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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
7
Miss Della Snyder and Mrs Ruby Harlan Martin returned the first of the week from a visit in Fort Worth. Mr and Mrs J A Elliott on last Thursday visited their son A A Elliott who has been very ill in Abilene but is now improving.
Brazelton Lumber Company offers galvanized screen wire. English White Leghorns Hoffman Strain hatched March-April. Cockers, $1.50 to $2.00. pullets $1.25 to $1.50. R H Tidwell Avoca Texas.
The Stamford Music Club entertained the Simmons University Choral Club with a buffet supper at the library club rooms. Mrs. H. A. Carter presided, guests enjoyed sandwiches chips olives mince pie and hot chocolate as Santa Claus handed out gifts.
Members of the Eastern Star plan a Tuesday evening program at the Masonic Hall. Details on activities or participants are not provided in the readable text.
Miss Louise Seaton daughter of Mrs. T A Curry married Mr M C Elliott connected with the paying work in Stamford. The wedding was in Anson on December 12 officiated by Judge Owen Thomas. Only family and a few friends attended and the couple reside at 701 North Webb Street. The following day Mrs Curry hosted a dinner for the newlyweds and their families.
Miss Ruby Walters and Mr. John D. Plummer wed Saturday afternoon at two o clock. Rev. Henry Walters conducted the ceremony. The bride is the sister of Rev. Walters and the groom is brother of Mrs. Walters. They plan to make Stamford their home.
Miss Ariadne Leslie and Mr. R E Plummer were quietly married at ten o clock with Rev Henry Walters officiating. The bride is the daughter of I Leslie and the groom the son of H S Plummer of Mexia Texas. They will reside in Stamford.
Alan Crosland directs a Paramount production about rum running shown at the Alcove Theatre on Saturday. The film portrays the illegal liquor trade and its government crackdown, with Lois Wilson Noah Beery Raymond Hatton and Raymond McKee starring along with the Jones family returning from Texas trip.
Mrs. C. T. Overby died at her home Tuesday. Funeral held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at St. John's Methodist Church with Rev. R. A. Stewart and Rev. A. L. Moore officiating. Born December 10, 1878 in Georgia, age 47. Survived by husband, son Gene, and siblings in Georgia. Barrow Furniture assisted.
Otis Caton resigns as manager of R. M. Kinard Motor Company to become assistant manager at Joseph Schwarte Company wholesale hardware in New Orleans. A. L. Langford to succeed him. Caton starts new duties January 1. Stamford friends wish him well as he advances. John Hudson's recent business trip to Lubbock noted.
Mrs. C. R. Chesnutt left Wednesday morning to spend the holidays with her parents in Wharton.
Miss Ethel Rowell a High School faculty member spent the weekend in Anson visiting local friends and attending community events during her stay.
Burt King announces Henretta Straw and her Melody Boys to perform at the Alcove next Monday and Tuesday as part of his regular picture program. Straw returns after a successful fall showing with an orchestra praised as one of the best and capable of any feat. Straw complements the band with singing and dancing.
The group will meet Tuesday at 9 30 with Mrs R BR Bryant instead of the usual Wednesday. Mrs Frizzell will lead the session.
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