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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1938

Page

6

Hospital Roundup Reports Local Patient Updates

Blix Hayes of Haskell remains in a cast after a fractured pelvis from an accident last week. Glenn Ward of Anson underwent an appendectomy and is convalescing. Dozens of patients and newborns are noted as improving, recovering, or undergoing procedures at area hospitals, including several post surgery and ongoing treatments.

Blix Hayes Haskell Pace Glenn Ward Anson R. H. Russell Old Glory M. W. Jackson Hamlin

Teachers Named for Vacation Bible School at First Baptist

The Daily Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church runs June 6 to 17. Mrs. Dick O'Brien is general director, Lilias Penick general secretary, Doris Wayne O'Brien pianist, Forrest Gambill song leader, with Rev. L Jamel in charge of handwork for Junior and Intermediate groups.

First Baptist Church Dick O'Brien Lilias Penick Doris Wayne O'Brien Forrest Gamhill George Smith Dick O’brien Oliver Smith Irving Moody Sarah Upshaw Doris Jackson Rodney Ezell Maurine Jackson Eugene Yates Chas. Cromwell Sam Crawford Annie Hamilton Lilian Yates Marie O'Brien Alton McClellan Woodson McNeil L. C. Dennis Martha Louise McClellan C. B. White

Exams announced for postmaster at Old Glory Texas

The United States Civil Service Commission says a fourth class postmaster examination will be held in Stamford on June 10 to fill a vacancy in Old Glory Texas. Last year the Old Glory postmaster earned $778 in compensation.

Stamford Old Glory United States Civil Service Commission

Stamford residents update on hospital procedures after injuries

L. H. Hughes of Stamford had a cataract removed at the hospital Monday morning. Mrs. J. H. Skiles of Stamford was dismissed Tuesday after treatment for slight injuries from a car accident and was also receiving medical care.

Rex Turner of Swenson Rowan Humphrey Stamford Helen Toutes Waker Anson L. G. Rhodes W. W. Scott Stamford Mill and Elevators Company L. H. Hughes J. H. Skiles

Stamford High Honor Roll for School Year Listed

The Stamford High School honor roll for the past school year lists seniors first with Wayne Hargrove at top, followed by several names in second and third ranks. Juniors sophomores and freshmen are also detailed by rank, with post graduates including Doris Jackson and Imogene Huddleston in first rank.

Stamford High School Firet Reak Wayne Hargrove Bob Bryan Win¢ Rucker Bob Bandeen Tessica Martin Janice Bute Roland Rinn Annette Musil Susanne Russell Evelyn Osment Kathleen Sheedy Robbie Jean Carson Bob Bryant Pete Andrews Bland Harrison Mary Charlotte Larche Arlette Macon Nearie Bell Sande Charles Brownfield Lillian Lamb Newell Berry Billy J. Bryant M. H. Cook, Jr Cecil Gray Elwyn Gregory G. C. Carothers Miles Locke Wanda Jones Mildred Lawson Mary Jim Mason W. G. Pritchett Ouida Faye Gray Filah Glan Elliott Buena Peckham Ollie Mae Burge L. E. Loveless Douglas Lovvorn Helen Garrett Jack Bankley Emory Musil Bill Swenson Leon Williams Marv Bagby Margaret Boston Billie Dean Matthews Louise Sanders Mary Estella Williams Pat Kelly Beatrice Fare Ora Oma Miller Dora Mae Roeber Jimmy Erle Loveless Francielle Cawver Nancy Ruth Harrison Ann Bunkley Janice Baird G. W. Fuqua N. F. McDonald Mary F. Rryan Gweneth Flemins Betty Jo Summers George Conner Cora Lee Conner Owen Aiken Wilfred Bailey Tom Wiley Dorotha J. McCleskey Jane Duke Margie Hood Nancy Langford Martha L. McClellan Ames Johnson Doris Adair Ruben Clark Judy Fuqua Alta Ray Johnson Ruth Williams Doris Jackson Imogene Huddleston

This Week's List Of Subscriptions To The American

Subscriptions listed include J. T. Hulsey of Stamford Paul Summers of Stamford Frank Benham of Anson H Dominey of Sagerton Rt 1 Mrs Anna Dial of Stamford Emil Walsch of Sagerton J Frank Jeter of Haskell Rt 1 W W Young of Stamford Rt 3.

J. T. Hulsey Stamford Paul Summers Frank Benham Anson H. Dominey Sagerton Anna Dial Emil Walsch J. Frank Jeter Haskell W. W. Young

Five Suit Bridge Club Entertained At L L Johns Home

Mr and Mrs L L Johns hosted a dinner for the newly formed five suit bridge club. Floral decorations included petunias larkspur and spring blooms while Fiestaware served the menu. High score prize went to Mr and Mrs Bob McCleskey as guests included Mr and Mrs George Rollins Mr and Mrs Thurman Daniels Mr and Mrs Fleming and Mr and Mrs Branham Payne.

L. L. Johns Bridge Club Johns Bob McCleskey George Rollins Thurman Daniels McCleskey Bob Fleming Branham Payne

Parker and Nichols wed in Stamford ceremony

Miss Fae Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Parker married Oree Brown Nichols formerly of Mississippi at the Swenson Avenue Baptist church. Attendants were twin sister Ruby Mas Parker and brother Jimice Parker. The bride from Stamford active in school affairs and Bulldog publications. Nichols, Daniel Newton native, moved to Stamford last January. couple to reside at 377 East McHarg Avenue.

Par Parker Oree Brown Nichols Fae Parker J. H. Parker Mississippi H. S. Hinson Stamford the Bulldog Nichols M. L. Nichols Newton FE. R. Pace East McHarg Avenue

Bridge Party at Stamford Inn Hosts Share Green Pink Theme

Mrs Branham Payne Mrs Bob McCleskey and Mrs S J Hodge hosted a Monday bridge afternoon at Stamford Inn with pink and green decorations and spring flowers. High score prize went to Mrs Horace Arledge who received a blond maple serving tray.

INN Branham Payne Bob McCleskey S. J. Hodge Stamford Inn Horace Arledge Leslie Larche L. F. Metz E. A. Russell Fred Holland Frank Morrow R. H. Bounds L. L. Johns H. D. Britain Kinney Gamblin Mike Moore Jack Cook Bart Holland Chas Strauss Louis Rosenwasser Hugh Astin Gordon Haynes Roy Cochran Ben Cole Welbyr Callicoatte C. C. West

Mrs Denman Honored With Handkerchief Shower

Mrs H. A. Denman to leave soon for Goldthwaite to live with a stepson. Southside Bible Cines hosted a morning shower at Mrs H. C. Hoebert's home. Guests shared favorite Bible quotations and limeade was served to attendees including Mrs J. L. Rucker and Mrs J. H. Chapman.

London Bridge Club Hosts Bridge Night

Dr and Mrs E P Punkley entertained the London Bridge Club last Friday. Dr and Mrs L F Metz won the high score prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs H G Andrews, Dr and Mrs Almus Blackwell, Mr and Mrs H L A Carter, Mr and Mrs C M Francia, Mr and Mrs W B Harricvon, Dr and Mrs Alec Stender of San Antonio, Dr and Mrs Toed Hudson, Mr and Mrs K R Francis, Mrs Corinne Galbraith of Honey Grove, and George Zachary.

Tontoon Bridge Club E. P. Punkley London Bridge Club L. F. Metz H. G. Andrews Almus Blackwell Hla. Carter C. M. Francia W. B. Harricvon Alec Stener San Antonio Vre. Toed Hudson Metz K. KR. Francis Corinne Galbraith Honey Grove George Zachary

Buffet Supper for Emanon Club Members and Guests

Members of the Emanon Club and their husbands were entertained at a buffet supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Braymer on last Friday.

Emanon Club Bill Braymer

Ladies Host Elegant Luncheon and Bridge Event

Mrs H G Andrews entertained Kolonial Kard Klub members with a luncheon and bridge. The dining room featured cornflowers and salt cedar, and Mrs EF Metz won high score in bridge. Guests included Mrs A Spencer of San Antonio and Mr Charles Markham among others.

H. A. Carter Metz J. B. Pumphrey W. P. McDonald Gordon Haynes Hoch Axtin Ike Hudson Harry Yates Charles Markham

Shower Given for Recent Bride in Linwood society

Mrs. Adrian Marshall and Mrs. Otis Harbert hosted a Monday night shower at Linwood for Mrs. Hal Raser of Hamlin formerly Miss Isabel York. Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Harbert greeted guests while Miss Maye Buffington registered attendees in the bride’s book.

Maye Belle Buffington Roses Gentry Adrian Marshall Otis Harbert Hal Raser Hamlin Isabel York Marshall Harbert Miss Buffington

Village wedding toast and all day Wesley class meeting

A lace table with punch and cookies welcomed guests as Bernice Caldwell toasted the bridesmaids and mothers at a small wedding gathering. The Wesley Adult Bible Class of St. John's Methodist Church held an all day meeting at Mrs. Weds king's country home with a covered dish luncheon and two business sessions attended by numerous members listed.

Bernice Caldwell Wesley Adult Bible St. John’s Methodist Church F. W. Weds King J. R. Pratt L. Lufeeke Eugene Lyckman Mary Louise Wedeking Ruess Mines J. F. Walker E. B. Harrison W. F. Bagby W. J. Glenn W. C. Tunnell J. '. Rucker F. W. Wedeking J. B. Smith J. F. Frizell J. C. Williams W. P. Moore P. R. Bettis J. J. Upshaw L. P. Hepler Jack Jones Chas, Corley G. B. McLaughlin C. J. Rogers J. M. Alexander

Bridgettes to Be Entertained by Miss Margaret Ann Buster

Miss Margaret Ann Buster will host the Bridgettes Thursday night, with P. Orr I. H. Terry B. H. Baird J. T. Brown J. A. Middleton J. W. Kye and J. B. Dodson listed among attendees.

P. Orr, I. H. Terry B. H. Baird J.T. Brown J. A. Middleton J. W. Kye J. B. Dodson Margaret Ann Buster Bridgettes

Longley Opens Fruit Stand at New Corner Spot

J. H. Longley reopens his fruit stand at a new site where the Griggs service station has been converted to house the shop. He previously operated at the southeast corner of the square and now conducts business at the intersection of the east highway and Orient Street.

J. H. Longley East Highway Orient Street Griggs

Wall Paper and Canvas Offer from Shamburger Lumber

C. D Shamburger Lumber Co lists wall paper and canvas materials in a local trade notice. The brief item highlights available home decor supplies and contractor basics from the company catalog.

C. D Shamburger Lumber Co

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