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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1980

Page

7

Sharon Furr Honored at Bridal Shower for William Gilbreath

Sharon Furr bride elect was feted at a Saturday Nov 20 bridal shower from 4 to 6 p.m. in First Baptist Church parlor. Guests included her mother Mrs Charles Furr Jr and groom's mother Mrs Junior Gilbreath along with relatives. Registry led by Sharon Starr, gifts displayed by Mrs Craig Gannaway. Theme featured purple orchid and white with light refreshments. Hostesses listed.

Sharon Furr William Gilbreath First Baptist Church Charles Furr, Jr Junior Gilbreath Jewell Glover Ethel Furr Jerry Rice Abilene J.A. Furr Oklahoma Sharon Starr Craig Gannaway

Jenkins and Bradley Wedding Vows Unite in First Baptist

Linda Jenkins and Gregory Lynn Bradley exchanged marriage vows on Friday November 28 at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. T. O. Upshaw officiating. The bride's family includes Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Jenkins Jr. and the groom's parents are C. K. Bradley and Ann Bradley of Abilene. The ceremony featured lace gown with seed pearl detailing, formal bridal party from Stamford Abilene Rio Vista Hico and Hamlin, and a reception in the church Fellowship Hall. The couple plans to reside in Clyde after a wedding trip. she attends Hardin-Simmons University and he is with Stearns-Lindsey Electric Co.

Linda Jenkins Gregory Lynn Bradley First Baptist Church T.O. Upshaw Baptist Tammy Prather Rio Vista Betsy Thompson Kim Rainer Carolyn Spalding Stamford Lisa Templeton Abilene Shelley Connally Hico Bucky Stephens Hamlin Ruth Ann Bradley Nan Petty Guy Allison Potosi Jim Frazier Ron Hal Fred van Clieve Grady Sheppard Gary Jenkins Barry Ransberger Coleman Carl Frazier Donald Taylor C.K. Bradley Ann Bradley Fuqua Stamford High School Hardin-Simmons University Cooper High School Tarleton State University Stearns-Lindsey Electric Co Rt. 1 Clyde

Heavenly Deception screening at Calvary Baptist Sunday

Evangelical Films presents Heavenly Deception at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday at 6 p.m. The film follows Chris Elkins from a college honor student to involvement with the Unification Church, portraying a journey from faith questions to a deceptive religious movement. It depicts the church’s recruiting methods and the end justifying means.

Calvary Baptist Calvary Baptist Church Evangelical Films Chris Elkins Unification Church Chris Church of Unification Monnie

Bowen winner in Lubbock wool show

Teresa Bowen daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Bowen Jr was named third alternate at Make it Yourself With Wool in Lubbock on November 22 She was among 41 participants across four divisions pre teens to adults Bowen presented a gift of war goods consisting of 1 virgin wool Accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs Bowen the event was noted by Necy Wilburn Jones County Extension Agent

Teresa Bowen Luther Bowen, Jr Lubbock Necy Wilburn Jones County Miss Bowen

Piano recital by Mayes Studio at the high school

Mayes Studio presents a pre Christmas piano recital Sunday afternoon at 30 oclock in the high school auditorium. Students in grades one through six will perform in this program.

Mayes Studio

Jones County takes top honors at Wichita Falls show

Jones County winners highlighted at the District Food Show held Saturday in Wichita Falls per Extension Agent Necy Wilburn. Mindy Watts won Senior Division Side Dishes and advances to the State Competition at 4-H Round-Up in June. Kim Rogers was named Junior Division Side Dishes alternate. Blue ribbon recipients included Pam Wills, Kim Ekdahl, Donna Jackson. red ribbons went to Melissa Wilson, Jeannie Winkles, Letitia Wills. District judges Sharon Stanford and Judy Ender were from Jones County.

Jones County Wichita Falls Necy Wilburn Mindy Watts Eugene Watts Kim Rogers Russ Rogers Pam Wills Lueders Kim Ekdahl Erichsdahl Donna Jackson Anson Melissa Wilson Hawley Jeannie Winkles Letitia Wills Leeders Sharon Stanford Judy Ender

Daughter Born to Shiffletts in Abilene

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shifflett of Abilene welcomed a daughter, Shelley Renee, born November 4 in Abilene. Mrs. Shifflett is the former Vicki Golden. Grandparents are Obie Golden of Stamford and Calvin Shifflett of Abilene. Great grandparent is Blanche Smith of Sweetwater.

Gary Shifflett Abilene Shelley Renee Shifflett Vicki Golden Obie Golden Stamford Calvin Shifflett Blanche Smith Sweetwater

Teakwood residents share Thanksgiving Fun Time program

Sixty four Teakwood Manor residents gathered Thanksgiving Day for the regular Fun Time Bible and worship hour. They sang hymns and were entertained by Ron Meador and wife Jan from the First Assembly of God church in Stamford. Numbers drawn gave winners fruit floral arrangements pencils stationery cards and books.

Florence Kieke Ron Meader First Assembly of God Church Teakwood Manor Ron Meador Jan First Assembly of God Church Stamford

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