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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1948

Page

8

It Was Not What I Expected Review Delights Pierians

The Pierian Club and guests enjoyed a review of Val Teal's It Was Not What I Expected by Mrs. Dale Hengley. C. Fox Clarke described Teal's life vividly while hostesses were J. F. McCulloch and Lave Walker.

Val Teal Pierian Club Youth Center Dale Hengley C. Fox Clarke J. F. McCulloch Lave Walker Marvin Hinds Hollis Haynes Hengley McCulloch Newi Nation Tom Jennings Federation Stamford Hinds F. H. Young Pete Suifflemirn

Eye exam followed by glasses fit if needed

After examining your eyes we will determine if glasses are necessary and fit them if required. If not needed we will not proceed with glasses.

Saturday Club Entertained by Mrs E A Russell

Mrs. E A Russell entertained the Saturday Bridge Club at her home last Saturday. An arrangement of painted daisies decorated the dining table and roses ornamented the living room. Mrs. A C Cooper won high score prize in bridge. Turkey sandwiches potato chips olives orange fruit cake and coffee were served. Guests included Mmes E P Buickley A C Cooper H A Carter G C Carothers Edger Ellis Co M Francis Raymond Hammer Fred Hudson Jack Mills Bailie Post Harry Yates and Farl Russell Jr.

E. A. Russell A. C. Cooper Mmes. E. P. Buickley H. A. Carter G. C. Carothers Edger Ellis Co. M. Francis Raymond Hammer

Wesleyan Service Guild Sets December Meeting at Church

The Wesleyan Service Guild of St. Johns Methodist Church will hold its single December meeting Monday night December 13 at 7 p.m. in the Carcascia room. Mrs. R L Hovois will give the devotional and Maurine Turner will lead a Panama mission study while Rozetta Veazey plays Christmas music. A Christmas box for a worthy cause will be packed. Officers include Mrs W Lache as president and Mrs 5 S Bursetl as Sr vice president with additional secretary and treasurer posts listed.

Wesleyan Service Guild St. John’s Methodist Church St. Idis Thur Carcascia R. L. Hovois Maurine Turner Panama Fozelia Veazey Giuhd W. Lache 5.S. Bursse'l Reta Culbreats Addie Mar Kennedy B. B. Gay N. J. Guillett Irene Stewart R. L Haynie Stewardshin Swenson Davis Bess Smithy Addie Mae Kennedy J. E. Massey Frances Clinton E. B. Gay Status of Women Margaret Crockett Rozetta Veazey E. B. Kinard

Sub Deb Dance Planned for December at Country Club

The Sub Deb Club hosts its annual Christmas dance at the Country Club on Tuesday night December 28. Hosts are Mr and Mrs Bob Kirkpatrick. Stamford club president Anna Kirpatrick is noted. Mr and Mrs Jack Garner and son Jerry spent Wednesday in Fort Worth.

Bob Kirkpatrick Hamlin Anna Kirpatrick Stamford Jack Garner Gon Jerry Fort Worth

Nancy Lavender and Marvin Rinn Crowned Football Royalty

Nancy Lavender and Marvin Rinn were chosen as queen and king at the annual pep squad banquet for the football boys at the high school cafeteria. The event honored players, coaches, and faculty with gifts, songs, and ceremony, drawing 145 attendees.

Nancy Lavender Marvin Rinn Ray Hansen Nancy Carl A. Coleman Bill McClure Ted Sitton Earl Russell, Jr William Mayes Supt L. W. Johnson T. R. Tinsley H. J. Merriott

Christmas Party of Good Fellowship Class

The Good Fellowship class of First Baptist Church met December 6 at Mrs. O R Jones home. President Mrs Frank Gentry led. prayers by Mrs W C Cannon. devotional by guest Mrs W T Gambill. Christmas games directed by Mrs W M Smith. story by Mrs L A Parker with a duet by Mrs Cannon and Mrs Hassel. readings by Mrs J J Duncan. carols sung. Secret pals revealed, exchanges held. refreshments served. list of members read.

Good Fellowship First Baptist Church O. R. Jones Frank Gentry W. C. Cannon W T. Gambill W. M. Smith L. A. Parker Wwe Cannon J. T. Hassel J. J. Duncan L. A. Newell Mmes W. T. Gambill Robers C. C. Fowler J. J. Everson A. W. Hanson J. Holman W. C. Daines Smith J. T. Hoelsell R. S.waton W. T. Irwin H. E. Bahiey Jared J. E. Duncan T. A. Upshaw M. S. Dotson S. A. Parker Fran. Gentry Mary E. Turley N. J

Hood and Horn to Wed New Year in City

Mr and Mrs John Hood announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Katherine Hood to James Horn of this city son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Horn of Trucen City The couple will be married at the bride’s parents home on January 1 1949.

Irene Jenkins Tom Jenkins San Antonio Stamford John White Boston Mass San An- Ong Ry Katherine Hood Lewis Horn John Hood Mary Katherine Hood James Horn Mrs Trucen City

Reburial Service Held for War Victim at Paint Creek

Funeral for Pvt. William Seaton Cox Jr killed in action near Florence Italy October 17 1944 was held at the Baptist Church in Paint Creek Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Hammer and Rev. Priddy of Haske conducted the service. Cox born July 7 1924 in Haskel county enlisted October 9 1943 at Fort Sill sailed overseas June 4 1944. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs W S Cox two brothers Othella and Vaughn Cox and two sisters Alice and Helen Cox.

William Seaton Cox Florence Italy Baptist Church Paint Creek H. G. Hammer W. T. Priddy Haske Howard Cemetery Cox Haskel County Fort Sill Olla W. S. Cox Othella Vaughn Cox Alice Helen Cox

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