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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

5

Theresa Williams and Donald Turner Marry in Avoca Ceremony

Theresa Williams and Donald W. Turner were married in a double ring ceremony at Avoca Methodist Church on May 21 at 7 p.m. The couple, both Avoca residents, planned a brief wedding trip to Cotulla and the coast. The bride wore a floor length white gown. attendants wore blue gowns. Groomsmen included Irvin Turner and Max Williams. After the ceremony a reception was held at Humbie Dam recreation hall. The couple, graduates of Avoca High School, live in Avoca and plan to reside in Cotulla.

Theresa Williams Donald Turner Avoca Methodist Church Donald W. Turner Cotulla Claude Williams Williams R. 5. Turner Avoca S. A. Siffora Hermsleigh Res Harmon Meixner M. J. Subiett Louise Hughes Marvin J. Williams Spearman Don Taylor Abilene Jane Lackey Lera Jo Lackey Mary Ida Jackson Miss Jackson Virginia Caton David McNair Clyde Turner Midlanother Irvin Turner Seminole Max Williams Jimmy Lackey Humbie Dam Billie Chambers Gordon Chambers Avoca High Schoo Groom Turner Sopo McMurry College TIP

Groom's Parents Host Rehearsal Supper for Williams Turner Wedding

Mr and Mrs R S Turner of Avoca hosted the rehearsal supper for Derald Turner and Miss Theresa Williams. The May 20 event at the Turner home featured a butler served meal with baked ham potato salad green beans angel food cake strawberries and ice cream.

R. S. Turner

Gift Trousseau Party for Two Bride-Eicers

A Thursday evening May 26 event hosted by Johnie Beth Rauch ton and Linda Moore honored Margaret Houston and Tillie Black. The guests opened gift packages and enjoyed pineapple sherbet and cake. Attendees included June Hager Bobbie Parker Ruth Ann White Doris Peterson Jo Pugh Carolyn Bounds and Mrs James Plumlee. Arabia is sometimes referred to as Araby.

Margaret Houston Tillie Black Johnie Beth Rauchton Linda Moore Tly

Bridel Gift Tea Honors Sandi Seay Bride Elect

Sandi Seay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J Seay, was honored at a Friday night tea at the home ecology cottage ahead of her June 5 wedding to Gilbert Brandenberger. Guests included family members and friends, with decor featuring Dutch flowers, a milk white punch set, and a blue linen table with lattice work.

Sandi Seay Gilbert Brandenberger Ee Cottage Miss Seay J. J Seay Fred Brandenberger First Baptist Church Jack Young J. L. Woodson Sonja Herman Leon Billington Frances Vasek Buddy Sandi Roy Duke

Shower Honors Bride Elect Glenda Walls at Lueders

A bridal shower for Glenda Faye Walls, bride elect of James Ray Cox, was held at Mrs. Edna Thomas home on Wednesday May 24. Hosts included Mrs. Elvie Smith, Mrs. T. A. Sharp, and others. guests registered by Georgia Watkins. Roses and Bells of Ireland decorated the refreshment table as Mrs. Sharp played piano and gifts were displayed.

Glenca Faye Walls James Ray Cox Edna Thomas Elvie Smith T. A. Sharp J. R. Watkins Buster Brown Bob Moore D. C. Moore Thames Sharp Brown J. P. Watkins Ann Olen Lankford Kenneth McAlister Keni Dillard F. Enrd Tc. Garvin Tom Gittord Reubers Vanderford Lueders Baptist Church Miles B. Hays Piston Douglas Shelley Funston Kinney Funeral Home Stamford Vanderford Corinth Miss Lueders Hill County WE. Vanderford Samia Anna A. Haymie Jim Jones Jonel Haney Truscott Walter Vanderford Santa Anna Je Yie Price Brenda Abilene Guy Price Terper Pil Sparrow David Sparrow Dallas Dave Walker Chester Burson Ruth Evetts Cisco Robert Loop Lubbock Everette Ray Smyth Seguin ER. Smyth Lueders Methoist Church

Flower Show Amid Weather Beaten Yet Beautiful Arrangements

Stamford Garden Club’s Spring Promenade flower show drew many horticultural entries despite bad weather. May 12 event showcased living rooms displays at homes of Ellis Loveless Haynes Arledge and others with judges from Abilene. Awards highlighted J F West J M Ashcroft and numerous Mrs contributors across blue red yellow and white ribbons in both arrangements and horticulture classes.

Stamford Garden Club Woman's Forum Roy Arledge Edgar Ellis Harry Lee Haynes L. E. Loveless Earl Stagner Ellis H. A. Carter Fey Abilene K. L. Sneidom A. W. Meaders Lynn Knouse Bailey Post Stamford J. F. West Roy Overby L. M. Hardy Norris Russell Raymond Astin H. L. Bosse W. J. Bryant W. C. Pratt Marvin Stanford Dave Walker I. A. Russell Harry Yates Steve Bennett Charles Wesbrooks Ben Bagwell Mattie Haynes R. B. Bryant Sarah Inglish McDonald Dexter Plumlee Hugh Astin John Oates, Jr J. L. Woodson J. M. Ashcroft Mmnes J. B. Post JL. F. Metz Cecil Eager R. E. McNabb R. E. Bryant Mmes Dallas Southard R. 2. McNabb

Valerie Harris Wins Highest Honors in National Latin Tests

Valerie Harris earned a silver medal pin and certificate of merit after scoring 115 of 120 points on the National Latin Tests. She is the daughter of Mrs. Tad McGhee. The Brotherhood of the East McHarg Baptist Church held a Lake Stamford fish fry Thursday night.

Valerie Harris Valerie Tad McGhee The Brotherhood of the East

Ten Boy Scouts to Attend Camp Tonkawa This Summer

Ten scouts from St John s Methodist Church Troop sponsored by the church are set to leave Sunday for Camp Tonkawa near Buffalo Gap beside Abilene State Park. Scout Commissioner Charlie Turbeville and Scout Master I A Russell will accompany them. Additional troops from Hamlin Albany Anson and Chisholm Trail Council will join next week. The camp offers water safety rifle and archery ranges and aims to help boys complete advancement requirements and earn merit badges.

St. John's Methodist Church Tonkawa Charlie Turbeville I. A. Russell Andy Morel Tracy Hambright Carl Carlile Gerry Davis Bob Bennett Don Newquist Ben Neal Paul Lusk Jimmie Haas Frank Bouchett Carep Hamlin NRA Davis

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MR. and Mrs Donald W. Turner Photo Blackstock Groom Trousseau Eicers Arabia Glenda Walls Jesus S. M. Piiler Nh. W Culver Glen Stanford Dixie Bennett Glen Odell Rose Marie Culver Joyce Stanford Hester Judge Jane Stifflemire Henry Loop Jerry Donald Helmer Wolfforth Charlie Helmer R. Vanderford Toots Gartman Sandra Bill Cunningham Graham Gartman A. E. Shepard Tommy Taylor Keith Kruegar Wu Gars Tother J. H. Sharbutt Stanford Sanitarium Sharbats Bob Counts Toots Garman Possum Kingdom Lake J. D. Hargtrov Sharon and Den Denton N. S. Williams Louis Pouthit Ff. L. Gifford Oscar Ekdahl Rupert Compton Leven Whitley Miss Wainscott Jim Miller Bob Vanderveter Teresia Ann Sher Lyn Fort Worth Glenn Commons Hardin Simmons University Iis Morris Commons Marilou Douthit John Tarleton College Stephenville Louis Douthit Judy Smart Murry College Leeders Alice Thomas Karolyn Oman Ann Keesee Paula Owens Olin Owens Nugent Coe Bobbie Majorette Anita Felts Mary Petty Marie Culver Connie Ruth Kay Taylor Karolyn Oman Olga Shelly Nancy Denham Arita Walls Sandra Counts Marie Watkins Shirley George Pep Glenn Stanton E. W. Zipps L. D. Walls Tebay Television & Radio Service Boy Scouts HoClub Texas A&m Corr Os Ormel’s Hamburger Abe Pkegs del Monte Carnation Milk Betty Crocker Angel Food Lipton’s Tea Tom DO Roe Folger's Coffee
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