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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

7

Christmas Theme Shines In Moore Croft Bridge Parties

Mrs. Johnny Croft and Mrs. Mike Moore hosted two social affairs at the Moore home featuring a Christmas motif with red carnations red tapers and an Italian cut work cloth. A quail luncheon was served and prizes awarded in Thursday bridge with Mrs. H A Carter winning top honors and Mrs. Robert Harrison second. Friday afternoon guests included Mrs. Ray Morgan who won high score with Mrs. H D Britain second. attendees list numerous local and visiting ladies and gentlemen from Montreal to Weinert.

Warren HK. Tayman EK. P. Bunkley H. A Carter Bnightcore Robert Harrison Gordon McMaurtry Montreal Canada J. B. Pumphrey Lox Ranch Mmes Clyce Westfall Aubrey Foster Re, Iall George Zachary M. Hardy Mamie Yates Orr Goodson Sellers N. M. Phy Gordon Haynes H. H. Pennington Hollis Atkerson L. FB. Lovelace J. H. Scott CG. M. Francis Hugh Astin Chas Strauss Leslie Larche Welby Callicoatte H.C. Michael Horace Arledge Lloyd Browne Bunter Parish FE. A. Russell Earl Reese Milton Payne Bartlett Holland Katherine McDaniel

Stamford Couple Weds in Frederick Oklahoma

Miss Zula Burney daughter of Stamford residents J. B. Burney and Mrs Burney married Lloyd Baize in Frederick Oklahoma on December 12 Justice Merrill Russell officiated The pair witnessed by Bucy Boaze and his wife The bride wore a navy blue sport suit with rust accessories Both families note she finished Stamford High School in 1933 and later lived in Centerville before returning to Stamford The groom is a Bangs High School alumnus The couple are beginning their life together.

Stamford Oklahoma Zula Burney J. B. Burney Lloyd Baize Frederick Justice Merrill Russell Bucy Boaze

Christmas parties brighten Busy Hour Club in Stamford

Christmas events unfolded in Stamford with the Busy Hour Club gathering for a tree gift exchange and refreshments. Guests included Mesdames Ashmore Williams Small Gray Lawdon McClendon Pace Owen Pittman Nichols and others. about 80 attendees were present.

O. A. Kinney Mesdames B. F. Ashmore EB. A. Wiliams George Gray H. B. Lawdon Jack McClendon E. R. Pace Frank Owen Guy Pittman Gene Nichols

Christmas Party Details At Tuxedo School Gala

Yuletide colors and bridge decorations set the scene for a festive gathering. A prettily registered guest book noted Miss Merle Eaton along with others including Miss Sammie Lee Eaton, Grace Katherine Smith, Vera Steely, Norma York, and Emma D Karkaltz. Mr. McNutt, head of Tuxedo School, was honored as teacher's pet.

McNutt Misses Merle Sammie Lee Eaton Lillit Mae Rucker Grace Katherine Smith Vera Steely Vera Sloan Norma York Vera Carlson Grace Moody George Rollins E H. Bushell Emma D. Karkaltz

Miss Bernice Bushell and Jeff Taylor Tie For December Wedding

Engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Bernice Bushell of Stamford and Jeff Taylor of Anson announced at a party hosted by Mrs. George Rollins. They plan to wed on December 23, with decorations, games, and Christmas cards noting Wedding Bells for Bernice and Jett on December 24.

Bernice Bushell Jeff Taylor Anson Miss Bushell George Rollins E. R. Pace R. L. Bushell Stamford Bernice Jett Thelma Holland Lucille Gentry Haskell Bartlett R. D. Foringer Nat Wash Howard .Kalley Melodese Thomas Dorothy May Pratt Katherine McNabb Margaret Helen Miller H. B. Lawdon Lawhon

Gift Party Honors Mrs Leonard McNutt At Christmas Theme

Misses Marcella Gay and Clarice Buie hosted a gift party at the S. D. Gay home on Thursday night last week to compliment Mrs Leonard McNutt formerly Pauline Waggoner. A Christmas theme set the festive mood.

Leonard McNutt Marcella Gay Clarice Buie Pauline Waggoner S. D. Gay

Just-A-Mere Bridge Club Hosts Christmas Tea

Mrs. R. C. Shelton entertained the Just-A-Mere Bridge Club on Wednesday afternoon with a Christmas theme featuring crimson poinsettias and Santa Claus lights. A salad plate was served. guests included Mesdames V R. Rucker Leslie White Leslie Larche Clay Davs Earl O'Steen S.J. Hodge J. C. Shamburger Bob McCloskey H. C. Michael Bran ham Payne Earl Reese and A. C. Braun.

Just-A-Mere Bridge Club R. C. Shelton Mesdames V R. Rucker Leslie White Leslie Larche Clay Davs Earl O’steen S.J. Hodge J. C. Shamburger Bob McCloskey H. C. Michael Branham Payne Earl Reese A. C. Braun

Christmas party decorations in home economics cottage

Real Christmas holly and mistletoe were combined for wreaths and tied with fluffy red cello bows for decorating the home economics cottage for the faculty club party. The holly design appeared in tallies and score pads adorned with Christmas bells. Games of eighty four were played during the event.

Party Attended by Wide Circle of Local Guests

An evening event featured refreshments and a date cake with whipped cream. Attendees included Misses Margaret Crockett Stella Doak Mattie Celeste Widney Bernice Caldwell Janie Lou Guffin and others with hosts Mrs H A Carter and Mr T R Tinsley. Prizes were awarded as guests gathered for luncheon and bridge hosted by Mrs Carter.

Mary Alice Abbott Margaret Ann Buster Katherine McNabb Helen Miller Virginia Rounds Esther Rogers Frank Fleming Nat Wash Min Margaret Crockett Stella Doak Mattie-Celeste Widney Bernice Caldwell Janie Lou Guffin Jewel Austin L. W. Johnson T. R. Tinsley F. W. Pauling H. S. Fitzgerald Preston White George Corse Lee Walker Leslie Riggs Morris Childers Dan Robert Langford

Bridge Club Report From Saturday Social Occasion

Mrs Fred Hanson hosted a Saturday Bridge Club gathering with a few guests in her home. Flowers and a festive decor complemented the event. Ray Morgan won high score with a poinsettia prize and W H Shulze of Santa Rosa received a gift. The group included Mrs Gordon Haynes and Mrs Hugh Astin as ten hour guests. a salad course was served.

Carter Lovely Flowers H. A. Carter Gordon Haynes W. H. Shulze Santa Rosa California Mesdames LF Metz George Zachary Hugh Astin Wade Youngblood G. C. Carothers Fred Kudson Snulze Fred Hanson Ray Morgan Calif Mesdames Warren B. Tayman G. ©. Caroth

Christmas Spirit Fills Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs Roy Arledge hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with Christmas decorations. Ray Morgan won the high score prize. Custard and fruit cake were served during refreshments. Guests included M Hardy, R E Hall, F W Peckham, Frank Morrow, Corden Haynes, Hugh Aston, Buster Larich, Bernard Buie, Ray Morgan, Charles Markham, Robert Harrison and Cash Wilemon.

Roy Arledge Ray Morgan

Homemakers Class Holds Sunshine Service

The Homemakers' Class of the First Baptist Church held a prayer meeting on Thursday afternoon of last week. Mrs. George Spoon, a class member, had been ill for several weeks. Mrs. Dick O'Brien, the class teacher, led the meeting using the...

First Baptist Church George Spoon Dick O'Brien

Just-A-Mere Bridge Club Christmas Meeting

Mrs Leslie White hosted the Just-A-Mere bridge club with a Christmas theme. The gathering occurred a week early due to holidays and featured a Christmas tree gift, high score prize won by Mrs V R Rucker, and a salad course with date pudding and coffee.

Just A-Mere

Trail Seekers Visit Abilene From Central Presbyterian Church

The Trail Seekers class of Central Presbyterian Church traveled to Abilene last Saturday with teacher Mrs. William F. Rogan and Mrs. Furth. Girls on the trip included Lois Nail Effie Jean Furth Margaret Jo Doyle Glenna Graham Betty Joyce Bussell and Sarah McDonald.

Abilene Central Presbyterian Church William F. Rogan Ts SS. Furth Lois and Wora Nail Effie Jean Furth Margaret Jo Doyle Glenna Graham Betty Joyce Bushell Sarah McDonald

Pierian Club Christmas Party Planned with Gift Exchange

The Pierian Club will hold its annual Christmas party on Thursday afternoon December 18. It will be informal with members exchanging gifts from a decorated tree. A program is planned and refreshments will be served, organized by Mrs. George Zachary and Mrs. the Hudson.

the Pierian Club George Zachary the Hudson

Emanon Club Christmas Party Planned at Yates Home

The Emanon Club invites members and their husbands to a Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yates at their residence. Details of date and time are to be announced.

Emanon Club Harry Yates

Floral display at Mrs Highs greenhouse

A readable fragment describes flowers at Mrs Highs greenhouse during a Sunday event. It mentions wallpaper and canvas listed with DB Shamburger Lumber Co as a supplier.

Mrs. High Lenoon Shamburger Lumber Ga

Creomulsion Ad Promises Quick Chest Relief

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion for coughs and bronchial irritation claiming rapid relief and healing of mucous membranes. It promises refund if not satisfied after the first bottle and urges asking for the genuine Creomulsion product.

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