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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1937
Page
8
Anathesia Mop promoted as a guaranteed sore throat and tonsil remedy by B. Yates Drug Store with a 24 hour money back promise. Also includes misc classified items about furniture repairs, real estate down payments, and a card of thanks from Fr H. Larne and Mrs Henry Pratt after the death of their wife and mother.
Helen Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Miller and Don Sadler were married in a Stamford home wedding with Rev E A Reed officiating Mrs Sam Rosser sang I Love You Truly and Mrs Parker Gardner played violin The couple will reside in Hobbs New Mexico after a short trip from Stamford to Dallas and Fort Worth with out of town guests attending.
Miss Melodese Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Thomas will marry Wilfred Cothern of Las Cruces New Mexico at the bride's parents home January 5 at 6 p m Rev H R Whatley will read the ceremony. The engagement was announced at a party given by Mrs S J Hodge Tuesday night with holiday decorations and four table games.
A group of friends held a Christmas party Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heflin. Mrs. Emma Shirmer was honored. gifts, carols, readings, and an informal program filled the evening. About five guests attended.
Mr and Mrs Byron Lewis hosted an informal Christmas night with bridge, apple sauce cake and coffee. Guests included Mr and Mrs Emmett White Plainview Mr and Mrs Shirley Nycum Pharr Mr and Mrs Wayne Middleton Amarillo Mrs Smith Lewis Memphis Miss Leta Mae Middleton Graham Miss Ruby Gammage Memphis and Mr and Mrs N M Phy and Mr and Mrs Reginald Baird.
Miss Susie Woolfolk and Robert Fleming united in marriage at the bride’s parents home in Albany on Christmas Eve morning. Rev. J. W. Shepard officiated. The couple plans a brief wedding trip to Carlsbad Caverns El Paso and Juarez before settling in Stamford.
Miss Mary Margaret Hendrick and Gomer Adams, both formerly of Stamford, wed in Lawton Oklahoma on Monday December 27. Relatives in Stamford have been informed and the couple will reside in Albuquerque New Mexico. Mr Adams, Lloyd Adams’ brother, works as a Greyhound ticket agent and is being transferred from Kansas City to Albuquerque.
Bridgettes compliment club member bridge honored Miss Margaret Helen Miller whose marriage to Don Sadler had been set for December 26. The group entertained with a gift party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bryant. Miller is one of the charter members of the club.
Guests registered in a bride's book and enjoyed a Yuletide themed dining room with greenery, lighted red candles, and imported cut work cloth. Mrs. Ben Cole hosted readings for brides before gifts were opened amid 60 plus attendees, including out of town guests Mrs. Otis Miller, Mrs. Sam Rosser, and others from Abilene and Anson.
Miss Vondell McCulloch entertained six couples with a Christmas party at her home. The house was festively decorated with poinsettias and a table tree held gifts for the game winners. Sandwiches and a salad course were served.
Family members from Avoca and New Hope gathered at Rev. J. H. Skiles home for Christmas Day. Guests included F. L. Miller, and readings and songs marked the celebration as gifts were exchanged and a noon Christmas dinner was shared.
A festive holiday dance at the J. P. Astin residence last week featured Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Astin and Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Inglish as hosts. The third floor was decorated in blue and silver with silvered cedar mantles and a silvered Christmas tree. A large punch bowl framed the serving table while tall blue candles flickered. Punch was served during intermissions and coffee and sandwiches late in the evening.
A wedding reception described with a green lace tablecloth, a three-tier cake, and candles. The bride Ava Jewel Taylor and her sister Mollie Mary Taylor are noted with families from Stamford and Lubboer. The couple will reside in Anson after the ceremony. Ava Jewel Taylor attended Stamford High School 1935 and works at Musser Lumber in Anson.
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Mrs Ebb Macon hosted a Christmas party for Junior girls of Swenson Avenue Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon. Miss LaDelle Macon led games and a Christmas story followed by gift exchange. Refreshments included cookies hot chocolate and candies. Silent Night was sung before dismissal. Attendees included Elsie Jerry Christine Chapman Marguerite Doyle Joann Cray Jewell Griggs Ruby Pearl owe Margaret McKay Jeanette Neff Willena Olson Fay Thane Yvonne Todd Loretta Young La Velle Macon and the hostess.
Phebean Class of the First Baptist Sunday School hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. W. L. s home. Stamford Country Club to hold a pre New Year dance on Thursday night December 30.
Morgan and a group of associate hostesses led a Christmas gathering with a brief business meeting devotional readings and a tree gift exchange. Toys were saved for the children of the West Side Mission while teacher Mrs. Wright received a gift.
The T E L Class of First Baptist Church held its Christmas party at the church for members and families. Rev Dick O'Brien delivered a devotional to start the program. Miss Doris Jackson read, a quartet sang, and Santa distributed gifts. Pecan pies and coffee were served.
A church Christmas tree program drew a large crowd at the Methodist church Friday night. Local residents and visitors were listed including Edwin Rush and daughter Janice Jo an from Wink, Lois Harris visiting East Texas, Joe Kedes and families, Edith Marie Nobles from Stamford, Lovera McCann, Billy Carlton with grandparents W C Carlton, Oliver McCann of Graham visiting his children, and S B Green family. Subscribe to The American.
Miss Bernice Bushell daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Bushell and Jeff Taylor son of Mr and Mrs H Taylor of Anson were united in marriage Thursday night December 23 at 7 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs L W Woodson. Rev Dick OBrien officiated under a fern and chrysanthemum arch with violinist Holland Griggs. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Haskell Bartlett. An informal reception followed with Christmas decor.
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