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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1948

Page

3

Dance Honoring Gene Morgan At Stamford Country Club

Gene Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Morgan was honored at a December 22 dance at Stamford Country Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Sol Sanders. About 200 attenders included Mr and Mrs John F Evane and Sarah McDonald of Dallas. Attendees also included Mr and Mrs Morgan Mr and Mrs Sanders Mr and Mrs L L Webb Mr and Mrs Edgar Ellis and Mr and Mrs Ted Myers with festive ice punch red berries greenery silvered foliage and colored lights creating a holiday mood.

Gene Morgan Mrs Sanders Ray Morgan Stamford Country Club Sol Sanders John F. Evane Sarah McDonald Dallas G. L. Inglish Morgan L. L. Webb Edgar Ellis Ted Myers

Holidays Bring Guests To Dalhart and Surrounding Areas

Personal mentions list many families visiting relatives during the holidays. Bill Williams from Dalhart spends time with sisters Mrs. W. B. Trice and Mrs. J. R. Adams. Austin visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Phy. Midland, Levelland, Crane, San Antonio, Dallas, Lubbock, Houston, and Big Spring are named as home towns of guests visiting relatives across the region.

Bill Williams Dalhart W. B. Trice J. R. Adams Jimmy Phy Austin Mr. Phy Mrs N. M. Phy

Sub-Deb Clubs of Stamford and Hamlin Honor Christmas Dance

Sub-Deb Clubs of Stamford and Hamlin held a holiday dance at the Country Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Bob Kirkpatrick on Tuesday night December 28. About 200 guests attended, including sponsors Peggy Sitton Billie Jean Wede and their dates, with out-of-town friends joining the Stamford and Hamlin groups and the Yates family visiting from Austin.

Stamford Hamlin Country Club Bob Kirkpatricks Bob Kirkpatrick Pegey Sitton Billie Jean Wede E. E. Kirkpatrick

Langford Family Holiday Visit From Several States

Mrs. H. K. Langford hosted holiday guests including her son Dan Langford of Detroit and daughter Mrs. J. C. Lowe with Mr. Lowe and children Bobbe and Terry of Freeport. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Langford and son Bob of Hobbs New Mexico visiting Mrs. N. D. Porter and family.

H. K. Langford Dan Langford Detroit Mich J. C. Lowe Lowe Bobbe and Terry Freeport A. L. Langford Bob Hobbs N. M N. D. Porter

Hambright Family Receives Christmas Call From Japan

Mr and Mrs O S Hambright received a telephone call from their son O S Jr stationed in Japan on Christmas Day at 315 p m He noted they were busy and had no gifts but enjoyed good food and he did not have time off during the holiday period.

O. S. Hambright Japan Hambright

Paul Dobyns Visits Wichita Falls for Family Christmas

Paul Dobyns arrived from Wichita Falls to join the family for the Christmas celebration.

Paul Dobyns Wichita Falls

Tea Dance at Stamford Country Club Hosts Holiday Crowd

Dr and Mrs Tom Bunkley entertained with a Christmas afternoon tea dance at the Stamford Country Club. About 200 visitors, including many out of town guests, called during the event. Lace covered refreshments, calla lilies, and a tall lit Christmas tree decorated the festive ballroom.

Tom Bunkleys Country Club Tom Bunkley Stamford Country Club Christ

Oliver Street School Teacher Marry In Cooper Church

Mildred Park McKinney a teacher at Oliver Street School married Joe Dexter Wood in a Cooper Methodist Church ceremony on December 21. Officiants were Rev D H Bonner and Rev C D Reynolds. The couple will reside in Stamford as Wood finishes studies at East Texas State College Commerce before transferring to Hardin-Simmons University.

Mildred Park McKinney Oliver Street Joe Dexter Wood Mildred Park McKinne Edward J. McKinney Cooper Sam D. Wood Methodist D. H. Bonner C. D. Reynolds Bertha Mary Jim Watkins Maggie Nell Wood Dallas Sam D. Wood, Jr Alton Ill Chicago Billy Gene McDonald Thomas Wynn Ewing Regina Patterson Shirley Strickland Stamford East Texas State College Commerce Hardin-Simmons University Wood Oliver St

Morelands Host Open House at New Wells Avenue Home

About 200 guests attended the open house at Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Moreland’s newly purchased Wells Avenue residence on December 23. The Christmas decorated home featured trees candles Nativity display and holiday punch. Members of the hosting party included Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Watson and others listed.

H. J. Morelands Amd H. J. Moreland Wells Avenue Gladioli Moreland Hubert Watson I. B. Tillotson Raymond Hammer Paul Bettis

Christmas Supper Honors Mr and Mrs Allie Cummings

Mr and Mrs C D Cook hosted a Christmas supper on December 21 at their Breckenridge home honoring Mr and Mrs Allie Cummings. The decorated dining area featured a Santa, a miniature tree, and a large Christmas tree. The menu included baked turkey with trimmings and fruit cake for dessert, with guests including Mr and Mrs Cummings, Mr and Mrs Joe Graham, Miss Virginia Dippel, Mr Young, Mr and Mrs J E Lipwson, and Mr and Mrs Gus Muetler.

Allie Cumi C. D. Cook Allie Cummings Breckenridge Mrs. Cummings Joe Graham Virginia Dippel Young J. E. Lipwson Gus Muetler

Presbyterian Auxiliary Christmas Party At Central Church

Presbyterian auxiliary held its annual Christmas gathering Monday night December 20 at Central Presbyterian Church. Mrs Dick Rowland supervised the program with organ prelude by Mrs F A Russell and prayers by Mrs A G Fitzgerald. Members sang carols and thanked by speakers, with hostesses serving congealed salad wafers pumpkin pie and coffee.

Presbyterian Auxiliary Th Presbyterian Auxiliary Central Presbyterian Chure Dick Rowland F. A. Russell A. G. Fitzgerald Bart Holland C. E. Bunkles Noel Orville King Russell Tony Lemon Mmes. J. Dyer J. M. McDonald H. H. Pennington Earl Keese

Open House Festive Christmas Gathering Hosted by Mr. and Mrs Hudson

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hudson welcomed about 75 friends during a Christmas season open house at their re decorated home. Carnations, nadina berries, evergreens, and a white pink themed dining room created a seasonal display. guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hill and family, Mrs. Clares Walsh and her son Michael of Levelland, Royce Smith of Artesia, and others visiting for Christmas with relatives in the area.

F. i. Hudson F. E. Hudson Hudson J. A. Hill Clares Walsh Michael Levelland Royce Smith Artesia New Mey J. H. Tyner Turner Sweetwater

Guillett Family Ke Reunion At Holiday Gathering

A large Guillett family gathering includes Mrs. Jewel Austin and relatives. Ray mond Austin and wife from Rishbee Arizona visit Mrs. Raymond Austin’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Yates. Frences Guillett and others from Dallas stay through Monday, with additional cousins from Borger and Abilene joining for Christmas.

Jewel Austin J. F. Guillett

Odessa Visitor Arrives for Visit with Mr and Mrs Wilemon

Lucille Lucas of Odessa arrived Wednesday to visit Mr and Mrs Cash Wilemon.

Lucille Lucas Odessa Mrs. Cash Wilemon

Hughes promoted to technical sergeant at Ramey AFB Puerto Rico

Marvin Hughes arrived in the Caribbean in June 1946 and has been raised to technical sergeant at Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico. He serves as a flight engineer with the 1st Rescue Squadron and nears 12 years of military service. His wife and family accompany him in Puerto Rico. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A L Hughes of Rt 1 Avoca.

Marvin Hughes Caribbean Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico T-Sgt Hughes Gineer Ramey A. L. Hughes Rt. 1 Avoca

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