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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1952

Page

4

Stamford Couple Weds in Morning Home Ceremony

Nanette Raney and Bill Jones united in marriage Tuesday morning in a home ceremony attended by family. Rev. Charles Fike officiated, with Mrs. Gregory as maid of honor and Otis Jones as best man. The couple plan a honeymoon in New Mexico and will reside at 400 North Ferguson Street.

Nanette Raney Bill Jones Bride’s Stamford Charles Bk. Fike Janette Raney Bill Gregory Gregory Otis Jones M. L. Jones Hale Mr. Jones Richie Lane Charles Vaden Mrs. Gregory Lerr

Mrs Bill Jones Complimented Before Wedding Festivities

Mrs. Bill Jones, formerly Nanette Raney, was honored with a bridal tea on August 6 and a kitchen shower on August 7 ahead of her August 12 marriage. The event at the home economics cottage featured gifts from local women and decorative flowers, with the honoree’s mother and groom’s mother among the guests.

Geneva Jo Brown WL. Stem, Jr R. & Upehaw Byiay Might Doris Johnson Eileen Newton K. C. Yoman Gerth McCabum Ipstaw Llpesaw Sors Ami Mrs. Wol Bill Jones Nanette Raney Home Economics Tom Nance Jerry Leavitt Ed Pendleton Tommy Alexander FF. A. Hrvant Jerald Pendleton Bobby Prewit Davis Jones Rule Prewit Jones Nance Bryant Alexander Bill Bregory Sondra Burson Richie Lane Anna Ruth Smith Tre

Permonet Plans Golf Course Near Aspet

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a planned golf course near Aspet with references to Stanford Wigenet and local figures. The text is heavily garbled but implies development discussions and possible site considerations along with names of individuals and a date line.

Stanford Wigenet Aspet

Families Hold Reunion for Koch and Bosse Descendants

A family reunion for the Koch and Bosse clans gathered in the sea Park on Sunday August 3. Attendees included Mrs Koch sister of Mr Bosse and many relatives from Harmilter Lueders Ericksdahl and Houston with trips by Mrs W D Rhea and others.

Koch Bosse Sea Park Miro Paul Koch, Sr Tuedess K H Bosse Mamilton Hosse Loyd Hiller Art Farn'iv Paul Emer Carolyn

Feast Held by Families at First Baptist Church

A Walterteaen feast gathered many local families at the Swede grounds near the First Baptist Church. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wo Ll. Toerteher, Ted and Ano Mere Mere J. B Sets smaeker, Gantt Gres, Mr. and Mrs. Jay McDoneass and Jackie, and numerous others such as Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Rice, Vernon Wor, Gaines Wem, Joe Hudspeth, Morris Bean, Vasek, Smith, Lindsey, Lovorn, Engler, Haugh, and Reid among many more.

Die Beaver Walerteelen Wo Ll. Toerteher Ted Ano Mere Mere J. B Setssmaeker Gantt Gres Atl Jay McDoneass Ant Jackie Tod Mira J. TL Riew Je. Rennie Sty Aed Melinda Ant Thurman Rice Patty Toc Cen M Vernon Woroth Gary Dotivey Katton Gaines Wem Joe Hudspeth Jorene Ant Gierda Morris Bean Wallace and Kay Frank Vasek Gerald Frances Orb Smith Patria Earl Tten Kathryn LL. Lindsey Dwayne Ani Ia Vernon Lovvorn Tommy Jimny Bill Thompson Stanley Bil Engler Carolyn Mra Albert Haugh, Jr Patsy Bo Reid Thmmy

State Fair of Texas Promises Record Attractions in 1932

Major fair attractions are booked for October 4 to 18 led by a grand lineup. Highlights include the Tan Martin Jerri Lewis revue, Ice Cycles of 1941, Aut Swensen Thrillcade, Show Boat, Circuses, Pan American Holstein Show, livestock exhibits, a large Electric Snow feature, House of Magic, and the Science and Engineering Slew. The Cotton Bowl program features SMU versus Georgia Tech, Dallas Texans action, and multiple colleges. Special exhibits and a million-dollar Sky Wheels cap off a packed fair with contests, parades, and performances from various organizations.

Texas James H. Stewart Amelia Martin Jerri Lewis Swensen Cade Jerome Kern Stan Kramer House of Magic Teans

Sandra Olson Sixth Birthday Celebrated at Home

A sixth birthday party for Sandra Olson was held at her parents home on TM Street with refreshments after activities. Attendees included family and friends. the event referenced names and local acquaintances in a celebratory schoolhouse tone.

Sandra Olson

Golden Bailey Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Bailey marked fifty years of marriage at their Stamford area home. The couple, longtime residents, were wed August 7, 1902 in Brownwood. Their family hosted the gathering with friends, children Carroll Bailey Norris Bailey and Mrs. Manley Sikes attending, cake, flowers, and celebratory toasts.

H. E. Bailey Bailey Lilla Helfin Paley Baileys Manley Sikes Bangs Carroll Bailey Lorena Norris Bailey Stamford Mr. Sikes Mary Besh Sikes

Abilene Graduation Bride to Wed 2nd Lt David Robertson

Gloria Bennett formerly of Stamford will wed 2nd Lieut David Robertson of Abilene at St Pauls Methodist Church in Abilene. The ceremony is September 20 at 8 p.m. with Rev Earl D Landreth officiating. The bride and groom are Abilene natives. she is a graduate of Abilene High and Texas State College for Women. Robertson is a Texas A&M graduate and son of Poole Robertson.

Gloria Bennett David S. Bennett Abilene Stamford David Robertson Goodfellow Air Force Base San Angelo Earl D Landrething St. Paul's Methodist Church Abilene High School Texas State College For Women Poole Robertson Texas A and M. College

Hinson to Receive Degree at ACC August 22

Tommy Hinson of Stamford earns a B S in physical education with biology minor as part of Abilene Christian College summer class of 1952. He is a three year letterman on the Wildcat football team and a member of the Trojans campus men's social club.

Tommy Hinson Stamford Abilene Christian College Tommy H. S. Hinson N. Swenson Minot Wildcat Mexico South Africa Spain Arkansas Indiana Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Sol B. Estes Abilene T. L. Campbell Anson Church of Christ College Church of Christ

Kitchen Shower for Nan Raney Before Wedding

Four hostesses Elsie Driskill Lavada Kahout LaVerne Sanders and Jenny Easterling gave a kitchen shower for Nan Raney before her marriage to Bill Jones. The event on Thursday August 7 between 9 30 and 10 50 featured a rolling pin guest register mini pink and green mops and a pink and green corsage with rib bone and plastic measuring spoons. Punch and cookies were served to about 20 guests.

Elsie Driskill Lavada Kahout LaVerne Sanders Jenny Easterling Nan Raney Bill Jones

Psychologists Link Names and Engagements to Memory Evasion

Psychologists suggest that choosing a name or engagement may reflect an unconscious wish to avoid memory. The idea is that avoidance behavior helps manage anxiety about recall and social implications.

Tyler Texas Grows Majority of U S Commercial Bushes

In Tyler Texas growers produce more than two thirds of the United States commercial bushes, dominating national supply and reflecting the region’s horticultural output and industry impact.

Tyler Texas

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