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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1925

Page

3

Preaching to the Preacher at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church will hear a sermon Sunday at 11:00 a.m. titled Preaching to the Preacher The pastor will also preach at 7:30 p.m. on the same day Canvass for the 1925 church budget is underway with strong support and a call for larger pledges to cover denominational causes Eight new members joined the church in the first two Sundays A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees Pastor Wm C Moffett notes improving audience turnout and cooperation

First Baptist Church Cooperaton C. Moffett

Masons to Convene in February Meeting

Mason lodge No. 853 A F and A M invites all Masons to a Monday night gathering February 23 with a remembrance program for George Washington. Senior Warden RL Perkins conducts a certificate program in the Masonic Hall on Monday and Friday evenings. attendance is encouraged.

Stemford Lye No George Washington RL. Perkns Masonic Hall

Insurance death claim aids Stamford mutual aid

Mrs Ida B Berryhill of Stamford West Side died early Tuesday. Her husband R B Berryhill received a $1000 payout from the Stamford Mutual Insurance Association where she was a member. The organization led by Secretary J Howomble lists Class 1 and Class 2 officers, with assessments promptly met to support the fund for beneficiaries and the estate of members.

Ida B. Berryhill Stamford West Side R. B. Berryhill Poe Stamford Mutual Insurant Association J. Ho Womble E. H A .L. Buster E. H Layne Ade

Valentine Party At The Terry Home

A Valentine Party was hosted Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Terry. I. H. Jr and Alice welcomed many young friends with games and refreshments, giving Valentines as favors to listed attendees including Wes ky, Evelyn, Stella, Claire, Doak, Smith, Moody, Poole, Tucker, Rector, Ma, Buster, Brown, Hays, Waggoner, Manning, Guffin and Bridges.

S. H. Terry I. H. Jr Alice Wesley Evelyn Stella Ethel Claire Marie Doak Josephine Smith Grace Moody Shelby Poole Irene Tucker Lena Linda Rector Margaret Dorothy Ma Buster Brown John Allen Hays Pauline Waggoner Guy Manning Marvin Guffin Lou Ellen Bridges

Bunker Hill News Reports Spring Sports and Visits

Spring weather brings farmer activity and rival ball games as Bunker Hill teams travel to Vernon and win one game. Ed Newton buys a Ford roadster. Neighborhood visits include Maggie Newton and Purdom sisters with Chatwell relatives. A church service and hymn singing occur Sunday afternoon. Brown Eyes

Maggie Newton Ethel Purdom Lucy Mary Chatwell W. T. Yarborough Alfred Gabrel Rule E. I. Chatwell Ed. Newton Bunker Hill Vernon Bunker Hinl Wir Ervin Newton Itt Ellen E. I. Chatw

Colonial Tea by Presbyterian Ladies at Central Church

The Central Presbyterian Church ladies host a Colonial Tea at Geo Hinds home on East McHarg Avenue offering an afternoon and evening program with notable features. Stamford residents are urged to attend either or both sessions as the event promises to be a season highlight. Carl Ekdahl reports his Gin Plant eight miles east of Stamford anticipates a bumper year due to favorable soils and farmer progress.

Central Presbyterian Church Geo. Hinds East McHarg Avenue Stamford Carl Ekdahl Splendid Erieckdahl

Birthday Party for Joan Closes a Week of Festivities

A home birthday party marked Joan's fourth birthday with lawn and indoor games and a parade of gifts. Guests included Bland Harrison Henry Andrews Jr. Harry Lee Gordon Haynes Jr. Lillian Yates Billie McDonald Billie Verk ns Mary Laswell Ray and others. Guests and hosts assisted by Mrs Robertson and several ladies planned a George Washington party for Ruevn Hover Club members next Tuesday evening. Window Glass Brazelton loomer Company. 2-tf

Joan Angel Bland Harrison Henry Andrews Jr Harry Lee Gordon Haynes Jr Lillian Yates Billie McDonald Billie Verkns Mary Laswell Ray Dick and Marie Pownell Katie Marie Wallace John Wallace Jr Joy Hall Arthur Vernon Jr Joe William Astin Betty Jane Doyle Mary Eanes Brophy Dave Ingtich Chapman Rollas Toan B. P. Davenport Mmes J. D Shackelford C. M. Francis A. F Hawes Robt. Inglish Mre Robertson Weer Mesdames F. Bo Owen Mitt Adame Geo. Gray George Washington Toe Ruevn Hover Club

W M A Study Class At Baptist Church Members to View The Child and Americas Future

The W. M. A. study class meets at 9 am at the Baptist Church to review The Child and Americas Future. Mrs. Jack Blake leads, with lunch brought by members. Afternoon session includes exam, Web of Prayer at 5 pm, and book requests from Mrs. Blake or Miss Lilias Penick. Week of Prayer begins Sunday 2:30 pm with Prayer and Praise Circle 1. Y W A observes program at 4 pm. Signed Lilias Penick.

Baptist Church Jack Blake Amdica Jack Bake Lilias Penick Y. W. A Wll

Names of Local Residents and Attendees Listed

A roster of community members is enumerated, including Nell and Verlyne Thompson Ella Carson Gladys Casner Ruthy Faye Miles Merle Fowler Katherine Addis Sarah Harlan Plora Fulbright Alma Fuqua Ruth Sanders Gladys Haley Mildred Bounds Ruth Tunnell Mattie Celeste Widney Martha Buttrill Bertha Ross Stella Doak and male attendees Terry Baker Carl Carlton Buford Wheeler Willie Thompson Jack Dunstan Harry Bounds Howard Gafford Ralph Jackson Charlie Tunnell H A Witt U G Knight Prof and Mrs L A Wooldridge and Mr and Mrs A D Thompson and Mr and Mrs W C Tunnel.

Nell Verlyne Thompson Ella Carson Gladys Casner Ruthy Faye Miles Merle Fowler Katherine Addis Sarah Harlan Plora Fulbright Alma Fuqua Ruth Sanders Gladys Haley Mildred Bounds Ruth Tunnell Mattie Celeste Widney Martha Buttrill Bertha Ross Stella Doak Terry Baker Carl Carlton Buford Wheeler Willie Thompson Jack Duncan Harry Bounds Adrian Box Howard Gafford Ralph Jackson Charlie Tunnell H. A. Witt U. G. Knight L. A. Wooldridge L. Adv A. D. Thompson W. C Tunnel

Miss Hood Hosts Studio Tea in East Stamford

Miss Clariss Hood entertained music pupils and friends at a suburban East Stamford studio tea. Lora Belle Billings of St Louis spoke on the Progressive Series, followed by a pupil orchestra. Guests included Mrs Albert Hawes of Abilene visiting, with ice cream and cake served and prizes awarded for High Score.

Kolonial Kard Klub R R. Robertson 4. F. Hawes Abilene Honor Evest East McHarg Avenue T. M. Doyle D. P. Foley Hawes Mmes Corde Pennell Allan Loftin T M. Doyle W. B. Harrson C. F. Upshaw F E. Hudson Porter Whaley John Hudson Nick Miller A. ©. Cooner Ben Ray Hugh Ast'n H. A. Carter R. F E. Hall D. T. Fo'er A. F. Hewes Cecile Donalson Mss Clariss Hood Methors East Stamford Lora Belle Billings St. Louis Miss Hoods Anna Laura Davis Jantte Davis Maxine Alexander Martha Alice Moore Marcella Gay Dorothy Rath Culbreath Josephine, Smith la Vera Gay Willie Lee Box Valentine Cobora Albert Hawes H. G. Andrews Bridge Hamilton Street Roe F. Hall Mrsdames R. F. Hall H. H. Harmon W B. Harrison R. R. Robertson Herbert Bradshaw Gordon Haynes C. M. Francis T. M Doyle Robert Inglish Breckenridge

Pretty Valentines Party Held At Carrigan Home

Little Miss Louise Carrigan hosted a Valentine party for her school's pupils Friday at her parents East Oliver Street home. Lively games preceded servings of Exkimo pies for attendees including Ella Mae Stevenson Margaret Turner Mildred Phelps Olene Bailey Elizabeth De Woody Stra Beth Thorp Adie Beth Dodson Edith Floyd Randall Cannon Alton Sewyer Elda Ruth Coker Marvin McCann Lem Nichola George Kueh ing Aaron Williamson Mary Opal Ashley Lucille Adair Ruby Goulo eb Odee Simpson Marcella Gay Louise Carrigan and Mr and Mrs J A Carrigan.

Louise Carrigan J. A. Carrigan East Oliver Street Ella Mae Stevenson Margaret Turner Mildred Phelps Olene Bailey Elizateth de Woody Stra Beth Thorp Adie Beth Dodson Edith Floyd Randall Cannon Alton Sewyer Elda Ruth Coker Marvin McCann

Boys Celebrate Birthday With Hilltop Outing

Masters Joe Rutherford and Henry Alexander, eighth birthday celebrants, invited friends for a hilltop outing east of the city. A Weiner roast Eskimo pies and cake were served. They are sons of Dr. J H Rutherford and Mr M C Alexander. J M Covey, a Rockdale resident, attended the outing and joined the editor and wife for a day of dinner and services on the ground at Rockdale Sunday. The Rev Jones of Haskell preached and the B Y P U and other church groups joined the program.

Joe Rutherford Henry Alexander Hille J H. Rutherford M. C. Alexander J. M. Covey Rockdale Rpron Jones of Haskell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mason Ec Vieeting Presbyterian Ladies Colonial Tea Joan Robertson RR Robertsen Memoriam J. D. Crow St John's Methodist Church Woman’s Missionary Society Econd J. D. Crockett Texas Christian Advocate Women's Missionary Society Committee J. G. Miller DD. B. Doakard L. Moore Roth Tunnel W C. Tunnell Coleg Valentine Messrs. Witt Widney Vera Mae Todd Maurine Gamblin Brazelton Loom Rer Company Miss Hood Mrs Andrews
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