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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1949

Page

5

Margie Muncy Bride-Elect Honored At Gift Tea

Margie Muncy bride-elect of Harold Johnson was honored at a gift tea at the Home Economics Cottage. Guests included Mrs. Fay Harvey of Odessa and Mrs. P. R. Johnson. Pink and white decor featured lace cloths and sweetpeas with larkspur.

Margie Muncy Harold Johnson Lon Muncy Ballinger P. R. Johnson Mines C.R. Sims L. J. Hager Hl. J. Bashford Fula Rae Tankarsley Jacqueline Bashford Billie Sims Haver Fay Harvey Odessa Miss Muney Gadenias Stephanotis

Birthday Party at Legion Hall Honors Patsy Walton

Patsy Sue Walton celebrated her thirteenth birthday with a party at the Legion Hall. Maye Belle Buffington helped serve and Mrs O. B. Boone directed games as guests enjoyed roses, sweetpeas, punch, and cookies.

Legion Hall Patsy Sue Walton Banetta Bob W. Walton Maye Belle Buffington O. B. Boone Fred Dodson Donald Waits Jody Josier Bartine West Jo Neil Monsey John Douglas Monsey Wanda White Douglas Hulsey Jerry Garner Nancy Rhodes Wayne Mitchell James Little Charles Marshall Jack Daughtery Sue Lindsey Lette Box Geraldine Hewitt Mona Reid Charlies Davis Sue Ann McKnight Wayne Cox Robert Vickers Jimmie Lou Grant Caroline Cole Diane Wilson Ann Holden Dona Timber Jane Mike Wash Dan Smith Wayne Wash Jimmy Alexande Sue Humphrey Hollis Rae Haynes Barbara Wilson Jody Day Doris Jane Chapman Billie Ruth Kight

Williams Family Returns From Denver Area Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Williams with Lee Howard and daughter Kayne completed a vacation trip that included Denver and other nearby points in the region.

Young Married Groups Hold Picnic Supper

The Sunday school classes of young married men and women from First Baptist Church held a picnic supper indoors at the church due to weather. Mrs. Jewel Austin led the supper and singing, with Miles B. Hays and J. C. May among attendees.

Ooung People’s Department First Baptist Church Aftfair Leonard Williams Glen Sutton J. C. May Alton McClellan, Jr Jewel Austin Ev. Miles B. Hays Enis Bishop Gene Knabel John R. Nail Alton McClellan

Stamford Girl Weds Victor Campbell In Midland Home

Betty Putnam formerly of A.M. Conant Stamford marries Victor Allen Campbell of Oklahoma City on May 21 at her grandparents home in Midland. Ceremony led by J Woode Holden with attendants and guests from Abilene El Paso and San Antonio. They will live in Oklahoma City.

Stamford Midland Oklahoma City Betty Putnam A.M. Conant Victor Allen Campbell Melvil Etlewue Syr Ecetor Eere J. Woode Holden Church of Christ Wendell Jackson Bob Moore el Paso Miss Putnam Paul Gerdne Abilene Glacys Moore Mary Davis Conant Campbell Bess Buster Stamford High School Abilene Christian College Business School Texas Insurance Association Army Air Force Oklahomas City Curtis Howard Paul Gardner Roy Putnam Joe Howard San Antonio

State FHA Convention Reports From Dallas Chapters

Reports from the state FHA convention in Dallas were presented at the Stamford chapter May meeting. Jenita Black, Lindis Christian, and Lillie Musil spoke on the first two days and the House of Delegates work. Miss Ethel Rowell praised the girls, offered advice on being a good delegate, and a social round of singing games and refreshments followed. Present were Geneve Jo Brown, Miss Rowell, Mrs H. K. Langford, Dorothy Baird, Jenita Black, Jo Ann Bohannon, June Bohannon, Lindie Christian, Norma Coleman, Peggy Gamblin, Regenia Lemons, Delores Kendrick, La Jean Wine, Beulah Markhart, Margaret Mahood, Lillie Musil, Bobby Parke, Nan Raney, Jan Raney, Anta Ruth Smith, Joann Ward, and Mary Lou Wiggins.

FHA Dallas Stamford Jenita Black Lindis Christian Lillie Musil House of Delegates Ethel Rowell Geneve Jo Brown Miss Rowell H. K. Langford Dorothy Baird Jo Ann Bohannon June Bohannon Lindie Christian Norma Coleman Pegny Gamblin Regenia Lemons Delores Kendrick la Jean Wine Beulah Markhart Margaret Mahood Bobby Parke Nan Raney Jan Raney Anta Ruth Smith Joann Ward Mary Lou Wiggins

Mrs Hoote Improves After Stamford Sanitarum Surgery

Mrs. R V Hoote underwent surgery at the Stamford Sanitarum and is improving. Mr and Mrs Ralph B Shana with children Kathleen and Jackie of Seguin visited Mr Shanafelt's parents Mr and Mrs O Shanafelt, returning home Sunday.

R. V. Hoote Stamford Sanitarum Ralph B. Shanafelt Kathleen Jackie Seguin Shanafelt Mes Hk. O. Shanafelt

Blue Jay Blue Bird Group Reregistered at Reynolds Street

The Blue Jay Blue Birds met at Reynolds Street School for a re registration ceremony. Mrs G C Giles becomes group leader succeeding Mrs W J Lee with assistant Mrs Ken Cole and sponsors Mimes George Mood J F Hudson and R S Lewis. Also present were several adults and the area executive Miss Kathleen Crawford. Registered girls include Lynora Hkatlitt Carolyn Cooper Nancy Dieckenson Ann Tudseon Jane Giles Nancy Wash Camellia Lee Gail Davenport Betty Ruth Smith Kathryn Lewis Patricia Cole Kay Ford Patricia Massey and Miss Mood.

Blue Jay Blue Birds Reynolds Street School G. C. Giles W. J. Lee Ken Cole Mimes George Mood J .F. Hudson R.S. Lewis Mmes David Ratliff Nat Fash B. FP. Davenport Otto Smith Marvin Masseyiat Kathleen Crawford

East MeHare Baptist Union Entertainment Event

The East MeHare Baptist Church Adult Training Union held a Friday May 27 meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. LD Walton. After the program homemade ice cream and cake were served to attendees including Mr. and Mrs. L B Juli and other local members.

East MeHare Baptist Training Union Adult Training Union East MeCore Baptist Church LD. W. Walton Phew L. B Juli T. PD. Horton Jim Carnes W. A. Thomas Mines Mary Cecil J B. Yardwick B.C. MebDonald Betty Aned Christine Thomas J. Hamp Skiles W. A. Wright B. W. Walton

Coke Party Honors Jo Ann Humphrey at Stam ford High School

Mrs. R C Giles and Mrs J C Shamburger hosted a Coke party for Jo Ann Humphrey spring graduate of Stamford High School. The Shamburger home featured blue and white maypole decor with dolls and cornflowers, blue socks served with sandwiches cookies and Cokes. Guests included Jo Ann Humphrey her mother Mrs A C Humphrey and many classmates.

R. C. Giles J. C. Shamburger Jo Ann Humphrey Stamford High School Shamburger Jo Ann Mrs A. C. Humphrey Marda Carlile Gloria Pace Paula Duncan Thynel Thompson Anna Kirkpatrick Joyce Thomson Nancy Lavender Pat Fleemins Mthylene Kelley Jane Covey Sunny Jo Mevidete Ja Dea Kning Martha Guile

Progressive Dinner Honors Seniors of Central Christian Church

Seniors from Stamford High School affiliated with Central Christian Church enjoyed a progressive dinner on Tuesday May 24 hosted by class teacher Miss Blanche Baldwin and church yeomen. Stops included the Baldwin home the Kings Ratliff and Turpin households and ended at the church with a themed menu of chicken and gravy plus decorative roses ribbons and class mementos.

Stamford High School Central Christian Church Blanche Baldwin Baldwin

Young Dancer Robin Rorie Sways in May Revue

Four year old Robin Chyrl Rorie performed in a colorful dance revue at Brownwood High School auditorium on May 24. Sponsored by the Alpha Zeta chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, the event drew her grandmother Mrs. Pauline McBay to Brownwood for the show.

Robin Chyrl Rorie Lon L. Smith Drownwood High School Pauline McBay Brownwood Alpha Zeta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Seniors Honored at Williams House Dinner

Guests and hostesses attended a senior celebration at Mrs. Lee Williams home. Dessert featured homemade ice cream with cherries and cake. Honorees included Lu Jean King Gloria Pace Joyce Sanders Coleen Yans David Ratliff and Alpha Davis with guests Delores Kendrick Barbara Flowers Carl Daniels Bill Gregory and more.

Miss Baldwin Mines E. R. Pace Roy M. Craig C. &. Coombes W. W. Scott Bailey Post R. P. Smail O. B. Nichols Lee Williams S. L. Fleming Lu Jean King Gloria Pace Joyce Sanders Coleen Yans David Ratliff Alpha Davis Delores Kendrick Barbara Flowers Carl Danies Bill Gregory Walter Cox Norma Coleman Jane Covey Euclie Appling Sunny Jo Merideth

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