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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

3

Shower Honors Mrs Newquist

Mrs Don Newquist formerly Judy Moritz received a shower August 9 at Mrs A Smith’s residence. Hostesses included Mrs Smith Mrs Bill McClellan and Mrs Don Connally with help from Mrs Sigrid Smith Denton Rosa Silba and Jerene Darden. Yellow and white decor featured an ecru net cloth and a centerpiece of marigolds. About 40 guests attended.

Don Newquist Judy Moritz A. Smith Smith Bill McClellan Don Connally Sigrid Smith Denton Rosa Silba Jerene Darden

Coffee Honors LVN Class at Stamford Memories Hospital

Nursing instructors organized an informal coffee at Mrs. Edward Newquist’s home to honor twelve School of Vocational Nursing graduates. Hostesses included Mrs. Newquist, Mrs. Ryland Gleaton, and Mrs. Don Sonnally. attendees listed several graduates such as Lorene Ardell Benson and Lucille Mary Bradshaw along with others.

Stamford Memories Hospital School of Vocational Nursing Edward Newquist Newquist Ryland Gleaton Don Sonnally Lorene Ardell Benson Lucille Mary Bradshaw Jerene Oleta Darden Linda Gayle Gholson Jona_ Hortence Harwood Pamela Faye Lenamon Milla Deen Lowery Dora McWhorter Beatrice Jane Plumlee Jackietyle Quigley Rosa Silba Ja Ann Sparkman

Marriage Licenses Granted in Texas Trio Parings

Billy Charles Doty and Martha Neil Pierce of Stamford. Larry Wayne Steers of Amarillo weds Karla Kaye Brown of Anson. Carroll Dwain Anderson of Anson weds Virginia Ellen Larsen of Anson. Oscar Raymond Gray of Abilene weds Linda Gayle Gay. Danny Neil Hargrove of Stamford weds Vicki Ann Klose. James Robert Gilmore of Pasadena and Jane Bonner Parker of Cross Plains.

Billy Charles Doty Martha Neil Pierce Stamford Larry Wayne Steers Amarillo Karla Kaye Brown Anson Carroll Dwain Anderson Virginia Ellen Larsen Oscar Raymond Gray Linda Gayle Gay Abilene Danny Neil Hargrove Vicki Ann Klose James Robert Gilmore Pasadena Texas Jane Bonner Parker Cross Plains

Shower Honors Vicki Klose

Vicki Klose bride elect of Danny Harcrove was feted at a bridal shower hosted by multiple hostesses at the Strand home Friday evening. Guests included family members of the couple as well as friends, with pink decor, a decorated guest register, and a refreshment service featuring pink cookies, nuts, punch, and coffee.

Vicki Klose Danny Harcrove Carlton Strand L. H. Strand George Grounds Eugene Olson R. C. Cobb F. T. Schoonmaker John Foff Johnny Rainer Keith Cunningham Paul Johnson Clarence Teichelman Herbert Stremmel den Connally Hubert Klose H. R. Klose H. L. Hargrove C. V. Swenson Estland Teichelman Paul Jackson

Willing Workers Install New Class Officers at First Baptist

The Willing Workers Class of First Baptist Church held an installation service at the home of Mrs. George Smith the class teacher on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Jack Southerland officiated with an inspirational talk on holding fast to great Christian principles in a changing world. Refreshments of sherbet and angel food cake were served to ten members and two visitors Mrs. Southerland and Mrs. Lu 4 Foote of Temple.

First Baptist Church George Smith Jack Southerland Southerland Foote Temple

Mary Thomas Feted at Shower in Abilene

Mary Alice Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank G Thomas of Abilene formerly Stamford was honored with an informal coffee and lingerie shower at Mrs George Rollins home Assisting hostess was her daughter Martha Rollins and daughter in law Mrs Bill Rollins Miss Thomas is the bride elect of William Hollis Blackwell Jr of Goldthwaite Special guests were the honorees mother Mrs Thomas and her sister Diane both of Abilene

Mary Alice Thomas Frank G. Thomas Abilene Stamford George Rollins Martha Rollins Bill Rollins Miss Thomas William Hollis Blackwell Jr Goldthwaite Mrs. Thomas Diane

E. C. Corby Feted on Birthday

A surprise birthday party honored E. C. Corby at his home hosted by his children grandchildren and relatives. Ice cream cake and gifts were shared. fellowship followed with slides of HemisFair and past reunions. He will travel Thursday by jet from Dallas to Prescott Arizona to visit his sister.

E. C. Corby Corby Dallas Lucy White Prescott Ariz

Weekend Visit Ties Sentinel Residents to Local Hosts

Mrs. Marvin McCombs and Miss Elizabeth V Pulliman of Sentinel Oklahoma spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Johnsen, describing a cordial social visit and shared time in the community.

Marvin McCombs Elizabeth V Pulliman Sentinel, Oklo Adolph Johnsen

Glenda Smith Honored With Gift Tea by Friends

Glenda Smith bride elect of Fred Davisson was honored with a gift tea at the home of Mrs. L. E. Million Jr. on Monday night. Attendants included Mrs. Lee Dickerson and Mrs. Kay Bean among others. yellow decorations and daisies highlighted the event.

Glenda Smith Fred Davisson L. E. Million Jr

Visitors from abroad tour area with local couples

Mr and Mrs Lesley Wotton and Carolyn visit with her partners Mr and Mrs Bill McClellan during a vacation touring local sites and enjoying hospitality.

Lesley Wotton Carolyn Bill McClellan

Cook-Out Hosted By Baker Family On Lawn

Rev and Mrs Marion Baker and children hosted a hamburger supper on their lawn Tuesday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs R C Gibson, Mr and Mrs Roy Blandt and children, Mr and Mrs Dub Galloway and children, Mr and Mrs Luther Bolding, Mr and Mrs Cecil Bean and Marc Billington, Mr and Mrs FE Weeks, Mr and Mrs Ray Clemons and girls, Al Williams, A FE Rutherford, Mr and Mrs Eddie Taylor, Mrs Thelma McGrady, and Mrs Mae Baldwin.

Deedl Bean Marion Baker R. C. Gibson Roy Blandt Dub Galloway Luther Bolding Cecil Bean Marc Billington FE. S. Weeks Ray Clemons

Neelys and Pruitts Listed in Divorce and Appeal Suits

Inez Neely and Theresa Ann Pruitt initiate divorce actions against spouses Inez Neely and Darrell Pruitt. Charles P Bullock appeals a compensation award from Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. in related litigation.

Inez Neely Albert Lee Neely Charles P. Bullock Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co Theresa Ann Pruitt Darrell Pruitt

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Deeier Mrs. Newquist LVN Kinney Funeral Home Mary Thomas Optometrist Eer Life Stride Is Sue Mustang Studebaker R. C. Gibson Jr Grover Prewit Boyce Cox Royal Ford, Inc
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