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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1936
Page
2
The Sagerton column lists Woodrow Adcock plans at Sagerton Methodist Church for next Sunday sermons on Measuring Ourselves and New Sources of Growth. It recalls assorted street scenes near Pub lix Cafe, holiday chatter, local gossip, and small town observations on Christmas generosity and daily life.
In a living room scene a father recalls his frugal Christmas past and contrasts it with his child's abundance. The dialogue centers on gifts such as a stick horse a tricycle an electric train and an army tank as memories of oil lamps chopping wood and fires appear.
The author derides the AP list of top 10 stories for 1936 by scoffing at “Science puts the sun to work” as hubris. He argues the sun’s power dwarfs human effort and mocks the idea that science “puts” it to use. He condemns the boastful framing and calls it nerve.
The Exchange quips about reckless behavior by combining a “natural-born fool” with liquor and a fast car then disposing of the aftermath in a black satin box with flowers. The lines read as dark humor about fatal danger and social commentary.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses during the illness and death of Miss Patience Kemp. The floral offering was beautiful and greatly appreciated. J. H. Kemp, Mrs. Ellen Davis, Mrs. Valera Kemp, Bernice Kemp, Maurice Kemp.
Rubber stamps of all kinds priced from 60 cents for a one line stamp. Stamford American advertises stamp supplies and related items. Local merchants highlight affordable stamping options and varying denominations for personal and business use.
A narrator reflects on choosing not to spend 49c on oneself and instead buying a gift for someone else. The tone wryly critiques consumer excess and contrasts it with true holiday spirit, ending with a cheerful Merry Christmas.
Mrs. Bob Moore hosted the Just-A-Mere Bridge Club last Friday with Christmas decorations. Branham Payne won a high score prize in bridge, and refreshments of frozen salad wafers and coffee were served to a list of guests including Mrs. Howard Franks and Mrs. A. H. Ladd. A second item notes a family dinner at the Hugh Astin home on North Swenson Avenue featuring blue and silver holiday decor and a winter scene centerpiece. Guests included J. P. Astin and W. L. Harrison among others.
Mrs. Dolly Payne hosted the Play-a-While Club Christmas gathering with silver and blue decor. A silvered icicle tree lit by blue lights held gifts as Santa distributed them. Yuletide tallies featured in forty-two games. Refreshments followed and a brief meeting elected Mrs. R. P. Small president, Mrs. C. E. Coombes secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Frank Lindsay reporter. attendees included Mesdames A. D. McReynolds Anna Dial E. B. Harrison F. J. Schaefer S. L. Fleming R. P. Small Frank Lindsay J. B. Lee C. E. Coombes Joe C. Randel and E. R. Pace.
Miss Pauline Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs A D Thompson of this city married Broughton Hardin of Canyon at Big Spring Saturday evening. They left for San Angelo and San Antonio then Stamford for Christmas. Both graduates of West Texas State Teachers College Canyon taught this fall. The bride taught at Farwell and will join Hart faculty where Mr Hardin teaches. Mrs Hardin, a Stamford area favorite, is a Stamford High School alumna and musician.
Invitations announce the wedding of Clara May Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. FE D. Jones, to Edward Beverly Herndon of Sweetwater. The ceremony will be at St. John's Methodist Church Sunday at 8 30 in the morning with Rev. E A Reed officiating.
Stamford pair Miss Vera Hughes and Cos Stevenson were married at the home of Dr. M A Jenkins in Abilene on Wednesday night December 16. The bride wore oxford gray with blue accessories and was supported by relatives W I Knowles Lucille Crider and Leonard Stevenson.
The couple moved to Abilene for their wedding ceremony. Mrs. Stevenson, a former Abilene Christian College and Texas Tech student, has lived in Stamford since February and works at Perkins Cafe. Mr. Stevenson, Stamford High School alumnus, worked years at Elliott Cleaning Company. They reside at 402 East Hamilton Street.
Just-a-Mere Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. R. C. Shelton featured poinsettias as candle bases and favors, a shimmering Christmas tree with gifts, and a green and red refreshment setup with pear salad, fruit cake, coffee, and green candies. Guests included Mrs. Shelton’s mother Mrs. O'Steen of Vernon and Mesdames Hodge Rosamond Williams Payne Larch e Davis McCleskey Moore Rucker Ladd and Earl O'Steen.
A list of attendees includes J. A. Maddux W. C. Adams A. J. Bell A. F. Ashenhust A. B. Sit ton Johnnie Griggs Walter Gam bill Jim Stell Howard Spencer T. R. Tinsley L. R. Rose Willie Olson Alton McClellan C. R. Ran del J. C. Doss Seaman Mahood Burrow and Misses Edna Cullum Ber the Appling Mae Belle Buffington Mary Louise Doss Martha Louise McClellan Tommy Faye Stell Frances Prewitt and the hostess at the gathering hosted by prominent local families.
The T E L Class of the First Baptist Church held a Christmas party at Mrs D E Prewit home last Thursday. Hostesses included Mrs A G Wilson Mrs Chester Yeatts Mrs H L Osment and Mrs I L Jackson. A Christmas program featured piano violin and vocal pieces with a story reading and carols.
J C White of Stamford and Miss Jean Cole of Rule were married in Anson on Sunday night December 13. The couple plans to settle on a farm near Stamford.
The Church of Christ in Stamford extends Christmas and New Year wishes to the community. Next Sunday topics include 11 a.m. study in Second Corinthians and 7:15 p.m. What Think Ye of Christ. Evangelist John M. Rice invites everyone to attend.
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