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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1938

Page

5

Hospital Briefs From Stamford And Surrounding Towns

Weekly hospital notes list Mrs. L. E. Larche of Stamford improving after treatment, J. J. Upshaw recovering from a broken leg, and Mrs. D. B. Chamberlain under observation. Other patients include R. O. Owens and J. C. Cave of Rotan, both medical patients improving, Mrs. H. S. Post in Haskell and Mrs. W. M. McGown of Stamford recovering, C. Whittemore of Avoca improving, and Mrs. L. D. Moser of Valera under observation. Mrs. Homer Thomas of Lueders likely to be discharged soon, a newborn daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. John Estes of Stamford, Jewel Burnett improving in Haskell, and R. C. Richards after major surgery improving. Ida Letz of Old Glory is surgical, Mrs. C. E. Earles to continue hospital treatment, Mrs. T. H. Gleaton of Anson slightly improved, Jim Cross of Rule discharged, J. E. Rash of Peacock treated for an infected hand, J. E. Rosson of Anson treated after trailer injury. C. M. Hannis of Aspermany showing little change, E. H. Mason of McCauley improving, Frank Underwood of Haskell slightly improved after burns, and Burl Smithers of Fiat Top ranch treated for an injury, discharged Tuesday. The column ends with a quip about loving a neighbor's dog and the bones it leaves behind.

Orbyrie Doran to Wed E. B. Littlefield Jr

Miss Orbyrie Doran and E. B. Littlefield Jr. announce their engagement and December 24 wedding at Central Christian Church. A Friday afternoon party hosted by Mrs. L. L. Johns featured variety chrysanthemums, bridge prizes, and a salad course with several family and college friends in attendance.

Orbyrie Doran EF. B. Littlefield, JR J. M. Doran E. B. Littlefield, Jr Anson L. L. Johns Central Christian Church Helen Rosenwasser Doran E. B. Littlefield Foster Jean Hurley Mary Louise Doss Frances Prewit Jessie Mae Gill Sue Morrow Bobbie Nell Owen Mary Tom Boston Mary Elledine Merritt Lorene Cook Tommie Faye Stell Mildred Hood Rudolph Bartlett Curtis Stanford

Mrs Johnny Farnsworth Celebrated At Gift Party

Mrs Johnny Farnsworth of Anson nee Claudine Young was feted at a gift party hosted by Miss Mildred Rogers on Friday afternoon. Chrysanthemums and snapdragons adorned the living room while miniature newspapers highlighted the couple’s upcoming July marriage. Attendees included Mrs E E Farnsworth and three Farnsworth sisters from Anson. program featured violin, piano numbers and readings as 45 guests gathered.

Johnny Farnsworth Anson Claudine Young Mildred Rogers Farnsworth Columbia Prater Signa Mada Fern Young Bobby Carson Mary Charlotte Larche Judy Fuqua Mary Gwendolyn Rucker Mr. Farnsworth E. E. Farnsworth Mary Margaret Susie Mildred Ada Grace Farnsworth

Thanksgiving family visitors travel through Abilene area

Mr and Mrs Homer Hutto and family visited in Abilene last week. Mrs Marguerite Lieb Sparks of Hamlin visited her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Lieb during Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Clyde Latimer and their young daughter have returned from Cisco to settle here. Mrs Jerry Dillard and daughter Marie and Mr and Mrs Lee Dillard with sons Billy and Jimmie attended a family reunion in Stephenville at Morris O Bryant's home. Also attending from Leeders were Mr and Mrs Ross Dillard and children Martha Ann and Jerry of Decatur, Mrs J J Johnston of Waco, Mr and Mrs C M Dillard and daughter Leona of Waco, and Mr and Mrs Guy Barrow and sons Neal and Glynn of Belton.

Homer Hutto Abilene Marguerite Lieb Sparks Hamlin Henry Lieb Clyde Latimer Cisco Jerry Dillard Marie Lee Dillard Billy Jimmie Stephenville

John Oates Jr Marries Abilene Girl at First Baptist Church

John Oates Jr of this city and Miss Lonelle Whitaker of Abilene wed at 10 o clock on Thanksgiving Day in Abilene. They now reside in a new Berthelot street home. Oates works for West Texas Utilities Company. Thanksgiving dinner followed at the Kinney home with relatives from Gorman Olney Hamlin Jayton Stamford and Stamford area.

John Oates, JR Abilene Lonelle Whitaker First Baptist Church Berthelot Street Oates West Texas Utilities Company Kinneys J. H. Kinney Mrs. Kinney L. Purdy Gorman R. E. Daily Ted Daily Olney Donis Pope Hamlin Sue Kinney Jayton Ralph Ross Baby Stamford George Kinney

Fidelis Class Arranges Thanksgiving Remembrance Dinner

The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church organized a basket Thanksgiving dinner for the Franklin family as a special remembrance.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Franklin

Social held for Presbyterian Auxiliary Circles

The Central Presbyterian church Auxiliary held a joint social at the manse with Circle 1 hosting and Circle 2 directing the Thanksgiving program. Mrs. Rogan led a brief business session and Mrs. York offered the devotional. Thanksgiving songs and Scripture readings by Mrs. Crump and Mrs. White accompanied a vocal number.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Central Presbyterian Church Circle 1 Circle 2 Wm. F. Rogan L. M. York Oliver Crump Jewett White

Birthday tea honors Mrs Rogan with quiz and gifts

Mrs Rogan presided at a tea in honor of her birthday with a Professor Quiz contest conducted by Mrs Russell and a mock prize ceremony. Attendees included Mesdames Scott Fitzgerald Nye McKinney Pennington Webb Furth Rowland Bunkley Smith Moody Bushell Blankenbeckler Braun Wyatt Dyer White Inglish Huie Owen Siddall Yantis Fletcher Collier Lamb Blan Elliott White Wiley Boston Gray Traeger and Greene.

E. A. Russell Perry Smith Dick Rowland C. F. Williams Russell Rogan J. H. Scott H. S. Fitzgerald D. C. Nye E. P. McKinney H. H. Pennington Nathan Webb L. S. Furth W. FE. Bunkley H. P. Moody Ed Bushell Annie Blankenbeckler A. C. Braun E. G. Wyatt J. Dyer Jewett Sue Inglish C. G. Inglish Annie Clair Huie Lubbock Billy Owen Electra Sarah Siddall Mabry Yantis Mary Fletcher Mildred Collier Vivian Lillian Lamb Eilah Blan Elliott Wanda White Billy Ray Wiley Margaret Boston Ouida Fay Gray Frances Johnson Mary Traeger Ray Greene

Thanksgiving Holiday Visits Across the Area

Local families and students from the University of Texas at Austin Hardin Simmons Abilene Christian College North Texas State Teachers College and McMurry College spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Stamford Sanger Abilene Stephenville and surrounding towns. A new son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Murray of Leeders at the Stamford Sanitarium.

Helen Rosenwasser University of Texas At Austin Louis Rosenwasser Frances Precit Hardin.Simmons University At Abilene Wayne Hargrove North Texas State Teachers College Denton Bobby Strauss Mrs Chas. Strauss Thomas Murray Leeders Stamford Sanitarium

MISS YENTA CARSON WEDS DALLAS MAN ON THANKSGIVING

Miss Yenta Carson, daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Carson of Stamford, married Donald Kee of Dallas in a Thanksgiving Day home ceremony. The single ring service at O H Tabor’s church featured Dorothy and Bobby Jean Carson and Frances Bennett as witnesses. The couple planned a brief trip to Comanche before settling in Dallas. Kee is employed by a clothing firm in Dallas.

Yenta Carson Dallas C. R. Carson Stamford Donald Kee O. H. Tabor Church of Christ Dorothy Bobby Jean Carson Frances Bennett Commanche Mr. Kee J. J. Kee Gustine

K F L Boys Host Dance at Stamford Country Club

Members of the K. F. L. organization held a dance at Stamford Country Club last Thursday night with about 20 couples attending. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bryant. Club officers listed are Billy J. Bryant president G. Gainer vice president Pat Kelly secretary treasurer Howard Ashmore sergeant at arms Coy Toney Pete Andrews Bland Harrison dy C. Doss Cecil Massey and Duncan Williams.

K. F. L. Boys’ Organization Stamford Country Club W. B. Harrison H. G. Andrews Billy Bryant Billy J. Bryant Coy Toney Pete Andrews Bland Harrison Dy C. Doss Cecil Massey Duncan Williams

Band Director George Corse Plans Season End Treat

George Corse, director of the High School band, will entertain members of the band at season’s end with a complimentary event. A football picture will be shown. Miss Peggy Elliott, Snyder teacher, visited Wednesday to Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Elliott.

George Corse Peggy Elliott Snyder T. J. Elliott

Hahn Couple Celebrate 30th Anniversary at Thanksgiving Party

Mr and Mrs August Hahn of Old Glory hosted a Thanksgiving Day gathering for the Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church Lagerton and their families to mark their 30th wedding anniversary. A turkey dinner followed a short Aid meeting planning a fifth anniversary banquet in January.

August Hahn Old Glory Ladies Aid Zion Lutheran Church Lagerton The Aid

Child John Tom Murray Gentry born to Leeders family

The newborn weighs eight pounds seven ounces and is named John Tom. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Tom Murray of Leeders and Mrs J Frank Gentry. Mrs Murray was formerly Miss Juaneary Gentry. The T E L Class of the First Baptist Church will meet Thursday night at the home of Mrs W K Tayman.

John Tom Tom Murray Leeders J. Frank Gentry City Murray Juaneary Gentry First Baptist Church W .K. Tayman

Miss Mamie Hudson Spends Thanksgiving in Omston

Miss Mamie Hudson spends the Thanksgiving holidays in Omston with homefollies, reflecting seasonal leisure and family gatherings in the town.

Mamie Hudson Omston

Stamford Friends Host Emil Slovacek and Visitors

Emil Slovacek of Snyder spent last weekend with J. W. Dewees and friends. He formerly lived in Stamford and graduated from Stamford High School several years ago. Judge H. F. Grindstaff of Rotaa visited Stamford on Saturday.

Jane Brown Brownwood Stamford Emil Slovacek Snyder J. W. Dewees Emil Stamford High School H. F. Grindstaff Rotaa

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. E. Larche J. J. Upshaw D. B. Chamberlain of R. O. Owens of Rotan J. C. Cave of H. S. Post of Haskell W. M. McGown C. Whittemore Avoca L. D. Moser Valera Homer Thomas Lueders John Estes Jewel Burnett Haskell Irl R. C. Richards Bricksdahl Ida Letz C. E. Earles of T. H. Gleaton Jim Cross Rule S. S J. E Peacock J. E. Rosson C. M. Hannis of Permany E. H. Mason McCaulley Frank Underwood Burl Smithers Fiat Top Ranch N. F. McDonald M. D B. Yates Drug Store Texas C. D. Shamburger Lumber CO Singer Sewing Machine CO Cooper's Are Zack Sinclair W. Mc Harg Fred Buerger Rt. 1 South Swenson J. P. Binnicker Bath East Campbell South Orient Street Tfe North Swenson Coyde’s South McKinley C. L. Cook City Drug Store B. Yates Drug Company Frank Heflin East Campbell Duke’s Appliance Company E. Reynolds Street Margaret L. Pratt Lovers Lane East Boulevard Inquire East Moran East Moran Street F. H. Gay East McHarg Street TCCC Howe Furniture Co Lawrence Crider East Oliver Street J. A. Smith Ace Abbott Tex Hager Irish McGee Blondy Chrane Gene Blackley Roy Beard City Auditorium Just-A-Mere R. C Shelton Just-A-Mere Bridge Club Branham Payne Earl O’steen Mesdames A. C. Braun A. H. Ladd J. ¢. Shamburger H C, Michael Farr O’steen Leslie Larche J. Hodce Bob McCleskey Clay Davis Leslie White Bernard Buie Albert Turner Leonel Gordon Dallas Laboratories Maye Belle Montgomery Sanger L. F. Meta Kolonial Kard Klub Alec Spencer San Antonio Mrs. Spencer Mis. W. B. Harrison Martha Jane Bryant McMurry College Mary Phillips Dumas E. R. Ratheberger Fine Arts Betty Jane Blackwell Nancy Ruth Harrison Bobbie Lou Smith Halycon Stagner Charles Dickens Annette Carothers Jean Brownfield Miss Bryant Mrs. R. B. Bryant Josephine Roach Canyon J. W. Holman Mr. Holman Virginia Ramey Goose Creek Frank Ramey Louie Mack Hardy Morris Lee Wolfe J. A. Elliott Mies Jewel W. M. Owen Frances Elliott C.D. Shamburger Lumber CO Every Nelly Bryant-Link Co Telly Theo T Natural Gas Co
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