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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1955
Page
9
A bridal shower honoring Ewane Bradley Biggs occurred August 27, 1955 in the parlor of a church. Attendees included Mrs. Merlin A Gore, Mrs. Buell Arthur, Bean, Weldon Turner, and Mrs. Ross. The event featured a linen-draped table, pink satin ribbons, and piano music by A Biggs.
Berta Brightman entertained friends at a Back-to-School Coke party at her home on September 3 at 9 30 p.m. Guests included Ann Allen Kay Anthony Jeanne Cagle Julia Dudley Betty Durham Cynthia Gregory Carol Haas Gay Kibler Dorothy Landser Bobby Sullivan Glenda Walker Verdell Watson. Bradley and Jane greeted the guests with Mrs Euell Arthur Mrs E Paul Jeanes and Mrs A P Gore also present.
Comanche High School's athletic department released a financial report detailing receipts and expenditures for the Comanche McGregor athletics program. The document outlines funding sources, equipment purchases, travel costs, and maintenance expenses for the season.
The Grammar School PTA sponsors a rummage sale on September 24 and 26 on the square's north side inside the former Evridge’s Dry Goods building. Bring items September 23. PTA members will collect, price, and bag proceeds for school development projects.
Mrs T R Durham entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her home on September 7. Three bridge tables were set. high scorer was Mrs Jim Hallmark and low was Mrs Charles Marshall. Guests enjoyed black bottom pie coffee and Cokes. A business meeting passed Mrs John Jolink’s resignation as she takes a teaching position. Mrs Ted Durham elected president to complete Jolink’s term. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Walter Durham Jr.
The Comanche Ministerial Association will meet at the First Presbyterian Church on Monday September 19 at 4:30 p m. All clergy are invited and urged to attend this meeting.
Miss LaWanda Kee and Bertrand Downing Jr. wed Tuesday morning at First Presbyterian Church in Mercedes with the groom’s father presiding. Bride attends Texas State College for Women in Denton. groom a North Texas College graduate now with Laidlaw Bros. Educational Publishers in Dallas.
Elvin D. Carmichael a seaman SN son of Mrs Nona Green Comanche Texas is attending Radarman School here The 12 week course covers radar equipment operation plotting navigation communication procedures and use of sound powered and radio telephones.
The Comanche Garden Club float depicting a litterbug drew smiles and puzzled looks during the Peach and Melon Festival parade in De Leon. Designed by Mrs. Armstrong Cox and Cecil Jack Cox, the float promoted Keep America Beautiful with banners and a picnic setup.
Harmony Club House hosts a chicken and dressing supper on Saturday evening September 17. Dinner starts about 5 to 5:30 and runs to 9 with adults 50 cents and children 25 cents. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. Entertainment features Hawaiian music by Johnnie Robinson of Gustitic.
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