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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1936

Page

3

Miss Boedeker and Mr. Rinn Wed in Sagerton

Miss Oleta Boedeker daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Boedeker and R Daniel Rinn son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Rinn were married at St Pauls Lutheran Church Sagerton on Wednesday night December 9. Rev A H Muelhbrad officiated with chrysanthemums decorating the altar. The couple will reside at 603 East Oliver Street Stamford. The bride attended Stamford High School and the groom works for Barrow Furniture Company. Attending were Ruby Wendeborn bridesmaid and Albert Knipling best man. A reception and wedding supper followed at the Boedeker home with relatives and Luther League members present.

Boedecker MR. Rinn Bunker Hill Oleta Boedeker J. F. Boedeker R. Daniel Rinn Alfred Rinn St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Sagerton A. H. Muelhbrad Ruby Wendeborn Albert Knipling Luther League Boedeker Stamford Stamford High School Barrow Furniture Company East Oliver Street

Mrs Youngblood Honored At Stamford Christmas Party

Mrs Wade Youngblood was honored at a Stamford Christmas party hosted by Mrs E P Bunkley and Mrs Dallas Southard at the Bunkley home. The event featured festive decorations, Christmas tallies, and a luncheon with red accents and holly favors. Guests included Mrs J Carter King of Albany and Miss Sally King, with out of town attendees named Cassie, Taylor and others.

Youngblood Wade Youngblood Stamford E. P. Bunkley Dallas Southard Bunkley Ann Bunkley Warren B. Tayman L. F. Metz Harry Yates Fred Hudson W. P. McDonald C. M. Francis Cassle Taylor

Creomulsion Ad Urges Quick Cough Relief Offer

A vintage advertisement touts Creomulsion as a fast cough remedy. It promises full refund if not satisfied after trying the first bottle and emphasizes relief for chest congestion and bronchial issues.

W M U Christmas Party Held at Mrs Pittman Home

The W M U of the First Baptist Church held a Christmas party Monday afternoon at Mrs Guy Pittman home with Mrs Pittman and Mrs O T Martin and Mrs Otis Harbert as hostesses. Mrs Clay Randel president led a brief business session and Mrs T R Tinsley gave a devotional. Gifts from the Christmas tree were exchanged and candy was served. The Sun beams group also met there. W M A members in attendance included L R Rose J T Stell R H Hammer Mel G Seaman J P Holman W C Pratt Alton McClellan L H Culwell G T Campbell D R Mullings Jim Martin T R Tinsley Ed Dodson Pat Sitton Johnny Griggs C R Randel S J Roberts Spencer Woodruff C H Crow.

Wm.u W.M.U First Baptist Church Guy Pittman W.M.A L. R. Rose J. T. Stell R. H. Hammer Mel G. Seaman J. P. Holman W .C. Pratt Alton McClellan L. H. Culwell G. T. Campbell D. R. Muillings Jim Martin T. R. Tinsley

Just-A-Mere Bridge Club Social Evening

Mrs. R. V. Rucker entertained the Just-A-Mere Bridge Club on Wednesday evening. Mrs. R. C. Ricks won high score and received a set of salt and pepper shakers. refreshments included vegetable relish olives pickles hot rolls and coffee.

Just-A-Mere Bridge Club R. V. Rucker R. C. Ricks

Date loaf guests list includes numerous attendees

The guest list for the occasion names Mes dames Branham Payne Bob Moore Earl OSteen Leslie White Howard Franks Leslie Larche Clarence Rosamond S J Hodge R C Shelton R C Ricks A H Ladd and D P Williams as attendees.

Date Loaf Mesdames Branham Payne Bob Moore Earl Osteen Leslie White Howard Franks Leslie Larche Clarence Rosamond S. J. Hodge R. C. Shelton R. C. Ricks A. H. Ladd D P. Williams

Christmas Party for Auxiliary at Central Presbyterian Church

The Auxiliary of Central Presbyterian Church held a festive Christmas gathering with a program led by Mrs. Pennington and Mrs. Scott. Ruth Bunkley read a piece, a Junior Auxiliary play titled Dinner for One was staged, carols were sung, and refreshments were served to about 40 members and guests.

Central Presbyterian Church H. H. Pennington J. H. Scott Pennington J. Dyer Bart Holland W. B. Harrison E. P. Bunkley Neal Carlock Oliver Crump H. P. Moody Frank Lindsay

Mrs Yates and Mrs Raines Host Christmas Bridge Luncheon

Mrs Harry Yates and Mrs Budley Raines entertained guests at the Yates home with a Christmas luncheon and bridge. A crimson and silver color scheme highlighted the decor with multi colored lights, silvered leaves, poinsettias, pepper plants, and seasonal plants enhancing the rooms. Quarter tables were centered with silver candles.

Yates Raines Harry Yates Budley Raines

Social Bridge Prizes Highlight Local Gathering

In the afternoon bridge games Mrs. Rayford Hills took the high score prize while Mrs. W P McDonald earned the cut high. Present were Mrs. Hills and Mrs. McDonald along with Betty Raines and many others including Hugh Astin Roy Aredge D A Bandeen Bill Braymer E P Bunkley Almus Blackwell H A Carter A C Cooper Memie Yates Orr Arnold Douthit C M Francis Fred Hudson John Hudson R E Hall Gordon Haynes W B Harrison Robert Harrison Charles G English L F Metz Frank Morrow Ben Ray Louis Rosenwasser Dallas Southard and Lee Welker.

Rayford Hills W. P. McDonald Mrs. Hills Mrs. McDonald Betty Raines Mesdames Hugh Astin Roy Aredge D. A. Bandeen Bill Braymer E. P. Bunkley Almus Blackwell H. A. Carter A. C. Cooper Memie Yates Orr Arnold Douthit C. M. Francis Fred Hudson John Hudson R. E. Hall Gordon Haynes W. B. Harrison Robert Harrison Charles G. English L. F. Metz Frank Morrow Ben Ray Louis Rosenwasser Dallas Southard Lee Welker

Sanford Hodge Jr celebrates eighth birthday with dinner

Sanford Hodge Jr marked his eighth birthday with a dinner for five friends at his parents home last Friday. The table featured a snow scene with Santa and reindeer and was lit by tall red candles. Guests included Billy Leavitt Horace Maddux Bradford Rowland Don Raines and Wayne Humphrey.

Sanford Hodge, Jr Santa Billy Leavitt Horace Maddux Bradford Rowland Don Raines Wayne Humphrey

Christmas Party for Memorial Baptist Classes

Three Memorial Baptist Church classes the Friendship Daughters of Ruth and Light-Bearers held a Christmas party at Mrs. T. A. Upshaw home last week. Class presidents Mrs. J. K. Brady Mrs. Kinney Gamblin and J. W. Stevenson organized with Mrs. Upshaw. Candy suckers dressed as dolls planned for Christmas baskets. Mrs. A. L. Foster Mrs. W. B. Tayman and Mrs. C. M. Seater sang carols with the group joining in.

Memorial Baptist Church T. A. Upshaw J. K. Brady W. B. Tayman C. M. Seater

Christmas Social Acknowledges Departing Member

Mrs J T Medlin prepares to leave for Taylor as the W M A presents a gift to her at a festive party directed by Mrs P C Williams. Attendees include Mesdames Hicks Gamlin Purifoy Medlin Yates Foster Flournoy Ramey Hassell Lester Brady Humphrey McKinney Smith Wright Humphrey Rosamond Sims Tay man Upshaw Dobbins Weldon Burleson Stockton Medlin Stevenson Coe and Mrs Upshaw. Refreshments featured sand wiches potato chips decorated fruitcake and coffee.

F. Upshaw W. E. Dobbins J .H. Weldon M. A. Burleson Ella Stockton Weaver Medlin J. W. Stevenson P. C. Williams J. J. Coe George Smith Mra. Upshaw

Margaret Boston Hosts Party At Parents’ Home

Margaret Boston entertained a group of friends at her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Boston home Saturday night. Green candles burned in the entertaining rooms as games were played and later sandwiches and Russian tea were served.

Margaret Boston Mrs. T. J. Boston Zula Faye Can

Local notices list residents and neighbors in brief

A readable fragment names Trell Ollie Mae Burge Eilah Blan Elliott Mary Estelle Williams Lillian and Vivian Lamb Billy Ray Wiley and Bill Swenson Bob, among others, in a community roster listing.

Notable local figures listed in court docket

Charles Brownfield Charles Cooper J C Doss Jr G C Carothers Jr Dale Brown and Jack Bunkley appear in a parish court docket likely connected to civil proceedings or estates. Names indicate a cluster of residents involved in ongoing legal actions or filings within the local jurisdiction.

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