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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1981

Page

6

April 18 ceremony unites Craig and Drain

Mrs Roy M Craig of Stamford and James C Crain, formerly of San Antonio, exchanged wedding vows at 3 PM April 16 at Central Presbyterian Church. Chaplain Vaughn and Rev Holloman officiated. Attendants included Virginia Loop and Harry Farr. Reception at Stamford Country Club followed. The bride, publisher of the Stamford American, and groom, a retired chiropractor, plan to reside in Stamford after a trip to Cancun and Cozumel.

Roy M. Craig Stamford James C. Crain San Antonio Central Presbyterian Church William Vaughn Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Ron Holloman Virginia Loop Harry L. Farr Norman Okla Mra WE Mayes Bob Craig Hamlin Stamford Country Club

Young Homemakers Hear Consumer Tips

The Stamford Young Homemakers met Monday night in the Homemaking College. Virginia Haterius, president, led the business meeting and introduced the program Consumer Awareness. Mrs Haterius presented a film The Supermarket Game. Officers handed out pamphlets and discussed wise consumer practices. Karen Bearden reported on the County Extension Office, Deanna Johnson on the March of Dimes, Debbie Goodrich on the US Government Consumer Information Center, and Gail Haterius reviewed magazine consumer reports. Hostesses were Gail Marugg and Mary Lou Gilbreath.

Stamford Young Homemakers Monda Virginia Haterius Karen Bearden Deanna Johnson March of Dimes Debbie Goodrich US Government Consumer Information Center Gail Haterius Consumer Reports Gail Marugg Mary Lou Gilbreath

Avoca Baptist Church to Begin Revival

Avoca Baptist Church will hold a four day revival from April 30 to May 3 starting at 7 p.m. each evening with Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Rev. Larry Armentrout from Staniford First Baptist. Special music and events include pack a pew Thursday, hot dog supper Friday, and a pie and ice cream fellowship Saturday. Public invited. crisis line numbers provided.

Avoca Baptist Church Larry Armentrout First Baptist Church Staniford

Local couple to wed June 16 in Bethel Lutheran Church

Mr and Mrs W A Glass of Lueders announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to Max Olson son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Olson The bride elect is a Lueders Avoca High School graduate and LVN at Stamford Memorial Hospital The groom is a Stamford High School graduate who attended Western Texas College and farms They will marry June 16 at 6 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church Invitations are not being sent and all friends and relatives are invited to attend.

W.A. Glass Lueders Elizabeth Max Olson Olson Eugene Olson Lueders-Avoca High School Stamford Memorial Hospital Stamford High School Western Texas College Bethel Lutheran Church

TEHA Club hears program on kindness

The Willing Workers Extension Homemakers Club met April 24 with thirteen members and one visitor. The meeting opened with a prayer and recreation led by Mrs. Donna Lovvorn. Mrs. Foy Treadwell presented a program on kindness. The next meeting is planned for May 1 at Mrs. Linda Muehrstein's home.

Willing Workers Extension Homemakers Club Donna Lovvorn Foy Treadwell

Birthday celebration honors Mrs. Tucker at St. Ann’s Parish

Mrs. Art Tucker was honored on her 70th birthday with a covered dish luncheon at St. Ann’s Parish Hall on April 9. Father Joseph Cain and others hosted the event. About 150 guests enjoyed birthday cakes provided by the LULAC Council of Stamford. Mrs. Tucker, a longtime Lueders resident and St. Ann’s member, received a corsage for her generosity.

Art Tucker Joseph Cain St. Ann's Parish Hall Father Joseph Cain Lydia Vasquez Annie Vrzalik Doris Rodriguez Tucker Lulac Council of Stamford Lueders St. Ann's

Flower conservationist speaks to Garden Club

Mrs. Travis Horton hosted the April 16 Stamford Garden Club meeting with Mrs. Homer J Merriott presiding. Mrs. George Long led the Conservation Pledge while Mrs. R.H. Astin and Mrs. L.W. Watson reported on Arbor Day plantings and the District VIII meeting. Charles Speck of Mc Camey demonstrated drying and arranging wildflowers. hostesses included multiple club members.

Travis Horton Stamford Garden Club Homer J Merriott George Long R.H. Astin L.watson Stamford Charles Speck McCamey Horton S.H. Rogers Jack Watson B.Q. Cooper E.leyche

Tour of Homes to be Held Sunday in Haskell

The Tour of Homes sponsored by the Haskell Young Homemakers will be held May 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring new and remodeled houses in Haskell. Admission is 3 dollars per person. tickets sold at listed homes. Sites include Robert Starr 1001 N Ave E Jimmy Bynum 1001 N Ave G A C Richardson 605 N Ave F Wilda Medford 409 N Ave G Archie Jones 318 Addison Dr Doyle High on Lutheran Church Rd north of Throckmorton Hwy Bob Earles on Lutheran Church Rd north of Throckmorton Hwy.

The Haskell Young Homemakers Haskell Robert Starr N Ave. E Jimmy Bynum N. Ave A.C. Richardson N Ave Wilda Medford Archie Jones Addison Drive Doyle High Lutheran

Couple plans June wedding for Terri DeLane and Mark Miller

Mr and Mrs Jerry Watts of Nugent announce the engagement of their daughter Terri DeLane to Mark Watson Miller. The bride elect, a May graduate of Stamford High School, is set to wed June 6 at First Baptist Church in Stamford.

Jerry Watts Nugent Terri DeLane Mark Watson Miller Stamford High School Stamford First Baptist Church

Germania to hold barbeque and dance May 9

Germania Insurance Local Chapter No. 90 will host a barbecue and dance May 9 at the Sons of Hermann Lodge in Old Glory. Supper at 6:30 p.m. and dancing at 8. Members asked to bring a vegetable or dessert dish.

Germania Insurance Sons of Hermann Lodge Old Glory

Self-cleaning oven costs more than conventional models

A self-cleaning oven commands a higher price than both conventional and continuous cleaning ovens, yet it stands as the most energy efficient option among them, offering long term savings on energy use.

Local couple announce engagement and June wedding

Mr and Mrs Dan Bolin announce the engagement of their daughter Brenda to Chad Coleman son of Sonny Coleman of Stamford The bride to be is a Paint Creek High School 1978 graduate The groom is employed by Reddy Pest Control in Haskell The ceremony will be at the groom's father's home

Dan Bolin Brenda Chad Coleman Coleman Sonny Coleman Stamford Stamford High School Paint Creek High School Reddy Pest Control Haskell

Couple to Wed in Lueders Home of Bride’s Brother

Suellen Ford of Lueders and Dennis Wayne Wunderlich of Abilene will wed June 21 at the bride’s brother Rex Ford’s Lueders home. The engagement is announced by First State Bank in Abilene. He is a Tarleton State University graduate employed by Halliburton in Abilene. Parents are Charles Ford of Lueders and Benno Wunderlich of Fredericksburg.

Suellen Ford Dennis Wayne Wunderlich Abilene Rex Ford Lueders Lueders-Avoca High School First State Bank Fredericksburg High School Tarleton State University Halliburtons Charles Ford Benno Wunderlich Fredericksburg

Antelope and Harmony Schools Hold May Homecoming

Former students and teachers plan a two day homecoming at Anson Country Club on May 1 and 2. May 1 starts at 6 p.m. with a furnished meal and a program by George Brown. May 2 begins at 2 p.m. with Buddy Lytle entertainment and a business meeting. refreshments served.

Antelope and Harmony Anson Country Club George Brown Buddy Lytle

Mrs Johnson Receives Family Visitors At Home

Last week Louella Johnson hosted visitors in her home including her son and family Mr and Mrs Cecil Johnson and their children Eddie and Katie of Pittsburg Penn Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Byron Thompson The gathering noted friendly family time and contact within the Johnson household.

Mrs. Johnson Louella Johnson Cecil Johnson Eddie Katie Pittsburg Penn Byron Thompson

Baldwins to observe 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Grady Baldwin celebrate fifty years of marriage with a May 3 reception at the home of Mrs Baldwin’s sister in Compton from 2 to 4 pm. They married April 24 1931 in Weatherford and have lived in Jones County since 1932.

Grady Baldwin Baldwin Cleo Jones Compton Wayne Baldwin Plano Jones Bobby Jones Mike Gray Weatherford Jones County

Bethel Cemetery Group Schedules May 2 Meeting

The Bethel Cemetery Association plans its annual meeting on May 2 at 10 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Funston. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a sack lunch.

Bethel Cemetery Association Bethel Baptist Church Funston

Spurgeon’s decisive moment sparks a vow of forgiveness

Ten minutes after a pivotal moment, young Spurgeon proclaimed being forgiven and rejoiced in salvation. The scene echoed biblical phrasing from Romans 10 10 as a dramatic, public confession. Paul M Stevens records the notable declaration and its emotional impact.

Spurgeon Paul M_ Stevens

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