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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

4

Miss Crockett Leads Wesleyan Service Guild Dinner Study

December 5 dinner at Mrs. E. B. Pace home for 13 members and visitor Irene Parker. Miss Crockett presented study course Toward Understanding the Bible and a Christmas project discussion followed in an event hosted by Mrs. Pace and Mrs. Fannie Meeker in a festively decorated dining room.

Miss Crockett Wesleyan Service Guild Mrs. Pace E. BR. Pace Irene Parker Howella Veazey SCS Swenson Davis Margaret Crockett Pace Fannie Meeker T

Barbara Clement Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Barbara Kaye Clement turned seven on December 2 with a home party hosted by Mr and Mrs Fart Clement. Guests received prizes from Sat ura Gilbreath and Donn ven Taylor as pine cookies and tiny Santas were served.

Barbara Kaye Clement Fart Clement North Satura Gilbreath Donn Ven Taylor Gil Bretch Teen Jean Taylor Grenda Taylor Barbara Knight Evelyn Crriis Jane Suffiemire Andreas Stone Myra McReynolds Celia Hughes Patti Clement Donna Clement Irs Cecil Hughes Hite

Twittering Blue Birds Plan Christmas Party

The Twittering Blue Birds met December 8 with Mrs. Cromwell to plan a Christmas party for their mothers on Monday December 15 between 3 and 4 PM at Mrs. Cromwell's home. Members attending included Nery Nell Callicoatte Beverly Baldwin Nancy Cromwell Sandra Bates Vicki Harrison Shirley Mayfield Judy Nichols Jerry Taylor Marsha Bettis Pat Wood and Kay Levorn with chaperones Mrs. C L Cromwell and Mrs. L L Baldwin.

Gc Cromwell Pam Cromwell Marsha Bettis Beverly Baldwin Dick Rowland Nery Nell Callicoatte Nancy Cromwell Sandra Bates Vicki Harrison Shirley Mayfield Judy Nichols Jerry Taylor Pat Wood Kay Levorn C. L. Cromwell LL. W. Baldwin

Baptist Training Union group hosts social at Anson home

Baptist Associational Training Union officers gathered at the Hoke Propst home in Anson on Tuesday night November 25. Mrs. Gambill discussed the Associational Manual and led an examination. Leaders and members listed include Joe Breed Edna Cullum Shirley Propst and Rev C W Hedrick with gifts and a plate-collection novelty feature.

Baptist Training Union Group Hoke Propst Baptist Associational Training Union Tional Training Union Garmes Lowell Jones Jewel Austin Stewart Propst Gambill Joe Jreed Anson Edna Cullum Shirley Propst W. H. Wright Joe Breed Young People's Department C. W. Hedrick Lueders Bertie Agnew Bobby Smith Lank Allen Lara Beauchamp Lillie Dutton Propst James Williams Stewart Mary Helen Lantrip

Lydia Class Christmas Dinner at Nat's Cafe

The Lydia Class of the First Baptist Church held its Christmas party on Tuesday night December 9 at Nat's Cafe. Nineteen members and guests attended the 7:30 p.m. banquet with Mrs T BR Tinsley as mistress of ceremonies. A tree, festive decorations, and favors were used. The program included prayers, Scripture reading, Christmas carols, a guest speaker reading The Other Wise Man, and gift exchanges.

Lydia First Baptist Church Nat's Cafe T. BR. Tinsley Edna Cullum Jesus Dick Carson Little Town of Bethlehem C. R. Sims A. C. Humphrey C. M. Lester Alton McClellan, Jr van Dyke George Smith N. L. McCain Haskell Lester Mmes. W. R. Taylor J. E. Lawson Travis Smith Roy Smith Pat Sitton O. S. Hambright Raf Mateno Harmon Gay Neema Savage Teresa Geer

Thanksgiving Family Gathering Reported in Stamford

Mr and Mrs J P Sandefur hosted Thanksgiving with relatives and friends from Petersburg Plainview Lubbock Fort Worth Stamford and nearby areas. Attending were Harry Sinclair Ken Dra and others plus Delores Barbara and Mike Sandefur and Ida Day was a Stamford nurse patient in Stamfordford Sanitarium last week.

J. P. Sandefur Harry Sinclair Ken Petersburg Bill Harlan Sardra Judy Cindy Karen Leon Bingham Martie Plainview George Dean Lubbock Horace Sandefur Delores Barbara Mike Douglas Sandefur Fort Worth Pennie Sand Ida Day of Aspermort Stamford Ford Sanitarium

Ruth Class Christmas Dinner at Nat's Cafe

Ruth Class of the First Methodist held a Christmas dinner at Nat's Cafe on Tuesday night December 2. Decorations followed a Christmas theme with a turkey and dressing dinner. Gifts were exchanged and donations collected for needy families.

Elizabeth Martin becomes BEPW Club president after Dyer resignation

At Nat's Cafe on December 4 the Business and Professional Women's Club elected Dr Elizabeth Martin as president to succeed Mrs John Dyer who asked to be relieved. The group planned a December 14 Christmas party and discussed a 1 dollar per member Christmas project. A going away gift was given to Olive McDougle, a long-time leader, and a surprise party followed at Inez Kuenstler's home with hot cider and cookies.

Elizabeth Martin Bepw Club John Dyer Business and Professional Women’s Club Marvin Elliott Addie Mac Kennedy Irene Parker Rozella Veazey Olive McDou

Newly Organized Chirpin Blue Bird Meet in Reynolds School

New second grade group called Chirpin Blue Birds forms in Miss Parker’s class at Reynolds School with leader Mrs Johnny Hansen assistant Mrs Ben Loop sponsors Mrs Jay Goodman and Mrs Albert Baugh. First meeting held at Caroline Loop’s home followed by a hike to College Lake for a weiner roast. A visit to the fire department is planned. Members include Tish Polacek Bettie Ruth Lindsey Carol Lee Grimes Joan Blackstock Caroline Loop Paula Oates Carol Kendrick Patsy Baugh LeJuan Goodman Bernadette Craig Tee Selmon Ann Hanser.

Chirpin Blue Birds Miss Parker Reynolds School Johnny Hansen Ben Loop Jay Goodman Albert Baugh Caroline Loop College Lake Fire Department Tish Polacek Bettie Ruth Lindsey Carol Lee Grimes

Pierian Club Dinner Set for Thursday Evening

The Pierian Club will host a progressive Christmas dinner on Thursday evening December 11. The cocktail course starts at 7 30 p m at Mrs Ray mond Astin home with Mrs Dave Walker as associate hostess. The main course and salad will be at Mrs Hubert Watson’s home with a committee named. Dessert and Christmas tree are planned at Mrs Roy Craig’s home with Mrs L E Prewit as associate hostess.

Pierian Club Raymond Astin Dave Walker Hubert Watson Watson Mmes. Marvin Hinds E. L. Martin J. F. McCulloch F. H. Young

Thanksgiving guests include Musil family relatives

Mrs. Gladys Rod, formerly Gladys Musil, visits with husband Gilbert F. Rod and their children Wayne and Phy lis of Victorian as Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Musil and other relatives.

Ires Gilbert F. Rod Wayne and Phylis Victorian Frank J. Musil Rod Gladys Musil

Mrs Mary Haynes and Ernest W Greer wed on Nov 29

Marie Haynes daughter of Dr and Mrs Dick OBrien of Big Spring and Ernest Wade Greer of Odessa were married Saturday November 29 at the Haynes home. Bride’s two sons Carl Philip and Johnny Haynes participated in the double ring ceremony performed by the bride’s father. The couple will reside in Odessa.

Marie Haynes Dick O’brien Big Spring Ernest Wade Greer Odessa Carl Philip Johnny Haynes Greers

Thanksgiving Supper for 560 Club Hosted by F. J. Schaefer

Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Schaefer hosted a Thanksgiving supper for the 560 club. Games of 84 were played and the men enjoyed the gathering despite aches and pains from long lives. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Boedeker, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Young, and Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Schaefer.

F. J. Schaefer E. W. Boedeker J. S. Sloan S. H. Young

Mary Ruth Culwell and Terry W Haught Wed in Hamlin

Mary Ruth Culwell daughter of Mr and Mrs GC W Culwell of Avoca and Terry W Haught son of Mr and Mrs M L Haught of Hamlin were married Wednesday November 26 at 8 30 p m in the Hamlin Methodist Church Reverend S Duane Bruce performed the double ring ceremony The bride wore a blue pin stripe suit with an orchid and is employed by the Wone Star Gas Co in Hamlin She formerly worked in Stamford The groom works at Hamlin Safeway Store They reside at 236 Southwest Second Street Hamlin

Mary Ruth Culwell GC. W. Culwelll Avoca Terry W. Haught M. L. Haught Hamlin Hamlin Methodist Church S. Duane Bruce Stamford Hamil Wone Star Gas Co

Dorcas Class Delivers Gifts to Memorial Home in Dallas

Dorcas Johns Methodist group hosted a Christmas party with 19 members and a guest. They sang carols, heard a devotional by Mrs. J H Ruthertorn, and presented gifts to teachers Mrs. W J Bryant and Mrs. J E Massey. Each member took a gift for ladies at the C C Young Memorial Home in Dallas before attending a Stamford Music Club Christmas program.

Dorcas John's Methodist St. Itch J. H. Ruthertorn J. J. Kell W. J. Bryant J. E. Massey C. C. Young Dallas Stamford Music Club Central Presbyterian Church

Covered Dish Supper By Amigos Class At First Baptist

The Amigos Class of the First Baptist Church held a Thanksgiving buffet supper on Tuesday night November 23 with hostesses Mrs. Enis Bishop Mrs. Warren Barrett and Mrs. Alycen Haas assisting. Mrs. Alto McClellan Jr led the devotional as members and teachers gathered for the meal and floral decor.

First Baptist Church Enis Bishop Bishop Warren Barrett Alycen Haas Alto McClellan, Jr J. C. May L. V. Robinson Jack Denson Marcus Hager John m. Nail McClellan Kay Craft

Family Gathering At S. L. Flemings Marks Birthday

A large family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Fleming on Sunday, November 30, honored Thanksgiving and Mr. Fleming’s birthday on November 28. Attendees included relatives from Brownwood, Fort Worth, Faris, Las Cruces, Vernon, and Abilene, with a few members unable to attend.

S. L. Fleming Fleming H. T. Kirby Ted Brownwood Hubert Dial Fort Worth Frank Fleming Sharon Sandra William Robert Faris Sam W Fleming Las Cruces New M.x G. Fleming Vernon Sam Rosser Norma Jeanne Susan Abilene

It's a Boy Born to Mr and Mrs J B Pumphrey Jr

A son was born at the Stamford Sanitarium on Wednesday December 3 to Mr and Mrs J B Pumphrey Jr The newborn weighed seven pounds four ounces Alen Dean Williams visited Snyder last weekend to see his father and attended the Stamford Seminole football game.

J. B Jay) Pumphrey, Jr Stamford Sanitarium Alen Dean Williams Snyder

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Lindle Yvonne Christian George W. Christian Clayton Childress D. L. Childress Blackstock Barbara Clement Lasel Vera George Cirtatine Nat’s Nat’s Cafe Bar Kiser Bill McClellan H. J. Moreland, Jr A. deSmith G. G. Flournoy Bill Westfall T. L. Holland Charles, Rickes David F Floydada Happ Christeen’s Christeen's Are, Ake Chisteen’s Dress and Beauty Shop Souare Simon Davis Chirpin’ Blue Bird Mary Haynes E. W. Greer F. J. Schaefers Haught Hamlin Safeway Southwest Second Street Mrs. Terry Haught Dorcas Texas S. L. Flemings Hassein Hessen Hassen’s Buckskein Joe Jackets
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