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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1954
Page
5
Fragmentary report from a Sunday Baptist Church event invites attendance. Mentions Dillard and Mrs Pepper Vine, a Highway Department position in Snyder, Navarro Junior College visitors, and references to Miss Dud of Fort Worth and relatives in the area.
Mr and Mrs Boer report Jimmy is back at home undergoing a satisfactory recovery after illness. They express gratitude for flowers gifts and expressions of friendship from many friends during his illness.
Mrs Gyale Pirkle and infant left Comanche after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C L Huett and returned home Sunday with her husband Mr Pirkle who came for the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Dave Finklestine spent the weekend in Austin with their children Kenneth Finklestine and Mrs James Irvy and families.
Miss Louise Biggs from Galveston visits her parents Mr and Mrs Biggs for a week. She is employed at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
Mr and Mrs W D Striplin of Dallas spent Sunday in Comanche with Mr and Mrs A P Cox.
Visit in Hamilton had Mr. and Mrs. Louis Harelik and children spending Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Harelik and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Parks.
Chan Edmondson John Hall Shirley Godfrey and Dora Jones left Comanche on Sunday for Stephenville to attend Tarleton State College.
A Bristol Herald Courier item notes skepticism about Russian scientists’ ability to explain the universe while witty commentary suggests ironic limits of expertise by those in power. The column uses a satirical tone to question scientific certainty.
A U S Coast Guard Magazine note claims a lucky man in contemporary society owns a wife and a working cigarette lighter, highlighting a humorous view of luck and domestic life. The remark blends social satire with a casual cultural expectation.
An instructor at NAS Memphis delivers a lecture with jokes about parachute jumping and the phrase jumping to conclusions. Nearby, Gosport Pensacola references call for duty and fatigue. Comanche visitors and Brownwood residents visit local Callaways, while Coleman’s Laundry advertises self service. The Sea Hawk notes a Seabee joke contrasting sailors and Seabees.
Edgar L. Easley age 56 and native of Proctor died August 30 after living in De Leon for 28 years. Funeral at De Leon Methodist Church September 2. interment in De Leon Cemetery. Survived by wife Vera White, three sons, five daughters, mother, siblings, and several relatives. He was a farmer and Methodist, active in community affairs with numerous relatives attending from area towns.
The Sag Creek Quilting Club met Tuesday September 7 with nine members and two visitors Mrs. John Ward and Mrs. Margaret Morrow. Mrs. Pearl LaRoque hosted and one quilt was finished. They plan to meet again Tuesday September 21 with Mrs. Nellie Roe as hostess. all are invited.
Ernest Wells returns home from South Dakota where he displayed mounted antelope horns from a hunt on the Evridge ranch. Wells recounts killing the animal at 120 yards with a shot to its left eye. The column notes Scouting activity resumes with a first meeting of the new year, lists troop leaders, and details recent senior round up and upcoming encampments. Plans for a 16 hour leadership course across several towns are announced with Comanche hosting September 16.
Mrs Martha C Carson a prominent Frederick Maryland resident and dietitian at Hood College died September 8 in a Baltimore hospital after several weeks illness Funeral services were held September 10 at All Saints Episcopal Church Frederick Burial took place September 13 in Oakwood Cemetery Comanche with local rites by Father John T Salberg Pallbearers included Harold Denny Park Huntington William Chilton Jo e Tupin Ira Clemons and C A Greene Attending out of town were Mr and Mrs Tom F Reese Mrs D D Benton of Dallas and Mrs Hayne Waring of Houston The Frederick News notes her long service to Hood College and her life in Frederick through 1914 to 1948 she helped establish the Y hut provided funds and served in home economics duties prior to retirement Her daughter Frances Waring survived with her husband Otis Mills Carson deceased before her and Frances was injured in a Texas plane crash last May also mentioned is Troop No 11 activity in Comanche with Angela Waring leading and several girls attending including new member Jane Read
The 1954 State Fair of Texas in Dallas runs October 9 to 24 with a star lineup including The King and I starring Yul Brynner and Patricia Morison, Ice Cycles of 1955 featuring Snow White, Jose Chitwood thrill show, free aerial acts, Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp, Dancing Waters, the Million-dollar Midway rides, and free shows plus Dennis Day headlining East Texas Day on Oct 19.
Little Howard W. Cloud of Comanche spent the week with his grandmother Mrs. Jeff Easley of Gartmanview.
Mr and Mrs J A Brinson visited Board Church on Sunday. Frances Plumlee led the prayer meeting Wednesday night and the article invites all to attend.
The obituary fragment notes a mother passing in the last week and lists two grandsons and two great grand children as survivors. It mentions Fort Worth visits by Mrs. J. A. Lee and Burl Cunningham to see their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Cunningham in Fort Worth.
Pastor James Hamilton invites readers to attend services at Victory Baptist Church The Country Church in Town on Sundays with Sunday School at 945 Morning Worship at 1150 Training Union at 700 and Evening Worship at 750 The article quotes biblical passages urging listeners to build upon Christ as the solid foundation for eternity.
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church announces a preaching mission from September 26 to 30 with Rev. William H. Fox as Missioner. Evening services begin at 7 30 p m in the church and the church invites all to attend and share these services.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Stokes announce the birth of a son on September 6 at De Leon Municipal Hospital. The baby weighed six pounds and is named Jimmie Stephen. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs M E Stephens of De Leon and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs L W Stokes of
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