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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1939

Page

7

Christmas Bridge Club Party Hosted by Mrs Hodge

Members of the Just A Mere and Friendly Hour Bridge Clubs joined a joint Christmas party at Mrs. S. J. Hodge’s home. A snow scene decorited the table and gifts came from a lighted tree. Mrs. Lee White won high score in bridge. sandwiches coffee and cake were served.

Just A Mere Bridge Club Friendly Hour Bridge Club S. J. Hodge Lee White Mesdames Earl Hughes H. C. Michael A. C. Humphrey Paul Summers Merle Cooper Cr. Ricks A. H. Ladd A. A. McAndrew L. L. Johns A. C. Braun Earl O’steen B. L. Bryans Branham Payne L. E. Million Clay Davis

Senior Class Christmas Party at Stamford High

The Stamford High School senior class held a Christmas party Friday night at the home economics cottage. Decorations centered on the season and a boys versus girls contest ended with the girls winning on points. Each student wrote and signed a love letter and other games were played with prizes awarded. Ice cream and cookies were served.

Stamford High School

School party committees listed with sponsors and members

The program committee included Mary Jim Mason chairman Ola Reid Coy Toney Warren Tidwell and Lou Jean Mc Allister. The refreshment committee was Mary Williams chairman Oma Miller Billy Dean Matthews and Mary Bagby. The decoration committee featured Mary Traeger chairman Buena Peckham Eilah Blan Elliott and Marie Jo Elliott. Senior sponsors were H. S. Fitzgerald and F. W. Pauling and 46 class members attended.

Mary Jim Mason Ola Reid Coy Toney Warren Tidwell Lou Jean McAllister Mary Williams Oma Miller Billy Dean Matthews Mary Bagby Mary Traeger Buena Peckham Eilah Blan Elliott Marie Jo Elliott H. S. Fitzgerald F. W. Pauling

Senior Class Meeting Delights With Music and Readings

A Friday morning senior class meeting featured a saxophone duet by Mary Estella Williams and Gwen Jo Flemins, a Christmas reading by Pauline Rivers, and the high school sextet led by Wanda White Alan Elliott Nancy Langford Janice Baird with Martha Lou McClellan on piano performing caro and other numbers.

Mary Estella Williams Gwenjo Flemins Pauline Rivers Virgin‘youims Voseley Uwmse Wanda White Ah Alan Elliott Nancy Langford Janice Baird Martha Louise McClellan Caro

Couples Bridge Club Meets for Christmas Eve Games

Amusing gifts were exchanged from a lighted Christmas tree when the Couples Club was entertained Monday night by Mr. Mrs. O L Janeway. The Christmas tree followed bridge games in which Mr. and Mrs Oliver Smith won high score prize. Sandwiches beverages and cake were served to the listed couples including Loveless Gill ean Smith Oates and the Janeways.

O .L. Janeway Oliver Smith L. E. Loveless Otho Gillean A. J. Smith John Oates, Jr Janeway

Peggy Harbert Hosts Christmas Party for G A Group

Peggy Harbert hosted a Christmas gathering at her home for the Junior Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church on Monday night. The event featured decorated rooms a miniature lit house centerpiece Santa and reindeer carols piano numbers stories games and refreshments with marshmallow topped cocoa fruit cake and mistletoe favors.

Peggy Harbert G. A First Baptist Church Harbert Santa Peggy van Patty McDonald Eva Ann Allen Patsy Sitton Wanda Sue Humphrey Mary Joe Holloman Irene Gregory Corene Gregory Marguerite Griggs Evelyn McClintock Yvonne Todd Barbara Sims Virginia Ruth Adams Peggy Sitton

Christmas party ends months long BPW contest

The Business and Professional Women's Club concluded a lengthy attendance contest with a Christmas party at the home economics cottage. Winners hosted losers with games and gifts, toys from the tree, and baskets for the needy. A Red Cross drive report and a gift to Mrs. High were noted.

Memrs American Legion J. C. High Red Cross Charles Turbeville Fellows Club Mines Dudley Duncan Ve Bennett J. G. High

Local Figures Named in Public Notice Listings

A list of individuals including Charles Turbeville R L Haynie Ted Miles J H Kinney J B Wood Swenson Davis Dick Carson George Gray Kirk Gregory Madge Richards Reta Culbreath Leona Mott Sallie T Pate Ernes tine Hurley and daughter June Misses Rozella Veazey Margaret Crockett Ann McReynolds Janie Lou Guffin Mary Emma Neaves May Massey Elaine Nichols Evalina Law Dora Rothman Olive McDougle Bessie Whitmire Ethel Rowell and Vera Steely appears in a community notice.

Charles Turbeville R. L. Haynie Ted Miles J. H. Kinney J. B. Wood Swenson Davis Dick Carson George Gray Kirk Gregory Madge Richards Reta Culbreath Leona Mott Sallie T. Pate Ernestine Hurley June Rozella Veazey Margaret Crockett Ann McReynolds Janie Lou Guffin Mary Emma Neaves May Massey Elaine Nichols Evalina Law Dora Rothman Olive McDougle Bessie Whitmire Ethel Rowell Vera Steely

Dr. and Mrs Southard Host Christmas Bridge Dinner

Dr and Mrs Dallas Southard hosted a Christmas bridge dinner Friday night. The home featured colored lights holly and mistletoe with candlelit tables and a traditional menu. Prizes went to Mrs F F Hudson and Dr Hudson for high scores among women and men respectively.

Hudson W. P. McDonald Gordon Haynes H. G. Andrews George Zachary F. Upshaw K. K. Francis E. P. Bunkley L. F. Metz Almus Blackwell

Saturday Bridge Club Party With Christmas Decor

Mrs. Tom Smith hosted the Saturday Afternoon Bridge Club with Christmas decorations and a tallied scoring system. Mrs. A. A. McAndrew won high score, and guests included Mesdames Oliver Smith Lloyd Luckie G E Hanson Jimmy Dalton J J Moody John Oates Jr and A A McAndrew.

Tom Smith A. A. McAndrew Mesdames Oliver Smith Lloyd Luckie G. E. Hanson Jimmy Dalton J. J. Moody John Oates, Jr

Christmas Party Held by Alatheans at First Baptist Church

Alathean Class of the First Baptist Church hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Otis Harbert home on Thursday night. Mrs. W. G. Morris presided over a brief meeting. Guests enjoyed carols, readings, and a Santa scene with plum pudding, waffles, and coffee.

First Baptist Church Otis Harbert Harbert Harmon Gay Swan Olinger W. G. Morris Ollinger Frank Heflin Luke W. T. Gambill Marvin Doss T. R Tinsley Mesdames Kirk Gregory W. E. Erwin Chester Burson Ermal Bartley Rowan Humphrey W. H. Meredith T. R B. Tinsley C. A. Johnson W. Hogan Perry Pennell Ed Pendleton Seabie Reed Cecil McDaniel Walter Gambill Roy Smith

Mrs Braymer Hosts Emanon Club Christmas Tea

Mrs Bill Braymer entertained the Emanon Club last Friday afternoon at her home. The decor featured a Christmas tree and greenery adorning the mantlepiece and rooms.

Braymer Emanon Club Bill Braymer

Christmas Bridge Party Generates High Scores and Prizes

In the living room scene autumn tapes and tall red tapers framed a Christmas bridge gathering. Mrs. George Irebary won the high score prize as clubs and hearts played on. A salad course followed for Mmes. Charles Markham Roy Arledge George Zachary Fred Holland Wade Youngblood Lloyd Browne Harry Yates and Frank Morrow.

George Irebary Mmes Charles Markham Roy Arledge George Zachary Fred Holland Wade Youngblood Lloyd Browne Harry Yates Frank Morrow

Wednesday Bridge Club Meets with Mrs Peckham

Mrs. F. W. Peckham entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club last week with Christmas season notes in the decorations. Mrs. Almus Blackwell won the high score prize as guests including Mrs. Blackwell and Messrs Yates Haynes Astin Southard Rosenwasser and Harrison enjoyed a salad course with coffee and sweets after games.

Peckham F. W. Peckham Almus Blackwell Mes Dames Blackwell Harry Yates Gordon Haynes Hugh Astin Dallas Southard Louis Rosenwasser Robert Harrison

Ranger Couple Married Here in Simple Wednesday Ceremony

Miss Al’eneda McGriff and Willard Freeman of Ranger wed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Tabor with Tabor, Church of Christ minister, officiating. The groom and bride are longtime residents of Ranger and the ceremony followed a quiet family gathering.

Ranger Al‘eneda McGriff Willard Freeman O. H. Tabor Tabor Church of Christ

Friday Bridge Club Meeting With Mrs Tayman

The Yule season decor featured a Christmas tree in the living room as Mrs. W. B. Tayman hosted last Friday afternoon. Mini Santa plate favors accompanied sandwiches coffee and cake while Mrs. V. D. Duble won the high score prize in bridge. Guests included Mines E. P. Bunkley P. P. Berthelot Billy Bryant L. F. Metz Magnus Swenson Sol Sanders Mamie Yates Orr V. D. Duble 8. J. Hodge J. B. Pumphrey and Fred Hudson.

Tayman W. B. Tayman V. D. Duble Mines E. P. Bunkley P. P. Berthelot Billy Bryant L. F. Metz Magnus Swenson Sol Sanders Mamie Yates Orr J. Hodge J. B. Pumphrey Fred Hudson

Busy Hour Club Christmas Party Held With Hostess Pace

The Busy Hour Club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. E. R. Pace as hostess. A poinsettia and large tree decorated the living room while a refreshment plate offered chicken salad crackers sandwiches olives coffee and cookies. Guests included Mrs. Vic Thompson Albany Mrs. Geor Gray Mrs. Small Mrs. Ro Lawdon Mrs. Gene Nichols Mrs. F. H. Young Mrs. O. A. Kinney and Mrs. Jack McClendon.

E. R. Pace Vic Thompson Albany Geor Gray Rop. Small Ro Lawdon Gene Nichols F. H. Young O. A. Kinney Jack McClendon

Bridal shower honors Miss Sadie Lou Lieb in Swan Chapel

A bridal shower at Mrs. Charlie Latham's Swan Chapel home honors Miss Sadie Lou Lieb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Lieb. She will wed Dr. Ralph Smith of Chickasha at her brother Alfred Lieb's Sweetwater home Thursday night December 21. Guests enjoyed a red and white theme, games, gifts, and refreshments. Santa delivered presents. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tayman and daughter Virginia will travel to Dallas Saturday to join son Charles.

Charlie Latham Swan Chapel Sadie Lou Lieb Miss Lieb H.R. Lieb Ralph Smith State College For Women Chickasha Oklahoma Sweetwater Alfred Lieb Newell Bowen Alva Bruce Julian Savage Henry Thomas O'Neil Roberts Santa

St Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid Holds December Meeting

Lagerton church group met December 14 with 25 members present. Rev. A H Muehlbrad led scripture and prayer as members heard a program on A Blessed Christmas and The Story of Silent Night. Gifts for the Orphans Home will be delivered by Mrs Ave Balzer. Mrs Herbert Spitzer granted a dismissal to move to San Antonio. Birthday donations were given by Mrs Elmer Boedeker and Mrs Henry Lehrmann. The meeting closed with hymn and Lord's Prayer. Ellen Smith Circle wrap up study on Ex.

St. Paul's Lutheran Aid St. Paul's Lutheran Ladies Aid of Lagerton A. H. Muehlbrad Ella Nauert Aug. Balzer Otto Lehrmann Ave. Balzer Herbert Spitzer San Antonio Elmer Boedeker

Bible study group pauses for holidays

The Ellen Smith Circle of John's WMS led by Mrs. Billy Bryant held a session titled exploring the Bible. No further meetings will occur until January 8 due to the holiday season and the Ambricar want abs is noted.

Ellen Smith John’s Wms Billy Bryant

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Qhociety Frank M. Lockei Yours Doyle’s R. A. Bible Hardware George Rollins Thurman Daniel Mr Pace Missionary Society of the Central Christian Church R. L Dunwody Anson B. P. Davenport, Jr R. G. Fleming Rollins Corley W. McHarg Conoco Products Elmer Wedeking McElreath Conoco Anson Highway N. M. Phy N. Swenson C. D. Shamburger Lumber CO Warren Wil Waxahachie Henry Lehrmann Monzingo Truck Line E. B. Monzingo Chiropractic Stamford, Texas West Texas Utilities Company
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