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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1981

Page

6

Kubena Harrell Tie the Knot in Abilene Church Ceremony

Kim Ann Kubena daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Kubena of Abilene wed John Stephen Harrell son of Mr and Mrs John Harrell of Stamford in a First Christian Church Abilene ceremony. Bride wore a sheer ganza gown with Alencon lace seed pearls and a lace veil. Maid of honor Susan Burns and bridesmaids from Abilene Stamford and Austin attended. Groom's party included Bill Harrell best man and several groomsmen. Rehearsal dinner hosted by Harrells and Kubenas followed at Abilene Country Club. After a trip they will reside in Abilene.

Kim Ann Kubena Julius M Kubena Abilene John Stephen Harrell John Harrell Stamford First Christian Church John Allen Chalk Susan Burns Dallas Laura Pollock Suzette Tirpitz Parris Harrell Steve Turner Austin Bill Harrell Charles Bloomer Nashville, Tenn Dan Alexander Grand Prairie Robert Heard Kaufman David Schade Bryan Robert Gillespie Patrick Gillespie Jack Hull Carl Sulzer Abilene Country Club Julius Kubena Cooper High School Abilene Christian University Pride Refining Stamford High School McMurry College Hrubetz Oil Company Pebblebrook Court

Homemakers Plan First Stamford Meeting for 1981 82

The Stamford Young Homemakers announce their first meeting of the 1981 82 year at 7 30 pm Monday in the Stamford High School homemaking cottage. The agenda includes installing new officers and a salad supper. Members bring a salad and crackers. guests may call Carol Davis at 773 2163 for details.

Stamford Young Homemakers Stamford High School Carol Davis

Stamford AARP Chapter Meets for August Luncheon and Meeting

The Stamford Chapter No. 1473 of the American Association of Retired Persons held its regular monthly meeting and covered dish luncheon on Aug 5 in St. John's United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Rev. Julius Early gave the invocation and Gladys Martin chaired. Sunshine Singers of Anson performed inspirational hymns. Guests included Rev. Early, his daughter Teresa, and Frances Thackerson. Next meeting set for Sept 2 at 11:45 a.m. in the same hall.

Stamford American Association of Retired Persons Fellowship Hall St. John’s United Methodist Church Julius Early Gladys Martin Sunshine Singers Anson Larry Holmes Emmett

Reina De Las Fiestas Patrias Queen Pageant Sept 18 Abilene

Mexican American groups host Reina De Las Fiestas Patrias at the Abilene Civic Center on Sept 18 with a 7 pm coronation after 4 pm booths and live mariachi. Contestants aged 14 to 19 seek sponsors who donate 100 dollars for gowns and receive a full page ad.

Abilene Civic Center

The Roots of Faith Grow Slowly in Storms

A reflective musing on resilience and spiritual growth inspired by trees, wind, and the Nazarene. The piece links slow growth, deep roots, and inner strength to faith, hope, and love shaping lives and moving the world.

Paul M. Stevens

Smith Family Reunion at Lake Hubbard

The Smith family of D. L. and Annie held their annual reunion at Lake Hubbard August 7 to 9 with 61 members present. Attendees included Ruby Whitworth Odessa Evelyn Hughes Avoca Annette McNair Avoca Travis Smith Stamford W. D. Smith Avoca and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Absent were Mammie Whitworth Teakwood Manor and Arlie Smith Avoca. The reunion will again be held at the same location next year.

D.L Annie Smith Lake Hubbard Ruby Whitworth Odessa Evelyn Hughes Annette McNair Avoca Travis Smith Stamford W.D. Smith Mammie Whitworth Teakwood Manor Arlie Smith

Christ Lutheran Church Adjusts Sunday Service Time

Christ Lutheran Church in Stamford will hold worship services at 9 a.m. for the next two Sundays on August 16 and 23 while Pastor Faltisek is on vacation. Ron Holloman of Central Presbyterian Church will serve as guest preacher. Regular 11 a.m. service resumes August 30.

Christ Lutheran Church In Stamford Faltisek Ron Holloman Central Presbyterian Church

Auxiliary gives $100 to VIPs and community center

The Ladies Auxiliary 9179 met at the post home on August 6 for their monthly business meeting. President Doris St. John presided with 18 members in attendance, four new members present. The group voted to give $100 to the VIP Community Center for kitchen utensils.

Ladies Auxiliary Post Home Doris St. John

Alstons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in Lueders

Astor and Debbie Sconce Alston mark their 50th wedding anniversary on August 25. Friends are invited to a Saturday reception from 7 to 10 p.m. at the VIP Community Center hosted by their children. Married August 25, 1931 in Haskell, the couple has six children 21 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. They now reside in Lueders.

Astor Debbie Sconce Alston Haskell Lueders

Marriages and Divorces Listed in Local Notices

Virgil Allen Turner of Sweetwater weds Mary Rodriguez Young of Rotan in local marriage notices. Divorce actions filed include Lonnie C. Gaston versus Jeanne W. Gaston and in the interest of Sarah Jean Gaston, and Tamela Lea Ann Osborn versus Garth Leon Osborn and in the interest of Lee Osborn, a child.

Virgil Allen Turner Sweetwater Mary Rodriguez Young Rotan Lonnie C. Gaston Jeanne W. Gaston Sarah Jean Gaston Tamela Lea Ann Osborn Garth Leon Osborn Lee Osborn

Hospital Notes Names List Of Surgical And Accident Patients

A long roster lists many patients across towns including Hamlin Roby Slaton Aspermont Anson and Rule. Names include Diana Villanueva Mamie Dickey Raymond Speigelhauer L.D. Jones Inez Bowdry Robert Buck and others. Two accident patients Matrone Taylor and Alice Overby also appear.

Diana Villanueva Hamlin Mamie Dickey Raymond Speigelhauer L.D. Jones Inez Bowdry Robert Buck Roby George Hagle Slaton Doris St. John Haskell Effie Pearl Thomp Matrone Taylor Albany Alice Overby

Births in Stamford: multiple newborns announced

A series of birth notices records several newborns in Stamford area. Jamie Dawn Shelton born July 15 to Homer James Shelton and wife. Glenn Michael Cook born August 2 to Larry Cook and wife. Adam Bay born August 3 to Gilberto Romero and wife. Christina Liegh Rivera born August 4 to Julian Rivera and wife. Andy Jay Gober born August 7 to Donald Gober and wife. All families listed reside in Stamford Texas.

Jamie Dawn Homer James Shelton Stamford Bay Glenn Michael Larry Cook Stamford Texas Adam Gilberto Romero Christina Liegh Julian Rivera Texas Bay Andy Jay Donald Gober

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kubena Harrell Martha Doty Tucretic E. Hamilton Oliver Street Church of Christ Bible Jesus Oliver Stamford, Texas Aarp Chapter Bill Dennis South Vassar Dennis Chamber of Commerce Post Office Stamford Square John Wendeborn Abilene Mexican- American Chamber of Commerce League of United Latin American Citizens Latin American Club Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce Ove BIG Country Savings W. McHarg Anders Joe Hudspeth Goodyear N. Swenson Bunkley Drug Prescription Pharmacy Jones County Tco Implemen Herman Cox First National Bank Stamford, Texas Philipians Christ Jesus Smith Alstons First Baptist Church Fred Swank Doug McQueen Wilma Bingham Eunice Daniels Audry Wyatt Jeanetta Swofford Perle Burleson R.C. Burleson Jewel Wright Rule R.H. Cobb Cecil Davis Margie Rodriguez Ima Bohannan Ernest Lee Breckenridge Sherri George Jimmie Rolling Aspermont Essie Zachary W.A. Branscum Angela Deel Lennie Benton Claude McClusky Anson Jessee Polk J.M. Blackwell Roy Buntin Deborah Carlton Bunkley C. E. Bunkley R.ph Uri
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