Publisher and Wife Host Stamford American Dinner
Roy and Mrs. Craig hosted the 11th annual turkey dinner for Stamford American staff and correspondents at Nat's Cafe on December 19. Guests from area communities attended with gifts, and Roy Craig spoke about pride in the staff’s service. Rev. A L Eubanks gave the invocation.
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Stamford
American Force
Nat’s Cafe
Keyston
Stamford American
Roy Craig
Paint Creek
Otyokwa Camp Fire Girls Hold Christmas Party
The Otyokwa Camp Fire Girls held a Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Craig. Decorations featured green and red cloths, Santa pins, and sequins. Activities included games, photos, and gift exchanges with strawberry chiffon pie and hot apple juice served.
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Otyokwa
Roy Craig
B. J Barnett
Guardian
Orville McCann
Craig
Carol Ann Fayne
Sue McCown
Joanna Moody
Ann Halbert
Sandra Kelley
Shirley Rushin
Mary Barnett
Celeste Craig
Five Girls Host Christmas Dance At Country Club
About 150 guests attended a Christmas dance hosted by five Stamford High School girls at the Stamford Country Club on Monday December 19. Helpers were the hosts’ parents. centerpieces featured a Christmas fruit cake and two tall red tapers. refreshments included marmalade cookies and Coke. the club halls were decked with a festive Christmas tree.
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Stamford
Cloria Blackwell
C. E. Blackwell
Elizabeth Bosse
E. G. Bosse
Nancy Kennedy
Addie Mae Kennedy
Dixie Neinast
Clarence Neinast
Pat Smith
Tom
Perry Brothers employees hold Christmas party at McCauley home
Billy McCauley manager of Perry Brothers entertained store regulars with the annual Christmas party on Tuesday night December 13. A turkey dinner with trimmings was served. gifts were exchanged and songs were sung. Attendees included E E Kirkpatrick and family Don West Emilee Griffith M R Huffaker and Betty E E Luck Nena Moreno Joe Moreno Lily McKennon Betty Vahlenkamp Albert Hoppe R H Bradshaw and Billy L McCauley and Betty Sue. Bradshaws assisted in serving and entertaining.
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Billy McCauley
Perry Brothers
Lily McKennon
Betty Vahlenkamp
Albert Hoppe
R. H. Bradshaw
Billy L. McCauley
Betty Sue
Bradshaw
Turkey Dinner and Tree Mark Family Christmas Gathering
A Christmas gathering at Mrs. Minnie Vahlenkamp’s home on December 24 featured a turkey dinner and a large Christmas tree with many gifts. Family members present included Eugene and wife, Lewis Corzine and family, Oren Baldres and family, Herbert Vahlenkamp and family, Geneva Monse, Curtis Weise, and Mrs. Vahlenkamp.
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Minnie Vahlenkamp
Eugene Vahlenkamp
Lewis Corzine
Kenneth
Diane
Oren Baldres
Mike
Rita
Herbert Vahlenkamp
Nancy
Marvin
Betty
Virgil Vahlenkamp
Geneva Monse
Curtis Weise
Mrs. Vahlenkamp
Retired Paint Creek Farmer Dies in Haskell
Clay Kimbrough Sr., 77, longtime Paint Creek area farmer, died December 19 in Haskell hospital after two years of failing health. Funeral held at First Baptist Church in Haskell with burial in Willow Cemetery. Survivors include wife Carrie Turnbow Kimbrough and five sons, two daughters, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
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Clay Kimbrough
Paint Creek
Haskell
First Baptist Church
M. D. Rexrode
Hubert Hugo
Sego
Willow Cemetery
Holden Funeral Home
Mr. Kimbrough
Kimbrough
Ala
Rosebud
Texas
First Methodist
Salle Kelly
Alabama
Carrie Turnbow
Ben Kimbrough
Mariposa
Calif
Clay Kimbrough, Jr
Ralls
Flare Kimbrough
Truelock
Clinton
Joe Kimbrough
Ella Stewart
Abilene
Helen Kimbrough
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Luta Pelham
W. A. Kimbrough
Earnest
John Kimbrough
Jack
Frank
West Texas State College
Archie Robinson
Taylor
Bertha Robinson
L. C. Dunn
B. W. Griffith
Paint Creek Baptist Church
Linda McRae
Mrs. L. C. Dunn
Stegemoellers Celebrate 25th Anniversary in Sagerton
C E Stegemoeller and wife Mr and Mrs celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday December 18 at home after a service at Zion Lutheran Church Sagerton led by Pastor Zucker. Sisters in law assisted. two daughters in law greeted guests. reception featured a cutwork tablecloth white mums silver candelabra and an open book shaped wedding cake trimmed with pink roses.
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C. E. Stegemoeller
Sagerton
Zion Lutheran Church In
Zucker
Stegemoeller
A. C. Knipling
Erna Schaake
Stamford
Otto Schaake
Larry Cornelson
Leon Stegemoeller
Marvin Stegemoeller
Childress
Junior II GA Holds Scavenger Hunt and Party
The Junior II Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church hosted a scavenger hunt and Christmas party on December 13. Mrs. Herschel Kelley led the group with guests allowed. the winning team comprised Margaret Jo Cott, Judy Merriott, and Carole Acker. Mrs. Sterling Keen assisted with refreshments of pimiento cheese sandwiches, chips, cookies, hot chocolate, and marshmallows. candy canes served as favors. Others present included Kay Lovgvorn, Joanna Moody, Sandra Bates, Patsy Bates, Sandra Kelley, Ann Bryant, Judy Stiffle mire, Sue Raley, Patsy Single tary, and Garla Mitchell.
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Junior II
First Baptist Church
Herschel Kelley
Margaret Jo Cott
Judy Merriott
Carole Acker
Sterling Keen
Kelley
Kay Lovgvorn
Joanna Moody
Sandra Bates
Patsy Bates
Sandra Kelley
Ann Bryant
Judy Stifflemire
Sue Raley
Patsy Singletary
Garla Mitchell
Pierian Club Christmas Party at Craig Home
The Pierian Club held its annual Christmas party on December 15 at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Craig home. Guests prepared gifts for Girlstown and a mental hospital while greeting shut ins. The program featured a Madonna character, carols, piano, and a Santa Claus gift distribution, with decorations throughout the Craig residence.
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Pierian Club
Dee
Roy Craig
Christ
Craig
Milton Nunnailee
Joe Nowlin
Alyeen Haas
Girlstown
L. W. Larson
Homer Merriott
E. R. Pace
C. W. Wesbrooks
Jack Watson
Madonna
D. Hassen
John Guillett
H. Moreland, Jr
Hollis Haynes
Santa Claus
Bridge Luncheon Fetes Club with Pink and Gold Theme
A holiday party for the bridge club hosted by Mrs. Lee Rogers featured a pink and gold decor scheme with a pink cloth table, gold candles, and arrangements. High score went to Mrs. Lee White, low to Mrs. Carl Keese, as guests exchanged gifts and enjoyed baked ham, salad, ice cream, cookies, and candies.
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Bridge Club
Lee Rogers
Lee White
Carl Keese
White
Keese
R. C. Shelton
Lloyd Million
Howard Price
Durward Young
Ryland Gleaton
Prayer study for two WMU circles on December 20
Two WMU circles at First Baptist met for mission study. The Gladys Hopewell circle joined Jaxie Short circle at Mrs. E. F. Yates home. The book Prayer by O Hellesby was taught by Mrs. Alton McClellan and Mrs. L E Million Jr. Twelve women attended. Cake coffee and nuts were served.
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WMU
First Baptist Wmu
Gladys Hopewell
Jaxie Short
E. F. Yates
O. Hollesby
Paint Creek 4H Club Hosts Annual Christmas Party
The Paint Creek 4H group held its annual Christmas party on December 15 at Paint Creek. Wanda Greenhill, the new county home demonstration agent, attended and was welcomed. Prizes were awarded, gifts exchanged, and cookies candy and Coke were served. Members, leaders, and mothers attended.
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Paint Creek
Wanda Greenhill
Royal Neighbors Hold Luncheon For Christmas Event
The Royal Neighbors gathered for a covered-dish luncheon led by Mrs. P. C. Owen for a Christmas event. After officers were elected and business closed, gifts were distributed among members. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Mutuart Carter, state supervisor, and Mrs. Maud Marlow district deputy, both from Abilene.
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Royal Neighbors
P. C. Owen
Mutuart Carter
Maud Marlow
Abilene
Hospital Staff And Employees Enjoy Stamford Sanitarium Christmas
Hospital staff doctors business manager and private duty nurses and spouses attended a Christmas party at the nurses home on Tuesday night December 20. Santa Claus gave gifts. Two patients performed with a magic show by Johnny Brown of Stamford who recently had surgery. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Margaret Collier aided by her mother Mrs. E W Adkins. About 70 guests attended as the nurses home was decorated for the season.
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Stamford
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Dean
Doan
Moreland Mutual Insurance
E. Hamilton Pho
C. E. Stegemoellers
Junior II GA
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Buie’s
College Lake
Chevrolet
Ota Teel
Trail Chevrolet CO
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