Balzer and Cornelson Wed at St Pauls Sagerton
Betty Balzer and Staff Set Larry Cornelson married at St Pauls Lutheran Church Sagerton on Thursday December 22 6 20 PM Rev M C Hoermann conducted the double ring ceremony They will honeymoon briefly and reside in Trouston Cornelson is stationed at Ellington Field The bridal party included Barbara Cornelson as attendant Billy Cornelson as best man Linda LeFevre flower girl James Lehrman ring bearer and ushers Harvey and Kenneth Stegemoeller The bride wore her cousin's wedding gown with lace detailing a long train and a seed pearl head veil flowers were gardenias and carnations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Balzer
Larry Cornelson
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Sagerton
August Balzer
Gus Balzer
Schulenberg
M. C. Hoermann
Trouston
Cornelson
Ellington Field
Marvin
Leon Stegemoeller
Albert Russell
Stamford
Barbara Cornelson
Billy Cornelson
Linda LeFevre
James Lehrman
Harvey
Kenneth Stegemoeller
Buddy McBride
Patricia House Enters 1950 Maid of Cotton Contest
Memphis resident Patricia House enters the 1950 Maid of Cotton contest. The National Cotton Council opens the pageant for young cotton belt beauties aged 19 to 25, 5 feet 5 inches tall, born in a cotton producing state, never married, with a 40 000 mile tour as King Cotton’s goodwill and fashion messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia House
Memphis
Tenn
National Cotton Council
Patricia
King Cotton
Going-away wedding for Cornelson and Cornelson bride
Miss Cornelson wore a blue dress matching the bride and Linda wore a copy of the gown. Corsages featured gardenias for her departure, white carnations for Cornelson, pink for Linda. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The bride wore a navy aubergine suit for her going away. Mrs Boedeker served cake and presided at the punch bowl. Cornelson, a 1944 Laverton graduate, taught in Michigan City and then worked in Austin. Cornelson, Schulenburg 1942 graduate, attended Rice, then served in the Air Force for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cornelson
Linda
Dick Boedeker
Elmer Boedeker
Cornelson
Laverton High School
Texas Lutheran College
Secuin
Michigan City, Inc
Austin
Schulenberg High School
Rice University
Air Force
Girls Christmas carol event at First Baptist Church
The 17 year old Girls Class of the Young People department met Monday night December 19 at the Dalrymple home with Wanda Dalrymple hosting. They sang carols, enjoyed refreshments and a Christmas tree. Jo Ann Humphrey presented a wilt to Mrs. Mahood. attendees included Mary Jo Pugh Joyce Thompson Berbie Lou McDaniel Peggy Gamblin Maurine Carlile Nancy Lovvorn and Mrs Mahood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People Department
First Baptist Church
Wanna Delryvmple
C. P. Darymple
Dalrymple
Jo Ann Humphrey
R. F. Mahood
Mary Jo Pugh
Joyce Thompson
Berbie Lou McDaniel
Peggy Gamblin
Maurine Carlile
Nancy Lovvorn
Mrs. Mahood
Wanda Dalrymple
Arlington Family Reunion Over Christmas
Mrs. W. M. Perrett and her son Roy visited Arlington relatives for Christmas and returned home Tuesday at noon, staying with Mrs. Dewane Elliott and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Perrett
Roy
Arlington
Business Women's Class Christmas Party At First Baptist
The Business Women’s class of the First Baptist church held a Christmas party on Thursday night December 15 at Mrs. W. B. Trice’s home. Plans for Christmas treats were made as Mrs. St Mickler presided and Valentine Bland led carols. Mrs. R. F. Mahood, visiting, gave the devotional with prayer by Mrs. Frank Heflin. gifts were exchanged for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. B. Trice
St . Mickler
Valentine Bland
R. F. Mahood
Frank Heflin
Jay West
Faye Kelley Mines
Lacey Mickler
Irvin Pingle
Lendall Prewit
Mildred Williams
Floyd Prichard
FHA Group Goes Caroling From Christmas Party
December meeting of the Future Homemakers of America Stamford chapter met at the home economics cottage. After a brief business session led by President Lindle Christian and program chair Patricia Vaden, Lena Larche presented The First Christmas. The group then caroled and returned for refreshments served to sponsors Fidel Rowell and Mrs. H. K. Langford and members including Lindle Christian and Pat Vaden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers of America
Stamford
Lindle Christian
Patricia Vaden
Lena Larche
Fidel Rowell
H. K. Langford
Supper for Training Union at First Baptist Church
The Senior Training Union of the First Baptist Church held a church supper on the evening of December 18 followed by a short program and Christmas caroling before the church service. Mrs. C. M. Lester leads the group with sponsors Mrs. A. C. Humphry and Mrs. C. E. Brownfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Training Union
The
First Baptist Church
Christiaas
C. M. Lester
A. C. Humphry
C. E. Brownfield
Margaret Ryan And Eugene Allen To Be Married
Mrs. L. M. Ryan announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Margaret to Eugene Allen of Rotan. The couple plans to wed in Abilene on January 1. Eugene Allen is the son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Allen of Rotan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ryan
Eugene Allen
Holiday Visitors Gather in Summers Home Family
Mr and Mrs Paul Summers host a multigenerational Christmas gathering with daughters Dorotha Paul Summers and Laura Lea from Austin visiting Me a dowed relatives from Lubbock Lagerton Grand Prairie Abilene Fort Worth and Crowell plus university students Louise Livengood and Louise Lassetter at Hardin Simmons. The group includes Ivan Monsey Retta Jones J R Monsey and family and Finis Fulbright with Tommy June and J E Mikus in Grand Prairie Irving and Kathleen and William Whittington from Fort Worth and Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Summers
Dorotha Paul Summers
Meadow
John Work
Laura Lea
Austin
Baird
Ivan F. Monsey
Monsey
Retta E. Jones
Jones
J. R. Monsey
Lester Kay
James Mac
Joyce Ann
Grand Prairie
Finis Fulbright
Tommy and
June
Irving
J. E. Mikus
W. E. Whittington
Kathleen
Fort Worth
William Whittington
Lubbock
Whittington
Kirkpatrick
Frankie Kirkpatrick
Crowell
Stamford Friends Holiday Visits Recap Across State Line
Families from Stamford share Christmas trips and returns as residents travel to visit relatives. Allan Racey family heads home to Santa Rosa California after visiting Cecil Eager and Frank Bell households. Coston family spends Christmas in Midlothian with parents and brothers in several towns. Additional Stamford households host relatives from Crosbyton Fort Worth Abilene Vernon Tipton and Waco over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Racey
Charles
Peggy
Santa Rosa
Calif
Cecil Eagers
Frank Bells
Stamford
W T West Family Christmas Gathering Noted in City
Christmas Day brought a large family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W T West. Attendees included pioneers, relatives from Stanton Munday Goree Stamford Paint Creek and other nearby towns, with Neal Thompson serving in San Diego and others visiting later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. West
West
Jim Caffey
Stamford
Ann
Linda Caffey
Lueders
John Guillet
Harvey Terrell
Paint Creek
Poe. Thompson
Billy West
Helen Terrer
Jay West
Neal Thompson
Navy
San Diego
H. A. West
Bridgeport
Cody Thompson
Dallas
J. J. West
Ft. Stockton
Jerry Hansen
Plainview
Tommie Hise
Benbrook
Mahatito Horizon Club Girls Christmas Dinner at Leader's Home
The Mahatito Horizon club held a Christmas dinner Monday night December 12 at Mrs. Bill Carlton's home. Members delivered dishes, gifts were exchanged by the tree, and president Jo Ann Frizell served as Santa Claus. Attendees included Tillie Metz Sandy Rudin Barbara Schoonmaker Betty Johnson Mrs J V Frizell Jr and Paula Carlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahatito Horizon Club
Bill Carlton
Buie Family Christmas Reunion Brings Kin From Near and Far
R B Buie family members gathered for Christmas at Stamford with many relatives present. Victor Buie attends the University of Texas Austin. James A Johnson and family of Denver. Winn Lahman and Bill of Hooker. Ted Miles and Ginger and Janice of Abilene. Bernard Buie with Ben Brenda. James High and son Mike of Stamford. Carnace Ribble a Hardin Simmons University teacher joined part of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Buie
Victor Buie
University of Texas, Austin
James A. Johnson
Jean
Lobby
Denver
Colo
Winn Lahman
Bill
Hooker
Ted Miles
Ginger
Janice
Abilene
Bernard Buie
Ben
Brenda
James High
Mike
Stamford
Carnace Ribble
Hardin-Simmons University
Croxtons Celebrate Christmas with Vernon kin
Mr and Mrs A A Croxton and their son Mike traveled from Vernon to spend Christmas with Mrs Croxton’s parents Mr and Mrs Bud Burch along with her sister Nita Faye and brother Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Croxton
Mike
Vernon
Bud Burch
Nita Faye
Paul
Family Christmas Visit Across Cities
Mrs. Martha Bush hosted holiday guests including her daughter Mrs. J. L. Meads of Seymour and several Meads family members. Denton teachers and students were among the visitors. Extended relatives from Abilene Haskell and Dallas joined for Christmas and Christmas Eve events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Bush
J. L. Meads
Seymour
Billy Meads
Denton High School
Martin Lee Meads
North Texas State College
Denton
Audie Baize
Gerald
Ace Prescott
Abilene
Bobby Bush
Haskell
Bill Collins
Sub-Deb Holiday Dance At Country Club
The Sub Deb Club hosted its annual holiday dance Monday night December 26 at the gala decorated Country Club. High school and college students from Stamford and surrounding towns attended, with Raymond Gary and wife as sponsors. Chaperones included Mrs J C Wilson Mary Jean Keen and the Ivys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Gary
Stamford
J. C
Doc) Wilson
Mary Jean Keen
Albert Ivy
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Dorothy Parkins
Oly
Bryant Link CO
Sian
Boone and Son
Anson Hiehwis
FHA
Charles Gary
Colorado City
Mrs. Pod. Bridgeford
Winnette Jones
Winnette’s
Elizabeth Moreland
CH. J. Morelander
Winnette's Beauty Salon
E. Hamilton
Louise Livengood
Louise Lassetter
Hiardin-Simmons University
R. D. Coston
Midlothian
Mr. Coston
J. E. Coston
Breckenridge
Eddie Edwards
Cisco
Monroe
Hiamilton
L. A. Dewees
Lee Dewees
Carole
Cal
Crosbyton
G. H. Crow
Guy, Jr
Robert Louis
Morris Nix
Jimmy
Freddie Friday
Allen, Fern
Jackie
Littlefield
Kioss Gentry
Mary Ieth
David
John Reese
Bob
Donna
Mr. Reese
Mrs. Reese
Tipton
Okla
Roy Craig
Celeste
Bernadette
Jennifer
Craig
P. Ehrhardt
San Antonio
George Craig
Lester
Corpus Christi
W. 5S. Foster
Waco
Reta Culbreath
N. H. Bickley
Curtis McElhaney
W.T. West
Crisco
del Monte
Hunt's
White Swan
Holland Milker
del Cotsup
Pan
Ema
Boston Butts
Nila
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