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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
6
Good Neighbors and Peace Christmas Party
Malcom Clare’s work titled Good Neighbors and Peace was presented by Mrs. W. D. Duble for the Pierian Club during the annual Christmas party at the Duble home on December 19. The event featured Central and South American travel themes with elaborate festive decor and a series of quiz games run by Mrs. Sims and Mrs. Sowell. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gene Precht, Mrs. David Bennett, Mrs. W. P. Crosby, and Mrs. Bart Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcom Clare
Pierian Club
W. D. Duble
Duble
Central
South America
Holy Village
C. R. Sims
F. H. Young
I. W. Sowell
Sims
Sowell
Gene Precht
David Bennett
W. P. Crosby
Bart Holland
Christmas Tree Gift Distribution for 22 Members
Land distributed gifts from the Christmas tree. Pinwheel and gumdrop cookies salted nuts cocoa and candy canes were served to 22 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Friendly Hour Club Christmas Party Hosts Mrs Hodge
The Friendly Hour club held its Yuletide celebration at Mrs. S. J. Hodge's home on December 19. Two tables of players enjoyed a festive scene reflected in a ceiling mirror with score pads showing the Christmas motif. Gifts were exchanged and the hostess served chicken salad coffee and fruit cake with guests Mesdames Lee White Paul Summers R. C. Ricks Earl O' Steen L. E. Million A. H. Ladd and B. L. Bryans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Hour Club
Bride-Elect Honored At December Bridge Party
Miss Peggy Elliott and Mrs. Parker Gardner hosted a bridge evening on December 19 at the Elliott home in honor of Miss Martha Jane Bryant, who will wed Earl Russell on December 27. LaVerne Grace won high score. the honoree received a pottery keepsake amid festive décor and a snow lit mantel and tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Elliott
Parker Gardner
Martha Jane Bryant
Earl Russell
Elliott
LaVerne Grace
Esther Rogers
Mmes. E. A. Russell
R. B. Bryant
Welby Callicoatte
W. R. Simpson
Bernard Bute
Bart Holland
Charles G. Inglish
Tom Smith
Nat Wash
Roland Kelly
Bove
Busy Hour Club Holds Christmas Party at Mrs Small Home
The Busy Hour Club held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. R. P Small. A cedar and colored lights cross decorated the room while a bright lit Christmas tree distributed gifts. Salad sandwiches coffee and cake were served to Mesdames E. R. Pace H. B. Laudon Jack McClendon Garland Zimmerman Gene Nichols R. C. Richards Jack Fuquay and George Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P Small
Mesdames
E. R. Pace
H. B. Lawdon
Jack McClendon
Garland Zimmerman
Gene Nichols
R. C. Richards
Jack Fuquay
George Gray
Phebean Class Christmas Social at First Baptist
The Phebean Class of the First Baptist Church held its December social gathering at Mrs. Noble Lytle’s home. Members enjoyed games and gift exchange from a Christmas tree and presented teacher Mrs. O H Bartley with a crystal serving set. Refreshments were served to the listed ladies and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Noble Lytle
O. H. Bartley
Mrs Dennis Hosts Surprise Birthday Dinner
Mrs L C Dennis gave a surprise birthday dinner for Mr Dennis at the family home on December 12. Birthday cake accompanied the dessert course and games followed the meal with guests including Mr and Mrs Jones Mr and Mrs W T Gambill Mr and Mrs Ray Jones and Miss Ruby Hanson.
Mrs Ashenhust Hosts Annual Christmas Party for Club
Members of the Play-A-While Club gathered at Mrs. A F Ashenhust home on December 18 for their annual Christmas party. The house was decorated with a Christmas tree evergreens and festive decor. A Christmas salad coffee and cake were served. Guests included Mesdames A J Bell and C E Coombes.
LOCAL FAMILIES TO SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH RELATIVES
Mrs. Lucille Smith and sons J. D. and Teddy Mack of Lubbock will spend Christmas with Stamford relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Burson and daughter Diane of Lubbock plan Christmas with Stamford kin. S. J. Hodge and Sanford to visit Abi lene and Winters during the holidays. James High, Texas Tech student, is home for the holidays. Andrew Griggs from Baltimore to spend holidays locally. C. E. Bunklevy from the University of Texas in town for Christmas. Dewane Elliott from North Texas Agricultural College to spend Christmas with his parents. George Zachary and wife head to Dallas for the holidays and will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Smith and Sons
J. D. and
Teddy Mack
Lubbock
Stamford
Ray Burson
Diane
S. J. Hodge
Sanford
Abilene
Dewane Elliott
North Texas Agricultural College
Arlington
M. E. Elliott
George Zachary
Dallas
Local Officials Named in Community Listing
A group of residents and officials including Z. A. Jeter Frank Lindsay L. E. Million H. B. Lawdon E. R. Pace R. P. Small W. W. Miller Albert Turner J. B. Lee E. B. Harrison Anna Dial Jack Fuqua A. M. Conant and G. B. McLaughlin are listed in a community directory or notice format detailing names for civic or organizational purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. Jeter
Frank Lindsay
L. E. Million
H. B. Lawdon
E. R. Pace
R. P. Small
W. W. Miller
Albert Turner
J. B. Lee
E. B. Harrison
Anna Dial
Jack Fuqua
A. M. Conant
G. B. McLaughlin
Mr. and Mrs club hosts Christmas dinner at Buie home
Mr and Mrs Bernard Buie hosted the Mr and Mrs Club Christmas dinner December 17 at the Buie residence. Red tapers and festive place cards decorated the table and a red green theme graced the decorations. Gifts were exchanged from the Christmas tree and bridge winners were Mr and Mrs George Rollins. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rollins Mr and Mrs B P Davenport Jr Mr and Mrs Branham Payne Mr and Mrs Morris Childers and Mr and Mrs R H Bounds.
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Bernard Buie
Mrs
Buie
George Rollins
Rollins
B. P. Davenport, Jr
Branham Payne
Morris Childers
R. H. Bounds
Fellowship Supper Draws Over 100 at Central Christian Church
The Central Christian Church held its monthly fellowship supper on Wednesday with more than 100 attendees. After the meal, a program directed by Mmes. Bailey Post and others featured Santa visiting, giving gifts to children and distributing fruit and candy. Pastor Rev. W. H. Griswold and Mrs. Griswold received a gas heater from the group.
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Fellowship
Central Christian Church
Mmes. Bailey Post
W. M. Cooper
B. C. Burrow
W. H. Griswold
Santa
Christmas Holiday Gatherings Reported Across Texas
Sunday notes list numerous families traveling or staying in Texas for Christmas. Dallas visitors Mr and Mrs Joe Foster and son Joe plan to be with relatives at Stamford Inn. Several others, including Mr and Mrs Magnus Swenson and family and Mr and Mrs H D Britain, plan trips to Duncan Oklahoma and Anadarko. Families visit Vernon, Denton, Lubbock, and Abilene for the holidays, with students from Texas State College for Women Hardin-Simmons University and Allan Military Academy noted. The Couples Club Christmas party is set for December 23 at Horace Arledge’s home.
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Joe Foster
Joe
Dallas
Stamford Inn
Horace Arledge
Griswold Couple Depart for San Antonio
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Griswold left Monday for San Antonio, traveling for unspecified duties and engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Griswold
San Antonio
Christmas Visitors and Holiday Plans Across Town
Mrs Griswold and her parents Mr and Mrs Lou Harrington expect to return Thursday or Friday. Mr and Mrs W G Barrett and their children Alice Lee and Billy plan to spend Christmas with relatives in Dawson. Miss Mary Evelyn Treat of Bellevue visited her aunt Mrs J G High on December 18. Miss Helen Rosenwasser, UT student, is home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Barrett
Alice Lee
Billy
Dawson
Mary Evelyn Treat
Bellevue
J. G. High
Browne Family to Visit Sivleys in Abi lene
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Browne and daughter Gayle will spend from Tuesday until Thursday with Mrs Browne s parents Dr and Mrs Walter R Sivley in Abi lene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Browne
Gayle
Abilene
Local families plan Christmas visits this season
Mr Browne's mother Mrs George S Browne, Mr and Mrs H H Pennington left Saturday for Paris Texas to spend the holidays with her sister. Mr and Mrs F H Young and son expect to spend Christmas in DeLeon with her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey.
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Mr .Browne
George S. Browne
H. H. Pennington
Paris
Texas
F. H. Young and Son
DeLeon
Mrs. Harvey
Christmas Guests From Abilene Visit City Family
Son Jakie will host Christmas guests Mrs. Westfall's sister Mrs. Mickey Manning Mr. Manning and daughter Patricia from Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Westfall
Jakie
Roberts Family Plans Christmas Visit to Dallas
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Roberts and their son S. J. Jr. will spend the Christmas holidays in Dallas with their daughter Mrs. S. M. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Roberts
Dallas
S .M. Wood
Tejas Club players win intramural handball title
Bob Keeton of Stamford and Len Sailers of Dallas led Tejas Club to the intramural handball championship at the University of Texas. The event drew 85 teams, with Sailers and Keeton previously helping Tejas Club softball reach the club division finals before losing in semi finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Keeton
Austin
Tejas Club
Stamford
Len Sailers
Dallas
University of Texas
Sailers
Keeton
Tejas
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Frank Seny
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James High
Texas Tech
Lee Ivy
Kenneth Lee
Marlin Ivy
Larry Don
Ince
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Andrew Griggs
Baltimore
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MR. and Mrs.” Club
Magnus Swenson
Duncan
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H. D. Britain
Anadarko, Oklahoma
Eilah Blan Elliott
Texas State College For Women
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Jack Dudley
Doris Helen
Dudley
John Estes
Doris Wayne O’brien
Hardin-Simmons University At
Dick O’brien
Forrest Gambill
Helen Rosenwasser
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Santy
Upshaw
Ruff
Mr. Woodruff
Gail
Stamford Cleaning and Dye Works
KODAK
W. L. Martin
Stamford State Bank
West Texas
West Texas Utilities Company
Brazelton
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