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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

5

Busy Hour Club Socialites Meet for Conversation and Needlework

Mrs. Geo. Forrester hosted the Busy Hour Club Tuesday afternoon with ladies enjoying conversation and needlework. Peach ice and cake were served to Mesdames Gustafson, McAlister, Crawford, Lawdon, Middlebrook, Gray, F. Gray, Owens, McLendon and Jack London. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. FE. A. Crawford.

Geo. Forrester L. A. Gustafson O. A. McAlister E. A. Crawford H. B. Lawdon M. L. Middlebrook Fred Gray Geo. Gray F. B. Owens Jack McLendon Jack London

Miss Rebecca Harlan Hosts Pretty Dance Evening

Miss Rebecca Harlan entertained with a bright program dance and bridge last Thursday at her home. Orange and white decor with sweet peas and larkspur, hand painted dance programs, and an orchestra led by Maxine Alexander, Maybelle Baird, The Hudson, Seth Cox, and Dorothy Harlan. After dancing, bridge was played. fruit punch and confections on the tables. Guests included Mary Margaret Hendrickson, Kathryn Lyles, Margaret Lyn, Perry Lee Smith, Louise Wallace, Evelyn Perkins, Virginia Snyder, Laura Kate Lively, Juanita Wright, Sybil Bounds, Edna Irwin. Attending men were Ernest McElreath, C L Rucker, Vance Threatkeld, Arlie Cassle, Judy Brady, Paul Duncan, Jack Duncan, Jack Deacon, Spencer Woodruff, Cash Wiseman, Joel Johnson, Conrad Brady, Addian Box, Bernard Owens, John Alverson.

Rebecca Harlan Bridge Maxine Alexander Maybelle Baird the Hudson Seth Cox Dorothy Harlan Mary Margaret Hendrickson Katheryn Lyles Margaret Lyn Perry Lee Smith Louise Wallace Evelyn Perkins Virginia Snyder Laura Kate Lively Juanita Wright Sybil Bounds Edna Irwin Ernest McElreath C. L. Rucker Vance Threatkeld Arlie Cassle Judy Brady Paul Duncan Jack Duncan Jack Deacon

Avoca Birthday Celebration for Margaret Turley

Mr and Mrs W B Griffith of Avoca hosted a Saturday evening party in honor of daughters Margaret Turley and Josephine Turley with red white and blue decor and a musical program by local youths. Officers for the next year were elected including Mrs R E Mcdonald as president and Mrs John Baker as vice president. A report on the kindergarten committee was postponed due to illness and will carry over.

W. B. Griffith Avoca Margaret Josephine Turley Eugene Shirley Hilton White Javern Rennels Raymond Hammer Rudolph Robertson Cam Rogers Pete Flemmings Mayno Caton Irene Hughes Maynor Terry Ornela Turley Mary Testerman

Pretty Party and Dance Honoring Miss Thrasher and Miss Mitchell

A social event hosted by Mrs. A H Goldsticker and Miss Elizabeth Moody at the Goldsticker home on Friday evening featured a pretty party and dance with trolat music on the piazza. Guests included Misses Thrasher and Mitchell from Childress and a list of local residents and visiting from Cisco and nearby towns.

Social Evening at Bruce Home Attended by Local Misses

Miss Linnie Gee and Miss Plouise Bruce hosted an informal party Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W G Bruce. Music, games, and punch provided entertainment. Guests included Flo Campbell Ruth Stanley Mozell Waldrip Annie Beth Thompson Has kELL Fart Loop Roscoe Thomas Jack Cook Joe Brown Roland Daughtry Thomas Rushing and others as flowers decor brightened the rooms.

Linnie Gee Plouise Bruce W. G. Bruce Secortiona

Mothers' Club Concludes Year With Final Meeting

The Mothers' Club held its closing meeting for the club year last Tuesday, with members reflecting on activities, presenting grants, and planning events for the next term. Members noted continued support for local projects and welcomed new volunteers.

Mothers’ Club

Star Parasite Remover for Poultry Sold at Stamford Cash

An ad offers Star Parasite Remover for chickens to combat bloodsucking pests and intestinal worms. It claims to keep birds healthy with a money back guarantee and is sold at Stamford Cash Grocery for 74 cents.

Stamford Cash Grocery

Death of A A McKinney in Stamford

A A McKinney died suddenly in an automobile accident en route to a sanitarium, heart disease listed as the cause. He moved to Stamford months ago for work at Palace Barber Shop and had since worked at Dial's Barber Shop. Barrow Furniture prepared the body and it was shipped to Sulphur Springs for burial near there. Mrs Hamilton Wright traveled to Wichita Falls to be with her sister Mrs Johnnie Slaton, who had just undergone surgery, joined by her daughters Maxine and Joe Dena.

Dial Barrow Furniture Company Sulphur Springs Hamilton Wright Wichita Falla Johnnie Slatton General Hospital Maxine Joe Dena Mies Slaton Ermerly Acov

Birthday celebration offers free movie tickets

The American organization distributed free movie tickets this week to children under 15 in Stamford and surrounding areas. The offer, arranged through Tort King, manager of the Alcove Theatre, invites eligible youngsters Cathie Turley Avoca and others to call the American office for details.

oFuyeral Theatre Stamford Cathie Turley Avoca Ilen Laker Verlone Howell Shirley Lindeey Tort King Above Crystal

William Lawson Parnell obituary noted in local notices

William Leaweoo Parnell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Parnell, died Wednesday last week. The funeral was held Thursday with burial at New Hope Cemetery. Funeral or nenents were arranged by the Parrow Furniture Company and a galvanized seven wire tracing lamber company.

William Leaweoo Parnell Mere Wow Parnell New Hope Cemetery Parrow Fure Ture Company

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Joyland U'Jiat National Picture AL Farrell LL MacDonald Billy Dove Diana Miller Victor Maciaglery James Marcus John Ford Mra. J. WH. Rutherford The Mra. R. E A. H. Goldsticker Elizabeth Moody Goldsticker Tressie Thrasher Grace Mitchell Childress Miseoa Loris Bats Ad Verna Milson Cisco Trola Mus Juanita Bounds Jessie Mullinix Katherine Tadlock Loris Bates Velma Morrison Dawson Duncan J. T. Brady Arliea%sle Joe Fohnson Addian Box Jon Bruce Spencer Woodruff Charles Markham Charles Tunnell June L. Schwarz & Company Toods Ladies’ Home Journal A A. McKinney A. A. McKinney Mr. McKinney Palace Barber Shop Builder's Hardware Brazreltor Lumber Company of William Lawson Parnell Fri Ays 'Ny Denny Tyinies Savannal Shaft Laugr Inald Denny Laura la Viant
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