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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

3

Bell Telephone employees honor Mrs. Stanley Jr at rainbow party

A Southwestern Bell crew hosted a lawn party August 20 for Mrs. C. H. Stanley Jr., the former Dezaree Price. Guests included Gweneth Fleming and family, with a rainbow decor theme, pot of gold gift bedspread, and games after a picnic supper. Also Jo Upshaw entertained Josephine Casey of Galveston with games and refreshments for visiting kin.

C. H. Stanley, JR Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Dezaree Price Telephone Company Ella Armstrong Pearla Orr Irene Phelps Gweneth Flemings Flemins Josephine Casey Jo Upshaw Galveston Billy Marie Russell Flo Scott Joan Russell Martha Jo Hill Nancy B. Yantis Mary Frances Lawdon Janice Jackson Patsy Bagby Leemore Fuqua Betty Jo Tunnell Patsy Perkins Abilene

Bide-A-Wee Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Smith

The Bide A We e Bridge Club met last Friday afternoon with Mrs Tom Smith. Mrs Jack Young won high score and received a prize in bridge games. Candy and apples were served to approximately 25 young people. The hostess served sandwiches iced drinks and cookies. Guests included Mmes Jack Young Oliver Smith G E Hanson J I Moody Lee White Lloyd Luckie and Ralph Blanton.

Tom Smith Jack Young Mmes Oliver Smith G. E. Hanson J. I. Moody Lee White Lloyd Luckie Ralph Blanton John Oates, JR John Oates Abilene Couples Bridge Club A. J. Smith, Jr J. C. Shamburger Travis Bouchett

Dorcas Bible Class Dinner At St John’s Methodists

The Dorcas Bible Class held a Tuesday night dinner at St. John’s Methodist Church with 33 members present. Flowers decorated the long table, and a lavish menu featured an ag shor travelogue. Members shared travel tales from California New York City Mt Sequoah and more.

Dorcas St. John’s Methodist Church Zinnias Verbenas C. T. Dodson R. M. Kinard

Notable Local Names Appear in Social Page List

A society roundup features numerous residents and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Shamburger, Mr. and Mrs. Bouchett, Mr. and Mrs. Gillean, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Rowan, Mr. Tillotson, Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Moody, and Mrs. Blanton among others.

Oates Shamburger Bouchett Otho Gillean Oliver Smith J. V. Rowan Bulloch Tillotson David Bennett J. S. Moody Ralph Blanton

Army Joins George Terry From City

George Terry, son of Mr and Mrs I H Terry, has joined the army. His family in this city expresses pride and support as he begins service.

George Terry I. H. Terry

Soldier Assigned to Fort Sam Houston Office Work

An enlisted man in the United States Army has been assigned to the quartermaster corps at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio and is described as performing office work in checking liaises. Mr and Mrs Terry moved to San Antonio last Sunday.

United States Quartermaster Corps Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Terry

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Methodist Young People Carl Clement Resent Martha Beth Larche Argie Hood Billy Ray Wiley Shirley Ann Dodson Joy Britt Ruth Francis Miles Locke Coy Toney Bob Bryant J. W. Averitt Lattimore James Tunnell Signa Young Columbia Prater Mae Belle Buffington Jean Hurley Salome Keen Ethel Yarbro Iola McClellan Dorothy Carson Pear Orr Sale Pri Goodyear West Side Square HSS Ford Chevrolet Brooks Motor Co S. Wetherbee George Gray H. B. Lawdon Mmes. Gray Jack Fuqua R. P. Small E. R. Pace Gene Nichols R. C. Richards Jack McClendon O. A. Kinney Christian Endeavor Central Christian Church W. H. Griswold L. J. Bass Wichita Falls H. E. Bass Georgia King Rankin Oklahoma Burkburnett Bass United States Army Fort Sill Stamford Stamford High School VRS Harrison the Needle and Thimble Club Henry Cook E. B. Harrison Albert Turner Earl O'Steen Sullivan Anna Dial John Massey L. L. Loop M. Conant Roscoe Hood A. E First Baptist Church Cc. E. Brownfield Dick O’brien Lillian Yates Dorcas Bible California R. G. Fuqua New York City J. H. Rutherford Mt. Sequoah H. K. Langford J. E. Massey J. F. McCulloch R. A. Gardner C. W. Wyatt E. R. Clark J. M. Flemins Bland Sisters N. Side Square C. D. Shamburger Lumber CO Penneys Penney’s Big Mac Penney Signitine Black Sunny Tucker Onc Oxfords Pep Club Grand Theatre
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