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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1941

Page

3

Miss Mildred Green Weds Albert Knipling at Lagerton

Miss Mildred Green married Albert Knipling on Wednesday July 23 at 6 in the American Lutheran church parsonage Lagerton. Rev A H Muehlbrad officiated. The bride wore navy with white accessories and tube rose corsage. Attendant La Verne Neinast wore navy with white daisies. The groom was supported by Tela Green and a grandson of Edgar Bodeker of Stamford.

Mildred Green Albert Knipling A. H. Muehlbrad American Lutheran Church Lagerton la Verne Neinast Tela Green Edgar Bodeker Stamford W. W. Newton Sagerton Wr. Knipling Stam

Couple Plans Move Near Stamford After Texas Trip

After a brief visit to Austin and Fort Worth, the couple intends to settle in a home near Stamford citing relocation close to family and work opportunities.

Ford Austin and Fort Worth Stamford

Ride-A-Wee Bridge Club Hosts Mrs. Tom Smith

The Ride-A-Wee Bridge Club met last Friday with Mrs. Tom Smith hosting. Mrs. Travis Bouchett took high score in ibridge, a salad course was served, and guests included Mrs. Eddie Adcock of Alvord Mmes Bouchett C E Tomlin Oliver Smith Jack Young J I Moody G E Hanson and R C Granbury.

Tom Smith Travis Bouchett Eddie Adcock Alvord Mmes. Bouchett C. E. Tomlin Oliver Smith Jack Young J. I. Moody G. E. Hanson R. C. Granbury

MISS LOUISE LAWSON AND ROY PLUMLEE ARE MARRIED

Miss Louise Lawson and Roy Plumlee were married Saturday night at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Dick O’Brien performing the single ring ceremony. The couple, Stamford High School graduates of 1940, live in town with Mr. Plumlee working at Edgar Sorrell’s service station and Mrs. Plumlee at Southwestern Bell.

Louise Lawson Roy Plumlee Ethridge Lawson Dick O’brien First Baptist Church Lawson A. C. Northcutt Y. W. Thomason Dexter Plumlee Marie Jo Elliott Frances Skiles Plumlee Stamford High School Edgar Sorrell North Swenson Avenue Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

Atkins honored by Legion Auxiliary in Gainesville reception

The American Legion Auxiliary entertained Monday night honoring Mr. and Mrs. Neal Atkins who are moving to Gainesville. Mrs. Atkins received a shower of handkerchiefs and Legion members joined the women at refreshment hour as iced watermelon was served to 25 persons.

Atkins Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Neal Atkins Gainesville Legion

MISS BETH SADLER WEDS LIEUT F L WOODLOCK

Miss Beth Marie Sadler of Dallas former Stamford girl married Lieut F L Woodlock Jr of Brookline Massachusetts in Dallas. Attendants were Miss Maxine Mays and Lieut R D Hutchins. The couple live at Stevens Park apartments and plan an August trip to Massachusetts.

Beth Sadler F. L. Woodlock Beth Marie Sadler Dallas Stamford F. L. Woodlock, Jr Brookline Mass Caradine Hooton Mr. Hooton St. John's Methodist Church Maxine Mays R. D. Hutchins

Girls Class Holds Slumber Party At OBrien Yard

The 13 year old girls class of the Intermediate department at First Baptist Sunday School held a slumber party Thursday night in the Dick OBrien back yard. Miss Doris Wayne OBrien led the event with games and a midnight lunch. Present were Irene and Corene Gregory, Eva Jo Upshaw, Patty and Peggy Sitton, Virginia Adams, Barbara Sims, Janice Jackson, Martha Jo Hill and Betty Jo Mahood.

First Baptist Sunday School Dick O’brien Doris Wayne O’brien Irene Corene Gregory Eva Jo Upshaw Patty Peggy Sitton Virginia Adams Barbara Sims Janice Jackson Martha Jo Hill Betty Jo Mahood

Watermelon Supper Honors Breckenridge Guests

A watermelon supper was hosted Friday night at Mrs. P. P. Berthelot’s home honoring Breckenridge guests Miss Ernestine Kirkland and Miss Anita Mason, with attendees including Sophia Ann Nelson of Bryan, Ann Saxton, Norris Russell, Billy Miller, G. C. Carothers and Pete Andrews.

P. P. Berthelot Ernestine Kirkland Anita Mason Breckenridge Ann Saxton Breckeniidge Sophia Ann Nelson Bryan Norris Russell Billy Miller G. C. Carothers Pete Andrews

Strauss Dry Goods Company Purchases In Dallas

Mr and Mrs Chas Strauss returned to town Wednesday night from Dallas where they had been buying full merchandise for the Strauss Dry Goods Company.

Dallas Chas. Strauss Strauss Dry Goods Company

Local Personal Notes Highlight Community Travel and Visits

Mrs. Reta Culbreath plans a Friday trip to Fort Worth and Dallas for vacation with Bryant-Link Co. coworkers accompanying her. The piece lists numerous visits and visits by residents including Mr. and Mrs. Glen Carter, Mrs. Curtis McElhaney, Mrs. Eddie Adcoc of Alvord visiting J. S. Smith, and several trips to Floydada Fort Worth Weatherford and Amarillo.

Reta Culbreath Fort Worth Dallas Bryant-Link Company Glen Carter Curtis McElhaney Carter McElhaney

Ashcroft Family Heads to Vacation in New Mexico

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ashcroft and their daughter Nancy Sue depart Sunday for a week long vacation in Ruidoso New Mexico, seeking rest and recreation.

J. M. Ashcroft Nancy Sue Ruidoso New Mexico

Local Social Roundup of Visits and Travels Across States

Austin after a summer flu home stay. Dr and Mrs L F Metz and daughters Matilda and Judy return from Nashville and Trenton Tennessee. Mrs George Zachary and Dora Rothman weekend in San Angelo. Evelyn Wilson of Corpus Christi visiting aunt Mrs Earl Reese. Guests included Mrs J W Hellum Frances John and David Rotan and Katherine Hansard from Los Angeles. Doyle Middleton and daughter Jackie visiting from Kansas City. They visited Oklahoma then Dallas before Stamford. Middleton to join soon. Spencer Woodruff and daughter Norma Gail with A B Drury visiting J Roberts family. Mrs Roberts returned from Dallas and Sherman to Stamford. Betty Upshaw week in Abilene with cousin Mary Jo Medley. Luke Medley brought her home. J A Smith left for two week trip to New Mexico and Colorado. In Colorado Springs with sister Mrs J C Bryant summering there. Bobby Strauss returned from California. They visited Strauss parents here, then to Dallas. L A Dewees and B O Westbrook two week trip to South Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. Visited Dewees’ sister Pellet and brother Louise. In Louisiana and Arkansas visited Mrs Dewees and Mr Westbrook cousins.

Evelyn Wilson Corpus Christi Earl Reese J. W. Hellum Frances John and David Rotan Katherine Hansard Los Angeles Doyle Middleton Jackie Kansas City Oklahoma Dallas Spencer Woodruff Norma Gail A. B. Drury J. Roberts Roberts Sherman Stamford J. A. Smith Santa Fe Albuquerque Taos New Mexico Colorado Springs Colorado L. A. Dewees B. O. Westbrook Texas Louisiana Arkansas Mr. Dewees Pellet Louise

Camp Bowie Visitors Return After Weekend Travel

Brownwood residents and relatives traveled to Amarillo Spur Shamrock and Vera for weekends. Lieut. Leonard McNutt and family from Camp Bowie visited here last week end. Clarence Rambo joined family from Shamrock after visiting his parents and baby. Ernestine Kirkland Anita Mason spent time with Ann Saxton and Mrs Rappe sidson before returning Monday. Ivan L Burgess stationed at Camp Bowie attended maneuvers preparing to move the National Guard to Louisiana.

Leonard McNutt Camp Bowie Brownwood J. D. Rambo R. C. Jones Shamrock

Wallpaper and Canvas Ad by C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co

Local lumber firm C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co advertises wallpaper and canvas products with 41-tfe notation, likely a catalog or stock reference. The short item signals available home improvement materials and supplier details.

C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co Tfe

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Miss Green MR. Knipling State Theater Wn Heme Universal Pictures Zoven Swingtime Pangborn Jon Aa Mrs Prow Green Hornet Old Minstrels” Cartoon Metro News Jean Harlow Ben Lyon James Hall Plus Boogie Woogie” Cartoon Universal News Nherne Gene Wits Astrer Cartoon — Travel Talk Brazelton Eddie Adcoc of Mrs J. S. Smith Floyd Lynch Anson Jones County John Trimmier Mr. Trimmier R. L. Trimmier Winston-Salem, North Carolina H. A. Carter Herbert Allen Amarillo Mr. Carter J. M. Carter Buddy Jones Roy Smith Clover Farm Lampasas E. P. Bunkley Ann Bunkley Mrs. L. E. Loveless Ft. Worth Weatherford L. E. Loveless, Jr Austin George Zachary Dora Rothman San Angelo Betty Upshaw Abilene Mary Jo Medley Mrs. Luke Medley Bobby Strauss California Mr. Strauss Dellas Lee Dewees Coleman Dodson Spur Penney U. S. Dept. of Agriculture RC Aetary OF Ac Assuirme Green Terry Towel Values Fenmweve
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