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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
3
Sam Russell declares a clean, above board campaign ending and urges voters in the 17th Congressional District to reject mudslinging. He cites long public service, personal financial contribution, and a July county vote as proof of integrity, asking for August 24 support.
The Bide-A-Wee Bridge Club met last Friday with Mrs. J. S. Moudy. Mrs. Trav is Bouchett won high score. Sherbet and cake were served. Guests included Mmes. Bouchett, Barrett, Hancon, Young, Smith, Blanton, and Oliver Smith.
Mrs L F Million hosted a morning coffee for the Friendly Hour Bridge Club and guests on Thursday. Bridges results saw guest high score won by Mrs Branham Payne and club member high by Mrs Earl O'Steen. Guests included Mrs Earl Hughes Mrs Farl Reese Mrs Clay Davis Mrs J B Lee and Mrs Branham Payne. Club members listed were Mrs R C Ricks Mrs A H Todd Mrs Farl O'Steen Mrs Lee White Mrs A C Braun Mrs B L Bryans and Paul Summers.
Wanda White daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse White and Bob Watson son of Mr and Mrs A R Watson married in Roby on August 10 with Rev Cecil Fox officiating. The bride wore an all white ensemble and Stamford witnesses included Mignon Wagegner Joe William Astin and Lynn Doran. Both graduates of Stamford High School with active pep squad sextet Fine Arts Club and Sub-Del Club affiliations. Mrs Watson was class of 1940. Mr Watson was Stamford quarterback and played the same position at Howard Payne College Brownwood Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Grantham were married in Abilene on August 9. Mrs. Grantham, formerly Hazel Arrent, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Goree. Mr. Grantham works for Uneren-Frazier Oil Co. The couple returned to Abilene after an extended trip to New Mexico.
Miss Frances Donalson of Dallas, formerly of Stamford, married John W. Scrimshire of Stevens Point Wisconsin Wednesday morning last week at her mother's Dallas home. Rev Joe B Scrimshire officiated before white floral decor. Bride wore India pink crepe with navy accessories. They plan to reside in Stevens Point after a brief Ozarks visit.
Miss Norma York was guest of Miss Ann McReynolds and Miss Lillian McReynolds in Fort Worth last week. A luncheon for 12 featured a two course Fiesta ware menu and bingo prizes, with zinnias as a centerpiece.
Miss Bobbie Nell Owen daughter of Mr and Mrs F B Owen of Abilene and James W Miller of Abilene were married Saturday in a twilight ceremony at the home of Rev J H Hamblen. The bride formerly lived in Stamford and wore a crepe suit of soldier blue. Attendants were Miss Dorothy May Buster of Abilene and Tom Willis. Miller is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Miller.
The Couples Bridge Club will meet Thursday night in Abilene with Mrs. A J Smith Jr. Visitors include Maury Hopkins of Chicago husband of Mrs Hopkins and Jack Henry with son Floy dada. Sarah Upshaw and Afton Schulz wed in Temple with families visiting Post-wedding events in Winters Anson and Bunker Hill sites.
Mr and Mrs Cleburne Huston and their son Bobby hosted a Stamford American gathering at College Lake Monday night. members of the Stamford American force and families enjoyed an open fire roast with hot dogs buns pickles onions lettuce and tomatoes followed by ice cream and cake.
The column records numerous local residents and guests. E J Boedeker comments on rainfall aiding crops. Families visit Dallas and other cities, attend weddings, and return from trips to Jackson Gulf Port Biloxi Newton and Weatherford.
Fragmentary text from a Wall paper and ceiling avas notice names Shamburger Lumber Co. and indicates a financial action or foreclosure related event. Details are unreadable but the notice references property or account dealings with the company.
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