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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1955

Page

6

Marriage ceremony seals Lindsey Felts union at New Hope

Zoanne Lindsey and Carol Felts wed in a double ring ceremony at New Hope Baptist Church in Stamford. Rev. Melvin Byrd officiated. Attendants wore blue and gold, with Dianne Shelton and Linda Lindsey among flower girls. The couple, both Hardin-Simmons students, live in Abilene after Stamford High and Lueders High schooling respectively.

Zoanne Lindsey Carol Felts New Hope Baptist Church Barron Lindsey R. S. Felts Leeders Melvin Byrd Temple Baptist Church Abilene Lueders Dennie Dodgen Albany Carolyn Lindsey Fort Worth David Whitaker Rocksprings Bethie Sue Lindsey Mr. Whitaker Anita Felts Yvonne Willis Glenda Lindsey Bettie Lindsey Dianne Shelton Biloxi Miss Linda Renea Lindsey Dianne Linda Iris Stamford Cletus E. Gray Ina Jo Schramm Slaton Darlene Agee Big Spring Bobby Ray Atkison Glenna Mae Lindsey Hickory Street Hardin-Simmons University Stamford High School FHA Baptist Training Union Association Hardin- Simmons

Circles Meet for Federation Program at St Johns Church

Three WSCS circles 1 2 and 8 met at St John s Methodist Church Monday for a business meeting and program on the Federation of Methodist Women led by Mrs David Ballard Listen to Him was the meditation. Mrs Wayland Fuqua spoke on the 1923 founding of the international federation and its 1950 membership of 4 008 000 in 35 countries. Mrs Bobby Prewit described Isabella Thoburn College Lucknow India and Mrs Hollis Haynes spoke of a Home Mission school in Kentucky mountains. The program closed with a prayer by Mrs R V Hogle and Circle 3 served coffee and cookies.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service St. John's Methodist Church Federation of Methodist Women David Ballard Mark Ballard Wayland Fuqua Bobby Prewit Isabella Thoburn College Lucknow India Hollis Haynes Kentucky Jesus

Blue Bird Group Heads to Abilene For Christmas Parade

The Singing Blue Birds performed in Abilene on Monday appearing on Calvin Kee Wee show and attending the Christmas parade. They traveled with escorts Mrs John Davis Mrs Tom B Smith and Mrs J Roy Johnson guiding the group. Members listed include Johnnie Davis Sue Thorn Kay Lynn Edwards Carla Faye Smith and Alice Boren.

Blue Birds Abilene Calvin Kee Wee Show Hamburger Anson John Davis Tom B. Smith J. Roy Johnson Johnnie Davis Sue Thorn Kay Lynn Edwards Carla Faye Smith Alice Boren

Grishams Celebrate Holidays with Hood Family Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Grisham and their Lake Jackson children visited Mrs. Grisham’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hood during the holidays along with other relatives.

Lonnie Grisham Lake Jackson

Engagement of Evelyn Forrest to John Willis Announced

Mr and Mrs W E Forrest announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn to John Thomas Willis of Abilene. They plan to wed at Stamford Church of Christ on January 27. Evelyn expects a degree in secondary education from Abilene Christian College in the spring. Willis, ACC 1955 BA in Greek, is minister at Truby Church of Christ and will pursue an MA in Bible also this spring.

W. E. Forrest Evelyn John Thomas Willis Cullen E. Willis Abilene Stamford Church of Christ Miss Forrest Abilene Christian College Willis ACC Truby Church of Christ

Fire Belles Host Turkey Dinner for Firemen's Families

The Fire Belles held a Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday November 22 at the Stamford fire station. Incoming president Mrs Arthur Dyson led the event with guests including Mayor G C Carothers City Manager Harry Steenson and Rev Jerry Beles.

Fire Belles Stamford Arthur Dyson G. C. Carothers Harry Steenson Jerry Beles Central Presbyterian Church Carothers Steenson

Yates Family Thanksgiving Sojourns Reported

Mr and Mrs E E Yates spent Thanksgiving weekend at Sundown with son Richard Yates his wife and daughter Becky They had earlier weekend in Fort Worth with daughter Mrs Glen Neill her husband and son Max

E. E. Yates Sundown Richard Yates Becky Fort Worth Glen Neill Huband Max

Bride and Wedding Attendants Gather for Rehearsal Dinner

The wedding party enjoyed a rehearsal dinner at noon on Saturday hosted by the bride’s parents. Guests traveled from Dallas Cisco Slaton Rock Springs Fort Worth San Marcos Biloxi Alb in e Abilene and other points for the thanksgiving weekend.

Hardin-Simmons Mead’s Bakery Dallas Cisco Slaton Rock Springs Fort Worth San Marcos Biloxi Miss Albany Abilene Austin

Dan Smith Home For Holidays From McMurry College

Dan Smith a student at McMurry College Abilene is home for the holidays. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Tom B Smith.

Dan Smith McMurry College Abilene Tom B. Smith

Stamford Garden Club Pilgrimage Visits Three Homes

The Stamford Garden Club stages its annual holiday pilgrimage Sunday December 11 from 3 to 5 pm. Visitors tour three homes—Dr. and Mrs. George Pryor Jr at 1207 Park Drive, Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Craig at 521 Hill Circle, and Mr. and Mrs. C B. Anderson at 1414 Wells Avenue—plus the home economics cottage on the high school campus. Tickets cost 50 cents at the cottage. Christmas arrangements in antique containers will also be on display there.

Stamford Stamford Garden Club Christ Mas Garden Club J. F. West A. M. G. Swenson Harry Yates L. F. Metz George Pryor, Jr Park Drive Roy M. Craig Hill Circle C B. Anderson Wells Avenue Grady Bowdry Anderson Hugh Astin Pryor L. E. Loveless Craig W. B. Harrison, Sr R. E. McNabb

Burson Family From Killeen Visit Waco Plainview

Mrs. Chester Burson and her Baylor student daughter Sondra, along with son Rusty, traveled from Killeen to spend Thanksgiving week in Waco and Plainview with Mr and Mrs Boots Rogers and family. Mandy, five, recently returned from Dallas with an arm surgery in a cast.

Chester Burson Sondra Baylor University Waco Rusty Killeen Plainview Boots Rogers Mandy Dallas

Whitlocks Visit Mineral Wells Family Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Capt. and Mrs. C. E. Whitlock and their daughters Diane Nancy Laura Jean spent Thanksgiving weekend in Mineral Wells with Mrs. Whitlock’s parents Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Baird. Capt. Whitlock is stationed at Camp Wolters.

C. E. Whitlock Diane Nancy Laura Jean Mineral Wells

Arlington visitors converge on Bert Flemins home

Patricia Flemins of Arlington and the Pattersons visited Mrs. Bert Flemins during the holdings. Also present Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hood, Mrs. Tom Smith and daughters Norma Jean Patricia Kay and Fran, and Lake Jackson residents Mrs. S. L. Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Young and Bud Clark.

Patricia Flemins Arlington E. W. Patterson Bert Flemins Roscoe Hood Tom Smith Norma Jean Patricia Kay Fran Lonnie Grisham Lake Jackson S. L. Bryan Henry Bryan S. G. Young Bud Clark

Thanksgiving Visit From Local Families

Mr and Mrs Shirley Lindsey and their sons Patrick and Michael of Weatherford and Mr and Mrs J C Pinson of Sweetwater spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs RK T Wilcox.

Shirley Lindsey Patrick and Michael Weatherford J.C. Pinson Sweetwater RK. T. Wilcox

Young Family Visit From Sweetwater

Mr and Mrs N J Young and their son Noble Bryant of Sweetwater visited Mrs Young's parents Mr and Mrs J E Jackson last week. Mrs Young and the baby stayed several days while Mr Young brought them over and returned for them.

N. J. Young Noble Bryant Sweetwater

McKnight Daughter Visits Home For Holidays

Sue Ann McKnight, a Baylor University student in Waco, is home for the holidays. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs David McKnight.

Sue Ann McKnight Baylor University Waco She David McKnight

Whittington Family Gatherings for Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs W E Whittington hosted their son daughter and families for Thanksgiving. G E Wimperly from Midland and Mrs Wimberly remained a few days. William Whittington and daughter Kathy of College Station visited, then traveled to Franklin Tennessee for the death of Mrs Whitton's father John McGavock. Kathy stayed behind.

W. E. Whittington G. E. Wimperly Midland Wimberly Kathleen Whittington William Whittington Kathy College Station Franklin, Tenn

Humphrey Family Plans Christmas Visit to Iowa

Mr and Mrs A C Humphrey left Sunday for Ayershire Iowa to visit relatives then return to Stamford for Christmas. Their daughter Mrs John Huebbling and son Steve will stay in Stamford. Huebbling later joins them. The Humphreys hosted other daughter Mrs Bob Wylie and family for Thanksgiving.

A. C. Humphrey Ayershire Iowa John Huebbling Steve Stamford Huebbling Humphreys Bob Wylie

Robinsons Visit Tyler While Son Jack Is Asea

Mr and Mrs W E Robinson traveled to Tyler to visit relatives as their son Jack Robinson remains away over the Thanksgiving season.

W. E. Robinson Tyler Jack Robinson

Johnsons and relatives greet baby Jonny and family ties

Mr and Mrs Jon Mare Johnson and son Jonny age 9 and a half months and Miss Van Bibber of Waco visited over the holidays with Mr and Mrs S G Young and Mr and Mrs L W Johnson and other relatives. Jonny born prematurely spent months in an incubator and now weighs nearly 20 pounds. Mrs Johnson is formerly Joan Walton.

Jon Mare Johnson Jonny Miss van Bibber Waco S. G. Young L. W. Johnson Johnson Joan Walton

Thompson Family Spend Thanksgiving With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Neal Thompson and children of National City California visited his parents Mr and Mrs P E Thompson for the holiday. Also joining were Mr and Mrs Rex Lindsey and children of Fort Worth Mr and Mrs Lester Yarbrough and children of Denton and Mr and Mrs Cody Thompson and children of Abilene.

Neal Thompson National City Calif P. E. Thompson Rex Lindsey Ft. Worth Lester Yarbrough Denton Cody Thompson Abilene

Thanksgiving guests list for Banks family home

Mr and Mrs J W Banks hosted relatives for Thanksgiving including Mrs R C Jones and children Sue and Johnnie from Pecos Mr and Mrs Paul Monts and daughter Jerry from Vernon Mr and Mrs F L Massin of Baytown and their son Paul Banks with wife and daughter Charlotte from Stamford for the holiday.

J. W. Banks R. C. Jones Sue Johnnie Pecos Paul Monts Jerry Vernon F. L. Massin Baytown Paul Banks Charlotte Stamford

Visit Reflects Family Holiday Ties In San Angelo

Rusty Russell of San Angelo visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bryant and Mrs. E. A. Russell during the holidays. Mrs. Bryant has gone to San Angelo to visit her daughter Mrs. J. E. Loveless, Mr. Loveless and their children Rusty and Jane.

Rusty Russell San Angelo R. B. Bryant E. A. Russell

Mrs I O Hughes in Stamford Sanitarium for treatment

Mrs I O Hughes of Stamford is in the Stamford Sanitarium receiving medical treatment.

I. O. Hughes Stamford Stamford Sanitarium

Glenda Kay Clark to Wed Teddie Don Terrell

Mr and Mrs Reece Clark announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Glenda Kay to Teddie Don Terrell son of Mrs Bailey Miller of Rule The ceremony will be at Sagerton Methodist Church on Sunday December 11 at 3 PM No invitations will be sent to friends in Sagerton announced

Reece Clark Glenda Kay Teddie Don Terrell Bailey Miller Rule Sagerton Methodist Church Sagerton

Thanksgiving Dinner by Esther Class at First Baptist

The Esther Class of the First Baptist Church held a Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday night November 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bolding on 12 Texas Street. Members brought food for the meal and played 42. Husbands of members attended as guests with teacher Mrs. M. I. Timberlake and son Don Timberlake present.

Esther First Baptist Church Glenn Bolding Texas Street M. I. Timberlake Don Timberlake Kenneth Triplett Larry Wartes Herschel Kelley

Friendly Hour Club Donates To March of Dimes

At a November 17 meeting at Mrs. E Frecit’s home the Friendly Hour Club voted to give 5 to the March of Dimes. Guests included Mrs. M. Dodgen, Mrs. W. R. Terry, Floyd Wiley, Mrs. Plant, Alma McNutt, Mrs. Osment, E. O. Morgan, Lee Barnett and D. E. Prewit. forty-two games were played and light refreshments served.

Friendly Hour Club March of Dimes Dr. E Frecit Mmes. M. &. Dodgen W. R. Terry Floyd Wiley Woh Plant Alma McNutt K. L. Osment E. O. Morgan Lee Barnett D. E. Prewit

Also Mentioned on This Page

Blackstock WSCS W H J. Little R. V. Hogle Circle 3 Blue Bird Group Oklahoma Evelyn Forrest Sandra Swenson University of Texas Glenda Kay Clark Teddie Don Terrell Veiga Vanity Fair B and H Shop N. Swenson
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