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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1981

Page

6

Gilbreath and Shelhamer Present Senior Piano Recital

Sharon Gilbreath and Dette Shelhamer performed a senior piano recital at Mrs Lester’s home on April 12 featuring works by Bach Beethoven Chopin MacDowell Palmgren Khachaturian Kohlmann Ferstate and Teicher. Gilbreath, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Furr and married to William Gilbreath, studied 12 years with Mrs Lester and qualified for the 1979 State Hymn Playing festival. active in high school bands FHA Fine Arts Thespians senior play and church youth piano work. Shelhamer, daughter of Dr and Mrs Gene Sheihamer, began studying in 1970 with Mrs Lester and Mrs Letz. she participates in Fine Arts athletics debate senior play and band as a flag team member, earning four first division ratings at contests. plans college education this fall.

Mra . M_ Lester Sharon Gilbreath Dette Shelhamer Bach Beethoven Chopin MacDowell Palmgren Khachaturian Kohlmann Ferstate Teicher Sharon Furr Gilbreath Charles Furr William Gilbreath Mra Gilbreath Mra Lester First Baptist Church Dette Dave Letz D'Ette

Davis 45th Wedding Anniversary Surprise Party

Mr and Mrs JA Davis were honored with a surprise 45th wedding anniversary party on April 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Dudley Cockerell. Daughters Johnnie Cockerell, Sue Jones, Sis Ellis, and Betty Johnson hosted. Fifty five friends and relatives attended the gathering.

JA. Davis Dudley Cockerell Johnnie Cockerell Stamford Sue Jones Seminole Sis Ellis Andrews Betty Johnson

St Johns plans revival services at Methodist church

Plans for revival services at St. Johns United Methodist Church run May 10 to May 13 led by pastor Dr Cyril Stone. Chairing the Evangelism Committee is Mr John HO Martin with several committees named under publicity hospitality neighborhood group usher prayer breakfast pack a pew and prayer vigil. Over 100 people join planning while Dr Charles Whittle of First United Methodist Abilene leads the events.

St. John's United Methodist Church Cyril Stone John HO Martin Charles Whittle First United Methodist Church Abilene Whittle Abilene Church

Reynolds PTO to Meet April 21 in High School Cafeteria

The Reynolds PTO will hold a brief business meeting on April 21 at 7 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. Afterward Laura Allard Associate Director of the Gifted Students Institute will present a program on the Gifted and Talented in the High School Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.

The Reynolds Pto Laura Allard Gifted Students Institute

Ministerial Alliance to Sponsor Film Series in Stamford

The Ministerial Alliance of Stamford will sponsor a seven film series titled Focus on the Family starting April 26. Dr. James C Dobson's films will air Sundays 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the VIP Community Center through June with free admission and donation options to cover costs.

The Ministerial Alliance of Stamford James C Dobson

Real meaning of Easter to be presented Sunday

Three Easter season worship services are planned from April 13 to 16 at Central Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p m each evening led by Pastor Ron Holloman with a Thursday night message and a communion observance A Good Friday service by the Ministerial Alliance at First Baptist Church on April 17 at 7 30 p m includes sermons on the seven last words from the cross An Easter Sunrise Service on April 19 at Bulldog Stadium begins at 6 30 a m with John Ayres directing song and Rev Ver Hart delivering the Easter message All are welcome

Ron Holloman Ministerial Alliance First Baptist Church Alliance Bulldog Stadium John Ayres Ver Hart

VFW 9179 to Sponsor Easter Egg Hunt

VFW 9179 and the Ladies Auxiliary will hold an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday afternoon at 4 30 p m at the VFW Post for all children 10 years old and younger.

VFW

Senior Organ Recital Heard By Baptist Group In Abilene

Members of First Baptist Church traveled to Abilene on April 12 to hear Mrs Jim Enfield perform a Senior Organ Recital. She studied with John Campbell and the event was presented by Hardin Simmons University School of Music. Attendees from Stamford included numerous families and individuals, with extended travel by Mrs Doris Prewit, Michelle, Kelli McCandless, and others. Mrs Enfield’s children Lisa and Jamie attended with her parents, Luther Tankersley of Roswell New Mexico.

First Baptist Church Abilene Jim Enfield Enfield John Campbell Hardin Simmons University School of Douglas Lovvorn Steve Livingood Vernon Lovvorn Stamford Laura Dell Tinsley Irene Moon Maudie Kuss Minna McAllister Ruth Taylor Tiftne Mary Ellen Wattley Grace Humphrey Catherine Baldridge Ablene Lane Carol Petty Doris Prewit Michelle Kelli McCandless Lillian Southerland Ola Riddle Debbie Letz Carl Cooper Lisa Jamie Luther Tankersley Roswell

Mr and Mrs Parnell Anderson in Waco for workshop

Mr and Mrs Parnell Anderson were in Waco over the weekend where Mrs Ander son attended a utilization review coordinators workshop. Mrs Anderson, an accredited record technician, is supervisor of the medical records department at Stamford Memorial Hospital.

Parnell Anderson Waco

Marriages and Suits Filed in Local Courts

Marriage announcements list Roy Hilliard Mays of Anson weds Clara Virginia Staley of Hawley. Also Roy L Smith and Loretha Underwood of Stamford, Jerry W Smith of Abilene and Jeanne Curry Perry of Abilene, Donald R Driggs of Stamford weds Margaret Elias of Stamford. Suits filed include Irene Pimpton v Leo Dillard, Frankie Mitchell v Marshall Mitchell for divorce, McKesson Employees FCU v Sharlene Watson to collect, Richard Holden v Brenda Holden with four minor children, Ronald Stephens v Susan Stephens for divorce, Renna Nesmith v Thomas Nesmith, Dallia King v Calvin King with Callin King, Mary Steel v Bobby Anders, Charles Vinson Jr. v Paula Vinson for divorce.

Roy Hilliard Mays Anson Clara Virginia Staley Hawley McKesson Employees Federal Credit Union Sharlene Watson Richard Truman Holden Brenda Carol Holden Ronald Stephens Susan Stephens Renna Geneva Nesmith Thomas Leon Nesmith Dallia Marie King Calvin David King Callin David King Mary Steel Bobby Fay Anders Dbn Bobby Charles H. Vinson, Jr Paula Diane Vinson

Pierian Club views fashions of the past

The Pierian Club met April 2 at Mrs. WC Thompson’s home with Mrs. Euclid Appling presiding. The program featured a fashion style show modelled by members from 1900 to the present, highlighting garments from Mrs. Tommy Rector’s 1894–1897 pieces and a Sears Roebuck catalog.

Pierian Club WC Thompson Euclid Appling Federation Doris Precit Tom Thompson Ophelia Reed Mesquite Reed Quentin Adams Lueders-Avoca High School Tommy Rector Sears Roebuck Wylie B. Harrison Edward Ekdahl Jess Treadwell Glen Gilbreath Dennis Wilson Gilbreath Ekdahl Treadwell Thompson Gary Mathis Raymond Astin D Hassen

Engage Karen Ford Will Wed Michael Huggines August First

Mr and Mrs Jessie Ray Ford announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Denise to Michael Darrell Huggines son of Mrs Vern Howard and Darell Huggins of Lagerton Miss Ford a May Stamford High School graduate and the groom to be a farmer plan an August 1 wedding at First Baptist Church.

Jessie Ray Ford Karen Denise Michael Darrell Huggines Huggins Vern Howard Darell Huggins Lagerton Miss Ford Stamford High School First Baptist Church

Stamford B and P W Club Dinner Honors Woman of the Year

The Stamford Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual banquet at the Cliffhouse Restaurant on April 2. Mrs Charles Clark and Mrs Andy Ander son were recognized, with Mrs Ander son named Club Woman of the Year. Doris Kinney presided as banquet chair. A musical program featured Mr and Mrs Larry LeFevre and Mr and Mrs Ronnie Landes of Rule.

Stamford Business and Professional Women's Club Cliffhouse Charles Clark Andy Bobbye) Anderson Anderson Stamford High School Stamford Memorial Hospital Larry LeFevre Ronnie Landes Rule Doris Kinney Andy Anderson Club

Ego Driven Service Harms Christian Duty

A critique of self centered motive in church work. It warns that seeking personal gain harms ministry and misreads opportunities. True service flows from inner worth and kingdom aims, following Jesus who grew in wisdom and favor with God and man.

Jesus God

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Gilbreath, Shelhamer Dette Sheihamer Is the Daughter Mrs Gene Sheihamer Flag D'Ette Shelhamer Davis St. John’s Oliver Street Church of Christ East Oliver Stamford Texas CVE Ned Calvary Baptist Church Reynold PTO MR. Ando J.A. Davis Central Presbyterian Egg Hunt Baptist Group Kev Larry Armentrout Cecil Bean Buddy Jones Dairy Queen Irene Pimpton Leo Dillard Frankie Doylene Mitchell Marshall Graham Mitchell Mexico City Elton Groves Knox City Karen Denise Ford Stamford B&pw Stamford Lioness Club Stamford Lion's Bunkley C. E. Bunkley Fabric Shop JL Herman and Burney Country Savings McHare Anders Joe Hudspeth Goodyear N. Swenson Bunkley Drug Prescription Pharmacy Jones County Implement CO Herman Cox Stamford Electric Cooperative Inc First National Bank Buddy Swenson Christ Jesus
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