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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1941
Page
5
A singing convention will be held at Board Church Sunday afternoon. R E Nance, chairman, says several outstanding quartets will perform at the gathering.
We thank relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and for floral offerings at the time of his death and burial. Mrs E Tupin and children express appreciation.
Mrs John Burton assisted by Mrs C A Greene hosted the Study Club in Newburg on October 9. Twenty three members shared favorite hobbies while Mrs B O Baker spoke on Hobbies of Famous People and Mrs E E Anthony on Recreation Yesterday and Today. The club voted to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce to build a city club house and offered a site for the project.
Mrs. Compton is named head of the Band Mothers auxiliary with McDaniel as secretary treasurer Plans for the year were discussed and all parents of band members or beginners are urged to attend the next meeting Thursday Oct 23 at 4 pm Band Hall
Mrs J E Bonser hosted the Alice Russell Sunshine Club on Tuesday afternoon October 14 with 22 members present. The group answered roll call with quotations, heard a review of the Order, and enjoyed contest games and gifts from Goodwill Sisters before a salad plate and hot chocolate.
The Gustine Ladies Improvement Club elected officers for the year at a Tuesday meeting. Officers named were Mrs. Frank Compton as President, Mrs. W. S. Price as Vice President, and Mrs. Odis Petsick as Secretary-Treasurer. Meetings occur the second and fourth Tuesdays at 2:00 PM in the Gustine Homemaking Cottage.
Talmage King of Zephyr and Willie Mae Nance of De Leon secured a marriage license in Brownwood on Monday as they prepare to wed.
The Friendly Circle Club of Fairview met on Wednesday October 1 with Mrs. Lester McNutt leading. Nineteen members and four visitors attended as three members received birthday gifts, and the club plans a quilt at Mrs. Bud Power’s home on October 15 inviting all to attend.
The Comanche High School sophomore class elected officers: President Laverne Spears, Vice President Judith Williams, Secretary Treasurer Ruth Adele Moore, and Reporter June Cunningham. A social committee was named with Mary Jo Swann chair, and members Harold Ray Burks Ray Little Dorothy Baker and Matricia McDaniel. The group plans a picnic at Lake Banes next week with expected good weather and ample food.
The Home Economics Club entertained members, the club sponsor, and three guests in the homemaking department on Friday night October 3. Guests included Faye Dixon Maurine Dixon and Jen nette Woods. Members present listed. games were played and refreshments served with sandwiches lemonade cookies and fruit.
The Gridge club held a home gathering with Bill Stephens and Boy An as top scorers. Mr. and Mrs. won second place. Delicious chocolate pie à la mode was served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stephens.
The Sunshine Club gathered Oct 9 at Mollie McGlothlin’s home with ten members. Two quilts were quilted and a noon meal was served. The group, six months old, showcases friendship quilt blocks and plans to complete the project soon. Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Bray attended. next meetingOct 23 with Mrs. Oleta McGlothlin.
Mrs. Marley Weal came home to Cross Plain after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Cauley in Comanche. Kyle Barret a Texas A M College freshman spent the week ping Be gby Ow ents with Mr and Mrs W B Barret.
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