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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1938

Page

4

Dickens Program Brings Fine Arts Club Evening

Fine Arts Club held a Charles Dickens program for the December meeting at Betty Jane Blackwell's home. Halcyon Stagner opened with a pantomime drill, Annette Carothers recited a poem, and readings of Dickens life and Christmas Carols followed. Members sang carols, and hosts provided cookies and hot chocolate.

Dickens Fine Arts Club Charles Dickens Betty Jane Blackwell Satureday Bobby Lou Smith Nancy Leu Langford Judy Suqua Halcyon Stagner Eilah Blan Elliott Annette Carothers Halycon Jean Brownfield Nan- Lou Langford Janice Baird Betty Jane Plackwell Ann Paunkley Freca Culwell Eilah Blan’ Elliott Gweneth Fleming Mary Jean Yates Peggy Tinsley Judy Fuqua Petty Jo Summers Doris Rosenwadser Nancy Ruth Harrison Jane Sarah McDonald Halcyon Nel Stagner Ruth Fraters Virginia Tayman Martha Beth Larche Nancy Lou Langford

Pep Squad Hosts Stamford High Football Banquet

The Stamford High School football boys will be banqueted at the home economics cottage on December 16. Pep squad members will act as hostesses with the High School band as guests. Ollie Mae Burge is general chairman and Mrs ine Walker assists.

Stamford High School Ollie Mae Burge Mre Ine Walker

Dinner party honors Mr. and Mrs. Oates in Abilene

Mrs. R. A. Fuqua and Mrs. Mamie Yates Orr hosted a dinner Wednesday night for Mr. and Mrs. John Oates Jr. and other guests. A three course meal was served to attendees including Morris Childers Johnny Elliott Mary Alice Abbott Grace Moody Esther Rogers LaVerne Grace Ray Reid Jack Carnes Dick Trachia J. P. Smitherman and Claude Webster.

Oates John Oates, Jr Abilene R. A. Fuqua Mamie Yates Orr Morris Childers Johnny Elliott Mary Alice Abbott Grace Moody Esther Rogers LaVerne Grace Ray Reid Jack Carnes Dick Trachia J. P. Smitherman Claude Webster

Saturday Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon Event

Mrs. Fred Hudson entertained members of the Saturday Bridge Club last Saturday afternoon with fall flowers in decorations. Mrs. Robert Harrison won high score in bridge games. Refreshments were served to a list of club members including H. A. Carter G. C. Car others A. C. Cooper Arnold Douthit Charles Markham Budley Raines Harry Yates Robert Harrison E. A. Rosell Ben Ray Mable Yates Orr and Buster Parish.

Friendly Hour Bridge Club Paul Summers Friendly Hour R. C. Ricks Leonard Rucker Leslie White 8. J. Hodge Fred Hudson Robert Harrison

T E L Class Entertained At Christmas Event

The T E L Class of the First Baptist church held a Christmas party at Mrs. W B Tayman’s home with associate hostesses Mines C E Brownfield L Jackson J H Kinney C M Lester and Maurine Jackson. A Yuletide theme featured in decorations and program. Gifts from the tree were shared and refreshments served.

First Baptist Church L. C. Dennis Jean Brownfield Alyeon Campbell Ednad Cullum Mmes Morris Hicks C. R. Sims Alten McClellan A. L. Buster Howard Spencer T. Tinsley M. D. Thompson

Choral Club Formed At Local High School Under George Corse

A high school choral club is organized under director George Corse. Lillian Lamb is elected president with Cecil Massey as secretary and treasurer. Othellis Lusk serves as reporter, Everett Million as sergeant-at-arms, and committees on uniforms named Russell Gill, Cecil Massey, Alyeon Campbell, and Elijah Alan Elliott. Meetings set for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school.

George Corse Lillian Lamb Cecil Massey Othellis Lusk Everett Million Russell Gill Alyeon Campbell Elijah Alan Elliott

Church of the Nazarene Sunday Services

Mrs. Ola Bells is pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Young people meet at 6:30 p.m. Miss Corby leads the missionary society on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Prayer meeting is on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All are welcome to worship.

Church of the Nazarene Ola Bells Miss Corby Missionary Society A. L. Corby

Church of Christ notices and weekly schedule

Church of Christ led by Minister C. H. Tabor posts a Bible school Sunday at 9 45 a m and services 11 a m and 7 15 p m Geesenendon services at 11 45 a m and & p m Young people class at 6 30 p m Ladies class Monday 3 p m Singing Monday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Everyone is welcome and classes encourage questions to learn together

St Johns Methodist Staging Church Services and Welcoming Invite

St Johns Methodist Church led by Pastor Thomas Barcus holds church school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 50 with special music and sermon by the pastor Vesper service at 5 p m The community is invited Those without a church home are welcomed Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p m

St. John’s

First Baptist Church Report Highlights Growth and Finances

The First Baptist Church led by Rev. Dick O’Brien reports a year of growth with 1200 members, 49 baptisms, 61 by letter, 600 in Sunday school, and boosts to B T U and WMU enrollments. Finances show 1500 missions, 3000 pastor salary, 1250 revival aid, and 12350 debt and incidentals totaling 17100.

First Baptist Church Dick O'Brien Jones County Association W. M Leeders

Central Presbyterian Observes Universal Bible Sunday

Minister Wm F. Rogan leads services at Central Presbyterian with Bible theme across morning worship and evening program. The church hosts a Teacher Training Course and a chili supper for the Taxis Class Thursday, with a fellowship hour and folk dances after.

Central Presbyterian Wm F. Rogan American Bible Society Sakata Belgian Congo Ann Bunkley Bland Harrison Ccasion

Central Christian Church Services Announced

Central Christian Albert Jones, minister, outlines morning worship at 10 a m and evening worship at 11 a m with a 7 30 p m service. The public is cordially invited to attend these services.

Central Christian Albert Jones

Three Days Cough Signal Warns of Hidden Trouble

An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion for chest cold and bronchial irritation. It claims the remedy targets the source of inflammation, eases mucous membranes, and loosens germ laden phlegm, offering a money back guarantee if not fully effective.

Woman Crushed to Death by Tractor Near Peacock

A Stonewall County woman, Mrs. Reynolds aged about 38, was killed Wednesday afternoon when a tractor ran over her near Peacock. Barrow Funeral Home prepared the body for burial. Funeral plans were incomplete Thursday.

Stonewall County Reynolds Peacock Barrow Funeral Home

Thanksgiving visits fill many local homes in Fort Worth era

Rockdale teacher Miss Veda Trammell and her mother visited Fort Worth for Thanksgiving with Miss Veda’s sister and husband. Numerous community members and relatives spent the holiday across Abilene Hamlin Stamford Lubbock and nearby towns. Family gatherings included car accident injuries and hospital stays, deer hunts, and multiple visits with extended kin.

Veda Trammell Rockdale Ft. Worth Veda Paul Kelly Jay Newcomb Monahans Tull Newcomb Clifton Cobb Abilene von Cobb Miller Bunkley Arlington Merle Ivy John Ivy J. J. West Bob Posey Jr Post Community M. M. Cobb T. N. Gillespie Bill Mickler el Paso Mr. Scott L. E. Scott Sam Cobb Lubbock Jean Cobb Marybell Willoughby Dorothy Jean Evetts Annie Fox Albany Sam Newcomb Ft. Griffin Hardin-Simmons University Lee Bohannan Ermon Williams Haskell Glad McLennan Sid Jones Matthews Colton W. C. Gruben Emma Pearl Spur Avoca Rennels F. D. Williams O’brien

Tuxedo Visits and Oklahoma Trip Mentioned

Mr. and Mrs. J. K. McKennon of Stamford visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Galey Tuesday night. J. H. Rivers is visiting relatives in Paris and Hugo Oklahoma this week.

J. K. McKennon Stamford Paul Galey J. H. Rivers Paris Hugo Oklahoma

Local youths visit relatives over weekend

Bryan Ethridge, a local student, spent the weekend at home after visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Galey. George Rivers Jr, also a student, stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs George Rivers. J S Sloan of Stamford was in the community Tuesday visiting acquaintances.

Andy Jones Anson Paul Galey Bryan Ethridge George Rivers, Jr Abilene George Rivers J. S. Sloan Stamford

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