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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

8

Sunday School social hosted by Elliott family noted

The article describes a Sunday School gathering at Mr and Mrs M E Elliott home with baskets of chrysanthemums, banana loaf with whipped cream and hot tea. Attendees include Norene Lacewell Fay Heath Othella Harlan Fay Adams Connie Thomas Juliette Olson Thelma McCuistion Olive McDougle Kathrine Addis Frank Crockrell Edward Adame Pet Stuart Mick Carson and others plus families.

Mies Elliott Je " Bildiest Fide M. KE. Elliott Norene Lacewell Fay Heath Othella Harlan Fay Adams Connie Thomas Juliette Olson Thelma McCuistion Olive McDougle Kathrine Addix Frank Crockrell Edward Adame Pet Stuart Mick Carson Frank Heflin M. E. Jifott J. A. Elliott

Miss Harlan Hosts Bridge Club Party

Miss Rebecca Harlan entertained the bridge club Friday evening with a pretty party. High score boner was a box of chocolates. The hostess served racon desert with cake to Misses Meten, Margaret Lyles, Dolly Julee Chambers, Juanita Bounds, Jena Bertha Medlin, Katherine Mc Daniel and Katherine Lyles.

Miss Harlan Rebecca Harlan Margaret Lyles Misses Meten Dolly Julee Chambers Juanita Bounds Jena Bertha Medlin Katherine McDaniel Katherine Lyles

Saturday Bridge Club Tea With Mrs Carter

Mrs. Carter entertained the Saturday Bridge Club and guests with a Christmas party on Saturday afternoon. Red chrysanthemums and American beauty roses decorated rooms with red burning candles, and the table featured red green color coordination. Hostess served mince pie and coffee as scores were tallied for the high honors in bridge.

Carter Mee A. Carter

Birthday Surprise Party for Mrs Steadman in Mere

Honoring Mrs W B Steadman on her birthday, guests including Samuels and Mrs R F McNabb entertained at Mere Steadman’s home on Saturday. After a surprise, guests played games of forty-two and were served sandwiches potato chips and fruit jello.

W. B. Steadman Mere Will Samuels R. PF. McNabb Mere Steadman

In Memory of Martha Jane Bushell Beloved Mother

The family expresses deep appreciation for kindness sympathy and floral offerings shown during the bereavement after the death of Martha Jane Bushell on November 15 1930 The letter is signed by Richard L Bushell Arthur F Bushell Edward A Bushell Frances L Foster Mattie G Carstens Rose E Lake and Mabel Knight.

Martha Jane Bushell Richard L. Bushell Arthur F. Bushell Edward A. Bushell Frances L. Foster Mattie G. Carstens Rose E. Lake Mabel Knight

Answers to Whats Wrong and Where Answers to Whats Wrong

Fragmentary notes list errors and mismatches such as misread signs, pole spikes, missing luggage strap tag, misaligned boards, a dog with one ear, mixed postage stickers, and a church notice indicating a service at Saint Luke’s byscopal Church on Sunday, December 34.

Java Mit Chicago Western Union Telegraph Ocean Rox Saint Luke's Byscopal Church

Grimes Denies Bushell Funeral Service Claim

Joel V. Grimes states Col Penick allowed industry leave for funeral work but claims he did not render services for Grandmother Bushell at that time. He asserts the accusation is untrue and says the statement was made without Penick's knowledge.

Col Col. Penick Joel V. Grimes

Local residents travel for weekends and family affairs

Personal notes record visits and trips of Stamford area residents. Mr. and Mrs. W A Owens left Sunday for Rio Grande Valley and other points before returning to Anson. Miss Bernice Thompson taught near Girard and visited the Thompson home. Mrs. T F Courtney of Wichita Falls visited friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Turner of Aspermont visited Stamford and plan to move there. The Rowlands and daughter Maxine traveled to Abilene after the death of J B Graves. Mrs. T Dodson returned from Denton and visited Fort Worth. Miss Mildred Maneill of Rule visited her sister Mrs. J M Shaw. Miss Jane Brown left for Hutto to visit relatives.

W. A. Owens Rio Grand Valley Old Mexico Anson Tom Turner Aspermont Stamford Turner Dick Rowland Maxine Abilene Mildred Maneill Rule J. M. Shaw Grimes Aquart Adame Weil Meredine Strother Amarilla Lamb Strother Marie Roberts Christine Hammer Avoca Spencer Roby Charles Good Conoco Little Vera Christine Culwell Rennels Joe Strother Russell Huffaker Thelma Nelson Ro H. Hammer Dunklin Mr. Bonard Fort Rennels G. Rennels Amos Grimes Elmer Grimes Carlsbad G. H. Rennels H. J. Hansen J. C. Williams Jack Wagby Glenn Rennels Albany HE. Culwell Hulwell Geo. Slover

Constance Bennett Stars in Common Clay at Alcove

Constance Bennett leads the screen adaptation of Common Clay at the Alcove Theatre this Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Victor Fleming directs while Jane Cowe helped bring the Harvard prize play to fame on stage.

Constance Bennett Cleves Kinkead Jane Cowe Victor Fleming Alcove Theatre

Community Social Clubs Share Holiday Bridge Events

The article lists multiple social bridge gatherings hosted by Mrs. Merc. BE. R. Peve, Mee W. B. Harrison, and the Kolonial Kard Klub with fall flowers, Christmas decorations, and refreshments. High scores were earned by Mrs. Bob Webster, Mrs. R. F. Townsend, and Mrs. Frank Morrow among others.

VRS Pate Merc BE. R. Peve Syovide Place Ueed Mra Bob Webster Euceta Mesdames Earl Nee J.C. Watson R. A. Shands Hi. Nisbett Blp. Davenport, Jr W. L. McCoy

Avoca Church Services and Local News Roundup

Avoca church services were led by J W Grimes with a strong singing mood and a sermon by Rev. Mr. Applement. The week carried family visits, hospital runs, road repairs, and notices of deaths, illness, and moves among residents including Strother, Culwell, and Rennels families in Avoca and nearby towns.

Avoca Community Events Highlight Local Plays and Meetings

The Missionary Society met at Mrs. J L Rennels home with a brief business session and refreshments for attendees. A funeral for Rev H F Grimes drew relatives from Avoca near New Hope Carban Plainview and Breckenridge. A High School play Aaron Slick From Pumpkin Creek debuts in Avoca Friday December 12 with 10 cent admission and intermission entertainment.

The Missionary Society J. L. Rennels E.jilleeple Noel Brown G. H. Rennels Earl Rennels Jack White Walter Winberry Ruth Philips Frank Swafford Mary Edna Frizzell Thelma Nelson Joe Pelatives Joel Grimes Amos Grimes Kyle Grimes Avoca Jim Lusk Near New Hope Jim Herbert Carban Elmer Grimes Carlsbad Ellis Grimes Plainview Richardson Breckenridge Aaron Slick Pumpkin Creek Green Poy Young Charles Green Woodrow Blackmon Rosy Berry Minnie Lee Hammer Sis Riggs Jimmie Goad Gladys Mae Merridew Evelyn Smith Wilbur Merridew Claude Claudie Jessie Nelson J. H. Huffaker Murriel White Ruby Jinghes Clara Caudle Eloise Lindsey Swan Chapel Messrs Elvin Hansen Stamford M. N. Graham Russell Elmer Hughes J. D. Huffaker Coy Turner Frank Cockrell Russell Huffaker Joe Strother

Sinclair Station Upgrades With Erie Meter Pumps

Sinclair Refining agent Jack Husbands installed Erie meter type gasoline pumps at the southeast square station this week. The new pumps compute sale amount and gallons. Further improvements are planned in the coming weeks.

Sinclair Station Jack Husbands Sinclair Refining Company Sinclair Husbands

Correction notice for Winnette flour price

A correction states that the price of a 48 pound sack of Winnette flour was misquoted in a Helpy-Selfy ad elsewhere in the issue. The correct price is $1.19, not $1.79, and the error could not be fixed in the original advertisement.

First National Bank Names Roy C Vance as Associate

The First National Bank of this city hires Roy C Vance formerly of Fort Worth to assist R V Colbert who will remain president while Vance handles bank details. Colbert notes the new hire will free time for ranch interests and cites strong local crop prospects and optimism for better times ahead.

First National Bank Roy C. Vance Fort Worth West Texas Vance Stamford Inn R. V. Colbert Colbert Colbert Land & Cattle Company Rey C. Vance

U NEAT BEAUTY SHOPPE SPECIALS AND OPENING OFFERS

U NEAT BEAUTY SHOPPE announces facial and scalp services by appointment with new opening specials. Marcelles de finger waves and shampoo pie offered at 40 cents each. Manicures priced at 40 cents. Operated by Orie Lee and Valentin Bland. phone 117.

Marcelles Orie Lee Valentin Bland

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