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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
5
Mrs. Gorden H. Haynes entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with honored guest Mrs. Edwin Kennedy of Hovgsto. Five tables of players enjoyed garden flowers, a guest towel prize went to Mrs. W. B. Harrison, and pie a la mode was served to all guests.
Mesdames A. Cooper and Bn Ray hosted a delightful porch party Saturday afternoon. Guests enjoyed bridge on the verandas, with punch served during the games and ice cream and cake at the conclusion.
Miss Mary Pennington entertained Thursday evening for her Dallas guest Miss Ruda V. Poole. After bridge games, a delicious ice course was served.
The Dorcas Bible Class of Saint John's Church will meet with Mrs. C. S. Cooper on East Campbell Street Wednesday afternoon for a social and business gathering.
Teesday was a gala day for Master G C Carothers Jr as he invited friends to celebrate his third birthday at his parents home. Games directed by Mrs L C Wallace followed by birthday cake with three candles.
Mrs Marnie Ray Noward of Layne Yates Co is on vacation with her mother Bettie Ray. They traveled by Buick to Dolas Fort Worth Plano and Brownwood returning home early this week. Sunday Mrs Ray was honored with a birthday dinner at the home of Henry Millhopgs in Brownwood and spent a joyful day reconnecting with old friends.
Mrs Emma Hardin acted as hostess at her home on South Swenson Avenue on Thursday for a Laf TM Lot Cab gathering. The event brought together local residents and featured informal discussions and refreshments.
An afternoon of sewing and conversation featured a plate of peach mousse and macaroons served to Mesdames C. B. Smith D. M. Black Henry Crump Otto Smith B W Feria Howard Owens R E McNabb Morris Hicks Mrs Earl Vaughn and guests. Hostess’s daughter Miss Wilma assisted. The next meeting will be with Mrs Morris Hicks on East Campbell.
Evelyn Perkins hosted the Junior Bridge Club on East Meoan Street with lawn games and a high score prize won by Miss Juanita Wright. A follow up gathering hosted by Miss Elizabeth Moncy offered orange ice and cake with high score honors awarded to Miss Mary Margaret Hendrickson.
Mesdames J. E. Montgomery and H. H. Hicks hosted Friday events at the Montgomery home in College Addition for guest Miss Virginia Davis of Dallas. Morning bridge yielded high score to Mrs. Lewis Winn and consolation to Mrs. O. P. Harlan. favors included napkins, bridge cards, and stained-glass style sweets. Afternoon games continued with more treats and hostess duties, while guests listed include numerous local residents and visitors from Dallas.
The list of Knox City and Round Rock attendees includes A. E. Baker J. H. Rutherford M. D. Smith H. P. Austin and others. The text notes the pleasure of these occasions was surpassed only by meeting a lovely visitor and the charming hostesses.
Moss Margaret Crockett hosted the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church on Monday at her College Addition residence. After prayer, the group studied The Missionary Message of the Bible with leaders Starkey Duncan, Lois Langford, and J. B. Dodson contributing. Davie Middleton read a Browning poem as members exchanged views and refreshments were served.
On Wednesday the Merry Wives Club met at Mrs. R. F. Culbreath’s home with many invited friends. After Forty-two games guests received pink and white ice cream cake and candies from the hostess. Also noted: W. M. Brown family from Sa meen plan to open a new grocery next to Stamford Motor Co. Galvanized Screen Wire advertised by Brazelton Lumber Co.
NEW LIGHT reports a cheerful mood as rain returns with smiles. Mr. Warren returns home from DeLeon after visiting his mother. Several residents visit relatives and attend church at New Hope, while others travel to Stamford and Wichita Falls for visits and family gatherings.
The column lists community happenings in Anson and Stamford areas. It notes visits and guests at homes, family moves from Seminole, crops reports from plains residents, and multiple local households hosting relatives and friends over a recent weekend. It mentions Mrs Thelbert Ivy Betty Lou, J H Braswell, Louise Morris Abilene, and families including the Gardners and the Whites.
Saturday night and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Rivers. Mr M H Harvick and daughters from Denton county stayed with his parents N H Harvick and wife. J F E Peek and family return from Hill county visiting daughter Mrs D D Minix. Mrs Craft of Denton visits brother W C Carlton and family. Mr and Mrs S Hunter visit A Beard’s family in Anson. Rudolph Matecha shows up with melons from a farm south of Tuxedo and sells them at fair prices.
Avoca notes show residents visiting relatives in Slaten and Abilene, with several local families visiting Avoca. The column discusses Stamford's highway proposition and claims Avoca and Stamford voters backed the present route, urging community unity to avoid future troubles and support local roads.
Local notes report J W Poster leaving for Throckmorton to make a new home. A twin birth death app. three hours after birth. Residents visit Bosque county and return. Encampment theft of a new Ford Coupe remains unsolved. Miss Laura Mae Camphill and others visit. Several guests from Moran Moldy Crosbyt on visits. Mrs Fred Riley dies after operation. Poem reflects on loss and awaiting reunion. Pauline Mims visiting Seymour. Gentry family visiting Rule.
Sunday visits include Misses Belle and Lydia Lawrence in Hamlin and Mr R A Price of Italy Texas in Lueders. Several Burk Burnett and Crosbyton residents visited Miss Mae Stiffshire and Miss Margret Jones. Rev J J Gentry holds revival at Foreview with no Baptist services Sunday. Adult Sunday School at Rantic church recently formed with members listed. Avonetta booster day planned for Leeds.
A Plainview note urges Stamford residents to organize a community fair in September to boost morale. It calls for collecting prize entries, inviting participation, and promoting Sunday School attendance. Several locals visit kin and enjoy a weekend at California Creek despite few fish.
Readers share weather talk and wishes for rain while listing visits and social calls. Mrs W W Clark improves from illness. Edna Moore and Loree Clark are noted with other neighbors visiting and hosting in Spring Creek with kin from Anson Dallas and Tyoredo. Rotarian Will Hays signs off on public virtue.
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