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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1956
Page
9
An annual Soda Springs reunion Sunday drew a record crowd as former students and teachers reconnected. The mood was nostalgic with songs, dancing, and reflections on old times, honoring long-time residents and noting that Old Soda Springs memories remain vivid.
Lonetime De Leon resident and former De Leon Peanut Co. employee Bill Meyers was honored with a Sunday dinner and family gathering on August 5 for his seventy eighth birthday at his home 304 Seguin De Leon. Attendees included numerous Meyers relatives from Comanche Dallas Fort Worth and Fort Worth areas.
The Thursday Night Couples Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Mike Murphy’s home with four bridge tables and full attendance. High scores went to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oden, followed by Mr. and Mrs. James Wilkerson. Other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles M, Mr. and Mrs. Buster Carnes, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dudney, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Anthony, and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Durham. Next meeting set for Mr. and Mrs. Marshall.
Mr and Mrs Gayle York of Midland announce the birth of a daughter Gayla Ann born August 30 in a Midland hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 0.5 ounce. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs B C York and Mr and Mrs U P Gore, Comanche.
Dale Biggs, formerly a Junior High School coach in Brownwood and previously with Eastland schools, accepts a teaching position in Brownwood School system and will coach a Junior High team there.
Mr and Mrs N N Durham attended the regional playoffs held last weekend at Lake Jackson near Houston to watch the softball tournament.
The Cole Bible Class of the First Methodist Church hosted a covered dish supper on Thursday August 30 with about fifty attendees. Afterward slides from Mrs. John Jolink’s European trip were shown, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harper and Mrs. Jolink, with details explained in a charming style. Attendees included numerous local couples and families such as the Wilkersons, Hathcocks, Jolinks, and Spaldings among others.
The Texas Regional Softball Tournament at West Texas State College's Buffalo Stadium features teams from Lake Jackson Houston St. Worth Dallas San Antonio Wichita Falls and Hutto with the winner advancing to Sacramento for the world championship. Texas in Review airs September 10 11 and 12 on multiple Texas stations with features on the Palo Duro Indian Ceremonial Wool Fiesta and Lampasas County centennial.
Harold Pate of Dallas visited his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Pate during the Labor Day weekend.
Mrs. W. L. English of Azle celebrated her 75th birthday with an open house at her home on Sunday drawing about 200 guests. Attending were relatives including Gretchen English and Imogene English with hostesses J. C. Wilkerson and others from Fort Worth Comanche and neighboring towns. The honoree, a lifelong resident of Wise Parker and Tarrant Counties, taught school for 16 years.
Ernest Tupin and his daughter Mary visited his sister Mrs. W. N. Stripling in Grand Prairie over the weekend.
Moody Helmecke of Fort Worth returns home to Comanche to visit relatives and friends during the Labor Day holiday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Biggs entertained their daughter Louise Biggs and friend Emily Cornett of Galveston plus relatives and guests from Brownwood Fort Worth Odessa including Dale Biggs Lloyd Biggs and H Mills for a weekend visit.
Lewis Harelik attends funeral for W. H. Novit in Dublin after the Tyler, Texas death last Saturday. The deceased is survived by his wife and family. his daughter Mrs. Harry Melonesky preceded him in death two months earlier.
Mrs Bill Mewborn and Mr and Mrs Jesse O Dell attended the wedding of Miss Tryheart and Mr Carr in San Antonio last Saturday.
Public notice commands E L Elliott Jr to appear by filing answer to T D Nabors promissory suit filed November 19 1955 in Comanche County. Note demands principal 277.50 interest 6 percent and 10 attorney fees plus costs with appearance by October 8 1966.
South Texas Vegetable Day Exposition to be held November 10 at the San Antonio Produce Terminal Market. Youth groups 4-H and FFA clubs will lead the show with a goal to counteract drought effects and promote vegetable farming statewide. Last year’s prizes totaled 13032 dollars with 1400 to the grand champion cabbage by Gus Berckmoes of San Antonio. organizers expect over 200 exhibitors this year.
Prinnith C. Elliott, 22, assigned to the 8th Ordnance Battalion in Germany, serves as a mechanic in the battalion 8811th Company. He entered the Army in December 1955 and arrived in Europe in June. Elliott, of Comanche Route 1, is married to Stella and is son of W. C. Elliott. He attended Comanche High School and previously worked for the Marine Exploration Company in Houston.
Mr George Dillin and his wife Mrs Dillin depart Monday for A and M. George will enroll as a student and complete his education while Mrs Dillin, former Comanche County Home Demonstration agent, will join the Extension Service at A and M.
Mr and Mrs Gayle Ripeowoe have returned from a ten day vacation in Estes Park Colorado. They visited local sights and reported a pleasant trip with sunny weather and scenic mountain views.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Jones of Fort Worth visited friends and relatives here during Labor Day weekend, sharing time with local residents and enjoying the holiday at nearby gatherings.
Odessa couple Mr and Mrs Jack Moore along with Mrs Grace Robertson visited Mr and Mrs Dan Waggoner and family during the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Proffitt and daughter Connie spent the Labor Day holidays vacationing at Gorman Falls.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Bradshaw of Dallas and Mrs Ben Wilhelm spent three weeks in Oak Creek Canyon near Flagstaff Arizona returning refreshed from the trip and noting scenic sights and weather.
Mrs W W Roberts has returned home after visiting her son John R Roberts and family in Waco.
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