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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1956

Page

9

Night Couples Event At Grand Mrs Charles Wins

Fragmentary report lists attendees Pat Cagle Pat Car Faye Belle el Earl Barton Armstrong ore John Reese Joe B Mocorne Willis and others. It notes a September 12 event at the grand venue with Mr and Mrs winning second plate and coffee served to several guests including Mr and Mrs Murphy and Mrs Ralph Carnes.

Pat Cagle Pat Car Faye Belleel Earl Barton Armstrong Ore John Reese Joe B Mocorne Willis Charles Mike Murpy Ralph Carnes James Wilkerson Ins Durham

Comanche Junior High PTA Hosts Bake Sale Event

The Comanche Junior High PTA sponsors a bake sale this Saturday, September 28, inviting families to attend and support school activities with homemade treats.

Comanche Junior High Pta Iid

Future Teachers Hold Meeting

The Ola Cunningham Club of Future Teachers of America presented their first play Me a Teacher in the Comanche High School assembly on September 12 to introduce a membership campaign. Cast included June Ferrill Margaret Trujillo Eugene Preston Eugene Dobyns Rodger Croker Doris Ratliff Norma Sibert Lavene Hall.

Ola Cunningham Club of Future Teachers of America Comanche High School F.T.A FTA

Nancy Sue Carter Teas Shower Honoring Bride Elect

Miss Nancy Sue Carter bride elect of Jerry Powell was honored with a tea shower at Proctor Methodist Church. Hostesses included Gertie Little Jess Hanson T J Kelley and John Croft. Guests signed the bride’s book by Glenda Hanson as lime punchana cake squares were served. Ms Carter is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R P Carter of Proctor and groom elect Powell is son of Mr and Mrs Walter Powell of Dumas.

Nancy Sue Carter Jerry Powell Proctor Methodist Church Gertie Little Jess Hanson T. J. Kelley John Croft Glenda Hanson Nancy Jerry Patsy Blackell Janice Gugger Miss Carter R. P. Carter Proctor Walter Powell Dumas

PTA fundraiser promises baked goods and sale items

Mrs. Elvis Chambers, president, says the Junior High PTA will offer plenty of nice things to sell including delicious baked goods. Mrs. Ted Durham, finance chair, will lead sales next weekend on the west side of the square.

Elvis Chambers Ted Durham PTA

Betty Stewart and Jerry Whatley Wed In Pecos Church

Miss Betty Zane Stewart and Jerry Lohn Whatley married at 7:30 pm in the First Presbyterian Church of Pecos with Rev. Ben Gillespie officiating. The ceremony featured palm leaves, white gladioli, and a program of music by Robert Neal Hughes. the bride wore Chantilly lace and tulle, carried white roses, and was attended by Sharron Nevins. Out-of-town guests joined a reception before the couple planned a Denton home.

Betty Zane Stewart Earl Stewart Pecos Jerry Lohn Whatley J. L. Whatley Denton First Presbyterian Church Brownwood Frank Kelley Robert Neal Hughes Arden Sharron Nevins Trent Whaley Vaughn Nevans Gene Traster Dallas Mmes J C. Montgomery Stockton R. L. Toll Jack Williams D. H. Armstrong Dewey Richberg Annie Richberg Nancy Tell Mary Ann Williams Carroll Gay Armstrong Berta Brightman Comanche Stewart Whatley Mexico Colorado Highland Whaley North Texas Late College Decatur Telephone Co NTSC U.S. Federal Civil Defense J. L. Whalley Trent Whatley Earl Nunley Decatur Betty Cook John B. Entriken Shreveport C. A. Stewart Blanket W. J. Bettis Brian Billy J. A. Bettis Melba Nevins Vaughn Nevins Sharon Nevans Galveston Oswell Brightman Berte Tom

Indian Creek Club Meeting Ends With Quilts and Dinner

The Thursday Club of Indian Creek met with Mrs. Cecil Moore on September 6. Sixteen members attended along with visitors Mrs. Wid Spivey of Comanche and Mrs. Paris Isham of Gustine. The group shared fellowship, enjoyed dinner, and finished two quilts. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Hugh Singleton on September 20.

Indian Creek Cecil Moore Wid Spivey Comanche Paris Isham Gustine Hugh Singleton

Piersons Win Jackson Yard Contest

Mr and Mrs E L Pierson of Jackson Mississippi win monthly yard prize from the Men s Garden Club of Jackson. Their home at 140 Wildwood Terrace features a 100 by 150 foot lot with St Augustine lawn shade by a pine tree and plantings of coleus caladiums petunias with rear borders of marigolds dahlias phlox and crepe myrtles.

E. L. Pierson Comanche Jackson Mississippi Pierson Jacksonvile Men's Garden Club of Wildwood Terrace St. Augustine Coleus Caladiums Petunias

Miss Naomi Carey to Wed Dennis Morrison in De Leon

Announcement lists Naomi Ruth Carey daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Carey of De Leon to Dennis Wayne Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Morrison of Arlington. Wedding planned for November 3 at United Pentecostal Church in De Leon.

Naomi Ruth Carey H. F. Carey de Leon Dennis Wayne Morrison Aaron Morrison Arlington United Pentecostal

James Wilson Attends North Texas State College

James Wilson departed Tuesday for Denton to enroll at North Texas State College and begin studies.

James Wilson Denton North Texas State College

Insurance Agencies in Local Towns Noted

A local insuranceman argues that the same conditions seen here could apply in Comanche and Rosebud, highlighting seven hometown insurance agencies in the area.

Comanche Rosebud

Highways and Byways on 1 percent cut rate insurance

J R Killgore of Rosebud News argues for using local insurance agents over cheaper outsiders. He recalls a 23 year old fire loss, praises local agents for timely service and claim handling, and notes Rosebud has three local agencies paying taxes and serving the community. The piece cautions against foreign firms and emphasizes personal trust and ongoing local support.

J. R. Killgore Rosebud News State Insurance Commission Teally Rosebud

Happy Birthday Party to Aid Crippled Children

Four girls celebrated Sallie Huffman's birthday on Sept 3 by collecting pennies for Crippled Children. Games like Farmer in the Dell and Pin the Flag on the Schoolhouse kept them engaged before a school themed picnic. Present were Janey Grayson Debbie Stark Gale Carpenter Teresa White Sallie and Sue Huffman. Comanche County Society for Crippled Children thanks Sallie Huffman for the gift.

Sallie Huffman Janey Grayson Debbie Stark Gale Carpenter Teresa White Sallie

Lions Club to Feature Helicopters Program at September 25 Meeting

Fort Worth based Bell Aircraft will present a program to the Lions Club at the next meeting on September 25. The show titled Helicopters includes The Modern Magic Carpet The Farmer in the Bell and Platform Pilots with a question and answer period directed by R G Ervin Jr assistant director.

Bell Aircraft Corporation of Fort Worth Lions Club R. G. Ervin Jr

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Cob Margaret Trujillo I Steward Drilling Co P. O. Box State Fair Dallas Power and Light Company Betty Stewart Jerry Whatley Indians Chamber OF Commerce Square Indian Creek Club Miss Humble Sta Atlas Tires and Accessories Frick’s E. Central Sue Huffman Comanche County Society For Crippled Children Comanche Theatres SUN Drive Roy Calhoun EDGE van Johnson Baker Street The SUN Drive-In Yvonne DE Carlo Doolins Oklahoma Lloyd Bridges Bob Hope
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