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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
8
Hospital notes list improving patients including Al Jordan of Haskell and McCann of Stamford. Several births occurred at the hospital, including Cecilia Gail to Mr. and Mrs. Watts of Tenehers and Howard Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Reddick of Anson.
Reverend Jim Skiles led Sunday services at the Stamford Baptist Church with strong attendance and a collection benefiting the orphans home. Nearby families and residents gathered for meals, visits, and community notices, including condolences for J. D. Farrow of Hamlin and several local movements and visits.
Mrs. William Forgy of Haskell was named Cynthia Rae on Tuesday. Mr. Forgy edits the Haskell County Leader. Mrs. Curtis Gibson of Rule underwent a hospital operation Tuesday. M. L. Sherrod of Swenson, a medical patient, is doing fairly well.
Dorcas Bible Class hosted by Mrs C L Carter featured carols on violin, a Christmas story read by Mrs Ben Cole, and a Nativity display. Guests numbered 27 with gifts exchanged, a salad plate served, and plans made for White Christmas offerings and clothing for an orphan boy.
Miss Margaret Ann Buster entertained the So Sum Club on Wednesday afternoon last week. Guests included Mrs. Howard Whatley Mrs. Olen Priddy Mrs. Ben Simpson Mrs. Dorothy Bob Swift and Miss Dorothy May Pratt. The afternoon featured sewing handwork and a refreshment hour with sandwiches plum pudding whipped cream and hot tea.
Dr and Mrs E P Bunkley hosted the London Bridge Club Friday night. High score in bridge went to Mr and Mrs C F Upshaw, with a salad course served. Guests included Dr and Mrs Wade Youngblood Dr and Mrs Fred Hudson Dr and Mrs L F Metz Mr and Mrs Ray Morgan Mr and Mrs H A Carter Mr and Mrs George Zachary Mrs W H Shulze of Santa Rosa California.
Westminster Guild and Central Presbyterian Church auxiliary hosted a Christmas party in the church. Decorations and music created a festive mood as Mrs. Rogan presided over a brief meeting due to Mrs. Whittington’s illness, followed by the junior auxiliary under Mrs. Scott presenting The Christmas Spirit with carols and instrumental pieces.
A列 compilation lists Barton J B Lee Frank Lindsey S L Fleming R P Small C E Coombes T J Walker Henry Cook Perry Smith Malcolm Yates A F Ashenhust and Miss Evelyn Yates as prominent local individuals mentioned in the page segment.
The Young Business Women's Bible Class of St. John's Methodist Church held a party at Miss Vera Steely's home with Miss Ann McReynolds and Miss Marcella Gay as hostesses. Miss Clarice Buie organized games and a Christmas tree distributed gifts. fruit cake and coffee followed with candles as favors. Guests included Miss Ruth Cammage of Memphis and several local women.
Rockdale reports Mr and Mrs Albert Ivy and their daughter Peggy visited Mr and Mrs Ed Ivy in Stamford on Sunday. Mrs Ivy has been confined to bed for several days with illness.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Gillespie visited Mr and Mrs KK J Fox Sunday. Raymond Williams of Dallas was a guest of his parents Sunday. La Veda Ivy of ACC spent the weekend with home folks. The Williams brothers and families gathered there. John M and La Veda Ivy were in Tuders Sunday evening. Gillespie couple attended Erieksdahl Sunday School and dined with Lee Bohannan. Williams family moved to Bricksdahl. J S McKeever and son Billie Joe visited John Ivy Sunday. Tull Newcomb hosted games of 84 Saturday night. Fitzgerald of Haskell called on M M Cobb and wife Sunday. M M Cobb and Sam Cobb celebrated wedding anniversaries with a dinner at M M Cobb home. Attendees included Mrs G H Cobb, Glenn Cobb, J A Gillespie, Burl Bunkley, and the Cobbs. Tuesday brought a typical winter day with ice on trees and fences. Moisture was insufficient for farmers. Several locals report dogs poisoned by varmint poison.
Willis Bryant Hamilton six week old son of Mr and Mrs J W Hamilton of near Haskell died at Baylor hospital Dallas Sunday. The mother was formerly Miss Artie Fay Cor ley of this city. Funeral service was held at the family home Monday at 3 pm with Rev H R Whatley officiating. Burial was in Willow cemetery. Kinney Funeral Home directed the funeral.
Mrs High invites the public to an open house at her greenhouse this Sunday afternoon. The event offers a chance to view plants and purchase specimens, with proceeds supporting local gardening programs.
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