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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1966

Page

2

Armstrong and McKeever wed in Lubbock chapel ceremony

Jean Armstrong and Keith McKeever married Friday night August 19 at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church Lubbock officiated by Dr Ralph Grant. The bride daughter of Mrs. Margaret Armstrong Odessa and Byron Armstrong West Memphis Ark groom son of Mr and Mrs Stanley McKeever.

Jean Armstrong Keith McKeever Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church Lubbock Ralph Grant Margaret Armstrong Odessa Byron Armstrong West Memphis Ark Stanley McKeever

Couple to Wed at Central Christian Church

Bernadette Craig and Stephen Briggs announce their wedding for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Central Christian Church. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs. Pember Rocap of Wichita, maid of honor Joan Blackstock, bridesmaids Jendy Briggs and Jennifer Craig, best man Michael W. Briggs, groomsmen David Cole John Cummings and Bill Cates, ushers Pembernocap Dallas Dill and Bob Craig, with music by organist Mrs. W. E. Maves and soloist Jimmy Hains. Reverend David Freeman will officiate.

Bernadette Craig Stephen Briggs Michael W. Briggs Levelland David Cole John Cummings Austin Bill Cates Lubbock Pembernocap Wichita Kan Dallas Dill Bob Craig Hamlin W. E. Maves Jimmy Hains David Freeman Central Christia Church

Of for and About Women

A brief phone PR column titled Of, For and About Women lists the contact number 38-3622 for readers to reach details on women’s topics. The item reflects a community info service offering guidance and resources via a dedicated line.

Stamford Woman Weds Odessa Man In Amerson Chapel

Mrs. Nita Goss of Stamford and Joel H. Johnson of Odessa were married Friday evening August 19 at St. John’s Methodist Amerson Memorial Chapel. Officiant was Rev. Eugene Matthews. The bride is daughter of the late R. W. Bounds. groom son of Mrs. W. F. Johnson and the late J. Johnson. The bride teaches homemaking at Avoca High School. They will reside at 2301 Walnut Odessa. A post ceremony dinner at the Bounds home followed. Attendees included Mrs. Joan Dilbeck and her granddaughter Lisa of Abilene.

Nita Goss Stamford Joel H. Johnson Odesasa Amerson Avoca High School Walnut Odessa Johnson Farmers Insurance Harry Bounds Ben Loop Joan Dilbeck Lisa Abilene

Wives Attend Wedding in Mt Lebaron Pa

Mrs Adolph Johnson and Mrs Marion McCombs of Sentinel Oklahoma returned from Mt Lebaron Pennsylvania where they attended the wedding of Mrs Johnsons son Cecil to Judith T Pontzer Before returning to Stamford Mrs Johnson visited her sister Mrs Lena Sanders of Reno Oklahoma

Adolph Johnson Marion McCombs Sentinel Okla Mt. Lebaron

Smith Porter Engagement and October Wedding Planned

Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Smith announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Linda Kay to Terry Morris Porter son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris A. Porter of Dallas. The couple will wed Saturday October 1 at St John’s Methodist Church. Linda Kay is a Stamford High School graduate who attended Texas Tech and will be a senior education major at North Texas State University this fall. Terry Porter also attended Texas Tech and will be a senior at Worth Texas State University.

Erin Marcum Judy Whatley Karen McKeever Big Spring North Texas State University West Texas State University Stamford High School Howard County Junior College Jayhawkers N Canyon Holiday Inn Lubbock N. W. Smith Linda Kay Terry Morris Porter Morris A. Porter Dallas St. John’s Methodist Church Miss Smith Texas Tech Leck Haven State College Duquesne University Mt. Lebanon Southern Methodist University North Texas University United States Steel Company Canada Johnson Academy Avenue Pittsburgh

Overton Family Visit Mentioned in Albany

M ana Mrs. James Overton and Mrs. Kimbell Cook with their sons visited Albany Sunday along with his sister Miss Celia Overton.

M. Ana James Overton Kimbell Cook and Sons Albany Celia Overton

McKinley Son Returns Home From Fort Worth Visit

Jamie McKinley son of Mr and Mrs M C McKinley returns home after visiting relatives in Fort Worth past week.

Jamie McKinley Mrs. M. C. McKinley Elatives Fort Worth

Pontzer Johnson wedding in Mt Lebanon double ring rites

Judith T Pontzer and Cecil F E Johnson wed in a double ring ceremony at St Bernard's Church Mt Lebanon Pa officiated by Father John Mack. Attendants included matron of honor Ally Drewa and best man James Freimuth. A 125 guest reception followed at Christ Methodist Church. The couple will reside in Pittsburgh after a Canada wedding trip.

St. Bernard's Church Mt. Lebanon Judith T. Pontzer Cecil FE. Johnson John Mack Mt Lebanon Tew LeRoy Hern Christ Methodist Church Mr. Lebanon Richard Pontzer Adolph L. Johnson Stamford Russell Amalong Ter Ivy James Freimuth M Lebanon Ally Drewa Warren Wooten William Wagoner

California Family Honored at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Wayne May field hosted a backyard dinner honoring Mr and Miss Harold Moon Georgia and Johnny of Hacienda Heights California A menu included chicken salads cake ice cream tea and coffee Other guests included Mr and Mrs Jerry Manske and children of Rochester Mr and Mrs George Gregory Mrs Davie Gregory Archie Kennedy and Mary Ellen Osment

Wayne Mayfield Harold Moon Georgia Johnny Hacienda Heights Calif Jerry Manske Rochester George Gregory Davie Gregory Archie Kennedy Mary Ellen Osment

Texas Ranks Third in Nation for Public School Attendance

Texas schools report average daily attendance placing the state third nationally. Officials cite funding goals and policy effects as contributing factors.

Texas

Stamford American history notes and publication details

Stamford American publication details list editors and offices. The notice provides publication schedule, address, and rates while promising correction of any erroneous reflections and noting consolidation with the Stamford Leader on July 1, 1951.

Stamford

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Armstrong K. McKeever Dear Belle Lowe Nancy Thomas Brenda Sue Nelson Patrick Armstrong David Bornstien Mrs J. H. Johnson Folger’s del Monte Wright Dos Tucker Hormel Chuck Roast Pepsi Cola Jemima Sloppy Joe Kaye Smith Terry M. Porter Porter Worth Texas State University Linda Kaye Smith Miss Pontzer Cecil Johnson Woodland Hills Washington Phoenixville Scottdale Ridgway St. Marys California Roy M. Craig M. L. (Tex) Rogers Asst Pubiener East Hamilton Street Mrea BOE Cays
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