ceremony

Anna Joyce Proffitt united in marriage with Ferna Carl Sitz in a double ring ceremony September 3 at Cecil Proffitt’s home. The bride wore sea mist green slipper satin. A family reception followed. Mrs. Sitz was a Comanche High senior and band student who also managed the girls basketball team for three years. The couple plans to live in Vernon where Mr. Sitz works.

Anna Joyce Proffitt Ferna Carl Sitz Cecil Proffitt

Moore Reunion At Lake Eanes Park Comanche OK

Descendants of Seth and Frances Moore gathered at Lake Eanes Park Comanche for a large autumn reunion. About sixty five attendees shared a long table of meats salads cakes pies iced tea and more with after dinner speeches and songs.

Lake Eanes Park Comanche Seth Frances Moore J. T. Godfrey McAlester Okla D. F. Moore Lometa W. T. Moore W. O. Alexander Mildred Underwood B. F. Underwood Bill Sargent Don Bend R. E. Moore London S. A. Moore Seth Moore Ronnie Harland Moore Robert Vada Reagan Dan Doyle Doss Alexander L. T. Doss Martin Rising Star K. Davenport A. F. Wood Richland Springs T. K. Wood Patricia Kay Nancy Doran Keith Moore Austin J. R. Davenport Sharon Mark Dallas R. S. Davenport Sammy R. W. Davenport San Angelo Hubert Davenport Freeport A. W. Moore Fort Worth Seth Thomas Brownwood Joe Ray Martha Unease Linda Sue Johnny Hamilton R. E. Doss Earth

Willing Workers Club Resumes Meetings After Vacation

The Willing Workers Club held its first post summer meeting on September 1 with host Mrs. Ida McCarty and two guests Mrs. Louise McCarty and her son. A September session hosted by Mrs. Maggie Ruth featured secret pals and gift exchanges. Three visitors attended and a member, Mrs. Bob McNutt, left due to ill health. a September 29 gathering with hostess Mrs. Mary Nell Salters is planned.

Willing Workers Club Ida McCarty Louise McCarty Maggie Ruth Wayne Woolsey Nadine Ruth Woolsey Bob McNutt Mary Nell Salters

Wedding Shower Honors Mrs. Troy Erwin in Eldorado

Mrs. Troy Erwin former Junita Smith of Proctor was honored with a wedding shower Saturday October 1 at the home of Mrs. P E Smith. About thirty guests attended with prizes awarded to several attendees and gifts opened by the honoree assisted by Mrs. Jeff Cox and Mrs. Earl Ray McCamey.

Troy Erwin Junita Smith Proctor P. E. Smith Lula Mae Walker T. N. Harbin Ft. Worti Roy Davis Dewey Court Oma Loving Jim Jenkins Rita Jo Arms Nancy Sue Carter Erwin Jeff Cox Earl Ray McCamey Pruitt Humble W. D. Carleton Mesdames Edgar Brinson Clifford Wilson Lynn Leslie Jeff Easley John Brinson Comanche Dublin Fort Worth Eldorado

Sidney WSC Holds Meeting In Sidney Methodist Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service met October 5 at Sidney Methodist Church with eleven members present. A business session elected officers including Mrs. Cliche Drennan as president and Nora Rice as vice president. other roles listed include recording secretary Vera Stewart and treasurer Bula Seay.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Sidney Methodist Church Cliche Drennan Nora Rice Vera Stewart Lucille Graham Bula Seay Metcalf Minnie Guthrie Leola Boyd Eula Redwine Neetta Walker Wynona Caffey Children’s Work Annie Evans Jessie Hutchins

Clifton Public Schools Enrollment Reaches Total All Students

Enrollment data shows the total number of students registered across Clifton Public Schools. The record notes the full district count reflecting all grade levels and campuses.

Clifton Public Schools

Dallas Episcopal Dinner Honors British Bishop in Hotel Ball

Local Episcopal members led by Reverend Robert M. Collins attended a Dallas Diocese dinner in the Baker Hotel Crystal Ballroom honoring Rt. Hon. John William Charles D D Lord Bishop of London. About one thousand guests included Fort Worth and Dallas mayors, SMU President Dr Umphrey Lee spoke briefly, and Bishop Charles Avery Mason introduced the guest.

Robert M. Collins St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Harold Denny John D. Waring Tom Dudley Vance de Leon Dallas John William Charles Lonon Diocese of

Woman's Society of Christian Service Meeting Notes

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday in the First Methodist Church parlor for the Mission Study. Mrs. Ben R. Spears led an engaging discussion on Does The Church Know What It Is Up Against. Mrs. Clemons, president, welcomed new member Mrs. Cox.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Ben R. Spears Clemons Welney Cox

Hortense Truijillo Is Honored On Birthday Party

Hortense Trujillo celebrated her seventh birthday with a party at her parents home 218 Peach Ave Monday afternoon Sept 26. Co hosts were Mrs Carroll Anderson and Billie Faye Anderson Favors included balloons hats and pinatas. Refreshments followed games with Hortense as mistress of ceremonies and a guest list including Gay Kibler Berta Brightman Jo Ann Coulter Verdell Watson Carolyn Anderson Freddy Anderson and others.

Hortense Trujillo Dan Trujillo Peach Ave Hortense Trujillo Carroll Anderson Billie Faye Anderson Gay Kibler Berta Brightman Jo Ann Coulter Verdell Watson Carolyn Anderson Freddy Anderson Carol Sue Hoffman Deanna Durnam Glenda Walker Jimmy Walker Dorothy Strain Bobby Sullivan Jeanne Cagle Jean Bagley Ann Allen Nancy Beck Judy Seals Margarita Trujillo Dickie Trujillo

Mrs Baston Boykin Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs Gaston Boykin entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home on October 5. Four tables of bridge were set. Mrs Eugene Rauhut won high for members and Mrs Harlie Neel was high for guests. Prizes at each table went to Mesdames Jolink Dudney Hoffman Smallwood. A dessert course olives and coffee were served to listed guests.

Gaston Boykin Eugene Rauhut Harlie Neel John Jolink Bill Dudney Sol Hoffman Lawrence Smallwood Neel Rauhut Jolink Dudney Hoffman Smallwood

Birthday Party for Mary Ann Cloud Celebrates Fourth

Mary Ann Cloud, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Cloud, celebrated her fourth birthday with a party on Monday October 3 at the family home. The event followed her Sunday birthday and featured a treasure hunt style game with perfume lamps and a cowboy on a horse as prizes. Guests included Deanna and Sharon Durham Sandy Blackwood Kent Carnes Dale Brown Mary Ann Tupin and Sherrilan Loudermilk with ice cream and cake served.

Mary Ann Cloud Harry Cloud Monady Aimes Deanna Sharon Durham Sandy Blackwood Kent Carnes Dale Brown Mary Ann Tupin Sherrilan Loudermilk

Delta Kappa Gamma Meets in Clifton

Beta Beta Chapter of Det Kappa Gamma, an honorary society for women teachers, met for a luncheon at Doc's Cafe Clifton. Twenty two members and guests attended. a four panel program on Security the Teacher's Tomorrow Today followed. Regional Baylor meeting October 22 will initiate four teachers.

Det Kappa Gamma Honorary Society For Women Teachers Doc's Cafe Clifton Elsie Coston Millie Bronstad Mattie Oliver Urcy Cook Gladys Bayer Bula Legg Leone McCown Mmes Ora Lee Bettis Nora Baylor University Waco Faye Walker Myrtle Mitchell M. Brents Witty Robert Wells Alma Pierson Nora Harris Estelle Walker Valley Mills Willie Mae Land Eree Coston Treas E ‘A Tari Parliamen

Shankle Transfers Banner Addition Lot in Comanche

Co. C. Shankle and wife Nancy R. transfer Lot 4 Block 9 Banner Addition in the City of Comanche to William F. Hicks for a consideration of 3750 dollars.

Mrs H M Cauley Hosts Roundelea Luncheon Club

The Roundelea Luncheon Club met Wednesday September 30 at Mrs H M Cauley's home. Mrs William Stephens won high for members while Mrs Clara Slack topped the guests. traveling slam prize went to Mrs Don Pierson. High cuts were won by Mrs J D Atkinson and Mrs Danforth Willa n, with guests including Mrs E Tas Dudley, Virgil Chaffin, and Miss Dudley Hicks of Ft Worth.

Roundelea H. M. Cauley William Stephens Clara Slack Don Pierson J. D. Atkinson Danforth Wilaan Eltas Dudley Virgil Chaffin Dudley Hicks Ft. Worth

Average American Work Span From Age Twenty to Sixty

A historical note calculates the typical working life in the United States as spanning forty years from age twenty to sixty. It presents a concise view of the length of a standard career period.

America

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