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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1950

Page

5

Mt Vernon Woman Weds Hal George Mason in Abilene Church

Jo Ann Hunt of Mt Vernon Illinois married Hal G Mason Friday night at University Baptist Church Abilene in a double ring ceremony at 10 15 p m Rev Toy Henson officiated with Mrs Henson attending The bride wore a navy and white dress The couple plans to reside in Stamford where Mason is employed Notes show Hunt is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph S Hunt and Mason is grandson of Mr and Mrs J E Duncan

Jo Ann Hunt Mt. Vernon Illinois Hal George Mason University Baptist Church Abilene Joesph S. Hunt Mt. Vernon, Ill Hal G. Mason J. E Duncan City Toy Henson Hardin-Simmons University Henson Miss Hunt Mt Vernon Township High School Stamford High School Amphibius Inf Stamford American

Dorcas Society Meets Aug 9 With Hilliards

The Stamford Seventh-day Adventist Dorcas Welfare Society met with Mrs. Warren Hilliard on August 9. Mrs. George Hilliard led the business session and Mrs. J. W. Chandler taught Health Cooking. A skit "Three Meals a Day" illustrated the lesson.

Stamford Seventh-day Adventist Doreas Welfare Society Warren Hilliard George Hilliard J. W. Chandler C. C. Ruff Myrtle Tschabole Texico Lubbock

Arlette Macon Hosts Stanley Party for Mrs Gould

Arlette Macon hosted a Stanley Party by Mrs. Walter Gould on Monday night August 7. Guests included Ida Larche Fleb Macon Carroll Webb Lilla Heflin W T Isaac A N Newell J H Weldon P W Hoote W T West R L Stokes Jay West and Mack Kates. Games were played and punch and Big Nickels were served.

Arlette Macon Walter Gould Mmes. Gould Ida Larche Fleb Macon Carroll Webb Lilla Heflin W. T. Isaac A. N. Newell J. H. Weldon P. W. Hoote W. T. West R. L. Stokes Jay West Mack Kates

Jannette Raney and Bill Gregory Wedding at Bride’s Home

Jannette Raney and Bill Gregory wed in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s home with Rev. J. H. Skiles officiating. Attendants included twin sister Nannette Raney and best man Bobby Prewit. The couple plans to reside in Stamford after a short wedding trip.

Jannette Raney Bill Gregory Bride E. R. Raney Davie Gregory J. H. Skiles Gladiol Phlox Roses Nannette Raney Bobby Prewit

Homemaking Class Meets At First Baptist Church

The Homemaking Class of the First Baptist Church met August 9 at the church with Mme A C Denson Ed Dodson and Martha Ezell as hostesses The president Mrs W C Pratt led the meeting The class sang Have you Prayed it Through followed by prayer Reports included 58 visits 42 phone calls 10 cards and two contacts The group noted illness of Mrs Mary Turley and Mrs H V McElreath A birthday was observed for Mrs J H Weldon Iced watermelon was served with the hostess group present.

First Baptist Church Mme A. C. Denson Ed Dodson Martha Ezell W. C. Pratt Sam Crawford Denson Clay Herring J. H. Weldon Edna Cullum

Amigo Class Holds Monthly Social With Mrs Williams

The Amigo Sunday School class met for its monthly social hosted by Mrs Bobbie Williams. A business meeting was held and secret pals were revealed. New names were drawn as summer flowers and a lace tablecloth adorned the dining table with crystal and silver. Each guest fixed their own sundae from ice cream, syrups, and nuts. Attendees included Mmes Kenneth Shotts Enis Pishop Herschel Kelley E G Allen Alton McClellan Jr Julian Elliott L F E Million Jr Pat Bohannon Dan Levvorn John R Nail Gene Knable and Miss Ann Agnew a visitor from Havalin.

Amigo Bobbie Williams Mmes Kenneth Shotts Enis Pisshop Herschel Kelley E.G. Allen Alton McClellan Jr Julian Elliott L. F E. Million, Jr Pat Bohannon Dan Levvorn John

Jayne Everett Celebrates Fourth Birthday With Family

Jayne Everett marked her fourth birthday with a Saturday party at her parents home. Guests included Jackie and Billy Beil Jimmie Haas Russ Million Don Newquist and Jayne's grandmother Mrs Ledbetter. Mothers present were Mrs Edward Newquist Mrs L E Million Jr Afyeen Haas and Mrs George Campbell.

Jayne Everett Pat Everett Jackie Billy Beil Jimmie Haas Russ Million Don Newquist Jayne Mrs. Ledbetter Mmes Edward Newgquist L. E. Million, Jr Afyeen Haas George Campbell

Stamford Residents Attend Wedding

Stamford residents attended the wedding of Wilton Hook Davis and Eldye Besa Fouts at First Baptist Church in Haskell on Sunday, August 13. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Harold Kirkpatrick and Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Schaffer, Mrs. Jerry Leavitt, Jo Ann Humphrey, Thynet Thompson, Maurine and Marda Carile, and Mrs. Herschel Kelley. there may have been others.

Wilton “Hook” Davis Eldye Besa Fouts Haskell E. E Kirkpatrick Fiarold Kirkpatrick Wayne F. J. Schaffer Jerry Leavitt Jo Ann Humphrey Thynet Thompson Maurine Marda Carile Herschel Kelley

Baptist Sunday School Class Enjoys Theatre Party

Jacqueline Bashford entertained her 16 year old First Baptist church Sunday school class with a theatre party on Tuesday night August 15. They had sandwiches potato salad chips olives Coke cake and homemade ice cream at the hostess’s backyard before the show. Guests included Bobby Parker June Bohannon Tillie Black Rose Pinetz Patricia Vaden Willettet Daughtery Barbara Bates and the hostess.

Jacqueline Bashford First Baptist Church Bobby Parker June Bohannon Tillie Black Rose Pinetz Patricia Vaden Willettet Daughtery Barbara Bates

Mary Sue Bowen Honored With Party

Mary Sue Bowen of Abilene was honored at a Coke party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs IT Chandler on Wednesday August 9. Attendees included Ann Pryor Jean Holladay Raylyn Flowers Reba Faye Rowland and Sonja Chandler, with Mary Sue as the guest of honor and hostess.

Sonja Chandler Mary Sue Bowen Abilene

Maurine Carlile to Take Part in Caffey Wedding

Maurine Carlile of Midland will take part in the wedding of Helen Caffey and Bob Hunter in Midland on August 26. Lois Shelburne of Midland will light the candles. Miss Caffey and Miss Carlile were roommates at Hardin-Simmons University.

Maurine Carlile Helen Caffe Bob Hunter Midland Spe Lois Shelburne Miss Caffey Miss Carlile Hardin-Simmons University

Coke Party Hosted at Metz Home

Judy Metz entertained with a Coke party at her parents home. Guests played ping pong and badminton while Cokes cookies and tuna fish sandwiches were served. Mrs Gene Hickey from San Antonio visited Sitton family. Dr Hickey planned to join and depart Sunday.

Judy Metz L. F. Metz Gene Hickey San Antonio Pat Sitton Hickey

Birthday party for Bill Rollins with Cinderella theme

Bill Rollins celebrated his sixth birthday with a party at his parents’ home on Monday, August 14. The group attended a showing of Cinderella, then returned to a church for cake ice cream and orange punch. The orange cake featured a pumpkin likeness with six green candles symbolizing the Fairy God Mother’s coach, with toy mice and Cinderella books as favors for the children.

Bill Rollins George Rollins Cinderella Christian Church Mmes Curtis Terry Bland Harrison Marvin Hinds Earl Russell, Jr Joe Rascoe Phil Sitton Randy Thompson Bob Ronnie Rice Ward Hinds Mike Eastland Rusty Russell Mary Celeste Bernedette Craig Carla Swenson Becky Gerrity Bill

Arkansas Guest Entertained With Canasta Party

Mrs. Jack Pattallio of Smackover Arkansas was honored with a canasta party on Thursday August 10 at Sue Humphrey home Watermelon was served Guests included Mrs Alton McClellan Jr A F Byrd Pat Bohannon Thynell Thompson Jo Ann Humphrey and Dorothy Summers Also Mrs Pattallio spent part of the week with Miss Humphrey They were Baylor University roommates Mrs Edina H Maxey of San Angelo visited Mrs Martha V Ezell Friends and Abilene neighbors prior years were mentioned

Jack Pattallio Smackover Ark Sue Humphrey Mmes Alton McClellan, Jr A. F. Byrd Pat Bohannon Thynell Thompson Jo Ann Humphrey Dorothy Summers Pattallio Miss Humphrey Baylor University Edina H. Maxey San Angelo Martha V. Ezell Abilene

Engagement Told for Juanel Bolding and Howard Thompson Jr

Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bolding announce the engagement of their daughter Juanel to Howard B. Thompson Jr son of Mr. and Mrs I B Thompson Sr of Stamford. The ceremony will be at Avoca Baptist Church August 29 with Rev J Tempie Lewis of Weinert officiating.

Stamford E. H. Lyckman Geraldine Uber Marion Ferrell, Jr Bethel Lutheran Church Ericksdahe M. L. Bolding Juanel Howard B. Thompson, Jr I. B. Thompson Sr Avoca Baptist Church J Tempie Lewis c Weinert

Stamford Safeway Manager Leon Hallman Takes Vacation

Stamford Safeway store manager Leon Hallman is on vacation this week, with operations continuing under staff supervision. Store officials say coverage remains normal during his absence.

Leon Hallman Stamford Safeway

Backyard Dinner Honors Mrs Gray On Her Birthday

Mrs J H Weldon hosted a backyard dinner Friday August 11 in honor of her niece Mrs George Gray. The menu featured fried chicken creamed peas potato salad pickles olives chow chow chips tomatoes lettuce iced tea cantaloupe homemade ice cream and birthday cake. Forty two games were played with attendees including Mr and Mrs Smith of Abilene Mr and Mrs B L Williams and Billie Miss Faye Kelley Mr Gray the honoree and hostess.

J. H. Weldon George Gray Thost

Elliott couple in Haskell wedding at First Baptist

Mr and Mrs Tom Elliott of Lubbock participated in the wedding of Eddie Bess Fouts on Sunday August 13 at the First Baptist church in Haskell. Mrs Elliott served as bridesmaid and Mr Elliott was a candle lighter.

Tom Elliott Lubbock Eddie Bess Fouts First Baptist Church Haskell

Don Stearns Returns From Dallas Summer

Don Stearns was brought back here after spending the summer in Dallas.

Don Stearns Dallas

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