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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1930

Page

7

Entre Nous Club Entertained At Davenport Home

Mrs. B. P. Davenport Jr and Mrs. Kirk Gregory hosted Entre Nous Club and guests Friday evening. Autumn decor featured bronze tones and fall flowers with pumpkin pie and coffee served. Members included Mrs. Pennington Whittington Rowland Blankenbeckler Pinson Cramp and others.

Entre Nous Club Rivay Ts. B. P. Davenport Mowe Crockett Applie Z Dayle Middleton Harry Beunds Burl McClellan Jesse White Jay Randel Cameron Ream D. S. Bennett J. Watson Ed Matchett Brandon Why E. R. Pate Mr. N M. Phy Dick Rowland Mecdames H. H. Pennington W. E. Whittington Annie Blankenbeckler L. S. Furrh J. C. Pinson Oliver Cramp

Young Women Mission Meeting Plans Lottie Moon and Christmas Offerings

The Young Womans Missionary society of the First Baptist Church met Monday evening. Mrs M Lester opened with a prayer and Mrs Olive M Dougle led the business session. They planned the Lottie Moon offering and a Christmas offering for the poor. Members present included Frances Carson Katherine Addi Fo Adams Jewell Elliott Valentine Ora Lee Bland Ruby Phenix Estelle Cade Margaret Schaefer Mabelle Buffington Olive McDougle Vera Sloan Elizabeth Pratt Mabel Bailey Mrs TS Hoover and Mrs C M Lester. The Rose Bounds marriage followed, Barney Rose of El Paso and Sybil Bounds wed November 22 at the bride’s grandparents home in Roswell New Mexico. Sybil, a Stamford native, had attended local schools and Denton IA, then Draughon’s in Abilene. The couple will reside in El Paso where Mr Rose is employed.

Anxi Missionaretic Mre M. Lester Mixa Olive M. Dougle Lottie Moon Vera Sloan Prm Frances Carson Katherine Addi Fo Adams Jewell Elliott Valentine Ora Lee Bland Mise Mae Youngaquist Johard Youngaquist New Sweden Mesers Masdames Victor Brace Arthur Swenek Taylor Abilene Myr Charles Anderson Carl Jonson Jensen Dor Johneon Austin Mary Lucille Johnson Stamford Sanitarium Moo Johnson Orabelle Stamford Cenior Mira Lange Haters Fay Texas Inel Howe Munity Treders High School Luther League Society of the Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Hugo B. Haterius Jacqueline Hansen Charles Markham Hugo B. Hatertus Hiram Oleen Huge KO Hatertue

Thanksgiving Party Held at East Reynolds Street Home

Mrs. L F Metz and Mrs Hills hosted a Thanksgiving gathering Tuesday afternoon last week at Mr Hills home on East Reynolds Street. Orange brown decor and autumn baskets set the scene. High scores went to Mrs L M York and Mrs Mayme Yates Orr.

Mmes. Metz Hills L. F. Metz BR. B. Hills Mr. Hills East Reynolds Street L. M. York Mayme Yates Orr Cutigh

Busy Hour Club hosts fall gathering at Miller home

Mrs C O Millers home hosted the Busy Hour Club on a Tuesday afternoon with fall baskets and vases as guests. A brief business session preceded a friendly peanuts reveal and plans for a Christmas party. Bridge was played and a salad menu served to members including Mesdames Sanders Forrester Smith Pittman Lawdon Pace Owens and the hostess. London Bridge Club meets at Metz home with autumn colors and chrysanthemums. Bridge honors awarded to Upshaw for ladies and Zachary for men. Two course refreshments served.

Mrs. Miller Busy Hour Club C. O. Miller Guy Pittman Bridge A E. Sanders George Forrester C. B Smith H. B. Lawdon E R. Pace B. Owens London Bridge London Bridge Club L. F. Metz F. Upshaw H. Zachary

Autumn Bridge Party at Hills and Metz Homes

A Tuesday evening bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hills and Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Metz showcased autumn colors and Thanksgiving motifs on tally cards and refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs. H. G. Andrews for ladies high and R. F. Townsend for men high. Mrs. B. N. Wiseley took the top women’s score. The guest list included J. D. Pumphrey, F. W. Peckham, R. E. Hall, W. C. Leavitt, Arnold Douthit, C. F. Upshaw, F. E. Hudson, H. A. Carter and others.

R. B. Hills Hills L. F. Metz H. G. Andrews R. F Harry Yates R. R. Robertson E. V. Hardwick E. P. Bunkley A. R. Clark F. E. Morrow W. B. Harrison R. F. Townsend B. N. Wiseley G. H. Zachary A. Bandeen Miss Maurine Oueen

Presbyterian Auxiliary Meets at Central Church

Members of the Presbyterian Auxiliary gathered at the Central Presbyterian Church Monday afternoon for a brief business session and related discussions.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Central Presbyterian Church

Phebean Class Social at First Baptist Church

The Phebean Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Marvin Doss home with hostesses Mrs. Guy Crow and Mrs. R. G. Can Were. The meeting opened with a hymn session and games followed by hot coffee and baked apples with whipped cream. Members present included H. A. Witt, R. L. Cook, Guy Pittman, Hrad y Studiville, Charles McDougle, Frank Sosehee, A. H. Lawson, Elmer Bushell, Otie Harbert, R. A. Roles, Gertrude Walker, K. R. Pawkett, J. E. Lawson, A. C. Kinenkie, Mitchell Baker, Sterling Keen, Bill Stell.

Marvin Doss Guy Crow R. G Dose Meadames H. A. Witt R. L. Cook Guy Pittman Hrady Studiville Charles McDougle Frank Sosehee A. H L. Lawson Elmer Bushell Otie Harbert R. A. Roles Gertrude Walker K. R. Pawkett J. E. Lawson A. C. Kinenkie Mitchell Baker Sterling Keen Bill Stell

Birthday Party Honors Sixth Birthday Boy Billy Lieyd

Mrs J M Shaw hosted a birthday party at East Oliver Street for her son Billy Lieyd turning six. After games guests enjoyed a pink and white ice cream cake and fellowship with 20 plus attendees including Betty Ann Putnam, Martha Louise McClellan, Fay Latch, Virginia Tayman, and others.

Billy Lieyd J. M Shaw East Oliver Street Betty Ann Putnam Martha Louise McClellan Fay Latch Virginia Tayman Bobbie Nell Adams Virginian Tripp Ann Bunkley Betty Jane Blackwell Nancy Ruth Harrison Mary Jean Yates Freida Perkins Jeanne White Billy

Wednesday Bridge Club Hosts Roses At Vernon Home

Mrs A S Vernon welcomed the Wednesday Bridge Club and guests for a afternoon gathering. Pink tarleton decor mirrored on the tables while Mre A O Crow took high score honors. A turkey salad with rolls olives cake and tea was served to Hortense Hall of Killeen and many members of the club.

A. S. Vernon Tarleton Mre A. O. Crow Mise Hortense Hall of Killeen Hugh Astin A. ©. Crow Gordon Haynes R. B. Hillk FL E Morrow Ben Ray R. F. Townsend Harry Yates G. C. Carothers R. E. Hall G. H. Zachary L. M. York E. W. Hardwick RN. Wiseley Fred Hudson H. A. Carter L. F. Metz Louis Rosenwasser Mayme Yater Orr Dolly Payne George Pryor

Ladies' Aid Bible Study at Central Christian Church

The Ladies' Aid of Central Christian Church met Monday afternoon for a Bible study after a brief business session led by Mrs. L L Johns. Mrs W T Grubbs discussed James chapter one. Attendees included Mesdames Grubbs Johns Gregory Stuart Williams Moore Lee Conant Phelps King Browning Sanders.

Ladies’ Aid Central Christian Church L. L. Johns W. T. Grubbs James Mesdames T. Grubbs Kirk Gregory L. D. Stuart George R. Williams Bob Moore J. B. Lee

Play-a-While Club Hosts Mrs Dial for Thanksgiving Party

Mrs Anna Dial entertained the Play-a-While club at her East Moran street home with a Thanksgiving themed afternoon. Bronze and white chrysanthemum decorations, baskets of candy, pumpkin pie and tea accompanied games of forty two and Pollyanna. Guests included Mrs J T Medlin, Mrs J M Shaw, Mrs H T White, Mrs J R Sledge, Mrs D K Herman, Mr G K Ashburn, and others. Mrs R C Ricks plans a Christmas party at South Vascar street on Wednesday afternoon December 17.

Dial Anna Dial East Moran Street Mesdames J. T. Medlin J. M. Shaw H. T. White J. R. Sledge D. K. Heriman G. K. Ashburn FE. B. Britton George R. Williams Furrh Bob Moore FE. B. Harrison L. L. Johns

Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting Focuses on Church History

Mrs. W. M. Hart hosted a Monday gathering of Episcopal Auxiliary members at her home. They began a study titled Life and History of the Church with Miss Maud Coote discussing the History and Source of the Church. Peach upside-down cake and coffee were served to attendees.

Honoring Herman Swift at Boston home luncheon

Miss Jeannette Boston entertained in honor of her cousin Herman Swift of San Angelo with a buffet luncheon at the Boston home. The dining room featured fall roses and chrysanthemums and a theatre party followed. Guests included Sue Morrow Peggy Elliott Clara Mae Jones Parker Gardner Frank Ramey Tom Upshaw and the honoree.

Herman Swift San Angelo Jeannette Boston Misses Sue Morrow Peggy Elliott Clara Mae Jones Parker Gardner Frank Ramey Tom Upshaw

Community gathers for Lutheran church social in Lueders

The Willing Workers Society of the Lutheran church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Hialmar Carleon on Friday November 28 with Rev Hugo B Haterius in charge. A five dollar donation to the Old Folks Home in Round Rock was decided. Numerous members attended and a reading by Miss Laura Carlson followed songs and prayers.

Edwin Almquiet Ernest Nelson Ase Rireer Milton Haterius Vernon Lundgren Henry Nelson Farle Omar Adolph Oleon Theodore Oleon Walfred Rocenauist Lambert Stenholem Winifred Stenholm Eugene Oleon Richard Rosene Willing Workers’ Society of the Lutheran Church Hialmar Carleon Carlson Laura Carleon Hoeteese Hugo B. Haterive Haterive Jesus Mra Charl Ardler Ters M To Mies Laura Carlson Hateriu Hugo B. Haterius Mesers Mesdames August Sinholm Ed Armatrong Howard Burgeson Oscar Larson Taylor Monte Smart Lueders Charles Anderson Charley Carleon Philip Olson E. O. Soderberg Ernest Segerstrom Oscar Ekdahl Misses Cordelia Armstrong Grace Armstrong Eunice Evelyn Imogene Haterius Adeline Stenholm Evelyn Olson Annie Carleon Jennie Pauline Helen Armstrong Fach Vo Usic Mise Gertrude Sharbutt Mildred Rosene Opal Nelson Selma Swenson Clase Edward Newaquist Bertil Youngquist Claude Burkman Nils Hansen Littl Jacqueline Gloria Oman Hildegarde Lundgren Johnnie Hansen Johnnie Swenson Henry Hansen Oliver Swenson Woodrow Hansen Exandria Crump D. Swenson Philip Oman Sam Hansen John Lundgren John Blackstock Dorothy Swenson Jennie Blackstock Fannie Mae Blackstock Bertha Schuchert Mary Blackstock Lottie Schuchert Vera Carlson Stamford Margaret Olson Orabelle Olson John Nelson Johnnie Oman Edward Newquist Alfred Shurley Carl Nelson Fred Polecek Willie Polece Byron Shugert Josephine Oman Matilda Oman Farle Oman Bernard Oman J. B. Phillips Rule Fred Nelson

Thanksgiving Visitors From Abilene Family Group

Personal items note Miss Margaret Smith from McMurray College Abilene visiting her parents Mr and Mrs JOA Smith for Thanksgiving. Also present are Miss Ruth Tunnell teaching in Longworth and visiting her parents, along with Mr W Tunnell Miss Kathleen Wiseley and James.

Margaret Smith McMurray College Abilene Mrs Joa Smith Ruth Tunnell Longworth Mr W . Tunnell

Thanksgiving relatives fill Fort Worth area visits

Local residents and their relatives gathered in Fort Worth and surrounding areas for Thanksgiving weekends. Names include Wiseley at TCU Fort Worth, Anna Patrick Booth and Mica Upshaw from Sam Houston University Abilene, Booths, Hart, Stahl, Cooze, and many others visiting family in Fort Worth and nearby cities. Families from Paria, Denton, Wichita Falls, and Collineville joined celebrations.

Anna Patrick Booth Mica Sarah Upshaw Sammons University Abilene Apent Jack Booth Mre . A. Upehaw

Thanksgiving Visit Among Hico and Carlton Relatives

Delcon figures JM Knowles and J M Morgan spent Thanksgiving in the area visiting relatives and friends in Hico and Carlton.

Hico Carlton JM. Knowles J. M. Morgan of Delcon

Neat Beauty Shoppe Opens in Connally Home

Misses Ke wee and Valentine Bland announce the opening of the U Neat Beauty Shoppe at Mere BH Connally 2158 McKinles street. They advertise beauty services including finger waves manicures and facial work with home and evening appointments.

Ke Wee Valentine Bland Mere Connally McKinles Street Pareon Sethe Ahulene Cehow Ater

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Margaret Schaefer Telephone Episcopal Auxiliary Ericksdahl Florence Oman Carl Oman Pearl Summers Odie Vada Summers R. L. Summers Swenson School Roy Rosene Stamford High School Theodore Pearson Anton Ernest Pearson Viola Franklin Ed Armstrong Larson Burgeson Carl Youngquist Miss Kathleen Wiseley Miles Brothers Marie Stahl of Sweetwater Mr. and Mre. T. A. Hart Maud Cooze Fort Worth Baird of Leonard Riekws Pr. Worth Welliemde J. H. Whittington Pari M. Dr. Thompson Mr. Thomson A. D Thomparr Harry Fuller Wayne J. Helmee Lb. Harrison Wichita Palla Andre. W Sentell Paria and JK. Kirkpatrick Margaret Helen Collineville Senten*y Leta May Middleton Mabelle Humphrey Ingiich Denton Mes. Wo Pratt and Family and Motel Thompson -Epent SAGE Hickok Tye Citi Slamston Munningwear Bryant-Link
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