Family Party for Stamford Methodist Ministers Held at St John’s
Methodist ministers and families from Stamford district gathered at St John’s Church for a covered-dish supper and Christmas party on Thursday evening December 15. The event, organized by Mrs J H Crawford, featured carols, a duet by Rev and Mrs Charles F Fike, and games led by Rev John Price. A special gift was given to retired minister Rev Sam Young and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
St. John's Church
St. John’s
Methodist Church
J. H. Crawford
Charles F. Fike
John Price
Knox City
Sam Young
Kron City
Marvin Menese
Aspermont
Cecil Fox
Leeders
Bourdon Smith, Jr
Sacerton
Vernon Henderson
Haskell
L. B. Taylor
Jayton
Tilden Armstrong
Throckmorton
E. L. Yeats
Seymour
Bernard Seay
Elbert
A. N. Motes
O’brien
L. W. Tucker
Wewert
Berry Baker
Charles E. Fike
Young
Crawford
Joy Westfall Is Honored With Birthday Party
Joy Westfall who will be three years old on Christmas Eve was feted at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs C C Westfall on Thursday December 15 Santa scene decorates the refreshment table and greenery surrounds the punch bowl The birthday cake held three candies Guests included Jos Westfall Joan Arnedge Donna Reese Susie Morrow Boeb Reese Debbie High David Grissom Skipper Morrow Samnis Sanders Ward Hinds and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Westfall
C. C. Westfall
Jos Westfall
Joan Arnedge
Donna Reese
Susie Morrow
Boeb Reese
Debbie High
David Grissom
Skipper Morrow
Samnis Sanders
Ward Hinds
Chandler Family Plans Christmas Gathering Across States
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chandler expect daughters and their families for the Christmas holidays. Attending are Mr. and Mrs. Ron Scott and children Jimmie and Suzanne of Fort Worth, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Barr and son Dan Chandler of Spur, Dr. and Mrs. Mackay of Los Angeles, and Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Halverson and Shery Marie of Redlands California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Chandler
Ron Scott
Jimmie and
Suzanne
Fort Worth
Guy Barr
Dan Chandler
Spur
Mackay
Los Angeles
R. L. Halverson
Shery Marie
Redlands
Calif
Paris visitor Ann Markham heads to see her father
Ann Markham will be in the city next week for a holiday visit with her father Charles Markham and Mrs. Markham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Markham
Paris
Charles Markham
Mrs. Markham
Gambill Family Visiting Relatives in Texas
Mr and Mrs Forrest Gambill and sons Forrest Clinton and Snerrin Wayne of Marshall visit with Mr Gambills parents Mr and Mrs W T Gambill. They plan a Sunday trip to Big Spring to see Mrs Gambills parents Dr and Mrs Dick OBrien. Mr Gambill serves as band director at East Texas Baptist College in Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Gambill
Forrest Clinton
Snerrin Wayne
Marshall
Gambill
W. T. Gambill
Big Spring
Back Home for Christmas Featured in December Country Club Luncheon
The Country Club luncheon on Thursday December 15 featured a "Back home for Christmas" theme with cotton snow figures as centerpieces. Hostesses included Mrs C L Cromwell Norris Russell Sarah Foster Raymond Hammer Russell Crownover and Wayne Cooper. Mrs John Willoughby won the high score prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Mmes. C. L. Cromwell
Norris Russell
Sarah Foster
Raymond Hammer
Russell
Crownover
Wayne Cooper
John Willoughby
Women of Scripture Study Concludes at St John’s WSCS
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of St. John's Methodist Church completes its study with four district officer members Mrs Bryan Lewis district secretary of supply Mrs George Mood district secretary of spiritual life Mrs W J Bryant district secretary of promotion and Mrs P C Owen district secretary of Christian Social Relations. Mrs J H Rutherford gave the devotional on Dorcas the Charitable and Mrs Mood led the final lesson Across the Boundaries of Race with Women of Prayer Faith and Service. The next meeting is Monday Jan 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
St. John’s Methodist Church
Bryan Lewis
George Mood
W. J. Bryant
P. C. Owen
Christian Social Relations
J. H. Rutherford
Dorcas
J. B. Dodson
Former Stamford Man To Be Married
Joe Newsomer of Port Arthur announces the engagement of Pauline Louise Lauer and a Stamford native. Both graduates of the University of Texas, Miss Lauer holds a science degree and is a Chi Omega member. her fiancé holds a business degree and belongs to Kappa Alpha. The couple’s wedding date is not yet set.
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Joe Newsomer
Launreers
Psrt Arthu
Stamford
Pauline Louise Lauer
Carl E. Lauer
Port Arthur
University of Texas
Miss Lauer
Chi Omega
Lathmore
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Joseph Preston Moore
Houston
Joe B. Lattimore
Fine Arts Club Hosts Annual Christmas Party
The Fine Arts Club held its annual Christmas party on Tuesday night December 20 at sponsor Mrs Garth McCallums home. The event featured hot punch fruit cake buttered nuts assorted cookies popcorn and candy plus gift exchanges. Several students visiting relatives in Texas towns joined the gathering including Martha Guillett and Mary Alice Guillett from Hardin College and North Texas State College and families from Wichita Falls Ty ler and Fort Worth.
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the Fine Arts Club
Garth McCallum
Martha Guillett
Hardin College
Mary Alice Guillett
North Texas State College
Denton
J. H. Terry
Nick Guillett
Carolyn
Gwendolyn
Wichita Falls
Yuletide Party for Methodist Choir Members
Members of the St. John's Methodist adult choir enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryant on Sunday evening December 18 after the church service. Hosts included Mrs. Bryant Mrs. Grady Bowdry and Mrs. Earl Russell Jr. A buffet supper featured Christmas breads candies and beverages. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Charles E. Fike and many choir families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Methodist Church
W. J. Bryant
Bryant
Grady Bowdry
Earl Russell, Jr
Earl Russell Jr
W. J Bryant
Charles E. Fike
N. M. Phy
Travis Kouchet
Byron Lewis
Garth McCallum
Welles Callicoatte
Curtis Dickenson
Bill Gay
W. C. Tunnel
Clifford Maddox
Margaret Crockett
Mines
Kinard
Reta Culbreath
Hebert Bell
S. D. Gay
Wiley Clinton R. B. Bryant
Howard Crawfor
Bill Wolfe
John McNabb
Bowdry
Russell
Mrs. Neal Gleaton Visits Slaton for Christmas Stay
Mrs. Neal Gleaton arrives from Slaton for a Christmas visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Daniel. Mr. Gleaton brought her to visit and will return to Slaton, coming back Friday night to remain over Christmas. They plan to return Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Gleaton
Slaton
Carl Daniel
Seventh Birthday Of Lance Griggs Party Occasion
Lance Raynor Griggs aged 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Griggs, celebrated his birthday with a Monday party at the family home on December 19. Guests enjoyed birthday cake and ice cream with a Christmas theme in decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Raynor Griggs
Holland Griggs
Nancyv and
Tynetter Johnson
Randy Stevenson
Don Westfall
Barbara
Carolyn Hall
Joyce Astin
Don Redding
Philip Massey Charles
Billy Gayle Steel
Gale
Jerry Paul Robinson
Sandra
Ronnie Kelley
Arnold Ray LeFevre
Mike Hooper
David Mack Emerson
W. J. Griggs
Boo Steel
Pat Flemins Home For Holidays From Denton Campus
Pat Flemins a student at North Texas State College in Denton is home for the holidays returning to family in the area.
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Thynell Thompson
Hardin Simmons University
Hone
Pat Flemins
North Texas State College
Denton
Beginners Department Christmas Party at First Baptist
Around 65 children and adults attended the Beginners Department Christmas party at First Baptist Church. Superintendent Mrs. George Campbell and teachers led carols, stories, and performances by Jerry Taylor Joanna Moody and Lawson Hager. Santa handed out bags, a decorated tree held candy cones, and gifts were given. Workers then enjoyed morning coffee at Mrs A C Humphrey's home with fruit cake and exchange of gifts.
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First Baptist Church
George Campbell
Roland Kelley
Jerry Taylor
Joanna Moody
Lawson Hager
Santa Claus
J. T. Halsell
A.C. Humphrey
Hmphrey
Sub Debs Celebrate Christmas Party
The Sub Deb club held its annual Christmas party Monday night December 19 at the home of June Bohannon. The table centerpiece featured miniature trees on a mirror with nuts orange slices and fern. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments included sandwiches cocoa cake potato chips olives and pickles. Attending were Rose Pinety Margaret Mahood Diane Chandler Anna Ruth Smith Peggy Ivy Barbara Pendleton Wanda Johnson Joan Walton Babe Sarah Nix Peggy Jones Dorothy Baird Tillie Black Jennie Daniels the sponsors Mary Jean Keen and Mrs J C Wilson and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sub Deb Club
Bohannon
Rose Pinety
Margaret Mahood
Diane Chandler
Anna Ruth Smith
Peggy Ivy
Barbara Pendleton
Wanda Johnson
Joan Walton
Babe Sarah Nix
Peggy Jones
Dorothy Baird
Tillie Black
Jennie Daniels
Mary Jean Keen
J. C. Wilson
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Dorothy Dorkins
Bryannt Lin
Umitie
Gmcs
GMC
Westfall Motor Co
Wetherbee
Stamford, Texas
St. John’s Wscs
Fine Arts Club
Gobs Caroling
Lula Witherspoon
Tyler
R. A. Gardner
Gene Morgan
Texas Christian University
She
Mrs
Pay Morgan
Nancy Lovvorn
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Yuletide Party
Yanning
Dr Cl. Cromwuctt
Optometrist
Pampord
Lance Griggs
Ae Eyed Peas
del Monte Catsup
Wera
Nies
Lees Red Pigggly
Solae
Rose, Pham Oleo
Borden
Philadelphia
Hunt
Chase Chocolate
Soorhing Theol Tae Bb
Yende
Hastern Select
Carton
I Am
Jaker
Deleiou Apples
Calito
Ang Hs
Pke
Lh. Se
I May’s
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