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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1939

Page

3

Bethel Lutheran Church Holds Advent Services

Sunday services at Bethel Lutheran Church were led by Rev. Hugo B. Haterius with a large audience. The morning program featured Joseph Castillo Olson and Robert Nelson singing Take Up Thy Cross, while If was sung by the robed choir in the evening. Mrs. Henry Peter On contributed a vocal solo May Jesus Be Praised and Mrs. Haterius accompanied on piano. A children’s Christmas program planning meeting followed with officer elections and committee appointments. The week included gifts, weddings and social notes from members amid preparations for Christmas Eve services.

Bethel Theran Hugo B. Haterius Joseph Castillo Jp Olson Robert Nelson Henry Peter Jesus Ingo B. Haterius Haterius Mmes. Castillo Oln John Edward Youngquist Nelson Albert Pearson Oliver Reed Ius Minneapolis Minnesota Wgnstana Home Mission Board Chicago Milwaukee Wisconsin Hugo Hauser Lambert Stenholm Mmes Eben Olson Charles Markham Katherine Helena Oliver Smith Walter Segerstrom Howard Burgeson Gust Shuquist W. Wedeking Carl Seth Eric Rosenquist H. E. Olson J. L. Ekdahl Marlin Ivy Catherine Almquist Mildred Ruby Seth Mary Lou Wedeking San Francisco California Fred L. Nelson Mr. Nelson Gladys Nelson Harold Hokanson Roger Sylvia Philip Olsen Philip, Jr Warren Robert Ernest Nelson Hokanson Castillo Astrid Jensen Hamlin Haskell Carter Carl Stenholm R. C. Richards Morris Lynn Dallas Waco Mr. Youngquist Olson Place Olson Eben Shuquist Milton Eunice Evelyn Imogene Fort Worth Rev Illinois Leroy Schubert Stamford Sanitarium

Society notes on Mrs Sol Sanders contract club meeting

The Contract Club visited Mrs Sol Sanders on Thursday afternoon with Mesdames Britain Browne Bowdry Cooper Douthit Morgan Yates Walker Yates Orr and Claude Yates. High score in bridge went to Mrs Claude Yates. A sealed course was served.

Sol Sanders Claude Yates Mesdames H. D. Britain Lloyd Browne Grady Bowdry A. C. Cooper Arnold Douthit Ray Morgan Lee Walker Harry Yates Magnus Swenson Mamie Yates Orr

Social meeting held for adult class at West Side church

The Adult Class of West Side Baptist Church met at the Wright home for a monthly social hour. Songs, a Bible quiz and games entertained attendees. A moving-away member Mrs. J D Grillett was honored with a handkerchief shower.

West Side Baptist Church W. H. Wright J. D. Grillett Hattie Allen A. J. Daniel Ella Stockton Thelma Duval McClintock R. L. Daniel F. A. Knox L. D. Hull J. B. Graves J. A. Brooks J. D

London Bridge Club Dines With Members In Turkey Menu

Dr and Mrs L F Mets entertained the London Bridge Club at their home last Friday night for a turkey dinner. The event marked the club’s second meeting of the season before a football break. Dr and Mrs Dallas Southard won the high score prize in bridge. Guests included Mr and Mrs H G Andrews.

London Bridge Club L. F. Mets Dallas Southard H. G. Andrews

Local society gathers for multiple double weddings

Dr. and Mrs. Southard Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Francis Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Bunkley Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harrison Dr. and Mrs. Almus Blackwell Dr. and Mrs. FP BE Hudson Mr. and Mrs. George Zachary Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Upshaw join in wedding events and notices.

Southard C. M. Francis E. P. Bunkley W. B. Harrison Almus Blackwell FP. BE. Hudson George Zachary L. W. Johnson C. F. Upshaw

Sanford Hodge Celebrates His Eleventh Birthday

Sanford Hodge son of Mr and Mrs S J Hodge celebrated his eleventh birthday with a theatre party Monday afternoon Guests gathered at the Hodge home which was decorated for the holiday season The dining table featured a Christmas centerpiece and Santa Claus cards marked places at the table

Sanford Hodge S. J. Hodge Hodge Santa Claus

Birthday Party With Cake Ice Cream And Theatre Trip

A birthday celebration featured cake cut and served with ice cream and candies. Guests included Bobby Jo Williams Billy Jean Wedeking Peggy Sitton Jackie Doyle Wayne Humphrey and Bradford Rowland who then attended a theatre event.

Bobby Jo Williams Billy Jean Wedeking Peggy Sitton Jackie Doyle Wayne Humphrey Bradford Rowland

Couples Club entertains with bridge games and treats

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Smith hosted the Couples Club last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith Jr. won the high score prize in bridge. Sandwiches, hot chocolate and cake were served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Travis Bouchett, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Janeway, and Mr. and Mrs. Irv.

Oliver Smith A. J. Smith Jr Travis Bouchett Oran Janeway Irv

Local Families Here for Childress Event

Meudy and Mr and Mrs John Oates Jr, Mr and Mrs A J Smith Jr, and Mrs John Oates Sr attend a social gathering in Childress with prominent local families named in the guest list.

Ing Meudy John Oates, Jr A. J. Smith, Jr John Oates, Sr Childress

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Bricksdahl J. P. Hokans Messrs Ernest Segerstrom Ernestine Theodore Segerstrom Lawrence Albin Hoka Jimmy Ned Albin Weon Fred Olivia Rogers Mary Grace Gaines Patay Wolfe Mary Jean Yates Nancy Ruth Harrison Nancy Lou Langford Ollie Mae Burge Wesley Adult Bible Wesley Adult Bible Class St. John’s Methodist Church G. L. Inglish P. R. Bettis F. W. Wedeking J. H. Terry J. L. Rucker W. C. Tunnell R. C. Thomas J. B. Dodson R. B. Buie Little Pegry Joyce Guy Harvick J. A. Lundgren Vernon Lundgren G. W. Neinast Neinast Corinth Doris Jean Oscar Seth Abilene Ray Lundgren Hugo Birger Haterius Winifred Stenh Bunkley Federal Housing Plan Brazelton Lumber Co Vaue Chevrolet Wsi Lew Coste Lawhon Chevrolet Company Stamford, Texas Steve Bennett United Charities W. P. McDonald Areervice Buse’s KODAK Hansel and Gretel Maxine Rowland Basement Presbyterian Church Stamford Drug Store Penney’s Children’s Bent Woods Hildren Veras Penney’s C. Penney Company, Incorporated
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