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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1949

Page

3

December Programs Highlight WSCS Meeting At St Johns

The Womens Society of Christian Service introduced December programs at St Johns Methodist Church on November 28. Mrs B Hanson presided over the quarterly meeting as Mrs Lucille Smith opened with prayer and Mrs R C Thomas led worship focusing on Christ in Christmas. The program featured a Christmas story read aloud, hymns, a meditation by Mrs Thomas, and a discussion of Christmas programs in other communities.

Women's Society of Christian Service Mernday St. John’s Methodist Church B. Hanson Lucil Weeby Callicoatte R. G. Fuqua B. W. Firis Kilpatrick WSCS Mood G. O’ Mood Benl Cole Miriam Deborah Lydia Phoebe Charles Fike

Wichita Falls Couple Marry at Stamford Home

A Wichita Falls couple, Get t Harmon and G. Ek. Benen, wed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Zimmerman on Saturday at 7 P.M. Rev. Bourdon Smith officiated the single ring ceremony. The bride wore dusty pink satin, with a matching bouquet, and reception details included a tiered cake and centerpieces. The couple plans to reside in Wichita Falls where the groom works for the Texas Highway Department.

Wichita Falls Gett Harmon G. Ek. Benen Garland Zimmerman Zimmerman Addie Mae Kennelly Bourdon Smith Lagerton and Tuexdo Art Coleman Kennedy Texas Thyhway Deparent

Storrs Celebrate Golden Wedding in Center Point

Mr and Mrs W E Storrs observed their golden wedding anniversary with a family gathering on November 27. They moved to Center Point in 1901 from Waco and raised seven children and nine grandchildren. Mrs Storrs born 1881 in Robinsonville McLennan County, and Mr Storrs born 1872 in Grass Lake Michigan celebrated with a dinner of gold and white themes and a gift exchange.

W. C. Storrs Center Point Neers Waco Storrs A. C. and Nita Faye Haskell J. G. Whale Floyd Pr Andson Don Hamlin Dovie Gregory Stamford

Couple Married in New Mexico On Visit In New Mexico

Mr and Mrs Harold D Prescott married November 28 in Lovington New Mexico on a visit with Mrs Prescott s mother Mrs Martha Bush They will move to Abilene Mrs Prescott former Bernice Bush is assistant superintendent in surgery at Hendrick Memorial Hospital Abilene A Stamford High School and West Texas School of Nursing graduate She served as Army nurse 14 months Mr Prescott plays professional football with the Philadelphia Eagles this season He graduated Hardin Simmons University 1946 and served three years in the Army He is son of Mr and Mrs J D Prescott Rio Oso California

Harold D. Prescott Lovington New Mexico Prescott Marth. Bush Abilene Bernice Bush Hendrick Memorial Hospital Stamford High School West Texas School of Nursing Lubbock

Newly Married Westmorelands Honored at Gifts Shower

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Westmoreland were honored at a gifts shower after their December 3 wedding. Hosts Mrs. Bill Overall and Mrs. C. M. Ryan hosted at 410 East Reynolds. Mrs. Westmoreland is formerly Marjorie Lankford of Greenton. Mr. Westmoreland works in Stanford.

Charlie Westmoreland East Rewynolds Bill Overall C. M. Ryan Westmoreland Marjorie Lankford Groveton Stanford Travis Weathers Ams J. J. Holden

Wednesday Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Hugh Astin

The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Hugh Astin’s home for a Christmas themed afternoon. Pink apricot decorations, a modern pink tree, and silver foliage centerpieces set a festive tone. Mrs. Edgar Ellis won high score. light refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. W. J. Pryant, Mrs. Grady Bowdry, Mrs. Bulgar Eb ls, and others, with two ten hour guests.

Hugh Astin Rome Ehix Bridge Club Edgar Ellis R. B. Bryant George Mood

Needle and Thimble Club Plans December Luncheon

The Needle and Thimble Club met November 30 with Mrs. Connie Cossey to arrange the annual Christmas party a luncheon at Mrs. W. J. Buie's home on December 15. A $3 donation was given to Kilpatrick children fund. Canapes chips doughnuts and hot tea were served. Attendees included Mrs. W. J. Bute Mrs. George Campbell Mrs. A. N. Newell Mrs. W. W. Miller Mrs. Morgan Williams Mr. Dave Prewit and Mrs. E. R. Clark.

Needle and Thimble Club Connie Cossey W. J. Buie Kilpatrick Mmes. W. J. Bute George Campbell A. N. Newell W. W. Miller Morgan Wiliams Dave Prewit E. R. Clark

Birthday Celebration for Jo Ann Oliver

Jo Ann Oliver celebrated her fourteenth birthday on November 27 with a party Friday night at her parents home, featuring burgers by the fireplace, Cokes, cake and candy, plus games, music and dancing. Attending were Angela Tillotson Lonelle Jones Dian Neal Margaret Cooper Gail Swensor Shirley Grantham Dana Vaden Janice Hallman Joan Oss Beth Moreland Sabra Drury Douglas Shamburrer Jiminy Terry Bobby Bounds Mike Cochran Lynn Emerson Lexand M Kelley Wayne Wash George Humphrey.

Jo Ann Olinger W. S. Olinger Angela Tillotson Lonelle Jones Dian Neal Margaret Cooper Gail Swensor Shirley Grantham Dana Vaden Janice Hallman Joan Oss Mabeth Moreland

Munisaiga Camp Fire Girls Plan Christmas Party

The Munisaaga Camp Fire girls will hold their Christmas party with Jerry Ann Baize on December 12. The group met in December with Mrs. Marvin Hinds and worked on Christmas gifts for their dads. Halene Lipe served refreshments. attendees included Lynette Johnson and others.

Munisaiga Camp Jerry Ann Baize Marvin Hinds Halene Lipe Lynette Johnson Yvonne Hager Patsy Daffern Barbara Ann Kirkpatrick Sara Hines Irene Billings Betty Sue Nichols Clorise Thomas Delarece Temsen

Theatre Party Marks Birthday Of Novetta Lovvorn

Novetta Lovvorn daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Lovvorn celebrated her birthday with a theatre party. Guests and family attended later at the Lovvorn home where cake and pineapple punch were served. Several relatives and friends attended from nearby towns and colleges.

Novetta Lovvorn Novetta Levvorn J.E. Lovvern Leovvorn

Family of Mrs Brooks Expresses Deep Gratitude

The Brooks family extends thanks for kindness during Mrs. Brooks illness and passing. J F Brooks and children note Sot Horace Crow left for Kansas State College in Manhattan to resume studies after returning home for his grandmother’s death, Mrs L B Te ven. Paraphrase text incomplete.

Fb. Brooks J. F. Brooks Horace Crow Kans State College Manhattan Kan Hiami L. B. Teven Bret Marvin Massey Mire Parnell Anderson

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