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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1937

Page

5

Local visitors and students on brief Texas trips

Personal Misser Vesta and Frances Ellis of Brazos visited sister Mrs. Marvin Doss and her daughter Maxine, then returned home for a two week visit. Garth Cole of Trinity University in Waxahachie is briefly here between terms and will return for summer study. Olga Marie Lieb, teaching near Vernon, visits her parents in Lueders before Denton NTSTC summer term. Estelle Robertson of Hobbs New Mexico stays with Olive McDougle while recovering from appendicitis. Clara Lively returns to work at West Texas Chamber of Commerce after operation. Nancy Ruth and Bland Harrison plan a week in San Antonio with parents B. Harrison.

Misser Vesta Frances Ellis Brazos Marvin Doss Garth Cole Olga Marie Lieb Vernon Henry Lieb Lueders Denton N.T.S.T.C Estelle Robertson Hobbs New Mexico Olive McDougle Tuesay Clara Lively West Texas Chamber of Mmerce

Relatives Visit and Summer Plans From Stamford Area

Grandmother Mrs W G Payne and cousins Joan Robertson of Houston plan a San Antonio visit. Mrs M E Eisenhower of St Louis visits Dr and Mrs E P Bunkley. Miss Bernice Rosenwasser to complete UT degree by August and study next term. Mrs C W Gilliand and Joe Edward visit Wichita Falls kin. Nursing students Dorothy Therwanger and Edna Earl Puckett on vacation. Bobby Strauss returns from UT for summer with parents. Martha Jane Bryant visits for summer after McMurry. Virginia Ramey attends Denton homecoming last weekend.

W. G. Payne Joan Robertson Houston Stamford San Antonio Bernice Rosenwasser Louis Rosenwasser Austin University of Texas Miss Rosenwasser Dorothy Therwanger Edna Earl Puckett Stamford School of Nursing Miss Therwanger San Angelo Miss Puckett East Texas

Local residents and visiting guests update

Texas College for Women and Miss Cedonia Dietrich are noted as faculty at Spur. Faculty members Miss Ramey and Miss Dietrich are mentioned, with UT Austin student Sue Morrow returning home Sunday. Several families, travelers, and residents including the Gambill, Austin, and Ramey households are listed with summer plans and visits.

Texas College For Women Cedonia Dietrich Ramey Miss Dietrich Spur

Elephant Boy Plays Rit 3 in Big Weekend Run

Movie adaptation of Toomai of the Elephants arrives at Rit 3 for a three day stretch Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The show features adventure and jungle imagery as audiences catch the classic tale on the big screen.

Church of Christ Revival Meets in Love and Growth

The meeting led by Bro. Wilkerson preaches the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ with kindness and earnestness. Crowds and interest are increasing daily. sessions run from morning to evening through Sunday night June 14. Everyone is invited to attend and bring friends.

Church of Christ John M. Rice Bro. Wilkerson Jesus Christ

WallPaper and Canvas at Shamburger Lumber Co

C D Shamburger Lumber Co lists wallpaper and canvas supplies in a local ad noting 26-tfe quantities. The item highlights home decor materials available for immediate purchase.

Kolonial Kard Klub Ends Season With Final Party

Mrs. W. B. Harrison hosted the Kolonial Kard Klub for a bridge luncheon marking the season's final meeting. Officers for next year were chosen with Mrs. W. P. McDonald as president and Mrs. Charles G. Inglish as vice president. A summer picnic menu and fiesta themed decor were noted.

Kolontial Kard Club W. B. Harrison Kolonial Kard Klub W. P. McDonald Charles G. Inglish Gordon Haynes

District wedding guests list includes notable families

Donald, Mrs. Geo, Zachary, Mrs. E. M. Eisenhower of St. Louis, Dr. and Mrs. F. EB. Hudson, Dr. and Mrs. BE. P. Bunkley, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Upshaw, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Douthit, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harrison, and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Carter attended the social event, with many local couples noted for their prominence.

Bryant Hosts Bridge Luncheon With Dutch Bouquets

Mrs Hilly Bryant entertained with a bridge luncheon at her home Tuesday. Dutch bouquets decorated the rooms and bridge games used dainty accessories. Mrs Harry Yates won high score and Mrs Gordon Haynes cut high. Guests included Mesdames Wade Youngblood Harry Yates H G Andrews E P Bunkley F E Hudson Gordon Haynes W M Brayomer James R Neely H A Carter Robert Harrison Hugh Astin Charles Inglish and Dallas Southard.

Wiseley Cook Stamford Inn Jack Cook B. N. Wiseley Houston S. J. Hedge C. C. Westfall Jack Dudley Lubbock Tony Goble Weinert Leslie Weinke Old Glory M. BE Eisenhower St Louis Horace Arledge E. G. Wyatt C. ©. Westfall Almus Blackwell Hugh Astin H. D Gordon Haynes H. C. Michael Lee Walkler Warren B. Tayman Robert Harrison Kinney Gamblin Grady Bowdry C. M. Francis Milton Payne Bart Holland E. G. Reese Goodson Sellers W. P. McDonald G. C. Carothers Wallace H T James RK. Neely R. E. Hall EB. P.bunkley Ben Cole Grace Astin Mamie Yates Orr S. J. Hodge F E. Hudson Margaret Upshaw Hilly Bryant Harry Yates Mesdames Wade Youngblood H. G. Andrews E. P. Bunkley F. E. Hudson W. M. Brayomer James R. Neely H. A. Carter Charles Inglish Dallas Southard

Summer Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Youngblood

Mrs Wade Youngblood entertained sixteen guests with a pretty summer bridge party Wednesday afternoon. Roses decorated the home and pastel appointments were used. Mrs Frank Morrow won high score prize and Mrs Gilliland of Wichita Falls cut high. A salad course was served at the conclusion of the games.

Youngblood Wade Youngblood Frank Morrow Gilliland Wichita Falls

Mary Martha Class Members Host Social at Davis Home

Mrs. Clay Davis and Mrs. W. R. Rucker hosted the Mary Martha Class gathering at the Davis home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Davis led a brief business meeting while guests sewed and knitted during the social hour and were served ice cream and cake.

Clay Davis W. R. Rucker Clase Davis

Club Entertained With Picnic At Stamford Country Club

Mr and Mrs C M Francis entertained members of the London Bridge Club with a picnic at Stamford Country Club last Friday night. After the menu, bridge games were played with Arnold Douthit winning high score among the guests noted as Mrs W P Me.

Mra. C. M. Francis London Bridge Club Stamford Arnold Douthit Mra. W. P. Me

Notable Names Listed in Local Assembly Minutes

A roster of individuals including R. L. Hassen Rucker R. C. Shelton R. D. Midgrey James R. Neely Howe Leslie Larche G. FE Hanson Gordon Haynes David Bennett Leslie White L. M. Hardy G. Gainor Billy Bryant and FE. A. Reed appears in the minutes of the local assembly.

Betty Jane Blackwell Hosts Friday Party

Betty Jane Blackwell entertained friends at the home of her parents Dr. and Mrs. Almus Blackwell. Attendees included Bobby Leu Smith Jane Duke Jane McDonald Nancy Ruth Harrison Wanda Jo Britten Martha Louise McClellan Dorothy Bell Black Janice Baird Nancy Lou Langford Virginia Tay man Jean Brownfield Mary Jean Yates Bob Kinard Teddy George Connell Jr G Wayne Julian Elliott James T Stell Wilfred Bailey Joe Latti re Darwin Doran Eugene Swenson Bridon Smith and Teddy Mack.

Betty Jane Blackwell Almus Blackwell Bobby Leu Smith Jane Duke Jane McDonald Nancy Ruth Harrison Wanda Jo Britten Martha Louise McClellan Dorothy Bell Black Janice Baird Nancy Lou Langford Virginia Tayman Jean Brownfield Mary Jean Yates Bob Kinard Teddy George Connell, Jr G. Wayn Julian Elliott James T. Stell Wilfred Bailey Joe Lattiire Darwin Doran Eugene Swenson Bridon Smith Teddy Mack

Baptismal Service For New Baptist Church Held At Callewe Lake

Baptismal rites were conducted last Sunday afternoon at Callewe Lake for the newly organized Baptist Church led by Rev. H Hinson. Two young men were baptized and one man rededicated his life after the pastor sermonized from Acts chapter three. Rev Hinson received a new Scofield Bible as a gift from Ms Dougharty. Sunday School studied John chapter thirteen. no evening services due to the First Baptist baccalaureate. Everyone is invited.

Callewe Lake Baptist Church H. Hinson Mr. Hinson Scofield Dougharty John First Baptist Church

Attend Sunday Services and Wednesday Prayer Meetings

A notice inviting participation in weekly worship with regular Sunday services and a midweek prayer gathering on Wednesday night.

St John’s Methodist Church Services Announced

Spired by Rev. EB A Reed, the church invites parishioners to Sunday worship at 10 50 am with Sunday school at 0 15 am. Sermon topic Life A Struggles. Evening and midweek services listed with youth group 7 18 pm. Honor God with your presence this Sunday.

St. John's Methodist Church EB. A. Reed P.m Mirowerk Se God

Card of Thanks for support after loss

The Knowles families express gratitude for kindness during the illness and death of their father and grandfather S. & Knowles. They thank Bo Failey for medical services Kinney Funeral Home Rev N S Daniel Rev J H Skiles Mrs L J Hager and the singers flower girls pall bearers for care and comfort and blessings.

S. & Knowles Bo Failey Kinney Funeral Home N.S. Daniel J. H. Skiles L. J. Hager Mra L. C. Knowles J. C. Hughes K. C. Knowles

Wall Paper and Canvas Ad by Shamburger Lumber Co

An ad for WALL PAPER and canvas from C. PB. Shamburger Lumber Co. highlights a 26 tin product line and related home finishing supplies.

C. PB. Shamburger Lumber Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nancy Ruth Bland Harrison Aughter Mrs. B. Harrison M. E. Einsenhower St. Louis, Mo Mrs C. W. Gilliand Joe Edward Bobby Strauss Chas. Strauss Martha Jane Bryant R. B. Bryant McMurry College Abilene Virginia Ramey Sue Morrow Forrest Gambill Hardin-Simmons University W. T. Gambill Forrest Dexter Riddle Raymond Austin Hardin-Simmons University At Jewel Austin B. H. Baird Dallas C. D. Dale Atoka, Okla Harry Pace Frank Ramey Waco Frank, Jr University of Texas At Austin Frank Brook Early Brownwood Mr. Ramey Ann Ben Ray Saturday Florence Cannon Los Angeles California R. M. Harvey Alpine Arizona Steinar Leo Carillo Lynn Overman Benny Baker Tracy Technicolor Cartoon Comedy Sun-Mon-Tae Don Ameche and Ann Sothern Stepin Slim Summerville Jack Denny Porky Edaign Clarence E. Mulfords William Boyd Sun-Mon-Tue Toomai Udvard “Ipling Don Ameche Twentieth Century-Fox Grand Theater Elephant Boy Ira Samuels Peggy Joyce Anita Joe Seymour Mrs. Samuel E. R. Davis Hulon Coffman Hudolf Lofman Eva Tarrant Desephine W. E. Swanson S. E. Swanson R. G. Swanson Coffman J. B. Dodson M. D. Smith C. T. Dodson Sweetwater Sweetwater High School Joe Dodson O. L. Dodson Maud Coote Ethel Fleming Ollie Mae Burge Carlsbad Caverns Katherine McNabb Vada Cole Texas Tech Jack Booth Goree Gene Braunig Gene Bobby Amarillo Country Club Edgar Kennedy Pathe Thor Peetry C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co Tfe Paul Muni Miriam Hopkins Woman I Love Jack McClendon H. B. Lawdon Guy Pittman Frank Owen O. A. Kinney A. Williams Gene Nichols George Gray R. P Small Mrs. Bryant L. Schwarz & Co Texas
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