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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
4
Mrs. P. R. Clark of Leeds reported to the police that her husband refused to eat. Police said they were powerless to act. Geo. Schurer of Louisville Kentucky was found king in his sleep after leaping from a second story window but escaped unharmed.
Mrs C G Lewis was hostess of a pretty forty two party on Wednesday afternoon with a red and green Christmas theme. Refreshments included cheese balls hot coffee and mince-nut pie with whipped cream. Guests included Mmes W J Buie F M Locke C L Carter Griffin High A F Ashenhust F W Pauling Anna Dial and many others with Mrs C R Hooton as a ten hour guest.
Mr and Mrs C G Lewis entertained friends Friday evening at their home for a Christmas party. Mistletoe and holly wreaths, a decorated tree, and a snow scene highlighted the room while bridge provided diversion. Guests included R H Nisbett C S Barrow C C Miller J B Lee W J Buie A J Bell Bob Moore F E Watwood and A F Ashenhust.
The Young People’s Bible Class of the Church of Christ held a Christmas party at the Griffin home Tuesday evening. Miss Margaret Cundiff, Mrs. S. H. Terry Jr., and Dick Jones directed games, then candy making and popcorn. Numerous members and guests attended, including Velma Preston Ruth Hanna Madge Howington Mary Belle Parsons Elizabeth Cundiff Davis Jones Farry Faye Brooks Jessie Maxwell Pauline Bennett Luce Hash Bernice Fare Edna Haynie Thelma Brooks Marie Hargrove Cleo East Willie Cleone White Lavera Higgs Willie Maxwell Iola McClellan Margaret Cundiff Opal Maxwell Anna Crocker Orville Love lady Ernest Fare Dick Jones Wayne Hargrove C. H. Stanley Jr Homer Higgs Jimmie Brooks Alfred Lieb William Lieb James High Joseph Warren High Mrs Wylie Cox Mr and Mrs H W Wrye Mr and Mrs S H Terry Jr and Mr and Mrs High.
Mrs. Hassen entertained the Friendly Hour Bridge Club last Friday afternoon with a red and green Christmas theme. Holly wreaths and a decorated tree set the scene as cake, hot chocolate, and candy were served. guests included Mrs. Smith of Wichita Falls and several local members who received favors.
Mrs. A C Cooper hosted the Saturday Bridge Club gathering on the mezzanine of the Stamford Inn. The Christmas theme adorned game accessories and the refreshment plate, with Mrs. L M Hardy taking the guest high score prize.
Gas kills three truck farmers near Weatherford and a note mentions Gomar Adams, a U.S. Navy destroyer sailor, returning home for holidays to spend time with his mother Mrs. C. T. Overby and brother Lloyd Adams. Miss Mary Louise Kinard, home from NTSC Denton for holidays, visits family including Mrs. R. M. Kinard and relatives. Beth Rosenberger visits with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Owens as Walker Dobbs of Houston visits friends. Mrs. E. L. Grubbs of Abilene visits Mrs. H. S. Abbott.
High score for club members went to Mrs Fred Hudson. Other members and guests included Mmes Harley Goble Blackwell Wray Baird Robertson Astin Southard Bandeen Carothers Carter Yates Orr McKinney Yates and Ben Ray.
Personal Robert Pratt James Crawford and Leonard McNutt all of whom attend John Tarleton College Stephenville are here to spend the holidays with home folk. Miss Sarah Upshaw a student of NTSTC in Denton and Miss Margaret Upshaw attending Simmons University in Abilene came home Monday to spend Christmas with their parents Mr and Mrs T A Upshaw. Lorn York a student of Trinity University Waxahachie came home Tuesday to visit his parents during the holidays.
R W Bounds and Hubert Bounds of Terrell Military College spend holidays with parents. Miss Virginia Ramey, at C I A in Denton, returns home to visit her parents. Miss Willie Marie Lyons, Texas Tech student in Lubbock, visits her parents. Mr and Mrs R M Harvey and son Dick spent weekend in Fort Worth. S Cope of Clarendon and Alex Leslie Childress of West Texas Utilities are transferred to Stamford to join the merchandise department.
Mr and Mrs R E Latch traveled to Breckenridge last weekend where Mrs Latch fell ill with influenza and remained with her parents. Miss Leta Mae Middleton subbed at the elementary school two weeks in Mrs Bounds absence. Mattie Merle Middleton visits from Pharr. Estelle Cadley plans to visit Hearn for holidays. Mrs J T Medlin to Belton. Mrs R P Hendrex of Colorado visits son H B Shook. Howard Shook to spend holidays with Frank Crippen in Waco for a DeMolay dance. Loreda Sloan of Wichita Falls to be with her parents for Christmas. Vera Steely and Norma York, Denton students, will visit their parents. E D Scott and family, now Weatherford residents, are home for Christmas.
Tuxedo residents miss Vida Amerson and Merle Eaton on a Stamford business trip. Mrs. Dick Williams and daughter Lou attended church at St. John’s Methodist. J T Eaton of Rule visiting sister Merle Eaton as he studies at John Tarlton. Christmas tree events planned. school to close Wednesday and reopen next week. The Buck Webb child suffers pneumonia. Camp funeral attended. Edd Ashburn’s son Tommie Lee born at Stamford hospital. Fannie Powell visiting Ed Powell’s family at Lueders. Community Christmas tree slated for Methodist church Saturday evening. Elmo Eoff and Ervin visit Anson. Hyatt visits his son.
Will Hyatt and family visit Earl Osment who is very sick Sunday. Flu illness noted with most improving. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Eoff and Miss Bertha Appling also mentioned in the account.
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