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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1973
Page
4
Mrs James Wilkerson writes this week's Women’s Editor column covering local society, club notes, fashions, and upcoming events. The piece highlights community milestones and profiles notable women in town.
Mr and Mrs Fisher will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday using the Hospitality Room of the TP and L Building from 2 to 4 pm. They live at 202 East Cedar Street in Comanche and have a daughter Louise Foster. They were wed September 30, 1923 in Brownwood after meeting in November 1922.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Russell of De Leon announce the birth of a son, Jamey Lynn, on Sept. 19 at Brownwood Community Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Russell of Proctor and maternal grandparents are Mrs. Carl Singer and J. D. Hicks of Comanche.
Mr and Mrs Richard Chandler announce the birth of their daughter Christy Hope at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth. She was born Monday Sept 3 weighing six pounds fourteen ounces. Grandparents are Boyd Chandler Evans and David Evans of Fort Worth. Great grandmother Flora Chandler of Colonial Gables Rest Home also in Fort Worth.
Mr and Mrs T J Cottrell of Desdemona announce the birth of a daughter named Kaci Lyn on September 20 at Stephenville Hospital. Kaci weighed seven pounds nine ounces and measured 18 inches long. This is the couple’s first child with Walter J Barret and T J Cottrell Sr listed as grandparents.
Second Lt. and Mrs. Perry G. Bennett announce the birth of twin boys on September 20 at Dublin Hospital. Robert Russell and Richard Carter weighed 4 lbs 4 1/2 oz and 4 lbs 14 1/4 oz respectively. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lester C. Speck of Route 1 Comanche and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bennett of Lake Inks, Killeen. BACK FROM EUROPE Freddie Ross and wife return after a two week European tour with the Texas Farm Bureau group visiting France Switzerland Germany Belgium and Holland. two days in London enjoyed the trip but glad to be back in Texas.
Nancy Bachman daughter of Royal and Mrs Bachman of San Antonio wed Travis J Phifer son of Mr and Mrs Ike Phifer of Comanche in Central Christian Church San Antonio Rev Royce Makin performed the 8 pm ceremony George Gregory organist provided music Given in marriage by her father the bride wore candlelight faille with lace bodice and a chapel veil Her sister Karen was maid of honor and Mrs Vicki Gilbreath of San Diego served as brides maid Attendants wore orange crepe dresses and carried bronze chrysanthemum and yellow daisy bouquets The groom's party wore brown tuxedos After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's parents home The couple will reside in San Antonio. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at Turtle Creek Country Club.
Mrs Faye Belle Evans and Miss Theresa Dudley completed a 22 day European vacation. They flew Love Field to New York then joined a tour group visiting Paris Lucerne Venice Florence Rome Madrid Lisbon and several cities in between. Travel modes included jet plane train and bus.
A coat of wax two or three times a year on a room air conditioner discourages rust and helps preserve the unit.
Reporter Deena Spivey notes Scout Troop 16 at Comanche Elementary met Thursday September 20. New officers elected include Dennis Johnston patrol leader Becky Weatherman assistant leader Donna Everett secretary Carrie Willingham treasurer and Deena Spivey as reporter. After a game session, the group was dismissed.
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