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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1972

Page

3

Music Club tours homes with Christmas program

Stamford Music Club a National Federation of Music Clubs member observed December with a Crystals of Christmas sacred music program on Tuesday evening December 5. The tour visited the homes of Mrs. Bill Reed Mrs. Fred Osment Mrs. Peggy Dobbins and Mrs. Charles Stenholm with caroling by the Clef Dwellers and festive decorations including candles fireplaces bells and trees.

Stamford Music Club National Federation of Music Clubs Bill Reed Fred Osment Peggy Dobbins Charles Stenholm Reed Curb

Avoca Home Demonstration Club Christmas Party

Mrs Ligon hosted a Christmas party for 11 members of the Avoca Home Demonstration Club and one guest Mrs Rennels presided. The meeting opened with Jingle Bells followed by a prayer. Members answered the roll with Holiday salads. Guests read Luke II and The Unexpected Guest. Gifts were exchanged after the business meeting. Decorations featured a Christmas theme and refreshments were served.

Robinson Hargrove Engaged to Be Married in Stamford

Mr and Mrs H D Robinson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Nancy Janelle Robinson to Don M Hargrove son of Mr and Mrs J L Hargrove of Abilene Texas. Nancy is a 1967 Stamford High School graduate employed by Condley and Company CPAs Abilene Hargrove attended Cooper High School served in the US Army and is employed by Bandag Inc Abilene Wedding set for January 19 at Temple Baptist Church Stamford.

H. D. Robinson Nancy Janelle Don M. Hargrove J. L. Hargrove Abilene Texas Miss Robinson Stamford High School Condley and Company Certified Public Accountants — of Hargrove Cooper High School United States Bandag, Inc Temple Baptist Church Stamford

Trio presents musical program at Stamford BPW Christmas

Karen Lovvorn Karen Upshaw and Janet Lovvorn performed a Christmas program at the Stamford Business and Professional Women's Club December 7 at Cliff House with Michael J. Manley on piano. Mrs. Bettye Johnson presided and gifts were exchanged by about 20 members as holly poinsettia candles and stylized trees decorated the room.

Karen Lovvorn Karen Upshaw Janet Lovvorn Michael J. Manley Stamford Business and Professional Women’s Club Cliff House Bettye Johnson Maggie Baldowsky Beatrice Plumlee

Dorcas Class Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange and Luncheon

The Dorcas Class held its annual Christmas luncheon at St. John's Methodist Church on December 6 with over 40 members and guests attending. The Rev. Jarrell Sharp delivered the invocation as the group sang and exchanged gifts from a decorated tree. Gifts were given to Rev. and Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. A. T. McGee, Mrs. Swenson Davis, class teachers, and to Mrs. Dunn who is moving to Merkel.

Dorcas St. John’s Methodist Church Jarrell Sharp Sharp A. T McGee Swenson Davis Dunn Merkel

Firemen Host Yale City Hall Christmas Party

Members of the fire department and their families held an annual Christmas party Monday night in the city hall dining room. Decorations and refreshments included cake pie coffee and punch for about thirty members. Gifts were exchanged and secret pals revealed by the Firebelles. Each child received a fruit and candy bag. Children could not go due to freezing weather.

Fire Department

Caroling on the Fire Truck Returns as Tradition

Residents line the streets as firefighters drive a decorated fire truck through town. Volunteers led by the fire department sing carols, greet neighbors, and spread holiday cheer during the annual on‑duty event.

Stamford 4-H Club Delivers Christmas Meeting Report

Stamford 4-H Club met on December 6 in the hospitality room at Stamford Rural Electric. Fourteen members attended as adult leaders led project discussions. After the business segment, refreshments and games followed.

Stamford 4-H Club Stamford Rural Electric

Mrs Elmer Martin Honored At Colorado City Luncheon

Mrs Elmer Martin of Colorado City was hosted at a luncheon Tuesday in the Pryor home. She and her husband traveled to Stamford for two speaking engagements. Christmas decorations featured a red candle as guests including Mrs Pryor Mrs Cobb Mrs Sharp Mrs Craig and Mrs Walker attended.

George Pryor Elmer Martin Colorado City Pryor Martin R. C. Cobb Jarrell Sharp Roy Craig Jimmy Walker

Hamlin Couple Announces Dec 22 Wedding Plans

Lisa Rasco and Larry Collins of Hamlin announce a December 22 wedding at Trinity Baptist Church. Matron of honor will be Mrs Gary Richards of Eustace, bridesmaids Mrs Lynn Edwards and Mrs Lucky M Jones, Tonya Collins as flower girl, Quint Edwards as ring bearer, Tony Collins as best man, groomsmen Ronnie Collins and Bill Hatley, ushers Gary Collins and Mike McLellan. Robert McLellan to officiate, music by Mrs Robert McLellan and Carolyn Jones.

Lisa Rasco Larry Collins Hamlin Gary Richards Eustace Lynn Edwards Lucky M. Jones Tonya Collins Quint Edwards Tony Collins Ronnie Collins Bill Hatley Merkel Gary Collins Mike McLellan

Lisa Rasco’s bridal shower honoring Dec. 2

Lisa Rasco, bride elect of Larry Carl Colling, was honored with a bridal shower at the home of Lajuana in Little Pink and burgundy colors featured in decorations. Thirty five guests attended. hostesses included Glenda Terrell, Jennie Hager, Leta Jo Schmidt, Judy Routon, LaVada Lawson and Cherry Moore.

Lisa Rasco Larry Carl Colling Lajuana Little Glenda Terrell Jennie Hager Leta Jo Schmidt Judy Routon LaVada Lawson Cherry Moore

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Young Homemakers Young Homemaker Keith Rainer Don Walker Tommy Gray Gene Ender Carl Marugg Patsy Waldrep Music Club James West James Self Jean Burnett Stenholm Clef C. H. Peterson Charles E. Smith Mmes Reed Osment Dobbins Vernon Lovvorn I. H Rogers Peterson Reginald Baird Smith Coats Custom Service Safeway First Baptist Church Music Ministry By Otis Skillings City of David Christ the Lord Avoca HD Club N. Robinson D. Hargrove Trio Bepw Meeting Weldon Holbrooks Jerry Terrell Stamford Young Homemakers Holbrooks Terrell Stamford Inn Woodie Beene Don Howard Don Starr Yale Stamford 4-H Trinity Baptist Church Robert McLellan Carolyn Jones Lioness den Sue Chambers Leeders LION N. Swenson Stamford, Texas Denver Southwestern Bell
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