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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1964

Page

2

Dorothy Ann Thompson and Tex Beaty wed in Bethel church

Dorothy Ann Thompson and Tex Beaty were married in a double ring ceremony at Bethel Lutheran Church Saturday evening. Officiant Dr. Hugo B. Haterius presided as music featured soloist Yvonne Peterson and organist Mrs. Hugo B. Haterius. Maid of honor Mary Helen Thompson and bridesmaid Sandra Ham wore matching red velveteen dresses.

Dorothy Ann Thompson Tex Beaty Rogers Bethel Lutheran Church Hugo B. Heterius Mary Helen Thompson Sandra Ham Avoca Kay Keyes Stanley Oman Jimmy Brown W. Fbugene

Stamford American page two brief note

A fragment from the Stamford American dated Thursday December 24 1964 includes a header and partial page reference for Page Two. The readable text offers no complete events or named individuals to summarize into a full news item.

Stamford Texas

Wedding of Parrell and groom at church in Anson

Parrell served as ushers with Robby Reves of Lueders as best man and Glen Dilbreath as groomsman. The bride wore a white talteta brocade gown with fitted Dehee sleeves and a scalloped floor length skirt. Reception followed in the church basement with Carolyn Thormpson registering guests. The couple, both Hardin-Simmons students, plan further studies. parents hosted rehearsal supper at Jack's Steak House in Anson.

Parrell Robby Reves Lueders Glen Dilbreath Carolyn Thormpson Charlotte Cowan Abilene Jerry Hill Jack Anson

Patsy Brown and J C Hammack Wed in Amerson Chapel

Patsy Nan Little Brown married James C Hammack of Abilene in Amerson Memorial Chapel on December 12 at 4 45 PM. Rev Fusene Matthews officiated. The couple will reside in Abilene. bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Little. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs George W Hammack of Houston Alabama. Attendants included Shirley Lidelle and Rae Nan Brown. Best man Joe Jankay, usher Thomas R Ainsworth. Reception at the bride’s home. The bride, a Stamford High School graduate, will pursue a BS in education at McMurry College in January. He is with the Air Force at Dyess AFB. Out-of-town guests from Merkel Anson and other areas attended.

Patsy Nan Little Brown James C. Hammack Abilene Amerson Memorial Chapel Fusene Matthews William H. Little George W. Hammack Houston Ala Garth McCallum Shirley Lidelle Winters Rae Nan Brown Joe Jankay Thomas R. Ainsworth Claudia Tankersley James Waggoner KL. B. McNeil Jack McClendon Ernest Bosse Stamford High School McMurry College Crockett SEA Addison High School Addison Alaska Artic Research Laboratory Air Force 96Th Dyess Afb Hammack Vine Hubert Sullivan Karen Merkel A. L. Blackman Clara Wiggins Anson

Christmas Party And Luncheon By Avoca HD Club

Members of the Avoca Home Demonstration Club hosted a Christmas party and luncheon at Mrs J C Williams home on December 17. The event featured a Christmas motif, carols sung by children, a program directed by Mrs Dunklin, gifts exchanged, and a recreational segment led by Mrs Dunklin. Mrs W W Crider to host next meeting January 7.

Avoca Home Demonstration Club J. C. Williams Dunklin Rennels W. W. Crider

WMS elects new president at Christ Lutheran So

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society of Christ Lutheran Church held its Christmas party at Mrs. Leroy Nehring’s home with a short business meeting led by president Mrs. Walter Wahlen. Secret pals were revealed and carols sung. New officers for 1965 were named: president Mrs. Wahlen, vice president Mrs Edwin Nauert, secretary Mrs Nehring, treasurer Mrs Al Smith, stewardship-secretary Miss Erna Schalke, and education-secretary Mrs Dan Kinn.

Women’s Missionary Society of Christ Lutheran Church Leroy Nehring Walter Wahlen Wahlen Edwin Nauert

Xmas Origins in Early Christian Usage

The article explains that Xmas traces to early Christians who used Chi, the Greek letter for Christ, as a symbol. It notes that Chi resembles X and became a accepted shorthand for Christ in Greek and later usage, with Xmas remaining common.

Christ

Hardin Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A L Hardin observed their golden anniversary with an informal coffee at home in New Hope community on December 13 recalling a 1914 marriage in Cleburne. They lived in Fort Worth and Haskell and moved to New Hope in 1923. The couple has four daughters and several grandchildren with one daughter present.

Alvie Lee Hardin Cleburne New Hope Gedley Bill Smith Hardin Fort Worth Haskell County J. W Lucille Smiley Fresno Calif Ben Dorothy Gabiola Reno Nev Ray ‘Alowie Jo Higgins Scott Afb. I

Jimenez Finishes Infantry Training Course at Port Polk

Army Pvt. Ruben Jimenez Jr. completed eight weeks of advanced infantry training at Fort Polk Louisiana with advanced weapons including automatic rifle light machine gun and rocket launcher He entered the Army in September 1964 and completed basic training at Fort Polk after attending Stamford High School.

Army Ruben Jimenez Jr S Occident St Stamford Tex Port Polk Dee W Jimenez Svearold Fort Polk

M. E. Hudson Dies in California at 70

M. E. Hudson, 70, native of Anson and brother of the late F. F. Hudson of Stamford, died Monday of a heart attack in San Mateo California where he had lived since 1955. Funeral was held in California with burial there. Dr. the Hudson of Stamford is a nephew.

M. E. Hudson Anson F. FE. Hudson Stamford San Mateo Calif California the Hudson

Births in Stamford Spur Hawley and HawleY areas

Several births announced including a daughter Joy Trone to Mr and Mrs Edward Clay Hill of Stamford on December 16. A daughter Tat Pie Dawn to Mr and Mrs Calvin R Reynolds of Spur on December 14. A son Lonnie Alan to Mr and Mrs Lonnie Lewis Hise of Hawley on December 2. A son Sidney Clay to Mr and Mrs W F Decker of Stamford on December 22. A son Richard Dewe to Mr and Mrs Richard McGary of Stamford on December 22.

Dee Joy Trone Edward Clay Hill Stamford tTattieh Dawn Calvin R. Reynolds Spur Dee Lonnie Alan Lonnie Lewis Hise Hawlew Sidney Clay W. F Decker Richard de. Weve Richard McGary

Santa letter requests Christmas gifts from Jesis Rodriguez

A child writes to Santa asking for a billfold, a Skipper, a tape recorder, Santa Candy, a camera, and toys for poor children. The note mentions sharing with family and a teacher who wants a billfold for Christmas.

Santa Jesis Rodriguez

Marriage Licenses For Several Couples In Texas Abilene Stamford

Charles Ernest Bradley An son and Linda Louise Rose Abi lene. Tex Beaty Bowers Stamford and Dorothy Ann Thompson Lueders William James Fulchler Jr and Charisse Gurmarin Jackson Abilene. Clyde Daniel Davis and Anne Mae Newman Abilene Donny Van Attaway and Anne Marie Tucker California Merve Griges Jr Stamford and La Rita Gale Barnett Can yon.

Charles Ernest Bradley Anson Linda Louise Rose Abilene Tex Beaty Bowers Stamford Dorothy Ann Thompson Lueders William James Fulchler Jr Charisse Gurmarin Jackson Clyde Daniel Davis Anne Mae Newman Donny van Attaway Anne Marie Tucker California Merve Griges Jr la Rita

Red Cross Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton

The American Red Cross Society was founded in 1881 with Clara Barton as its first president.

The American Red Cross Society Clara Barton

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. B. Beaty James Thompson Frank B. Rogers Yvonne Peterson Hugo B. Haterius Mrs Lueders Wieh School Hardin Simmons University Anson Tiegh School Hardin Simmons Patsy Brown J. C. Hammack Amerson Chapel HD Club W. Wahlen Lutheran Wms Xmas Mrs. A. L. Hardin MR. and A. L. Hardin M. EF. Hudson Christmmas Alexander Doc Jones Implement Co Stamford Insurance Anders Paint & Body Silop Jobn Arb Andet Valet Cleaners States Canada World Bibles Christena Christenas Bivie Mos King James Seeromceay scoRc Agusc
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