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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1925

Page

2

Skating Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Jarrett at P A S Rink

Mr and Mrs J N Jarrett hosted a skating party Monday evening from 6 30 to 8 00 at P A s Skating Rink followed by dancing at the Jarrett home on McHarg Avenue Brick ice cream and cake were served Present were Mr and Mrs C E Wallace Mr and Mrs Cecil Gray Miss Lucille Wallace Miss Louise Wallace Mary Pennington Sarah Plourney Bernice Upshaw of Holland Cecile Donason Betty Raines Marie Dee Bennie Burrew Eugene Wells George Flournoy Jr Sid Lawrence Mar Johnson Valiant Baird Alton Brady and Harold Gimmell and the hosts

J. N. Jarrett P.A Jarrett McHarg Avenue Co. E. Wallace Cecil Gray Lucille Louise Wallace Mary Pennington Sarah Plourney Bernice Upshaw Holland Cecile Donason Betty Raines Marie Dee Bennie Burrew Eugene Wells George Flournoy, Jr Sid Lawrence Mar! Johnson Valiant Baird Alton Brady Harold Gimmell

Miss Perry Smith Hosts Junior Bridge Club

Miss Perry Lee Smith hosted the Junior Bridge Club Tuesday morning at her home on East Campbell. Miss Juanita Wright won high score and received a set of beads. A salad plate was served at the conclusion.

Perry Lee Smith East Campbell Juanita Wright

Kolonial Bridge Party At East Oliver Home

Mrs E V Hardwick hosted a Friday bridge gathering at her East Oliver home with Mrs Louis Winn and Mrs R R Robertson earning awards for scores. High score went to Mrs Owen Thomas of Anson, with Mr G C Carothers as consolation. Elegant floral decor marked both afternoon and evening events and many guests were served refreshments.

E. V. Hardwick Kolonial Hard Klub East Oliver Mmes Louis Winn R. R. Robertson Bridge Hardwck Owen Thomas Anson G. C. Carothers J. W. Puckett Judee Mmes. R. Morrison G. C Carothers Winn Porter A. Whaley Miss Pender Ralph Daniels

Mrs W B Harrison Hosts Honor Guest Mrs Edwin Kennedy

A refined Thursday afternoon social gathering hosted by Mrs. W B Harrison featured Mrs. Edwin Kennedy as honor guest. Kennedy plans to return to Houston soon after the visit, with bridge games adding to the entertaining atmosphere.

W. B. Harrison Edwin Kennedy Houston

Diversion Games Honor Mrs Tayman With High Score Prize

The event offered diversion with Mrs. W. B. Tayman receiving the high score prize and a guest prize awarded to the honoree. Dainty refreshments were passed to the large number present.

W. B. Tayman

Six O clock Dinner Hosted by Mrs Owen

Mrs. P. C. Owen entertained Tuesday evening with a six o clock dinner. Guests included Miss Roberta Gullet Miss Gaynelle Porter Miss Viola Caffey of Anson Miss Johnnie Harlan Miss Ruth Harlan of Rogers Arkansas La Vera Gay and Messrs John Rike of Haskell C T Dodson John Alverson Marvin and Bernard Owen. Vocal and instrumental music featured the evening.

P. C. Owen Roberta Guillet Gaynelle Porter Viola Caffey Anson Johnnie Ruth Harlan Rogers Arkansas la Vera Gay John Rike Haskell C. T. Dodson John Alverson Marvin Bernard Owen

Lena Rector’s Tenth Birthday Party at East McLendon

Lena Rector celebrated her tenth birthday Tuesday from 5 to 7 p m with a party at her home on East McLendon street. Guests enjoyed lawn games and a large angel food cake with her name and age in candies. Fire candles were blown out, and pineapple erbot plus all day suckers dressed as dolls served as refreshments.

Lena Rector East McLendon Street Lena Geraldyne Ivy Milton Margaret Edna B. Parks Elizabeth

Judge Thomas and bride wed quietly in Anson

Judge Thomas of Jones County and Miss Frances Carr married August 2 in Anson. The couple, after a brief honeymoon to Houston and Galveston, kept the nuptials quiet from their circle of friends. Frances Carr, daughter of J A Carr, studied at Trinity University Waxahachie.

Owen Thomas Jones County Houston Galveston Rivce Hamonar First Baptist Church of Anson J. A. Carr Trinity University Waxahachie Texas Croom State University Anetin Thomas Is

Young County Judge Praised for Efficient Work

The note lauds one of the state's youngest county judges for his efficient governance and expresses happiness that such families settle in the country, offering hearty congratulations.

Marriage at St John s Church United Miss Swanson and Mr Shaw

Miss Anta Swanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Swanson and Mr V Shaw of Colorado City Texas were married Sunday at 8:45 in the pastor s study of St John s church Rev D B Doak officiated. The ceremony drew only immediate relatives and close friends as the couple left for their new home in Colorado City.

St. John’s Church Anta Swanson Stamford Lubbock Colorado

Bates Visit Ties Cisco Couples To Stamford News

Post City and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bates of Cisco plan a trip to Post and other nearby points before returning home to Stamford where they will host friends.

Post City Jas. Bates Cisco Harrison Post Stamford

Iva Lee Day Weds Harry Ward in Methodist Parsonage

Miss Iva Lee Day of this city married Mr Harry Ward of Monday at 5 30 pm Saturday at the Methodist Parsonage Rue Rev Breedlove officiating The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Day Stamford graduated 1924 and worked for Southwestern Bell The groom manages the Cotton Exchange and is a rising local businessman Congratulations from The American.

Iva Lee Harry Ward Rue Breedlove Texas H. A. Day Stamford Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Cotton Exchange

Just a Bit of Memory Song by Stamford Class of ’24 Composer

Wilks 0. Hinson of Stamford High School Class of 1924 wrote a song Just a Bit of Memory set to music by Luther A. Clark. The piece, praised by former classmates, is sold in Stamford and other music stores. Hinson recently returned to Stamford from Waco to visit family.

Wilks Hinson Stamford High School Luther A. Clark Stamford Waco

Morning Bible Lesson Draws Strong Attendance

Morning with Mrs Hart drew a good turnout and profitable study. Next Wednesday at 9 30 the circle meets with Mrs H P Austin and Mrs F B Owen to lead the session. Everyone is invited.

Hart H. P. Austin F. B. Owen

West Texas Utilities Ladies Meet in Hamlin

The Womans Public Information Committee of West Texas Utilities Company for Districts C D and E met in Hamlin Thursday afternoon at 3 30 p m Mrs P P Shepard president and Miss Laura Lee Edwards secretary joined Stamford delegates Mrs Mitt Adams Mrs R O Gafford and Mrs Mari Cope The Hamlin ladies directed the program A fuller report will follow.

Womans Public Information Committee West Texas Utilites Company D and E Hamlin P. P. Shepard Laura Lee Edwards Mitt Adams R. O.gafford Mari Cope Stamford

First Baptist Sunday School reaches two goals

The Adult Department counted 101 attendees versus a 100 goal while Sunday School attendance hit 300. Juniors and Adults both rose by over twenty from the previous week, with the T. E. L. Class to lead next Sunday. Rev. Sam Malone preached twice and presented Moses' life with visuals. One new member joined. Pastor Moffett will return September 1.

G. H Addis J. K. Brady Sam Malone West Texas Baptist Moses Simmons University

Mass at St Thomas Church August 22 and 23

St Thomas Catholic Church on South Swenson Ave invites all to Mass on Saturday August 22 at 9 a.m. with children's instruction as part of the program. Mass again on Sunday August 23 at 9 a.m. Rev P Mosler is pastor. Reed Bros Garage on North Swenson offers oils gas tires tubes and parts. Phone 687.

St. Thomas Catholic Church Swenson Avenue Rev P. Mosler Reed Bros North Swenson

District 4 Prayer Meeting Reported Held with Mrs Ray Rector

District 4 held a prayer meeting with Mrs Ray Rector present on Wednesday. The event focused on community fellowship and spiritual reflections.

Ray Rector

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Jarrett Hardwicks Thomas A Benedict NEW Barber Mes Vainan Pennsylvania Motor Oil Texhoma Oil and Refining CO Jesse A. White Mgr Swanson-Shaw McClellan-Harrison Marjorie McClellan Thomas Earl-Harrison Harison J. H. Harrison State Bank Ernest Bartlett Willard Moran Picture Framing Shop J. A. Hirscher Prop Swenson West Texas Utilities Ladies First Baptist Sunday School Lamkin Stamford Fire Department Brazelton Lumber Company Stamford Floral Co W. H. Wright East Davenport T. W Smith Gray Bros. Meat Market Tfe Stamford Motor Company Overland Automobile Co N. Swenson Stamford, Texas Just Chevrolet Ford Russel Brothers Chevrolet CO South Wetherbee Country Store P. A. Womble Dalton & Donham
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