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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
8
Light-Bearers Class hosted a handkerchief shower for Mrs J T Medlin, secretary of the class, after Sunday School. She and Mr Medlin plan to reside in Taylor later this week.
Mr and Mrs Bill Braymer hosted a bridge dinner for the Emanon Club and husbands last Saturday night. Festive table decor included a lighted Christmas tree and tapers, red candles at each end, and a buffet turkey menu. Mr and Mrs R E Hall received a hand painted Mexican plaque prize for high bridge score. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hall, Hardy, Arledge, Markham, Morrow, and Francis. Mr and Mrs C M Francis hosted a bridge dinner midweek with golden and yellow decorations.
George Ruff Black of Stamford and Maurine Taylor of Rule wed in Haskell Monday at 7 pm. Miss Leo Taylor and Cecil Meredith attended. Bride attended Rule High School. groom from Stamford High School works at the Palace Theater. They will reside in Stamford.
The Alathean Class of the First Baptist Church held its annual Christmas party Tuesday night at Mrs. Guy Pittman’s home. Hostesses included Mrs. Pittman Mrs. CaWoyne Mrs. Tinsley and Mrs. Kirk Gregory. Gifts were exchanged from a decorated tree. Mrs. Tinsley led the devotional and Mrs. Crow led a short business meeting. Silent Night was sung by Mrs. Carson Mrs. Doss and Mrs. Tinsley. Refreshments of fruit cake coffee and sweetmeats were served. Guests listed include Mrs. Doss Crow Martin Carson Harbert Campbell Chapman Mullins Gentry Higgins Billington Davis and Stiffelmier.
A Dorcas Bible class gathering at St. John’s Methodist Church featured a Christmas party on Tuesday evening. The event included a tree with gifts and displays for Ethel Gregory, the group’s adopted child residing at the Waco Orphanage, highlighting the Yuletide season.
Christmas gatherings filled Stamford with class parties at St John’s Methodist Church and Stamford High School. Mary-Martha class hosted a Santa theme party for 25. seniors and freshmen held cottage events with candles, candy, and games. Gift party honored Clara Mae Jones with 100 guests, a musical program, and festive table displays. Card of Thanks closes the note.
Beginners department of St. Johns Methodist church held a Christmas party after Tuesday afternoon services. The room featured a lighted tree, manger and nursery scenes with gifts, candies, dishes, horns, fruit, punch and cookies for the children. Supervisors Mrs. R. B. Cullum and Miss Grace Katherine Smith organized the event with attending children listed.
A Stamford American report outlines how unemployment benefits work under the new law. Requirements include prior employment, 60 weeks for 15 week benefits, 5 years for 25 weeks, and a two week unemployment wait plus readiness to work. Officials pledge job placement help and ongoing explanations as the act is implemented.
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