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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1941

Page

3

Needle and Thimble Club Quilt for Red Cross

The Needle and Thimble Club pieced a quilt at Mrs. W. H. Plant's home to be completed for the Red Cross. Hostess served apple pie with whipped cream and coffee. Attendees included Mesdames E. B. Harrison E. R. Clark W. R. Keeton Hattie Turner Owens E. N. Sullens A. M. Fontant Henry Cook and Plant.

W. H. Plant Red Cross E. B. Harrison E. R. Clark W. R. Keeton Hattie Turner Owens E. N. Sullens A. M. Fonant Henry Cook Plant

Christmas Dinner Held by Junior Matrons Class

The Junior Matrons Class of Central Christian Church held a Christmas dinner at Mrs. L. L. Johns home. A two course menu featured baked turkey and traditional holiday foods with yuletide decorations and a Christmas tree gift exchange for Miss Blanche Baldwin who was honored. Members present included Mmes. Oral Wilson W. M. Cooper Bailey Post E. R. Pace Bob Grant Floyd Lindsey D. A. Kinney Russell Doran Echols Williams George Rollins Hugh Jones and George Gray.

Central Christian Church L. L. Johns Blanche Baldwin Mmes Oral Wilson W. M. Cooper Bailey Post E. R. Pace Bob Grant Floyd Lindsey D. A. Kinney Russell Doran Echols Williams George Rollins Hugh Jones George Gray

Group Quilts for the Red Cross

A group of women met last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. M. Conant and quilted a quilt for the Red Cross. Mrs. Conant refreshed the women with coffee and cake and pie. Present were Mesdames FE. B. Harrison, W. R. Keeton, W. H. Plant, CC. E. Coombes, Henry Cook, E. R. Clark and A. M. Conant.

RED Cross A. M. Conant The

Stamford Pair Wed in Lueders Bride and Groom Unite

Stamford man Harry Bushell and Miss Christine Backus of Lueders were married Saturday night December 13 in a ceremony by Rev. H. S. Hinson. Attendant Pride Mae Hines assisted. couple to reside in Stamford.

Stamford Lueders Christine Backus Lou Backus Harry Bushell E. A. Bushell H. S. Hinson Pride Mae Hines

Alumni Association Christmas Dinner at Stamford School of Nursing

The Stamford School of Nursing alumni association held a Christmas dinner for members and their husbands and sweethearts, sharing festive fellowship in a seasonal gathering.

Alumni Association The Stamford School of Nursing

Christmas Dinner in Hospital Dining Room

A hospital dining room hosted a festive Christmas dinner with fruit and cedar arrangements and red taper lighting. Mrs. Frank Moore led the brief program, Mrs. Vincent Roach ran a quiz with a prize, and a dozen or more attendees listed included Mrs. Frank Scott, Miss Bessie Whitmire, Miss Alpha Leclaire, and others.

Frank Moore Vincent Roach Frank Scott Bessie Whitmire Haskell Alpha Leclaire Wichita Falls Dora Rothman May Massey Jane Brown Frances Evans Mildred Wiegraffe Mmes T. J. Casner Lee Dewees D. L. Ashley Ann Acuff Messrs

Pierians Collect Toys for Christmas Party

The Pierian Club held its annual Christmas party on Thursday at the home economics cottage. Members donated toys for underprivileged children and were served by entertainment chairmen Mrs. A. J. Smith Jr with assistants Mrs. C. F. Tomlin and Mrs. John Willoughby. Two new members, Mrs. John Willoughby and Mrs. E. R. Pace, were welcomed.

Pierians Pierian Club A. J. Smith, Jr C. F. Tomlin John Willoughby Carnegie Library C. A. Kinney Marvin Hinds Margaret Leech Stamford E. R. Pace

Dinner Party Of The Mr And Mrs Club In Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs George Rollins entertained the Mr and Mrs Club with a dinner party last week. In bridge Mrs Ivan Bigler won high score prize for women and Morris Childers for men. Plans were made for the Christmas party on December 28 with Mr and Mrs R H Bounds. Guests included Lieut and Mrs Ivan Bigler Mrs Grady Bowdry Mr and Mrs Morris Childers Mr and Mrs Branham Payne Mr and Mrs R H Bounds and Mr and Mrs B P Davenport Jr.

George Rollins Mrs Ivan Bigler Morris Childers R. H. Bounds Grady Bowdry Branham Payne B. P. Davenport, Jr

Heflin Hosts Eighty Four Club Christmas Party

Mr and Mrs Frank Heflin entertained the Eighty Four Club Thursday night with Christmas wreaths lights and a tree. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Pendleton Mr and Mrs Roy Smith Mr and Mrs Paul Hamilton Mr and Mrs Otis Har bert and Mr and Mrs M D Thompson.

Frank Heflin Ed Pendleton Roy Smith Paul Hamilton Otis Harbert M. D. Thompson

Wallpaper and Canvas Tie at C D Hamburger Lumber

In a 41 trade tie at C D Hamburger Lumber, both sides report a stalemate as negotiations over wallpaper and canvas materials reach an impasse. The partners aim to resume talks next week to break the deadlock.

C. D. Hamburger Lumber Co

Gifts Exchange at Just-A-Mere Bridge Club Yuletide Party

Members of the Just-A-Mere Bridge Club exchanged gifts at their Christmas party held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. A. C. Humphrey's home. Decorations featured red gladioli red candles and a glittering Christmas tree. Mrs. A. H. won high score and Mrs. L. E. Million won the cut prize. Guests included S. J. Hodge L. E. Million Lee White Earl O'Steen L. L. Johns Branham Payne A. H. Ladd J. C. Shamburger W. M. Cooper R. C. Shelton and Ben Bagwell.

Just-A-Mere A. C. Humphrey A. H L E. Million Mesdames S. J. Hodge L. E. Million Lee White Earl O'Steen L. L. Johns Branham Payne A. H. Ladd J. C. Shamburger W. M. Cooper R. C. Shelton Ben Bagwell

Luncheon holiday favorite for Ride-A-Wee Bridge Club

The Ride-A-Wee Bridge Club held a holiday luncheon at Mrs. R. E. Johnson’s home last Friday. The decorated mantle and colored lights created a Christmas mood as members enjoyed a two‑course menu and bridge. Mrs. Oliver Smith won high score, and gifts followed from a Christmas tree. Attendees included Mrs. Oliver Smith, Mrs. Travis Bouchett, Mrs. Johnny Smith, J. I. Moody, C. E. Tomlin, G. FE. Hanson, Tom Smith, and Mrs. R. E. Johnson.

Ride-A-Wee Bridge Club R. E. Johnson Johnson Oliver Smith Mmes Travis Bouchett Johnny Smith J. I. Moody C. E. Tomlin G. FE. Hanson Tom Smith

Friendly Hour Club Christmas Party Highlights

Mrs A C Braun hosted the Frendly Hour Bridge Club for its annual Christmas party at her home last Thursday. The event featured a decorated setting with a Christmas tree and seasonal cableras. High score prize went to Mrs L E Million, and refreshments included date pudding with whipped cream olives coffee and cookies. Guests included Mesdames A H Ladd Lee White Earl O'Steen B L Bryans L E Million Paul Summers R C Ricks and Earl Keese.

Friendly Hour Club A. C. Braun Frendly Hour Bridge Club Lee White Earl O’steen B. L. Bryans L. E. Million Paul Summers R. C. Ricks Earl Keese

Christmas Carols at Fidelis Class Party Baptist Church

The Fidelis class of the First Baptist Church held its annual Christmas party with a program of singing Christmas carols and a festive gathering.

Fidelis First Baptist Church

Christmas party at local home features festive scenes

Last week a Christmas gathering was held at the home of Jane Fulton with Homer Harris and several teachers and ladies in attendance. The home displayed a manger scene and a snowy dining room, gifts were exchanged, and guests included Misses Arvilla Hughes, Mattie V. McQuiston, Alva Robinson, Gussie Robinson, Erna Hanson, Ruby Hanson, and others.

Jane Fulton Homer Harris Bernice Card B. Q. Cooper and Well Dale Phelps Harry Dickenson R. D .Coston Arvilla Hughes Mattie V. McCuistion Alva Robinson Gussie Robinson Erna Hanson Ruby Hanson Frances Carson Farice Smith Ola Jared Othella Harlan Lucille Irwin Valentine Bland Mmes Tillman Caldwell W. E. Swanson A. W. Hanson Frank Heflin Adrian Marshall W. T. Gambill

Fine Arts Club Plans Christmas Party at Mrs Johns Home

The Fine Arts Club schedules a 5 PM Sunday Christmas party December 21 at Mrs. L. L. Johns home. Ruth Francis presides, with study on Spain and Mexico folk music led by Martha Beth Larche.

Fine Arts Club L. L. Johns Ruth Francis Spain Mexico Martha Beth Larche Andalusia Peggy Tinsley Jo Ann Russell Mary Frances Lawhon Joy Hughes Jeanne Braun Maxine Rowland Mrs. Johns

Steak Supper Arranged for Newly Weds by Friends

Friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Noel Vaughn with a steak supper at the Vaughns home. The couples had been at a show with the Haralsons and Costons. after locating them, guests returned to prepare the meal and play forty-two. Frances Ellis and Marshall Freeman attended among others.

Rupert Bailey Noel Vaughn Vaughn Fort Sumner New Mexico R. D. Coston Frances Ellis Marshall Freeman

Turkey Dinner by Supper Club at Ashenhust Home

The Supper Club hosted a Christmas season turkey dinner at Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Ashenhust residence last Thursday. A three course menu, decorated living room, redecorations around the foursome tables, and candle arrangements set the scene. Gifts were exchanged after the meal and Forty-Two games were played with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Alton McClellan, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stell, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gambill, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Price, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Doss, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore.

A. F. Ashenhust Alton McClellan A. J. Bell Jim Stell W. T. Gambill Howard Price J. C. Doss Frank Moore Ashenhust

Baptist WMU Plans Break Until After Christmas

The WMU of the First Baptist Church will not hold the regular circle meetings Monday and announces there will be no more meetings until after Christmas.

Baptist W.M.U First Baptist Church

Home on Furlough for Stamford Troops Curtis Sloan and G W King

Two Stamford servicemen Curtis Sloan and Cpl G W King left Stamford together on furlough returning from active duty. Contact details and destinations not disclosed.

Cyl Curtis Sloan Cpl G. W King Stamford

Soldier Sloan Returns On 10 Day Furlough

17 months after enlisting in the army, Sloan arrived Saturday on a ten day furlough from Ft. Bliss El Paso. It marks his first home visit since enlistment as he spends time with his parents Mr and Mrs J S Sloan and relatives including Mr and Mrs Archer Yarbro Coleman Mr and Mrs Marion Calfee Abilene and Howard Sloan Sweetwater King.

Ft. Bliss el Paso Sloan J. S. Sloan Archer Yarbro Coleman Marion Calfee Abilene Howard Sloan Sweetwater King

Visiting His Parents Mr and Mrs Ralph King

A brief item notes that someone is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph King, a short social notice likely from a local column.

Mrs Ralph King

Wallpaper and Canvas by Bm Shamburger Lamber Co

A short item notes wallpaper and canvas by Bm Shamburger Lamber Co with a 41-tfe listing. The fragment suggests a product or brand reference in a trade context.

Bm Shamburger Lamber Co

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