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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
4
Former Siies Wanda White was the honoree at a morning coffee hosted at the home of Mrs. Charles G. Inglish on a Wednesday morning. Hostesses assisted in serving guests.
A wedding reception for Wanda White Watson and her husband drew 85 plus attendees. Mrs Inglish Mrs Simpson and Mrs Carter formed the receiving line while Sarah McDonald logged guests in a handpainted bride's book and Mrs Metz welcomed guests to the dining room. Warren Tayman provided piano music as the mothers of the bride and groom looked on.
Mrs. Jesse White and Mrs. A R Watson presided at the silver service beside a white themed dining room. Assistants Betty Jane Blackwell Billy Ray Wiley and Jane McDonald served stuffed prunes cheese straws coffee and cookies. Lily pond decor and crystal bowls with lilies and roses enhanced the setting as Mrs. Sarah Inglish McDonald bid guests farewell.
Miss Sarah Upshaw of this city married Charles Afton Schulz of Temple at First Baptist Church in a twilight ceremony officiated by Rev. Dick O'Brien. The couple will reside in Temple after a reception for about 50 guests.
Mrs Anna L Dial announces the opening of Mrs Dials Kindergarten on 205 East Moran Street September 2. The airy room has abundant light and kindergarten fixtures. The grass playground features swings slides balls sand piles and doll houses to nurture happiness and discipline.
State Theater presents a Friday Saturday double feature lineup including Wild Horse Valley starring Bob Steele. A photo play Special Agent K-7 follows with Queenie Smith, Walter McGrail and Joy Hodges. Bing Crosby’s 1940 Melody Man and If I Had My Way with Glori are also featured through Tuesday.
Jean captivates audiences with songs as she competes with Bing Crosby. The program features eight new song hits in a featured performance. Wednesday and Thursday the New State Theatre presents Mickey Rooney in Hoosier Schoolboy. Future bookings include The Daltons Rode.
Mrs George Zachary and Miss Dora Rothman will depart Saturday for Ruidoso New Mexico to spend a week away from home.
Want ads note a Spinett Console and a Baby Grand piano stored in Stamford offered for sale to satisfy balances due. Listings reference Jackson Piano Co. at 1101 Elm, Dallas, Texas.
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