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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1953
Page
11
The article details several local bridge gatherings at private homes. Players from the Tuesday Nacht, Double Decker, Tuesday Night Couples, Friday club, and Justa Luncheon Club report high scores, second high placements, and themed refreshments such as fudge pie, ice cream, and fried chicken.
A large crowd attended the West Ward P T A meeting on Tuesday October 13 at Ward School. Mrs. Tom Cox Jr gave the talk Parents Till The Soil. Reports were presented by committee chairmen. Attendance prize went to Mrs J R Harris second grade room. P T A sells T shirts with Comanche Indians to raise funds. Next meeting is Father s Night on November 9.
Gustine Tigers defeated Iredell 39 12 in a 6 man football game on Thursday night. The team also benefited from a forfeit win over Jonesboro and earlier beat Pottsville 20 12. Gustine travels to Fairy on Thursday and plays Carleton on November 5 and Turnersville on November 12. Carlton and Gustine lead the district as unbeaten rivals. Sue Adcock was crowned Tiger Football Sweetheart at halftime.
On October twentieth the Heritage Club met at Mrs. Eltas Dudley’s home with cohostess Miss Virginia Lacy. Members shared soil building practices during roll call as John Simpson of the Soil Conservation Service screened a film on soil conservation. Cookies and coffee were served to several members including Pat Tupin and J E Lightfoot.
Dr A A Moore veterinarian from Hamilton was guest speaker at Hazeldell Community Club October 9. He shared disease prevention for cattle hogs and sheep and answered livestock questions. Wayde Frey County Agent added care tips and plans for testing immunization.
A local club lists members Floyd Prather Durham Jr. Eltas Dudley Jim Lacy and Misses Gaynelle Cauley Marguerite Ross Virginia Lacy Nevia Dunn. The group will gather next at Mrs. John M Hathcock’s home on November third with Mrs. Oscar Hill as cohostess.
Visiters to the Newbury community home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Spencer included Neil Spencer and family from Big Spring with Skipper, and Lou Harrison of Midland. Also present were J. Frank Weaver, Don Gray, Charlie Hicks, and Earl Solomon with son Tommy.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lacy announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Virginia Lacy to Bert Boynton of Fort Worth son of Mr. and Mrs. G H Boynton of Hamilton. The wedding is set for Saturday evening December 5. Virginia Lacy is a Comanche High School Tarleton State College Stephenville and Daniel Baker College Brownwood graduate and serves as assistant county school superintendent for Comanche County. Bert Boynton a Hamilton High School Tarleton State College and Texas Tech graduate is a Navy veteran and is employed as a chemist for Armour and Company in Fort Worth where they will reside.
Community Singing at Gustine Texas the Church of Christ on the first Sunday in November at 3 00 p m directed by Leon Mc Carty of Brownwood. Local singers and leaders will perform all are invited to attend.
Neighbors of Stag Creek held their monthly meeting. Minutes were reviewed and approved. The treasurer presented the financial statement. In Fire Prevention Week focus, members discussed home fire hazards and prevention steps. Mrs Hilma Coker urged teaching children fire safety at home. A community hazard tour is planned but date pending busy harvest season.
Lieut. Comdr CB Williams Jr of Comanche a Reserve Electronics Division 829 member has orders to report to the Naval Station New Orleans on Monday October 26 for two weeks of active duty in the administration school. He is a 15 year Navy Reserve veteran with eight years active duty and is dairy farm operator near Comanche with his father. Mrs Williams and their two children accompany him for the New Orleans assignment. Reserve Division 8 29 serves Navy men across West Texas counties led by Lieut Comdr Robert H Blake of Brownwood.
The newly formed Burton Bible Class held its first social on Thursday evening October 8 at the Methodist Church. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Jones, John E. Williams, Charles L. Dudley, Bill Parker, Dale Biggs, J. B. Arthur, W. R. Greenwaldt, Rev and Mrs. Burton, Pat Nations, and Ann Kelton.
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