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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1949
Page
1
Harlie Neel, recently discharged from the armed forces, accepts a sales position with Central Texas Fertilizer Company and will spend most of his time on the road. He and his wife plan to move from Fort Worth to Comanche after Neel's service at Fort Worth Quartermaster Corps.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met September 19 at the First Methodist Church parks. Twenty-two members attended as Mrs. Pat Cagle led devotional on Romans chapter twelve and Mrs. Merlip Jenkins presented the second mission study on community life. Kyle Jane Cagle performed a piano piece.
Miss Nelda Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Delos Harris of Proctor married Charles Andrews son of Mr E C Andrews of Granbury in a 3 30 pm ceremony at the First English Lutheran Church Austin. Father Lewis officiated with Gladys Day playing Mendelssohn Wedding March. The couple will reside in Austin where both attend the University of Texas.
Mrs Park R Huntington of Dallas and her sister Mrs Bob Lewis of Marlin travel to San Francisco as two of five delegates from the Dallas Diocese to the Triennial Convention of the Episcopal Church. They planned to attend a mass meeting in Salt Lake City and then tour for about two months.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Bausell of Kingsport Tennessee announce the birth of a son Gary Lynn on September 7 at Holston Valley Community Hospital. The baby weighed 8 pounds. Mrs. Bausell is the former Miss Allene Beaty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Beaty of Gorman.
John Anthony Norris celebrated his third birthday on Monday afternoon September 19 at his W Highland home. Sixteen children played for hours, enjoyed cake and ice cream, and received bubble sets as favors. Guests included Deanna Durham Sharon Durham Marsha Wilkerson Sandra Prather Joan Wilkerson Polly Cox Betty Durham Lou Ellen Durham Kay Gayle Kathy Anthony Claude Dudley Jamie Brewer Gray Jolink Skipper Shumpes and Rusty Durham.
Mrs Will Robertson hosted the Friday Club at her home on a Friday afternoon. Four tables of bridge were played with Mrs C W Gray winning high among members and Mrs Bob Stanton top among guests. A salad course and iced tea followed, with a list of attendees including Virgil Chaffin Ralph Carnes William Stephens Ira Clemons Eltas Dudley Tom Dudley Nick Higginbotham Pat Cagle Walter Durham Sr Jack Moore Elbert Cox L C Durham Joe Tupin Elmo Montgomery and Gray.
Clarence Everett returns from Dallas to Denton to continue his college studies and is expected to receive a B A degree in June. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W D Everett of Comanche. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs J H Parker of Amarillo to Mr and Mrs Columbus Bowman and Floyd Graham and Pat Howard visiting in Denton during a Colorado vacation.
The Comanche Study Club met September 22 at Miss Hattie Brightman’s home with co host Mrs Oswell Brightman. Twenty members attended a program on Reminiscing featuring a history of the club by E E Anthony and a paper on personalities by F L Little. Ice cream and cookies were served. Next meeting will Oct 13 with Mrs Cyril Greene and Mrs Charles Marshall hosting. afternoon study will cover sports. Roy Reese and Mrs Roy Reese, new owners of Exclusive Ladies Ready To Wear, visited Dallas wholesale markets with Mrs George W Tate.
Mrs. Boyd Anthony hosted the first fall meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club on September 20. Three tables played with Mrs. James Wilkerson high and Mrs. Bill Dudney second. Guests were served iced cakes and a coffee plated refreshment after five games. Members attending included Dudney Wilkerson Anthony Blackwood Carnes Goodson Marshall Boykin Smallwood Durham Rauhut Stephens Evans. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Gaston Boykin.
Mrs Virgil Woods honored her husband with a surprise birthday supper after the Comanche Cole football game on Friday evening September 24. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dick Weekes Mr and Mrs Walter Durham Mr and Mrs Clarence Reith Mr and Mrs Darrell Smith Floyd Prather Mrs Jack Vaught and Mr and Mrs H L Cope.
Mr and Mrs Danforth Wilkersons entertained a group of friends with a 42 party at their home on Thursday evening September 23rd High went to Mr Keith Lane Jr A dessert course and coffee were served to several guests including Jaral Aston James Slider J C Pickens Joe Clayte Carnes Don Pierson Louis Harelik and Keith Lane Jr In Ennis also attended a funeral in Ennis for Frank Allen with Joe Connor and Comanche family members present.
The Cole Bible Class of the First Methodist Church enjoyed a weiner roast and social at Lake Eanes Park on Thursday night September 23. Attendees included Reverend J. E. Buttrill, Mrs Leverett Little, Mr Lit tle, and many couples such as Frank Shelton family and Paul Tapp family along with other church members.
The Gustine Quilting Club met with Mrs Bertie White at her home on September 22. Fourteen members and six visitors attended a covered dish lunch at noon. Three quilts were finished. The next meeting will be with Mrs Minnie Welch at Gustine City Hall on October 6 for an all day session, all welcome.
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