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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1964

Page

3

Miss Head and O. K. Jones III Wed in La Grange Nuptials

Janice Ruth Head married O K Jones III in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist Church La Grange with Rev. John F Jensen officiating. The couple, both graduates of Hardin-Simmons University, plan to reside in Lubbock where Mrs. Jones will teach fourth grade.

Miss Head O. K. Jones III la Grange Janice Ruth Head First Baptist Church John F. Jensen James C. Head O. K. Jones Jr James Doty Walter Oeltjen Carolyn Head Diane Schneider

Gates McCauley Family Visits Denver Area

Major and Mrs. Gates McCauley and daughter Jill of Colorado Springs visited Monday afternoon with Mrs. KR Wilcox and Mr. Wilcox. Mrs. McCauley is former Josephine Pinson.

Gates McCauley Jill Colorado Springs Colo T. Wilcox Wilcox

Amber Discovered in Coal Mines Across Three States

Amber has been found in coal mines in Maryland Virginia and New Jersey. The discovery spans multiple sites and suggests a common geological source. Authorities are cataloging samples and assessing potential implications for mining operations and local heritage.

Maryland Virginia New Jersey

OES Hosts Masons Supper with Ice Cream and Games

Stamford Chapter 269 of the Order of the Eastern Star entertained the Masons with a covered dish supper on August 11. Freezer ice cream was served, and group singing led by Charles F. Hemphill. Guests from Albany Abilene Knox City Munday Haskell Arlington Heights Fort Worth Sentinel, Okla, attended with special guest Agnes.

Stamford Order of the Eastern Star Charles F. Hemphill Albany Rev. Pickens Cora Posey Abilene Knox City Munday Haskell Arling Fort Worth Sentinel Okla Agnes

Oklahoma and Texas Officials Named for Fraternal Roles

Susan McCombs named Grand Representative from Oklahoma and Ira Lee Gipson appointed District Deputy Grand Matron of Haskell, Texas, in the fraternal organization.

Texas Susan McCombs Oklahoma Ira Lee Gipson Haskell

Water Meters Installed for Local Residents and Businesses

Water meters were installed during the past week for Epolito Deleruz at 50 S Occci dent Edward G. Murphy Avoca Cobb Ford Sales 918 W Mc Harg and C W Brewer 209 EF Oliver.

Edward G. Murphy Avoca Cobb Ford Sales W. McHarg C. W. Brewer EF. Oliver

Son Born to Couple Weathers of Avoca

Rev. and Mrs. Jim Weathers of Avoca welcomed a son, Breck Allan, born at Stamford Memorial Hospital on August 12. Grandparents are Ray Ashton of Rotan and R. O. Weathers of Lueders.

Jim Weathers Avoca Breck Allan Stamford Memorial Hospital Ray Ashton Rotan R. O. Weathers Lueders

Executive Board of Woman's Forum Plans Year's Projects

The Executive Board of the Woman's Forum of Stamford met in a called session at Nat's Restaurant on Monday August 17 with Mrs. George Kinney presiding. Elected was Mrs. C Y T Dodson as Forum member at large to chair the Club House Board for a three year term with members from the Garden Music Pierian and B and PW clubs. The first Forum project is Vote and Be Counted directed by Mrs. Jack Watson with several assistants from each club. A committee to study the Constitution and By Laws includes Mrs Dave Walker Mrs J N Barnett Mrs Mildred Williams and Mrs James P Dobbins. The group planned the 1964 65 program and noted the Garden Club flower show at the Library and Youth Center October 37 from 3 to 8 pm. Yvonne Peterson announced the Music Club will host the Texas Federation of Music Clubs District 3 in Stamford October 22 1964. District Federated Garden Clubs convention is planned for Stamford April 9-10 1965 with Mrs Jack Watson as general chairman. Meetings will be at the First Baptist Church.

Allen Jones James Smith Jimmy Head la Grange Gary Jones Tom Lovvorn Debbie Webb Rosenburg Jim Bob Dooley Shelia Kay Delores Webb Kathy Cornes Bonnie Pace Bride John Foster Dulles High School Missouri City Hardin - Simmons University HSU Cowgirls Lange Hall SEA UWA Jones Stamford High School Hardin-Simmons University Texas Technological College Woman's Forum of Stamford Nat's Restaurant George Kinney C. YT. Dodson Forum Club House Music Club Garden Club Pierian Club Business Jack Watson John Webb Eck Gillespie Ona High Library and Youth Center Yvonne Peterson Stamford Music Club Texas Federation of Music Clubs District 3 James F. Dobbins

Miss Faye Nauert Feted at Shower

Faye Nauert daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Nauert of Lagerton and bride elect arian Gohlke of Goliad were honored at a bridal shower in St. Pauls Lutheran Church basement Tuesday August 18 from 4 to 6 p m The pink and white colors were used in decor. cousin Darlene Tiechelmann registered guests. Hostesses included J R Kice Herbert Vahlenkamp Edwin Thane Will Stegemoeller Fred Kupatt Leonard Kieke Herbert Nierdieck August Balzer Ernest Lowack Joe Ray Baitz Elmer Boedeker Anton Tiechelman Eugene Tiechelmann and Clarence Tiechelmann.

Faye Nauert Herman Nauert Lagerton Arian Gohlke Goliad St. Paul's Lutheran Church Darlene Tiechelmann J. R Kice Herbert Vahlenkamp Edwin Thane Will Stegemoeller Fred Kupatt Leonard Kieke Herbert Nierdieck August Balzer Ernest Lowack Joe Ray Baitz Elmer Boedeker Anton Tiechelman Eugene Thechelmann Clarence Tiechelmann

Nauert and Gohlke announce August wedding details

Faye Nauert and Brian Gohlke plan to wed August 22 at 7 30 p m at St Pauls Lutheran Church Lagerton. Attendants include maid of honor Darlene Tiecelman, bridesmaids Mrs Lee Roy Borth and Margaret Gohlke, junior bridesmaid Vicky Nauert, flower girl Cherry M Liss Ressmann, best man Lee Roy Borth, groomsmen Mike Gohlke and Robert Ressman, candlelighters Leland Nauert and Lee Roy Nauert, ringbearer Lynn Nauert. All friends invited.

Faye Nauert Brian Gohlke S1 Pauls Lutheran Church Lagerton Darlene Tiecelman Lee Roy Borth Margaret Gohlke Vicky Nauert Cherry M'Liss Ressmann Mike Gohlke Robert Ressman Leland Nauert Lee Roy Nauert Lynn Nauaret

Phil Swenson Attends FFA Leadership School Meeting

Phil Swenson area vice president of the Future Farmers of America attended the second annual Area FFA Leadership School at Praude Guest Ranch in Port Davis. Area officers and district presidents participated, learning duties of officers and methods to aid program development.

Phil Swenson Future Farmers of America FFA Praude Port Davis

Byrd and Davis Families Linked in Stamford Hamlin Notice

Mr and Mrs Alton Byrd of Stamford join Mr and Mrs Bill Davis Lynn and Mike of Hamlin in a community social notice announcing a forthcoming family gathering and mutual congratulations.

Alton Byrd Stamford Bill Davis Lynn Mike Hamlin Bobby

Terry County Pioneers Set Annual Reunion

The Terry County Pioneers Association will hold its fourth annual reunion on Saturday August 23 at the Brownfield American Legion Hall. Registration runs 9 30 to 12 noon. After a basket lunch the meeting starts at 130 p m with music a business session and speakers planned.

Terry County Pioneers Association Brownfield American Legion Hall

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