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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1935

Page

3

Past Activities Include Social Bytes and Card Games

In the past events olives cookies and tea were served after a forty two game session. A short business meeting elected Mrs J C Randel as president and Mrs S L Fleming as secretary. Gifts from the tree were distributed to guests including A M Conant Anna Dial Henry Cook E L Fleming L B Furrh E Bruns on Frank Owen Otto Smith J B Lee Fred Starbuck R P Small E J Ether ton H B Lawdon George Rollins and J C Randel.

Poin J. C. Randel S. L. Fleming Mesdames A. M. Conant Anna Dial Henry Cooke L. Fleming Furrh E. Brunson Frank Nce Frank

Christmas Class Party at St. John’s Methodist Church

The Sunshine Bee School Class of St. John's Methodist Church held a Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Boston's home last Tuesday afternoon with Margaret Boston as host. Emblems decorated the house and gifts were exchanged. Miss Martha Berth Larche entertained with songs and the group sang. Cookies and cocoa were served.

Sunshine Bee School St. John’s Ethodist Church T. J. Boston Margaret Boston Martha Berth Larche

Christmas Party for Y. W. A. at First Baptist Church

The Young Women's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church held a Christmas party at Miss Lottie Hanson's home with her mother and sister assisting. Attendees included Mary Gregory, LaDelle Macon, Jessie Gwin, Juanita Foster, Peggy Van Harbert, Annie Dewees, Emily Coleman, Jewel Elliott, Mrs. Otis Harbert, and the Hanson family. Gifts were drawn from the lighted tree as apples and candies were served.

First Baptist Church Lottie Hanson Mary Gregory LaDelle Macon Jessie Gwin Juanita Foster Peggy van Harbert Annie Dewees Emily Coleman Jewel Elliott Otis Harbert

Bridgettes hold Christmas party and chili gathering

The Bridgettes hosted their annual Christmas party with Dorothy Lowe as hostess. They then held a Friday chili party at Miss Robert Frances Culbreath’s home entertaining college members home for holidays and boy friends. decorations featured red and green, with miniature candles, silver accents, and poinsettia cards.

Bridgettes Dorothy Lowe Robert Frances Culbreath Patsy Kinard Beth Sadler Selma Swenson Dorothy Baker Mary Alice Abbott Earlene Waggoner

Social gathering lists attendees with names at party

The evening featured cherry tarts with shipped cream and coffee followed by dancing. Attendees included Martha Jane Bryant Helen Miller Margaret Ann Buster Kathryn McNabb Virginia Bounds Mary Alice Abbott Robert Francis Culbreath Patsy Kinard Earle ne Waggoner Dorothy Lowe Beth Sadler Selma Swenson Dorothy Baker Foy Young Ace Doran Sammy Fleming Ben Loop Russell Doran Johnny Bryant Guy Cannon Frank Fleming Tom Smalling John Earl Bounds Tom Upshaw Roscoe Gillean and Eudell Ford.

Hose Martha Jane Bryant Helen Miller Margaret Ann Buster Kathryn McNabb Virginia Bounds Mary Alice Abbott Robert Frances Culbreath Patsy Kinard Earlene Waggoner Dorothy Lowe Beth Sadler Selma Swenson Dorothy Baker Foy Young Ace Doran Sammy Fleming Ben Loop Russell Doran Johnny Bryant Guy Cannon Frank Fleming Tom Smalling John Earl Bounds Tom Upshaw Roscoe Gillean Eudell Ford

Friendly Hour Bridge Club Hosts Christmas Party

Mrs. C. O. Nalley entertained the Friendly Hour Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon with a Christmas theme. The gathering featured bridge games refreshments and gifts from a decorated tree with miniature Santa figures as favors. Guests included Mesdames K. R. Pawkett Bob Shelton Earl O'Steen Jeff Gregory Bob Moore Fred Starbuck S. W. Gound S. J. Hodge Branham Payne Leslie White V. R. Rucker and R. C. Ricks.

Friendly Hour Club C. O. Nalley Friendly Hour Bridge Club Santa Claus Mesdames K. R. Pawkett Bob Shelton Earl O’steen Jeff Gregory Bob Moore Fred, Starbuck S. W. Gound S. J. Hodge Branham Payne Leslie White V.R. Rucker and R. C. Ricks

Local students and relatives spend holidays with family

J B Miller ill at daughter’s home after turning 84. Many local students and relatives, including Clarice and Janice Buie, Pauline Buie from Texas Tech, Lavola and Truett McQuiston, Rutherford family, and others from Howard Payne, McMurry, and Tulane, travel home for Christmas. Several are home from Baylor Dental School, Tex as Tech, and other institutions for the holidays.

Clarice Janice Buie Lubbockee Pauline Buie Texas Tech Joe Rutherford Baylor Dental School Dallas J. H. Rutherford

Draft Horses Set New Record For Pulling Power

Hillsdale County fair grounds, Hillsdale Michigan, hosted a major draft horse pulling event. World records were pursued as eight thousand spectators watched Flexie and Dan defend their title against Stotter’s m Rock and Tom of Sorrell Belgium Perchons, pulling near 130 tons on a dynameter.

Hillsdale Mich U. S Hillsdale Fair Grounds John Adrian Flexie Dan Geo. H. Stotter Tom Sorrell Belgium Stotter Farms Rock

Cotton Supply and Consumption Summary 1935

The U S Bureau report shows world cotton supply slightly above last year and near the ten year average, with a 6 percent drop from the 1933 34 peak. World consumption in 1935 is the largest since 1928 29, US consumption down by 2 2 million bales, foreign growths up 2 3 million bales, and 1935 crop estimates cited from American Cotton Grower December 1935.

American Cotton Grower

Pneumonia Causes 4700 Texas Deaths Annually

Austin reports Dr. John W. Brown states pneumonia claims over 4700 Texas deaths each year. He emphasizes winter and spring prevalence, prevention through rest, proper dress, home warmth, and early medical care for colds to avert pneumonia.

Austin John W. Brown Texas Dr. Brown

Pneumonia treatment early start option noted

The article notes that there is an opportunity to begin treatment promptly if pneumonia develops in these cases. It emphasizes early intervention to reduce complications and improve outcomes for affected individuals.

Man discards 1898 car for new one in Arkansas tale

Springdale journalist D Wil son found a story in a confused 1898 purchase swap. It turned into the last news the man’s daughter had heard from him in a decade.

D. Wilson Springdale, Ark

Funeral rites for Judge J D Perkins held in Courtroom

In obedience to a clause in his will, funeral rites for Judge J D Perkins of Carthage Missouri were conducted in the courtroom where he presided for more than twenty years.

J. D. Perkins Carthage

Thanks to Secu etn syms in our mother’s life

We wish to thank our many Secu etn syms in our mother Mrs. H. A. Meredith and family for kindness shown. Special thanks to Mrs. Bertie L. Stroud Mrs. Mollie Nailor Mrs. Millie Campbell Walter and Ben Meredith for support and prayers.

H. A. Meredith Bertie L. Stroud Mollie Nailor Millie Campbell Walter Ben Meredith

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Ciety R. F. Mahood E. R. Pace George Rollins Crimson Steers Side Square Stamford Yuletide the NU Shoe Shop North Swenson Merry Christmas J. B. Miller G. B. McLaughlin Mr. Miller Harrison Durrett Spur Tom Bunkley Tulane University New Orleans E. P. Bunkley Clara Maeon Izi —Atee E. D. Jones R. W. Junds, Jr Howard Payne College Brownwood Mary Bostick Aspermont Warren B. Tayman Charles Warren Virginia Sherman Geraldine Ivy Earl Russell McMurry College Abilene A. H. Kirby Kirby Ted Jeane Fleming Mary Fleming A. J. Bell, Jr Blind Institute A. J U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economic North Carolina Carolina Alabama Mississippi Oklahoma Tennessee John Stiles Menomi Mich ATS Bryant-Link Co Rb, Spencer & CO
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