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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1940

Page

6

Local Bridge Club Gatherings and a Bridal Shower

The Bide-A-Wee Bridge Club met at Mrs. Tom Smith’s home with Mrs. Carl Maples winning high for the afternoon. The Couples Bridge Club, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, awarded a couples high score prize. A bridal shower honored Miss Dorothy Carson, wife of Marshall Stalls, at Mrs. Ella Armstrong’s home with Christmas decor, tea, and gifts. About 35 guests attended, including Mrs. Robert Wier of Little Rock and several local couples.

Oliver Smith Smith J. C Robert Wier Little Rock Arkansas Shamburger A. J. Smith, Jr Bart Holland A. A. B McAnd Dcrothy Carson Dorothy Carson Marshall Stalls Odessa Ella Armstrong Dorothy and Marshall May Belle Buffington H. C. Halbert

Christmas Treasures at First Baptist Class

The Good Fellowship class at First Baptist Church held a Christmas gathering last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. George Smith led prayers and devotionals with her daughter Anna Ruth playing piano. Gifts included a casserole and a classroom picture for Mrs. Smith. A salad course followed as members listed included A D Thompson and J T Hallsell among others.

Good Fellowship First Baptist Church George Smith Smith Anna Ruth Iano Solo R. L. Williams

Home Builders Class Meets Social in December

The West Side Adult Sunday School Class gathered December 9 at Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Partain’s home for a monthly social. After business, games and refreshments followed with attendees including Rev. and Mrs. L. D. Hull and numerous members. The next meeting is January 6 at Mrs. C. B. Smith’s home.

Home Builders West Side J. F. Partain L. D. Hull O. B. Boone W. M. Monzingo Jim Carnes Dan McLemore C. B. Smith Jim Franklin O. B. Bohannon Wayne L. Bohannon Wilson Rush W. H. Wright

All Day Christmas Party by Sewing Club

The Needle and Thimble Sewing Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. E. R. Clark home last Thursday. A covered-dish luncheon followed by games Forty-Two and Chinese checkers. Santa distributed gifts from a decorated Christmas tree to members and guests. The group included Mmes J. M. Flemins Connie Cossey W. R. Keeton G. B. McLaughlin E. B. Harrison Neal Adkins Albert Turner Henry Cook W. H. Plant A. M. Conant J. J. Upshaw E. N. Sullens Earl O'Steen A. E. Rowe Miss Lorene Cook Edna Rowe.

the Needle and Thimble Sewing Club E. R. Clark Santa Mmes. J. M. Flemins Connie Cossey W. R. Keeton G. BR. McLaughlin E. B. Harrison Neal Adkins Albert Turner Henry Cook W. H. Plant A. M. Conant J. J. Upshaw E. N. Sullens Earl O’steen A. E. Rowe Misses Lorene Cook Edna Rowe

Presbyterian Auxiliary Holds Christmas Party

The Central Presbyterian Church Auxiliary hosted a Christmas party Monday afternoon at the manse with hostesses Mmes. H. P. Moody Bart Holland and L. M. York. Mrs. Earl Reese led the program with a Christmas reading. Mrs. Walter Bunkley gave prayer and Mrs. A. C. Braun read The First Christmas. The Junior high quartet sang O Tell Me Children and Hark Now Oh Shepherds.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Central Presbyterian Church Mmes H. P. Moody Bart Holland L. M. York Earl Reese Walter Bunkley A. C. Braun Henry van Dyke Billie Marie Russell Eva Jo Upshaw Jo Ann Russell Mary Sue Culwell Oh Shepherds

Christmas parties and gifts at local clubs

Mrs L M York led a business session with a social hour of tea and cookies. The Silver Thimble Sewing club hosted its first Christmas party at Mrs T E Jennings home with games, gifts, and a tree. The Fidelis Class of First Baptist held its annual Christmas party at Miss Bernice Caldwell’s home with a tree gifts and fruit bags.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Bernice Caldwell W. E. Swanson T. H. Caldwell Frank Heflin Howard Spencer Perry Pennell W. T. Gambill Orie Lee Valentine Bland Ruby Lottie Erna Hanson Frances Carson Ola Jared Mattie V. McCuistion Farice Smith Arvilla Hughes

Christmas Dinner For Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs. Hugh Astin hosted a four course dinner and bridge for the Wednesday Bridge Club last week. Festive decor included poinsettias holly and a Christmas tree. High score prize went to Mrs. Robert Harrison with a guest list of Mesdames Almus Blackwell Budley Raines Dallas Southard Gordon Haynes Bill Braymer R. E. Hall G. C. Carothers Harry Yates Grady Bowdry W. B. Harrison Charles G. Inglish and Robert Harrison.

Mrs. Carter H. A. Carter Mayme Yates Orr G. C. Carothers Arnold Douthit C. M. Francis Fred Hud Charles G. Inglish Robert Harrison Budley Raines Harry E. A. Russell L. E. Love Duble Orr Hugh Astin Mesdames Almus Blackwell Dallas Southard Gordon Haynes Bill Braymer R. E. Hall Harry Yates Grady Bowdry W. B. Harrison

Popular Stamford Couple Plans December 27 Wedding

Miss Martha Jane Byes daughter of Mr and Mrs B Bryant and Earl Russell son of Mr and Mrs E A Russell will marry December 27 announced at a dinner last Friday. A white themed party at the Inglish home featured a reindeer snow scene decor and a three course dinner. Guests included family and friends such as Mrs R B Bryant Mrs E A Russell and Welby Callicoatte with prizes awarded in bridge.

Stamford Martha Jane Byes B. Bryant Earl Russell E. A. Russell Charles G. Inglish A. R. Watson Billy Bryant

Roulhac Bunkley Celebrates Second Birthday at Stamford Club

Roulhac Bunkley, daughter of Dr and Mrs Tom Bunkley, marked her second birthday with a Stamford Country Club party Monday afternoon. Santa visited and handed out candy canes from the Christmas tree as guests enjoyed cake and juice. Motion pictures were filmed during the event.

Roulhac Bunkley Tom Bunkley Stamford Country Club Santa

Party Crowd Attends Afternoon Celebration

At noon twenty children attended a party with a number of mothers and fathers present, sharing in the festive gathering.

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