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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1933

Page

3

Francis Host Bridge Club Social in Blue and White

Mrs Francis and guests at East Reynolds Street residence for London Bridge Club evening. Prizes awarded to Galen McKinney and R R Robinson as club winners. Miss Mary Alice Abbott won high score. booby prize to Miss Clara Mae Jones. Refreshments featured tuna salad and iced tea.

Francis M. Francis The London Bridge Club East Reynolds Street Galen McKinney R. R. Robinson Mary Alice Abbott Clara Mae Jones Misses Peggy Elliott Bernice Rosenwasser Martha Jane Bryant Virginia Bounds Helen Miller Jeanette Boston Theresa White Katherine McNabb Eva Grace Knutson Margaret Ann Buster Beth Sadler Robert Frances Culbreath Earline Waggoner Betty Wisely Joan Bailey Maxine Doran

Maxine Dorn Honored At Stevenson Home Party

Miss Maxine Dorn was honored at a Saturday afternoon party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stevenson with hostesses Dorothy Baker and Patsy Kinard. The rooms were beautiful with blue and white snap-dragons and ferns arranged in floor vases as a backdrop.

Maxine Dorn J. W. Stevenson Dorothy Baker Patsy Kinard

Lost 40 Pounds On Doctor's Advice

Miss Bertha Waldo of Haman North Dakota proclaims her weight loss of over 40 pounds in a year using Kruschen Salts as advised by her doctor. She claims daily half teaspoon in hot water each morning improves health, eliminates constipation gas and acidity, and boosts energy and appearance. A four week jar costs little at drugstores with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Bertha Waldo Haman N. Dak

Busy Hour Club Meets at Mrs Williams Home

The Busy Hour Club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs FE A Williams home with Williams hosting. Members continued sewing during the hour and enjoyed a tea with a salad plate and iced tea. Attendees included Mmes C B Smith Frank Owen Jack McLendon Guy Pittman Herbert Lawdon C C Miller Otto Smith and R P Small.

FE. A. Williams Mrs. Williams Mmes. C. B. Smith Frank Owen Jack McLendon Guy Pittman Herbert Lawdon C. C. Miller Otto Smith R. P. Small

Just-a-Mere Club Entertained at Mrs Moore’s Home

Mrs Bob Moore hosted the Just-a-Mere Bridge Club on a Thursday afternoon in a home decorated with pink and green roses sweet peas and ferns. Attendees enjoyed the table settings and gracious hospitality in a cheerful social gathering.

Just-A-Mere Club Bob Moore Just-a-Mere Bridge Club

Bridge party with afternoon tables and pink ice

The article notes an afternoon bridge session with tables arranged for entertainment. A pink ice with cake iced in green and olives was served. Attendees included Mmes. Leslie Larche, C. G. Lewis, C. B. Barrow, S. J. Hodge, Sherman Stanage, K. R. Pawkett, A. F. Ashenhust, Bruce Lee, Dean Culp, D. A. Kinney and Mark Putnam.

Mmes Leslie Larche C. G. Lewis Barrow J. Hodge Sherman Stanage K. R. Pawkett A. F. Ashenhust Bruce Lee Dean Culp D. A. Kinney Mark Putnam

Mabry Thompson Couple Wed in Quiet May Ceremony

Miss Bernice Thompson of this city and Glenn Mabry of Plainview were married at 1 pm Saturday May 27 at the home of Rev. Sam Morris with a ring ceremony. The bride wore blue with white accessories and will live in Plainview where Mabry works for Panhandle Refining Co. They plan a New Mexico honeymoon.

Mabry-Thompson Bernice Thompson Glenn Mabry Plainview Sam Morris First Baptist Church Morris Monell Thompson A. D. Thompson Stamford Public Mabry Panhandle Refining Company New Mexico

Missionary Society Set to Meet at Central Christian Church

Members of the Missionary Society of Central Christian Church plan a gathering next Monday at Mrs. Dial’s home with Mrs. Galen McKinney leading the session.

Prayer Service at Central Christian Church Draws Attendees

An all-day prayer service at Central Christian Church on Tuesday of last week drew a good crowd who found the event interesting and enjoyable.

Central Christian Church

Friday Bridge Club Entertainment at Mrs Hardy Home

The Friday Bridge Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. L. M. Hardy's Wells Avenue home. Three tables were set for games. Mrs Hal Sheppard won the high score prize after a double deck of cards and salad course were served. attendees included Mrs. Fred and other club members and guests.

Friday Bridge Club

Local names listed for town events and notices

Hudson, Rayford Hills, H. G. Andrews, Hal Sheppard, Stone of Sweetwater, B. N. Wisely, E. P. Bunkley, R. R. Robertson, R. E. Hall, Grady Bowdry, H. A. Carter and Mayme Yates Orr.

Girls Bridge Club Meets For Bridge Games

The Girls' Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Bart Hollands home on Tuesday evening. Four tables were set for bridge with red verbena decorations and a refreshment plate of salad sandwiches and iced tea. attendees included Misses Maurine Alsabrook Inez Inguish Mae Belle Baird Mattie Lou Gamblin Josephine Gardner Patsy Durrett Kathryn McDaniel Leta Mae Middleton LaRue Humphrey Mary Price Margaret Lyles Maxine Cook Austin Mary Bryant Polly Donalson and Mrs. McKinney Gambin and Mrs. Buster Upshaw.

Bart Holland Misses Maurine Alsabrook Inez Inguish Mae Belle Baird Mattie Lou Gamblin Josephine Gardner Patsy Durrett Kathryn McDaniel Leta Mae Middleton LaRue Humphrey Mary Price Margaret Lyles Maxine Cook of Austin Mary Bryant Polly Donalson McKinney Gambin Buster Upshaw

Weekend visitors and travels noted in local lines

Personal Thurston Owen and J. R. Malone of Seymour were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Owen. Many local residents visited relatives or left for trips to Dallas Arlington Hearne Waco Roswell New Mexico Temple Sherman Spur Stamford and other places.

Thurston Owen J. R. Malone of Seymour Mrs Frank Owen R. O. Jacobs Rising Star W. C. Tunnell Or Jacobs Tunnell

Hospital Briefs Roundup From Stamford Sanitarium

Hospital notes list Stamford High School football player Bill McClellan improving after admission to the Stamford Sanitarium. Rotan resident Isaac Corhn underwent a double operation Monday night. condition now improved. Births include an 8 pound daughter for G Bert Lane in Stamford and a 4 pound 5 ounce girl for Mr and Mrs L D McAfee of Jayton. Vera May Owens of Stamford had a major operation last Friday and is progressing. Mrs Frank Mobley of Albany was admitted, had a minor operation, and was dismissed. Miss Velma Preston of Cisco and Miss Gladys Davis of Hamlin began two…

Bill McClellan Stamford High Isaac Corhn Rotan L. D. McAfee Jayton Vera May Owens Stamford Frank Mobley Albany Velma Preston Cisco Gladys Davis Hamlin

Young Girl Gains Ten Pounds After Vinol Tonic

Bertie Grove aged 12 was underweight. After taking Vinol iron tonic at City Drug Store she gained ten pounds and developed an appetite and rosy cheeks.

Bertie Grove City Drug Store

Vacation Week News and Local Births and Admissions

A week of vacation continues with girls spending time at home. An 8-pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Rosemond on Wednesday morning. Norris Gibson of Rule was hospitalized Wednesday for immediate tonsil operation. Mrs. W. N. Kinney of Stamford was admitted for appendicitis surgery. Mrs. J. Griffin High, Stamford florist, returned home Saturday after eleven days in the hospital. Mrs. W. H. Meridith of Stamford was brought to the sanitarium Wednesday with a serious abscessed tooth. Mrs. C. S. Hughes of Haskell was admitted for a hospital examination.

C. C. Rosemond Norris Gibson Rule W. N. Kinney Stamford W. H. Meridith C. S. Hughes of Haskell

Post Delayed Week Rain Improves Planting Prospects

The Post community hopes for a good planting season as rains persist though came late for most small grain. Local events centered on the school term ending May 19 with strong attendance, a three program farewell including a seventh grade graduation by Ben Chapman and a play Crooks for a Month drew crowds. Various local residents visited, traveled, or attended activities in nearby towns, with notes on health, church services, and community gatherings.

Laura Overton Ben Charlie Chapman Haskell R. V. Earles Lillian Hood Burl Super Eudlyn Adcock Minnie Ellis Thomas Cauthern Spur Clayton Adams Maxine Sunnyside Roy Moore Sayles L. C. Stevens Howard Easterwood Abilene Mable Jones Josephine Gardner Rule Stamford Miss Jones Chicago Miss Gardner J. W. Adcock Bvbe Montgomery Press Perry W. W. Perry Wyss Oklahoma Arvin Herrin J. D. Hughes Plains J. R. Densmore Hoyt Perry Bill Griffin Johnnie Earles M. L. Middlebrook E. A. Irvine Ketron Sunay C. E. White Fort Worth Vick Kuenstler Mattie Hamlinton W. M. Luper Post Carl Eilenburger Snyder N. I. Ivy Mathers McConnell Ray Overby Plainview L. L. Kuenster Anson Otho Norman Nanny Howard Community

Community Notes from Plainview and Stamford

In Plainview farmers work fields after good rains. Vera Mae Owens improves after an operation at Stamford hospital last week. Local youths attended graduation exercises at Haskell last Friday night. Mrs. Roy Overby and sons Cecil and Howard joined grammar grades graduates at Stamford Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McDaniel and children dined with relatives Sunday.

Vera Mae Owens Stamford Hospital Haskell Roy Overby and I Cecil and Howard Stamford Bill McDaniel

Stamford Community News Roundup

Families from Stamford and nearby areas visited relatives and neighbors this Sunday. A San Angelo visitor, J. D. Suggs of San Anegro, spent time with his aunt Mrs. Miller. A play titled The Old Oken Bucket will be staged Friday night at the Plainview school house with no admission charged.

Lee Roy McDaniel Stamford Tom Jenkins Sam West New Hope Vera Mae Owens Stamford Sanitarium Bill McDaniel Adkins and Rafe Ferrelland Claude Overby

Four-H Girl Creates Personal Space in Shared Room

Earlene Kelso, a 4-H bedroom demonstrator in Stith, explains how she and two sisters transformed a shared, dingy bedroom into a more inviting space. She cites advice from a home agent and her mother, emphasizing economical living that balances comfort with aesthetic value.

Earlene Kelso 4-Hi Stith Lagent Club J

A Personal Renovation Project Becomes a Family Room Makeover

A speaker recounts patching old walls and re papering a room with help from family. They built a pasteboard closet, added a study center bathing facilities and pictures, achieving an inviting space that ninety visitors praised.

Card of Thanks for Father M M McNair

The children of M. M. McNair thank friends and neighbors for support during illness and death. Special thanks to Dr. McDonald and W. N. Kinney. God bless you all. Mrs. Lucy Horton of Los Angeles pleaded guilty to bigamy admitting she married three men. Welcome to Stamford Beauty Salon over J. C. Penney Co. 8 Ip.

Dr. McDonald W. N. Kinney M. M. McNair Lucy Horton Los Angeles Stamford J. C. Penney Co

Buckets Buckets Buckets Health Claim Ad

An advert promotes BUCKETS as a 25¢ remedy for bladder irritation. It claims cleansing impurities and acids calms the bladder and improves sleep, compares effect to castor oil for bowels, and directs readers to Bunkley Drug Store for purchase.

iBunkley Drug Store

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