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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1939

Page

5

First Baptist Church Victory Unit Dec Theme

Society note outlines the December theme The Lay Christian is committed to the Great Commission. On Sunday December 3 at 6 30 p m the program covers The World Responsibility of the Christian with quiz by Mrs. W H Wright and leaders Mrs R 5 Garrett Mrs J H Weldon and others discussing The World That Lies in Evil The World for Which Christ Died and The World to Which We Bear Witness with participants Paul Summers Mrs Aubrey Smith and C E Brownfield.

First Baptist Church Victory Unit W. H. Wright Garrett J. H. Weldon Christ Annie Hamilton Paul Summers Aubrey Smith C .E. Brownfield

Mrs Orr Hosts Contract Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs Mamie Yates Orr entertained the Contract Bridge Club Thursday afternoon at Mrs P P Berthelot's home. Refreshments were served to Mmes Sol Sanders Grady Bowdry Gordon Haynes Ray Morgan G C Carothers Claude Yates Lee Walker S J Hodge P P Berthelot Hugh Astin and Sirs Garvin of Graham.

Mrs. Orr Contract Bridge Club Mamie Yates Orr P. P. Berthelot Mmes Sol Sanders Grady Bowdry Gordon Haynes Ray Morgan G. C. Carothers Claude Yates Lee Walker S. J. Hodge Hugh Astin Sirs. Garvin Graham

Thanksgiving Sub Deb Dinner Attended by Fuqua Family

The Sub-Deb Club hosted a Thanksgiving dinner Saturday night at Judy Fuqua’s home. Guests included Mrs. Fuqua, Mrs. Mamie Yates Orr, and Mrs. E B Britton, with a turkey menu and a central fruit arrangement. Attending members and pledges listed include Wanda Britton, Ann Bunkley, Betty Jane Blackwell, and others.

Judy Fuqua R. A. Fuqua Fuqua Mamie Yates Orr E. B. Britton Wanda Britton Ann Bunkley Betty Jane Blackwell Mary Jean Yates Annette Carothers Jean Brownfield Janice Baird Mabry Yantis Mary Estella Williams Billy Ray Wiley Wanda White Mary Traeger Virginia Tayman Betty Jo Summers Halcyon Stagner Bobby Lou Smith Jane McDonald Martha Louise McClellan Mary Jim Mason Ener Ha Ouida Fay Gray Eilah Blan Elliott

Informal Gatherings Held for Mrs Goble in City

Mrs Harley F Goble of Wichita Falls and former city resident was hosted at informal gatherings by neighbors during her visit last week. Several friends attended a Thursday coffee hosted by L F Metz and additional visits were paid to the F E Hudson residence.

Goble Harley F. Goble Wichita Falls L. F. Metz F. E. Hudson

Local social gathering and weekend visits noted

Mrs H G Andrews hosted a Friday club meeting and Friday dinner with Mr and Mrs Andrews. Mrs W B Tayman invited neighbors for coffee Saturday morning. Mr Goble joined Stamford on Saturday for the dinner and dancing. The Gobles returned home Sunday.

Ial Hard Klub H. G. Andrews W. B. Tayman Mrs. Andrews Mr. Goble Stamford Mrs. Goble

Stamford Sextet Performs With Abilene Den ton Choir

Among Stamford attendees at the Den ton A Capella Choir program in Abilene Tuesday night were the High School sextet and director Miss Maxine Rowland. The sextet includes Eilah Blan Elliott Halezes Stagner Virginia Tayman Fanda White Janice Baird Nancy Lou Langford and Martha Louise McClellan accompanist.

Esther Rogers Stamford Abilene

Parish entertains Saturday Bridge Club at Stamford Inn

Mrs Buster Parish, recently moved to Ballinger, hosted the Saturday Bridge Club at the Stamford Inn. Mrs Arnold Douthit won high score, with Mrs Budley Raines close behind. Attending were Mesdames Douthit, Raines, G C Carothers, Fred Hudson, Robert Harrison, Harry Yates, Grady Bowdry and Mamie Yates Orr.

Parish Buster Parish Ballinger Stamford Inn Arnold Douthit Budley Raines

Sub Deb Club Meeting Revamps Rules Monday Night

The Sub Deb Club met Monday night with Janice Baird and hostesses Ann Bunkley and Wanda Britton. Officials discussed revamped constitution and stricter rule enforcement while pledges Annette Carothers Mary Jean Yates and Gweneth Flemins attended. Sandwiches tea and cookies were served.

Janice Baird Ann Bunkley Wanda Britton Annette Carothers Mary Jean Yates Gweneth Flemins Betty Jane Blackwell Judy Fuqua Margaret Boston Nancy Harrison Ollie Mae Burge Elijah Bian Elliott Mary Jim Mason Martha Louise McClellan Jane McDonald Nancy Lou Langford Jean Brownfield Mabry Yantis Billy Ray Wiley Wanda White Mary Traeger Virgina Tayman Halcyon Stagner Betty Jo Summers Bobby Lou Smith

Play Party Held Monday For Young Children

A play party for children aged two to four was hosted Monday afternoon by Mrs. Hollis Haynes and featured simple games and activities for the youngsters.

Hollis Haynes

Thanksgiving Holiday Visits From Stamford Area Residents

A list of local residents including Miss Virginia Ramey Miss Leonora Walker and others who teach or study in area schools and colleges plan to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with relatives and friends in Stamford Waco Dallas Fort Worth Graham Hereford Stephenville and Ladonia. Several majors and hometowns are noted along with brief travel plans and hosts.

Ann McReynolds Stamford Fort Worth

Nursery class party hosted by Mrs. Robert Harrison

Weekly nursery class hosted by Mrs. Robert Harrison with Peggy Van Harbert assisting. After play, refreshments featured fruit and non turkey favors, toy loons, wooden horns, ice cream, cookies, fruit cake, and coffee for mothers. Children listed include Matilda Metz, Judy Metz, Lia Curry, Jimmy Arledge, John Youngblood, Bob Harrison, Nancy Martin, David Bennett Jr., Tommie Hollis, Starr Hollis, Angela Tillotson, Betty Up shaw, Hollis Ray, and Don Haynes. Mothers present named: Mrs Brandon Curry, Mrs E L Martin, Mrs Alton Hollis, Mrs Bulloch Tillotson.

Robert Harrison Peggy van Harbert Haynes Matilda Judy Metz Lia Helen Curry Jimmy Arledge John Youngblood

Holidays Bring Students Home to Bryan Area Families

With his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Locke Charles Warren Tayman a student at Allen Military Academy Bryan will spend the Thanksgiving holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs W B Tayman Miss Peggy Ellicott who teaches in Snyder will be home for the holidays.

Virginia Ramey Goose Creek Frank Ramey Tommy Faye Stell University of Texas Mrs J. T. Stell Charles Brownfield, Jr John Tarleton College Stephenville Miles Locke John Tarleton Pete Andrews Norris Russell University of Texas At Austin Frank Locke Charles Warren Tayman Allen Military Academy Bryan W. B. Tayman Peggy Ellicott Snyder

Dallas Return After Visit With Loop Family

A person returned to her Dallas home after visiting here with her brother Lb. L. Loop and the Loop family.

Dallas Lb. L

Names Listed in Local Notice Include Five Women

The readable text names Billie J. Kuenstler Doris Bun kley Pearl Newcomb and Mrs T N Gillespie as part of the local notice. The context suggests a civic or community listing and reflects the era's formal addressing.

Billie J. Kuenstler Doris Bunkley Pearl Newcomb Mra. T N. Gillespie

Surprised Birthday Party For E D Williams At Home

Mr and Mrs J J Williams hosted a family gathering at the honoree's home with games cake and drinks. Several social occasions were noted including multiple 84 and s4 parties hosted by local couples and a picnic at Ft Griffin with the Newcombs.

J. 2. Williams E. D. Williams John Patterson J. D. McCloud Ibex von Cobb Sam Cobb M. M. Cobb Glenn Cobb R. J. Fox Buelah Wright Hubert Delaney Ft. Griffin Sam Newcomb Ventus Bunkley John Ivy Paint Creek Bunkle Veetus Bunkle Weinert Hawkins Thei Son Otis Stamford Hospital Tull Newcomb Len McKeever Doyle Gillespie Maxine McKeever Billie Joe McKeever

Thanksgiving Feast At Reynolds Street Elementary

Reynolds Street Elementary held a feast day with each child bringing foods and a shared lunch. Home-room mothers helped, and leftover food was given to Mrs. J O Sledge of United Charities for distribution to families lacking Thanksgiving meals. First and second grades performed programs this week.

Reynolds Street J. O. Sledge United Charities Organization

Joint school program marks week for grades three to five

Tuesday morning and the third fourth and fifth grades held a joint program Wednesday morning. Teachers of the school are Mrs. Willia V. Lyon, principal, Miss Mare Belle Montgomery, Mrs. R. A. Gardner, Miss Leonora Walker and Miss Mamie Hudson.

Willia V. Lyon Mare Belle Montgomery R. A. Gardner Leonora Walker Mamie Hudson

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Harriet Fogleman

The family thanks all who offered kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Harriet Eleanor Fogleman. Special appreciation goes to Mr. and Mrs. BE A Russell Mr. and Mrs KL Horton Mrs. Clara Waldrop Mrs. Jewel Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Fogleman. W. H.

Harriet Eleanor Fogleman BE. A. Russell KL. Horton Clara Waldrop Jewel Duncan Fogleman W. H

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