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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1952

Page

4

New Officers of East McHarg Baptist WMU Are Elected

The East McHarg Baptist Church WMU met Monday with Mrs. J B Blancet for a monthly session. Mrs M F Wadzeck led prayer and Mrs J D Hull Sr gave the devotional as officers for the coming year were presented and thanked by prayers. Mrs KR McCorkle was reelected president with a slate including Wayne Baldwin vice president and Jimmy McCorkle secretary treasurer. Other posts named include Bible leader Beulah Knox mission leader M Wad zeck and Week of Prayer chair Dewey West. Refreshments of ice cream and cookies followed as members listed include L D Hull Sr Geulah Knox Ea Stockton Mo E Wadzeck James Allen Beverly Baldwin and more.

WMU East McHarg Frank Partain M. Bk. Wad Mmes KR. B. Meorkle L. D. Hull Geulah Knox W. A. Keonce Ea Stockton Mo E Wadzeck James Allen Jimmy McCorkle Wayne Baldwin Dewey West L. D. Hull, Jr Beverly Baldwin

Rehearsal Dinner Hosted by Bride’s Cousin

Dahlia Dean Knipling hosted the rehearsal dinner Thursday at 7 pm at the Lagerton home of her parents Mr and Mrs A C Knipling. Attending were the wedding party Lillie Rachel Reed and Billy Wayne Reed along with Mr and Mrs C Stegemoelier K Oelke and Luther H Raphelt and others connected to the bride.

Box Supper Set For Stamford Country Club Saturday

Stamford Country Club hosts a box supper Saturday night inviting members and out of town guests. The event starts at 6 30 PM with women asked to bring boxes while men may buy supper at a low price, per the committee.

Country Club Stamford Country Club

Double Ring Wedding Unites Lilie Raphelt and Billy Reed

In an impressive ceremony at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Lagerton on Friday August 1 Lilie Raphelt and Billy Wayne Reed joined in matrimony. Rev O K Ocelke officiated as candles flickered and attendants included Sue Precht Lois Knipling and Hoss Parsons. The couple will reside in Sylvester where Reed farms.

de Raphelt Billy Wayne Reed Lilie Raphelt St. Paul's Lutheran Church Lagerton O. K. Ocelke Dorothy Knipling Leon Stegemoeler H. C. Raphelt Raphelt Robert Reed Sylveste Doris Franke Sue Precht Stamford Lois Knipling Hoss Parsons Sylvester Marvin Stegemarker Germany Miss Prewit Miss Knipling Maid of Humor Lille Billy Herman Raphelt Ion Law W. C. Raphelt Dada Keipling

Bridal Gift Tea for Former Peggy Jones Before Wedding

Mrs. Weldon Holbrooks formerly Peggy Jones received a gift tea Tuesday night at Mrs. E R Pace home before her marriage. Hostesses included Mrs. Pace and several others with guests assisting in games and receiving lines. The event featured purple orchid colors, a hand painted guest book, and a violet themed refreshment table.

Weldon Holbrooks Peggy Jones E. R. Pace Mmes. Pace Pat Sitton Bo Raney Ed Pendleton Eugene Lyckman Roy Smith Rh. Fk. Mahood Carolyn Sitton Nan Raney Tormmy Alexander Margaret Mahood George Pollins Richie Lane Bethie Sue Lindsey Chris Jones Jo Ann Jones Winters

Amivo Sunday School Class Holds Meeting

The Amivo Sunday School Class met on TI U Pay night July 31 at Mrs. Marcus Hager’s home with co host Mrs. L B Robinson. L B Robinson was elected vice president replacing Mrs. Frank Shana who moved to Tasum New Mex. Attendees included Mimes J C May Leonard Williams Roy Plumlee John R Nail J D McCarty John H Bennett Frank Craver and hostesses Day Carlile who had medical treatment in Fort Worth returned home Tuesday. Carlile’s husband Ther sen Carlile recuperating from a skin infection in the Fort Worth hospital is improving though still in hospital care.

Amunday School Marcus Hager L. B. Robinson Frank Shana Tasum New Mex Mimes J.C May Iliss Leonard Williams Roy Plumlee John R. Nail J. D. McCarty John H. Bennett Frank Craver Iay Carlile All Saints F Hospital Fort Worth Carlile Port Worth Ther Sen Carl Carlile

Scarlett Ber Ave 7 Is Honored On Her Birthday

The seventh birthday of Scarlett Berry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Berry, was celebrated with a party on July 21. Guests gathered at Schett's parents home and were driven to Drives In theater park for games and favors. The Kerry home hosted gift opening, with tea, Cokes, and poppers served. Attendees included Dickey Cooper, Nancy Campbell, Ann Hargrove, Ann Hanson, Mimi Sue, Linda Olson, Paula Oats, Donna Kay, Raymond Tenkins, Bob Koone, Ronnie Den son, Jackie Leavitt, Jerry Leavitt, Mr Sarah and Kay Duke, Mary Celeste McClellan, Andy Ray Mier, Sheda, Gail Youngquist, Randy Samuels, Charles Ray Me Inturff, Barbara Kay Hargus, Mrs E V Olson, Mrs A Den Jr, Mrs Ralph Ross, Mrs John Youngquist, and Mrs Jesse Lett.

Scarlett Berrys Alfred Berry Schett Theater Park Kerry Dickey Cooper Nancy Campbell Ann Hargrove Ann Hanson Mimi Sue Linda Olson Paula Oats

Peggy Jones and Weldon Holbrooks Married in Double Ring Ceremony

Peggy Jones and Weldon Holbrooks were married in a double ring ceremony at The First Baptist Church Sunday August 3 at 4 p.m. Rev. Byron Bryant officiated. The couple, members of the church, were joined by family, friends, and a procession of attendants and musicians.

Peggy Jones Weldon Holbrooks First Baptist Church Byron Bryant Chris Jones Mr. Jones Stamford High School Wilson Holbrooks Winters Otis Jones Jo Ann Jones Tommy Alexander Carolyn Sitton Nan Raney Gerald Proctor Arby Ray Holbrooks Bill Jones

Going Away Attire Adorns Mrs Holbrooks’ Sendoff

Mrs Holbrooks wore a lilac salyna dress with rhinestone trim and white accessories for her going away outfit. The couple plans to reside at 406 North Ferguson Street after a Gulf coast honeymoon. The bride, Stam ford High School 1951 graduate, held multiple school offices and activities. The groom is Winters High School and T A & M College alumnus with graduate work at A & M.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mr. Reed Syt. Vester High School Brantley - Draughon’s Business College Air Force

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