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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
3
Mrs D A Bandeen and Mrs Ray Hill hosted a luncheon and bridge at the Bandeen home on Friday. Christmas decorations with lights mistletoe and poinsettias set a festive scene. High score prize went to Grace Astin who received a triple candle bra set. a crystal fruit bowl went to Mrs Almus Blackwell for the cut prize.
Mrs. Harry Yates entertained guests at a Christmas bridge luncheon with distinctive red and white decorations. The menu repeated the holiday colors and the dining table featured a fruit centerpiece and tall tapers, while miniature trees and Christmas emblems adorned the room.
Mrs J M Carter of Amarillo won high score in a social gathering with many guests from Amarillo Old Glory and Mesdames Robed names. Pumpkin pie and coffee followed after bridge and table games. Pla While Club hosted by Mrs P Small with seasonal fruits and nuts served with coffee. Just-A-Mere Bridge Club hosted by Mrs K R Pawkett featuring afternoon games and coffee.
Reece Clark and Miss Frances Le Fevre of Sagerton were joined in a December 8 wedding officiated by Rev. Woodrow Addock at the Le Fevre home. The ceremony followed a simple ring rite in the presence of close relatives and friends. The couple then departed for a honeymoon trip to South Texas.
Mrs H A Carter hosted the Saturday Bridge Club and guests honoring Mrs J M Carter and Miss Blanche Carter of Amarillo. Christmas emblems and red tapers set festive decor while white pottery vases awarded for high scores. Prizes included a club prize to Mrs Harry Yates and guest prize to Mrs W B Tayman. A salad course followed.
The Wesley Adult Bible Class of St. Johns Methodist met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. E. B. Harrison home with associate hostesses Mesdames Tunnell Up Shaw Rucker Layne Smith Glenn and Bridges. A Christmas tree and decorations set the theme while Santa distributed gifts from capsules. Mrs. G B Mc Laughlin led devotion and delivered a Christmas message.
Mrs J W Glenn chaired a business meeting that agreed to assist a child at the Methodist Orphanage in Waco. Fruit cake olives and coffee were served.
The Wednesday Bridge Club was entertained last week by Mrs. R. E. Hall. Bright fall flowers decorated the home. High score prize went to Mrs. Ray Hill and cut prize to Mrs. C. M. Francis. A refreshment plate was served to the prize winners and dames A. S. Vernon, Frank Morrow, Almus Blackwell, H. H. Harmon, James R. Nealy, Bill Braymer, Harry Yates, F. W. Peckham, L. M. Hardy and G. C. Carothers.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hill plan to leave later this month for Dallas where Mr. Hill will join the Graybar Corporation. He has served as a salesman for West Texas Utilities Company in this area for nine years.
Mr and Mrs J H Weldon entertained their daughter Mrs Oscar Tabb and her young daughter of Waco. Dee Weldon, son of the Weldons, and his family were present for the gathering.
In Sweetwater on Sunday for a visit were Mr. Tabb and his family with Mrs. Tabb and their young daughter returning home afterward. Mrs. R. B. Buie came back from a trip to Lubbock where her daughter Pauline studies at Texas Tech. Brownwood resident Mrs. Thester O. Wash visited brother Rev. Wm. F. Rogan and wife. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Sloan spent Saturday night in Colorado visiting son Grady Sloan and his family and Sunday in Sweetwater with daughter Mrs. Dewey Geer and family.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pratt spent Sunday in Loraine visiting Mr. Pratt's brother Jesse Pratt and his family.
Mrs Frank Johnson and children and Mrs Owen of Hamlin and Mrs N Owen and children of Vernon visited Mrs W N Owens mother Mrs J A Elliots Sunday afternoon.
Mrs J M Carter and daughter Miss Blanche Carter from Amarillo visit H A Carter home with plans for Mr Carter to join for the weekend. The J M Carter family formerly lived in Stamford.
The American Legion auxiliary will hold a meeting in the auxiliary room to discuss upcoming events and activities. Members are urged to attend and participate in planning for community service and fundraising efforts.
Mrs Ona J Buie president announces a Monday evening gathering at 7 30 oclock with emphasis on organizational plans and upcoming actions by the group.
Miss Winifred McAllister taught at Avoca School and Miss Joyce Link, a student at A. C. C. in Abilene, spent last weekend with Miss Clarice Buie.
Annual meeting of stockholders of First National Bank in Stamford Texas to be held January 14 1936 at ten oclock A M in banking rooms for election of Directors and other business. T A Upshaw President E G Keese Cashier.
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