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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1949

Page

5

Mrs Aubrey Foster Elected President of First Baptist WMU

Mrs Aubrey Foster was elected president of the WMU at the First Baptist Church business meeting on Monday. New officers include Miss Edna Cullum secretary treasurer and Mrs Weaver Medlin recording secretary with others named. Installations are planned for October and a Sunbeams meeting is set for 10 am.

Aubrey Foster W.M.U First Baptist Church WMU Foster C. S. McNeely Edna Cullum Weaver Medlin L. J. Hager Young People W. O. Gayle A. C. Humphrey McNeely W. B. Tayman G. G. Flournoy T R. Tinsley Jesus Tayman Edgar Ellis Mmes. Tayman Tinsley A. N. Newell Elkin Lockett W. C. Cannon Anna Held J. H Weldon Sunbeams

Good Fellowship Class Hosts August Social Meeting

The Good Fellowship Class of the First Baptist Church met on Monday night August 1 with hostesses Mrs C R Jones Mrs Jones O J Moore and Mrs J C Turley. After a song and prayer reports and minutes followed by a devotional and refreshments. The next social is planned with Mrs Frank Gentry on Monday September.

Good Fellowship First Baptist Church C. R. Jones Jones O. J. Moore J. C. Turley W. H. Wright Marshall Smith Frank Gentry Amanda Tubbs A. W. Hanson J. E. Ducan W. T. Irwin Thompson W. C. Connor Dot Charles Guillett T. J. Jared W H. Wright T. A. Upshaw J. H Weldon S. A. Parker Marshal Smith C. L. Fowler S Walton Frank Gentry Chide Lyons B. F. McGinty Tom Eaton W. Z Miles Emma Gustafsen Ruby Hason Mrs

Calvary Baptist WMS Holds Bible Study Meeting

The Calvary Baptist Church WMS met Monday for Bible study led by president Mrs. E. C. Corby. Class ended with prayer by Mrs. Young. Next Monday at 3 p.m. a business meeting and social with Mrs. Alma Monzingo will reveal secret pals.

W.M.S Calvary Baptist Church E. C. Corby Young Alma Monzingo

Bridgettes Meeting Held With Mrs Meyers And Guests

Mrs Bob Meyers hosted the Bridgettes on Tuesday July 26. Mrs Raymond Gary won the high score prize and Mrs James Waggoner earned the consolation in bridge. An ice course was served to guests including Mmes B Davenport Bernard Buie Earl Russell Nat Wash Ben Loop Weldon Walker Raymond Grins James Wapgoner and Sarah McDonald.

Bob Myers Bridgettes Raymond Gary James Waggoner Mmes. B. P. Davenport Bernard Buie Earl Russell Nat Wash Ben Loop Weldon Walker Raymond Grins James Wapgoner Sarah McDonald

Davidson Welcomes Daughter Laurann in Lubbock

Mr and Mrs D D Cotten Davidson welcome daughter Laurann born in Lubbock on July 11. Mrs Mildred Williams is the maternal relative. Son Jerry traveled to Lubbock to visit the family.

Laurann Davidson D. D .Cotten Davidson Lubbock

Personal notices from Stamford area locals and visitors

A roundup of Stamford residents and guests shows A J Swenson improving at Stamford Sanitarium after a week as a patient. Grady Bowdry, vacation staff at Swenson Land and Cattle, returned from a Minnesota lake camp visit. Ike Hudson plans a month off in Minnesota. Other trips include Detroit, Bryson, Graham, Florida, Georgia, and Texas family visits.

A. J. Swenson Grady Bowdry Swenson Land and Cattle Company Tuposky Minn Lake Camp Ike Hudson Corsicana

Birthday of Mrs Neoma Savage Celebrated at Home

Mrs Neoma Savage hosted a Sunday gathering with relatives from Lubbock Rochester Knox City and Bakersfield Cal for gifts and cards. Attendees included her uncle J L Pate aunt C G Hudson sisters E J Martin and other cousins. The event turned Sunday into a cherished memory for the host.

Neoma Savage Cecil James Weathertore F. L. Kundleston Buddy Bakersfield Calif

Mrs. Eugene Yates Enjoys Visit With Bibbys in Abilene

Mrs. Eugene Yates hosted a Sunday family gathering in Abilene with brothers O D Bibby A H Bibby and Earl Bibby plus their spouses. Attendees included Allen Bibby and wife Glenn Neill and son Max of Abilene and Richard Yates of Wichita Falls. Mrs Neill is Mary Jean Yates. Mr Yates was absent.

Eugene Yates Abilen Windsor Hotel O. D. Bibby A. H. Bibby Gormen Earl Bibby Colorado City Allen Bibby Glenn Neill Max Abilene Richard Yates Wichita Falls Neill Mary Jean Yates Yates

Local Soil District Supports Community Government

The Soil Conservation District emphasizes its role as a county-level local government subdivision similar to a school district, urging residents to back local governance efforts and conservation initiatives. The message frames the district as integral to regional planning and public services.

Christian Youth Fellowship Hosts Newspaper Party at Church

The Central Christian Church hosts a Tuesday morning newspaper party for August with a mock office, hats from newspapers, puzzles, and dress contests. New officers include Naewana Williams as president. Mor Reed and Marjorie Williams serve as officers as the youth group plans August activities.

Christian Youth Fellowship August ‘ Taly Patsy Maleen Betty Sue Nichols Raylyn Flowers Donald Wills Ronnie Reed Central Christian Church Mminiature Naewana Williams M.C. Turpin Ponser Mor Reed Marjorie Williams

Peggy Grimes and Warren Black to wed in Avoca church

Mr and Mrs Kyle H Grimes announce the engagement of Peggy Marie Grimes to Warren D Black son of Mr and Mrs Denton Black of this city. They plan to marry September 1 at the Baptist church in Avoca. Also noted is a visiting family from San Antonio including Mr Chatwell and his children.

Ike Peel Greenville C. E. Brownfield Pee Peel Charles David Florida Panama City Mr. Pee Georgia Mr Pee Peggy Marie Grimes Warren Black Kyle H. Grimes Warren D. Black Denton Black Baptist Church Avoca J. R. Chatwell Joyce Ann James Robert San Antonio Chatwell Adolph Haufner Band E I. Chatwell Haskell R. V. Hagle Fred Knipling Arthur Williams

Winter Legumes Work for Man While the Land Is Idle

A concise report notes that winter legumes provide human food and soil benefit during periods of land inactivity, highlighting cultivation as a practical use of fallow fields.

East McHare Baptist Junior GAs Elect Officers

Officers were elected Monday for the Junior Girls Auxiliary at East McHare Baptist Church. Betty Boone was elected president with Katy York as vice president and Nancy Hughes as secretary.

East McHare Baptist Junior GA East McHare

Coxs Welcomes Daughter In San Angelo

A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Tom Cox of San Angelo. The baby weighed seven pounds two ounces. Mrs Cox is the former Irene Taylor and lived here before her marriage.

Tom Cox San Angelo

Pink and blue Tea Held for Mrs. Monzingo

About 75 guests attended a pink and blue tea at the home of Mrs. Drvin Holland honoring Mrs. Hob Monzingo. Hostesses Mourine Monzingo Bernice Terrell M L Timberlake and Bill Engler with assistants Fay Anders and J C Davis circulated and served. The event featured a pink and blue handmade book cover and gifts displayed by Mrs. Davis while Mrs. Anders guided guests to the dining room. Pink punch angel food squares iced in blue and floral decor completed the reception with zinnias ivy and potted plants.

Htob Monzingo Drvin Holland Mmes. Mourine Monzingo Bernice Terrell M. L Timberlake Bill Engler Fay Anders J. C. Davis Holland Engler Juanita Allen Houston

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