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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1939

Page

5

Society Saturday Bridge Club Entranced by Tea and Games

Mrs. Jim Dalton hosted the Saturday Afternoon Bridge Club with guests and members. Mrs. Oliver Smith won the high score prize for members, while Mrs. Irving Moody took high for guests. Mrs. A A McAndrew earned consolation. A salad plate and iced drinks followed the play.

Jim Dalton Oliver Smith Iving Moody A. A. McAndrew Woodrow As Jackman Frances Neal G. E. Hanson Tom Smith Moody McAndrew

Check-Up Themed Party At First Baptist Church

Teachers and officers of the Adult Department at the First Baptist Church enjoyed a check-up party Monday night at the church. Mrs. W. T. Gambill supervised with invitations on checks. Rev. Dick O'Brien delivered a scripture reading and talk. Mrs. Broughton Harden led checks themed games. Ice cream and cake were served to about 40 attendees.

First Baptist Church W. T. Gambill Dick O’brien Broughton Harden

Local Socials Highlight Weddings and Parties in Stamford

Mrs. Fred Hudson hosts Friday Bridge Club with prize to Mrs. E. P. Bunkley and an ice course. A high school dance at the pavilion honors Pete Andrews and Billy Bryant. Marie Hargrove and Elbert Brigham wed at the Tabor home with Lucille McLemore and J. Roy Ludecke present. couple to live near Haskell. Gift party set for June 1 at home economics cottage hosted by Fuqua Lavender and Wren.

Fred Hudson E. P. Bunkley Mesdames Mamie Yates Orr FE. P. Bunkley J. B. Pumphrey, Jr L. F. Metz Magnus Swenson Billy Bryant P. P. Perthelot H. A. Carter Ike Hudson Pete Andrews Billy J. Bryant H. G. Andrews F. Metz L. M. Hardy W G. Swenson Bryant Andrews Marie Hargrove Oran Brigham W. H. Hargrove Elbert Oran Brigham Edgar Brigham O. H. Tabor Tabor Church of Christ Lucille McLemore J. Roy Ludecke Jack Fuqua H. H. Lavender Vancil Wren

Dinner Party Honors Emanon Club Members and Husbands

Dr and Mrs Wade Youngblood hosted the Emanon club monthly dinner inviting club husbands as guests. The event occurred last Friday night followed by games and socializing among members.

Emanon Club Wade Youngblood

Bouchett Home Combines Comfort And Beauty

The Bouchetts residence at 900 Wells Avenue showcases a five room English colonial style with white stucco exterior, green trim, and blue, orange, and yellow Fiesta kitchen accents. Highlights include a 15 by 18 foot living room, built in bookcases, a white woodwork kitchen with all-electric appliances, a peach themed master bedroom, and six panel doors with brass hardware.

Travis Bouchett Wells Avenue Dickie Bouchett

Sanders Couple Win Bridge High Score Prize

Mr and Mrs Sol Sanders won the couple s high score prize in a bridge game. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sanders, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Browne, Mr and Mrs Grady Bowdry, Mr and Mrs Bill Braymer, Mr and Mrs Harry Yates, Mr and Mrs Charles Markham, Mrs Roy Arledge, Mrs Rk E Hall and Mrs L M Hardy.

Sol Sanders Sanders Lloyd Browne Grady Bowdry Bill Braymer Harry Yates Charles Markham Roy Arledge Rk. E. Hall L. M. Hardy

Reunion of Inglish Family Gathers in Abilene

The Inglish siblings gathered at the Hilton in Abilene last weekend for a first time in years. Guests included Mrs. Lawrence Abbott of Pomona California and Miss Inez Inglish of Dallas. A bridge luncheon at the Cactus room honored Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Earsman.

G. L. Inglish Lawrence Abbott Pomona California Inez Inglish Dallas R. L. Inglish Corpus Christi Jeff Inglish Kermit W. P. McDonald Charles Inglish Stamford Abbott Glenn Earsman Panama Bob

Miss Lois Lambert and Haskell Sandefur Wed

Miss Lois Lambert daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Lambert of Lagerton and Haskell Sandefur son of Mr and Mrs P W Sandefur of Stamford were married at the home of Rev and Mrs Dick O'Brien Thursday of last week. Rev O'Brien Baptist Church pastor read the service. Attendants Mozelle Lefevre Sagerton and Vernon Smith here. Bride wore navy blue dress with toast accessories and pink rosebud corsage. They left Friday for Bonham where Mr Sandefur is in business.

Lois Lambert G. A. Lambert Lagerton Haskell Sandefur P. W. Sandefur Stamford Dick O'Brien Bonham Mr. Sandefur

Wall Paper and Canvas Item Shamburger Lumber Co Listing

A read fragment notes wall paper and canvas goods tied to C. D Shamburger Lumber Co with a catalog or listing reference 26-1f- in the clipping.

C. D Shamburger Lumber Co

Personal notices from Port Lavaca and area social circles

Henry Knipling of Port Lavaca attended his brother William Knipling’s funeral here last Friday. Mrs. Rob Johnson and daughter June travel to German and California to stay with relatives. several sisters gathered at H. P. Austin's, including Mrs. Laurie Burrow and Mrs. R. E. Dennis. The Dobyns jewelry store closes for graduation travel. Mrs. George Connell and son visit in Abilene and Fort Stockton relatives. Jack Warren McClendon visitors from Abilene enjoy fishing. Various social visits, club entertainments, and college connections noted among local families.

Henry Knipling Port Lavaca William Knipling H. P. Austin Austin Laurie Burrow Girvin R. E. Dennis Troy Jack Warren McClendon Jack McClendon Abilene B. F. Ashmore Jack

Harlin Resident Lars King Plans Oklahoma Visit

Lars King of Harlin will travel to Oklahoma for a short visit with his mother Mrs. Nettie Joiner of Pallacios joining him here afterward to spend the summer. Local families Roxinwister and Rosenwasser appear visiting relatives as students return home for summer. Mrs. The Hudson hosts the Colonial Kard Klub and other plans unfold as graduation events and travel continue through the week.

Sirs Lars King Harlin Oklahoma Nettie Joiner Pallacios

Church Services Schedule and Sermon Topics

A church offers a morning worship at 11 with a sermon on Faith and Doubt and a children story sermon Finding God in Nature by the Pisor. An evening service features a sermon The Measure of a Christian with a missing start time and a midweek service begins at 8 on Wednesday.

Peisior Pasion

Church Notice from Navarene Pastor Ola Rolls

Mrs Ola Rolls pastor of Navarene church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Young people meeting at town corner at 3 o clock prayer meeting Wednesday night at 7 30 o clock everyone welcome to attend

Church of Navarene Ola Rolls

Conuteal Christian Church Services Invite

Conuteal Christian church announces morning worship at 10 with Sunday school and 11 oclock service. Evening service at 7 with the public invited to attend.

Conuteal Christian Thert Jones

Church notices at Tabor address invite services

Church of Christ at 692 E Oliver lists Bible classes Sunday 10 45 a m and 11 a m sermons Communion at 9 15 a m and 8 16 p m Young People class Sunday 7 15 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 p m Men's Training Thursday visit invitation to attend all services Church details appear in handwritten OCR text.

Church of Christ OF Tabor Oliver

St Johns Methodist Church School Announces Summer Session

The Church School meets at 45 am with organized classes and a welcoming atmosphere. Worship is at 10:50 am and 7:30 pm with a change in evening hour to 7 pm. Epworth Leagues at 7:15 pm and Vacation Bible School starts Monday at 10 am. Parents urged to ensure regular attendance. two week program free of charge with materials furnished. Card of Thanks from Mrs. Knipling family for support during illness and death of husband and father.

St. John’s Methodist S. Barcus Epworth Wm. Knipling

Wheat acreage allotment set to rise nationwide

Texas farmers welcomed the news that marketing quotas are not needed as the 1940 national wheat acreage allotment will rise by seven million acres from 56 million. Texas production is seen near 8.6 million bushels with 27 percent abandonment and yields around 10.5 bushels per harvested acre.

College Station Texas AAA United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics Charles Thomas Pampa Texas Agricultural Conservation Committee North Plaina

Mrs O'Brien speaks at Haskell Baptist meeting

Mrs O'Brien the district young people's leader spoke during the afternoon at the Haskell County Baptist Associational meeting held Tuesday in the Post community. Mrs Dick O'Brien attended as part of the event.

O'Brien Dick O'Brien Haskell County

Funeral Held for William Knipling in Lagerton

Funeral service for William Knipling of the Bunker Hill community was held last Friday afternoon at St. Pauls Luther Church in Lagerton with Rev. A H Muchibrad officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery. Jeno Barrow Funeral Home directed the funeral. Pallbearers included Pru Kupatt, Wille Stegemoeller, John Frankk, W H Rewe, Hilveher Ey J Boedeker, and others.

William Knipling Bunker Hill St. Paul's Luthers C Church Lagerton A. H. Muchibrad Hoel Highland Cemetery Jeno Barrow Piows Dalhia Dean Knip- Meiba Knipling Dorothy Poorhooting Mee Daniel Ring Kya Schenke Dera Marie Keret Stegemoeller Valrer

Subscription Payments Received

A brief notice lists new subscribers including W R Keeton Stamfo Melvin Amerson and Ada Blackwell among others. The clipping mentions locations such as Lamesa and Dallas in Texas.

W. R. Keeton Melvin Amerson Amford W. J. Meadames Duncan Robert ¢Well Ada Ich Dr. A. Blackwell Stanford W. C. Reyes Lamesa Texas Boreas Dallas

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coLos Bouchett Dixie Cafe Pigbergers Rob Johnson June Johnson W. G. Payne FE. W. Lindsey el Cenrro Pearl Payne Los Angeles Payne Lindsey R. H. Dobyns John Daisy Floyd Bryan George Connell George, Jr Ft. Stockton Connell J. B. Dunean George Mason Ollie Mae Burge Brownwood Mrss Maude Cooze Mrs. R. FE. Hall Johnny Shaw J. H. Rutherford Dr. Rutherford R. E. McDonald Mary Louise Lubbock Houston George Zachary London Bridge Club Lawrence King, Jr John Tarleton College Stephenville Mra Tivgush Frances Jon Raines Mre Inlish Lottie Rosenwneeer Ams Trecis Rosinwister K. Schwarz Fort Worth Helen Rosenwasser University of Texas At Austin Sarcay Doris Wayne Marie O'Brien Hardin-Ximamons University Alilene Mel Fred Bogers Piainview Waxahachie Roth Trinity University Mr. Rogers Plainiew Central Presbyterian Church Mrs. the Hudson The Kolonial Kard Klub E.G. Wyatt Ami Malcom Yates Don Sadler Hobbs New Mexico Billy Miller Mark Putnam Patay Jim Cisco Betty Ann Puttam Stamford Intermediate School J. V. Rowan East Reynolds Rob MecCleskey McCleskeys Childress Mr. Rowan Barrow Furniture Company Phoenix Vita Hassen Central Presbyterian Wm Rogan Pittsburg R. B. Spencer and Company Awain the Lite Beauty Shop Elite Beauty Shop Swenson J.E. Jackson Sid Green Beans Black Eyed Peas Huskies Crisco Erdivand
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