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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
5
The Westminster Guild of Central Presbyterian Church held its annual Christmas party Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs H P Moudy.
Moody home hosted guests including H H Pennington Perry Smith and others with holiday flowers and a Christmas menu. Flying Eagle Patrol Troop No 40 visited, sponsored by Scoutmaster F W Pauling, with snacks then a trip to the show.
Mrs W B Harrison led a brief session of the Auxiliary at Central Presbyterian Church on Monday afternoon. The group planned Christmas activities and continued Bible study with Mrs W E Bunkley presenting an in depth look at the life of Mary Mother of Jesus assisted by others.
Mrs A C Braun and Mrs E A Russell read Scriptures. The following women were present: Annie Blankenbeckler C F Williams E A Russell Perry Smith H H Pennington H S Fitzgerald Dick Rowland H P Moody Claude Bunkley A C Braun L M York W F Rogan and W B Harrison.
The Stamford Music Club held a Christmas party at the home economics cottage Tuesday with a blue and white mantelpiece scene, holly and poinsettias, and candles. Mrs. C. M. Francis gave season greetings and led a brief business meeting as Betty Upshaw performed piano numbers and the group sang carols. Gifts from the tree and Christmas plates concluded the festivities with entertainment committee leaders named.
A ten hour event served a salad course after the games. Guests included Mesdames C. M. Francis W. B. Tayman H. A. Carter Sarah Inglish McDonald G. C. Carothers E. P. Bunkley Charles G. Inglish Billy Bryant L. F. Metz Sol Sanders Mayme Yates Orr and H. G. Andrews.
Emanon Club meets with Mrs Wade Youngblood last Friday afternoon where Mrs Lawrence Turner won high score in bridge and received a prize. A list of ladies served refreshments includes Mrs Turner and others. Sub Deb Club names new pledges Sarah McDonald Nell Stagner Ruth Francis and elect Mary Bryan Mary Helen Massey to membership. Sanford Hodge celebrated his twelfth birthday with five friends at a Christmas themed dinner party.
Barbara Sims entertained a group of friends Saturday afternoon at her home. The girls played games and enjoyed date pudding with whipped cream cocoa and mints at refreshment time. Miniature Santas were favors and the guests included June Johnson Mary Elizabeth Bounds Dorotha Paul Summis Katherine Feris and Betty Jo Mahood.
Six weeks of honor roll names in Mrs. Winstead's room include June Ellen Dunn and Char lene Johnston among others. Avoca teams defeated Sagerton in three basketball games. Local residents and visitors from Mineral Wells Big Spring Roswell Stamford and Wichita Falls were listed with dinners and gatherings at Avoca and surrounding towns.
A long roster of residents and visitors from Abilene to Stamford and surrounding towns fill a Friday through Monday period. Families like Candle Huffaker Grimes Knowles French Humphrey and Williams visit relatives attend district meetings and celebrate birthdays and church events. Local sports include Leeders Pirates vs Clyde Bulldogs bi district loss and community gatherings with dances and parties.
Rockdale resident Rockdale Donald Loonie spent the weekend with cousin Doyle Gillespie. Mr and Mrs Warren Martin Dale Mr and Mrs Raymond Luckie Mr and Mrs George Bouldin Weldon Bouldin and Merle Ivy visited the home of Mr and Mrs IR A Gillespie Friday night.
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