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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1965

Page

5

Christmas Party for TEL Class at First Baptist Church

Mrs. Roland Mellow hosted a Christmas party and salad supper for the TEL Class of First Baptist Church at her home on Monday night December 6. Mrs. Gillen led the devotional and the group contributed to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Carols were sung with Mrs. Ratliff at the organ. Gifts were exchanged and honored guests included Miss Olive McDovagle, Mrs. Ratliff, and Mrs. Gillen. Twenty members and officers attended.

Roland Mellow First Baptist Church W. ©. Gillen Lottie Moon David Ratliff Olive McDovagle Mrrs. Ratliff Gillewn

Pierian Club to discuss Holy Land trip theme

Mrs Glenn Odell will present slides and a short lecture on her Holy Land tour at the Pierian Club meeting. The event at Mrs Joseph Highs home on December 9 includes music led by Mrs Jean Burnet and accompaniment by Mrs Tommy Hammer. Members to exchange gifts and bring contributions for Abilene State School. Hostesses named.

Pierian Club Joseph High Jean Burnet Tommy Hammer Holy Land Glenn Odell Abilene State School Lynn Gillespie Robert McMillan H. J. Merriott L. W. Larson

Music Club To Present Yale Program

The Stamford Music Club will present a sacred and international Christmas program at Central Christian Church at 8 p m Tuesday Dec 14. The public is invited to attend this Yale program.

Stamford Music Club Central Christian Church

Stamford Girl Named to Who's Who for 1965-66

Celeste Craig of Stamford, a Texas Tech senior in Home Economics Education, is named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities for 1965-66. She led Texas Home Economics College Chapters, served as historian, earned a National Merit Scholarship, and Phi Kappa Phi member.

Celeste Craig Texas Tech Roy Craig Stamford James G. Allen Miss Craig Texas Home Economic College Phi Kappa Phi

Mrs. McAllister Hosts Stamford Garden Club Christmas Program

Mrs. J. B. McAllister will host Stamford Garden Club for its Christmas program at 2 p.m. December 16. The program titled Memorable Miracles of the Magi features narrated legends in verse by Mrs. Spencer Baize with chalk drawings by Mrs. Lynn Gillespie. Floral displays of Christmas carols are shown by Mrs. J. V. Frizell Jr. and Mrs. C. T. Dodson, and Mrs. R. B. Bryant presents holiday greenery specimens.

J. B. McAllister Stamford Garden Club Spencer Baize Lynn Gillespie J. V. Frizell Jr C. T. Dodson

Bible Classes Hold Annual Yule Dinner at First Baptist

A joint meeting and Christmas dinner was held Tuesday night by the Mary Martha and Naomi Classes of First Baptist Church. Mrs. W. G. Self served as president.

Mary Martha Naomi First Baptist Church W. G. Self

OES Meeting Slated Tuesday in Stamford

Mrs. Glenn Odell will show films from her trip to the Holy Land at the Stamford Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meeting. It will be held Tuesday night December 4 at 7 30 at the Masonic Temple. Gifts from decorated Christmas ties to a $1 limit will be exchanged and refreshments served after the program.

Glenn Odell The Holy Land Stamford Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Christmas Dinner Devotions At Mary Martha Class

Mrs. Co. M. Lester led invocation and special music while Mrs. Jack Southerland delivered the devotional. A dinner was held in Fellowship Hall and gifts were exchanged from a decorated tree.

Mary Martha Co. M. Lester Jack Southerland Fellowship Hall

Registered Nurses Hold Annual Christmas Dinner

Stamford nurses gathered for the Stamford Registered Nurses Association annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Cliff House Tuesday night. Mrs. J. L. Woodson presided with attendees including Mrs. Jim Alie Mrs. Edward Newquist Mrs. W. Herbert Mrs. Lewis Blackstock Miss Mae Massey Mrs. Travis Smith Mrs. Frank Moore Mrs. Don Connally and Mrs. Ryland Gleaton.

J. L. Woodson Stamford Registered Nurses Association Cliff House Jim Alie Edward Newquist W. Herbert Lewis Blackstock Mae Massey Travis Smith Frank Moore Don Connally Ryland Gleaton

Harold the Last Saxon King Slain in 1066

The article states Harold, the last Anglo Saxon king of England, was killed in the year 1066. It notes the pivotal event marking the Norman conquest and the end of Anglo Saxon rule.

Harold England

Luncheon of Wesley Bible Class At St John’s Methodist

The Wesley Bible Class of St. John's Methodist Church held a Dec 1 covered dish luncheon at Mrs. F. W Wedeking’s home. President C. A. Corley led a brief meeting. Rev. Gene Matthews and Mrs. Bana Glover led devotional and music with Mrs. Gene Matthews on piano. A decorated Christmas tree featured. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. M. I. Harwell of Abilene, Dennis Lyeckman, and 22 members attended.

F. W Wedeking Wesley St. John's Methodist Church C. A. Corley Gene Matthews B. H. Baird Bana Glover Matthews M. 1D. Harwell Abilene Dennis Lyeckman

Historic links: first imperial submarine cable 1876

Australia and New Zealand were joined by a submarine telegraph cable in 1876. Harvard University, founded in 1636, remains the oldest college in the United States.

Australia New Zealand Harvard University United States

Hospital Notes Roundup Mentions Dozens of Stamford Area Names

A hospital notes listing includes J T Hulsey Aspermont Joe S Brooks Stamford Jamin Wheatley Stamford and numerous Stamford residents with others from Lueders Aspermont Avoca and Hamlin. Thanksgiving visitors include Mr and Mrs Harold Smith Hobbs New Mexico and Susan Warren from Baptist Children's Home Portales New Mexico visiting Lisa Osment.

J.T. Hulsey Aspermont Joe S. Brooks Stamford Jamin Wheatley Juan B. Gonzales Gladstone McLennan Lue Ters Harmon Daffern Harold Smith Hobbs, N. M Floyd Price Susan Warren Baptist Children's Home Portales N. M Lisa Osment

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