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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
4
A Christmas formal honor for Roulhiac Bunkley’s tenth birthday was hosted by Dr and Mrs Ton nkley at Stamford Cour Club on December 6. Multicolored lights silver mantles and a tall Christmas tree set a festive scene as guests danced in formal attire.
The gathering included motion pictures as part of the entertainment. Four angel food cakes iced in different colors formed a gay pattern on the Christmas refreshments table, with two large green candles, two Santa Clauses, and two small Christmas trees made of colored balls. Mrs. Harry Yates helped Dr. and Mrs. Bunkley entertain and serve guests. About five children attended.
The Tehama Camp Fire Girls met at guardian Mrs. W.S. Olinger’s home to exchange gifts and receive an electric clock. They caroled at seven families then dined at the City Pig with hamburgers fries and candy. President Rebee Helmer presented sponsor pins to Mrs. E. L. Helmer and Mrs. L. B. Tillotson. Mrs. H. J. Moreland’s pin was mailed. Names of participating girls: Dana Vaden Margaret Cooper Jo Ann Olinger Gail Swenson Angela Tillotson Ruth Ann White Faith Ann Wise Mabeth Moreland Tillie Metz Nawona Williams Rebecca Heimer.
Twenty one boys and girls joined Douglas Beggs, son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Bees, for a birthday celebration at Stamford Country Club Saturday afternoon. Mrs B P Davenport Jr helped entertain. Christmas decor graced the club as games and contests awarded prizes. A decorated cake and candy cane favors topped the refreshment table. Ice cream and cake were served. John Day was cited as Chief Justice.
Joyce Grimm was honored on her ninth birthday with a surprise party by her mother Mrs Walter Grimm of Tuxedo at the Tuxedo clubroom on Saturday December 18. Guests included several local families from Tuxedo and Stamford, with games, Christmas carols, cake, sodas, and balloons.
Mike Cochran was honored with a birthday party at the Country Club last Friday night hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Cochran. A large gathering of boys and girls attended the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. FE W Daniel announce Christmas visits from Ernest Turner and family of Van, plus Mrs. Ross Henderson and Mr. Harold Peppard. Ovessa will arrive Friday to spend Christmas with Mrs. Pepardw's father, Mrs. Peer Hager.
Mr and Mrs Ray Carlile and their children Maurine Marda and Carl will spend Christmas with relatives in Tulsa. Maurine attends Abilene Christian College and is home for the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Howard Kilpatrick host Christmas guests including their daughter and son in law J Blocker and daughter Martha of Lubbock and Mrs Earl Berg and her daughter Judy of Billings Okla Also Neal Gleaton to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs T H Gleaton of Anson.
Lieut. P. D. Parks stationed at Barksdale Field Louisiana is spending part of his vacation here with his sister Mrs. Lendall Prewit and other relatives.
The Beacon Training Union of the Young People's Training Union of the First Baptist Church hosted a weiner roast Monday night at the Lueders Baptist campground grounds. Sponsors Mr and Mrs L J Illager received a gift. Attendees included Rev Miles B Hays Margie Munsey Harold Johnson Bill Howze W L Cox Glyn A Lovvern Mac Lecter Peggy Sitton Eula Rae Tankursley Jacqueline Bashford Dan Lovvern Eva Jo Upshaw John Hudson and numerous McDaniel and Johnson families. Visitors from Bakersfield California Mr and Mrs W BR Simpson and baby Robert Stacy joined relatives in De Leon and with Elmer Jeunes parents Mrs Simpson.
Pradford Rowlard of Texas Tech in Lubbock is back home for the holiday season, greeting family and friends during the break.
Mrs. Bob Bryan formerly Wynona Post and her sons Nick and Mike from San Antonio visit her parents Mr and Mrs Bailey Post and her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Bryan. Mr Bryan and his sister Mrs Ted Jones and her husband join for the Christmas gathering.
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