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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

4

Smith Somerwell Wedding In Candlelight Service

Anna Ruth Smith and Robert Layton Somerwell repeated marriage vows in a candlelit ceremony at First Baptist Church on Saturday May 28 at 7 30 p m. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs George J Smith of Stamford and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Carl Layton Somerwell of Odessa.

Anna Ruth Smith Robert Layton Somerwell First Baptist Church George J. Smith Stamford Carl Layton Somerwell Odessa N. M. Phy Rebekah Swener Pla En Robert L. Burdick College Station Burdick Roberta Rebecca Sorya Pott Ger Mary Pinkston Belts Walter Abilene Peggy Ivy Mate Tage Peake

Grandparents Host Ice Cream Supper for Nile Wash

At the White home Mr and Mrs Jesse White gave an ice cream supper for their grandson Nile Wash a member of the spring graduating class of Stamnord High School. Attendees included Mike Wash Doug Isendrick Carien Couly Lax Kelle Erle Davis Lennie Bounds and Maa Zimmer.

Jesse White Nile Wash White Mike Doug “Isendrick Caarien Couly Lax Kelle Erle Davis Lennie Bounds Maa Zimmer

Attendants Named for Sandi Seay and Gilbert Brandenberger Wedding

Attendants for the wedding of Sandi Seay and Gilbert Brandenberger have been named. The ceremony will be Sunday at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Byron Bryant officiating. Attendants include matron of honor Barbara Bean and others among family and friends.

Sandi Seay Gilbert Brandenberger J. J. Seay Fred Brandenberger First Baptist Byron Bryant Dick Boucnett Wil William E. Mayes Nul Leon Bullington Barbara Bean Alemanis Jack Young Sisiter Frances \asek Flow

Dance at Country Club Honors Junior High School Graduates

A dance honoring the junior high graduating class was held Monday May 23 at Stamforu Country Club. Hosts were Judy Zimmerman, Mac Smith, Bob Payne, Peachyole, Charles Cromwell and Frank Bouchett. About 100 students attended, with chaperoned by parents.

Stamforu Country Club Judy Zimmerman Mac Smith Bob Payne Peachyole Charles Cromwell Frank Bouchett Uie

Neinast Sisters Give Piano Concert At Home

Sandra and Dixie Neinast presented a piano concert Saturday in the home of Mrs. C M Francis. Performances included two Macdowell pieces and selections from Beethoven Grieg and Grieg among others. Attendees enjoyed punch cake and nuts as Meissan statues and pink rosebuds decorated the music room.

Sandra Dixie Neinast Clarence Neinast Ann Pryor Sam Walter Foss Sonja Chandler Macdowell Richmond Tschakowsky

Hiawatha Camp Fire Breakfast Held At Muakante Green Home

A Camp Fire group hosted a breakfast at Muakante Green’s home on Saturday May 14. Attendees included Opie Weems Maudie Mullins Tanis Smith Brenda Miller Jane Ratliff Linda Woodward and Marianne Green. Girls arrived in rag curlers, had photos taken, and discussed nanot beads plus plans for summer activities.

Hiawatha Muakante Green Wereonpie Weems Maudie Mullins Tanis Smith Brenda Miller Jane Ratliff Linda Woodward Marianne Green

New Officers Elected For Circle 3 WSCS

Mrs Monroe Young chairs Circle 3 WSCS with Mrs Bobby Prewitt as chairman and Mrs Wayland Fugue as study chairman. Mrs Allan Fowler serves as reporter. The group met May 2 at Mrs W C Preoton’s home. program titled The Methodist Rocha Creed concluded a study series on Christianity and Wealth led by Mrs John Waetegn.

Cirle Wemats Sociziv Christian Er Ciee St. Jothn’s Methodist Chyuren Monroe Young Bobby Prewitt Wayland Fugue Allan Fowler W. C. Preoton John Waetegn

Anna Ruth Smith Is Honored At Buffet Luncheon

Anna Ruth Smith was feted at a buffet luncheon hosted by Jnana Chandier, Mrs. T. T. Chandler, and Pegs Ivy in Abilene. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Robert Umerwell the same evening. Guests included Mary Pinkston, Sonya Ponder, Betty Walter, Rebekah Swanner, Pat Evans, and Mrs. R. L. Burdick.

Jnana Chandier T. T. Chandler Pegs Ivy Anna Ruth Smith Robert Umerwell Desser Mary Pinkston Sonya Ponder Betty Walter Abilene Repekah Swanner Plainview Pat Evans Houston R.L Burdick College Station

New Picrian Club Committees Announced by President

Mrs. H J Merriott, newly elected president, names committee heads for the Pier ian Club. Historians, safety, motion pictures, Camp Fire counselor, federation advisor, and a finance chair are listed along with a long roster of members and subcommittees led by Mrs. L W Larson.

Picrian Pierian Club H. J. Merriott J. L. Woodson Ernest Cowger In. L. Maaltin Joe Hudspeth Raymond Astin Federation L. W. Larson J. V. Frizell, Jr Beds Howse Milton Nunnabee Cols Wits W. Df Gambulane Pus Clifford Begis

Mrs Major and Mr Drennan Married in Backyard Ceremony

Mrs Major and Mr Drennan wed Saturday May at 6 p m in the backyard of the brides daughter home Reverend W R Underwood retired Baptist minister officiated ceremony A few friends and imperialre families attended The bride wore a navy dress with champagne accessories and a corsage of red or wanons The couple plan to reside at Sip East Reynolte Street

A. J. Major A Prennan Haskell R. E. Ruenstler W. R. Underwood Immerialre Famiuies Sip East Reynolte Street

Supper Shart honors Nancy Ashcrott at Stamford High School

Nancy Ashcrott, spring graduate of Stamford High School, is honored at a supper party hosted by Mrs. Marvin Lunds and Mrs. EB. Martin at Mrs. Hinds home. Miniature diplomas marked the place cards and a salad menu was served to an extended list of attendees.

Sue Asnerott Stamford T High School Marvin Lunds EB. L. Martin Hinds Nancy Sue J. M. Asnerott Nancy Martin Sara Lay He Hinas Carla Basachi Carol Dear Holl's Haynes Carolinne Cole Joyce Swit Wanda White Glyn Med Tin Judy Memn Bety Upstraw Frances MecAnear Joan Goins Sonara Burson Sue Ann Die Knight Kroulnue Bunkley Louis Caundier Haylyn Prowers Ana Pryor Mary Sheid Maria Hudson Halene Lipe Jerry Baize Atoa Lynnette Jolson

Rich and Epps to Wed at St Johns Methodist Church

Richie Inez Lane and Robert Epps announce their marriage plans for June 12 at St Johns Methodist Church. The couple, from Stamford and New Haven, will be wed in a ceremony by Rev. W A Appling with attendants Ginger Wrayinger and Phyllis Moore, and a reception to follow.

Richie Inez Lane Robert Epps Adants Robert L. Apps St. Joans Methodist P.m W. A. Appling Richara Lainie Awamford Mer Mgr Wits N. J. Pps Vt Sumble Ispps Phyllis Moore Lubbock Jarrell Sharp Amarillo Croomsmen Joehold Meckendon Fort Worth Joan Davis Cros Isners Pejan Cul Amarilo Bil Dixon Obert

Breakfast shower honors Mrs Donald Turner

A kitchen shower and breakfast favors event honored Mrs Donald Turner, with Theresa Williams among the guests. The gathering celebrated longtime employee Paula Drrvetniast and included Mrs Turner’s mother Mrs Caende Visas and Leta Jo Lackey. Vases of flowers adorned the tables as guests enjoyed a light meal.

Donald Turner Theresa Wilams Tals Fete Macon Cs. Dm de Living Company Turner Caende Visas Duuiter Leta Jo Lackey

Mrs Coody Hosts Coke Party Before Wedding

Mrs Coody gave a Coke party for ineresa Willams on Thursday May IV prior to her marriage to Donald Purner. The event featured crystal nut cookies, nuts, Coke and coffee served, with Mrs Claude Willams and Mrs Red furner among guests.

Moody Tor ‘Heres Willans Donald Purner Coody Claude Willams Red Furner Lera Jo Jane Lacisey A. J. Sublelt

Prep Teen Club Breakfast Event at Stamford Country Club

A Prep Teen Club gathering at Stamford Country Club featured breakfast and a dance celebration of end-of-test activities. About 20 girls attended. three girls faced disturbance as some attendees behaved inappropriately during the event.

Stamford U. Pug School Geis Helt & Comets Vie Briday

Closing Session Concludes Woman's Study on Wealth

The Circle 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at St. John's Methodist Church concluded its study "Christianity and Wealth" on Monday May 23. Mrs. W. J. Bryant led the session with discussion on Family Security in our National Economy focusing on social security and old age pensions. The group noted John Wesley's church work as a foundation for its social welfare interest.

Womans Soc Christan St. Jon's Methodist Church Sirs. W. J. Bryant Methodist Church John Wesley

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