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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1943

Page

3

Miss Agnes Sims Weds C B McSpadden In Plainview

Miss Agnes Sims first grade teacher at Oliver Street marries C B McSpadden in a twilight ceremony Wednesday June 2 at First Methodist Church Plainview Rev E A Reed officiates for the double ring rite. The couple, both graduates of North Texas State Teachers College, will live in Orange where he will teach industrial arts. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herschel Sims of Plainview. A nursing group gathering with refreshments accompanied the event.

Agnes Sims Oliver Street C. B. McSpadden Electra First Methodist Church Plainview E. A. Reed St. John’s Methodist Church

Junior Matrons Class Social at Central Christian Church

The Junior Matrons Class of Central Christian Church held a covered-dish luncheon at Mrs. C. A Kinney's home last Thursday. Flowers decorated the home and luncheon table. Attendees included Miss Blanche Baldwin teacher Mmes Glen Ambos L A Johns Robert Pellizzari Murray Wills Buster Thompson George Gray Frank McLean C H Morris and the pastor's wife, the hostess.

Central Christian Church C. A .Kinney Blanche Baldwin Mmes Glen Ambos L. L. Johns Robert Ae John Pellizzari Murray Wills Buster Thompson George Gray Frank Mcleen C. H. Morris

Cadet and Bride Are Married Sunday

Aviation Cadet E. L. Steintzies of the Class of 43 K and Dorothy H. Reyno were wed at 12 30 p m Sunday at the Central Christian Church with Dr C H Morris officiating.

E. L. Steintzies Stamford Flying School Dorothy H. Reyno Central Christan Church C. H. Morris

Birthday Party for Royce Fuqua Marks Ninth Year

Royce Gilbert Fuqua ninth birthday celebrated at home with friends. Mrs. Fuqua helped by Flo Meddox as guests enjoyed games, cake with pink candles, and gifts. Leemore Fuqua and Eva Jo Upshaw served refreshments while Anna Ruth Smith and others attended.

Royce Gilbert Fuqua Jack Fuqua Leemore Fuqua Eva Jo Upshaw Anna Ruth Smith Babe Sarah Ann Nix Jane Hardwick Huda Hassen Patricia Vaden Rose Pewitz Willette Ene Phyllis Quinn Jerry Frank Keen Co Doyle Billy Jackson Herman West Mn Musil Billy Macon Duane Phillips Glen Ray Royce Roscoe Ray Kinney Over Sere Paul Phy Glen Lewis Mas Weinheimer Robert Lewis Crow George Porterfield

Gambill Dinner Party Honors Visiting Couple

Mr and Mrs W T Gambill hosted a dinner party Thursday night for their son Forrest Gambill and his wife who are visiting. Guests included Mrs Forrest Gambill sister Mrs Gordon Haynes and husband from San Diego along with Mr Hubert Mee, Cory Hambright and Virginia Osment. After dinner the group played 84 with flowers decorating the dining table and living room.

W. T. Gambill Forrest Gambill Gordon Haynes San Diego California Hubert Meee Cory Hambright Virginia Osment Flowers

Two Nurses Association Members Honored in Stamford May Meeting

Mrs. R. L. Carver and Mrs. Paul Duncan hosted the May gathering of the Stamford School Alumni Association, praised for their hospitality. The event highlighted alumni efforts and community involvement within the Nurses Association network.

Nurses Association R. L. Carver Paul Duncan The Stamford School

War Saving Stamps Prize at Ride-A-Wee Bridge Club

Mrs J S Moody entertained the Ride-A-Wee Bridge Club Friday night. Mrs L M Thompson won war saving stamps for high score in bridge. Ice cream and cake were served. Guests included Mmes Milton Payne E L Martin Oliver Smith G E Hanson Travis Bouchett Bart Holland Weldon Carlton and L M Thompson.

J. S. Moody L. M. Thompson Mmes Milton Payne E. L. Martin Oliver Smith G. E. Hanson Travis Bouchett Bart Holland Weldon Carlton

Mrs R L Harrison Hosts Two Bridge Clubs Last Week

Mrs R L Harrison hosted the Kolonial Kard Klub with a bridge luncheon last Friday and the Saturday Bridge Club with a dessert bridge Saturday afternoon. High score prize went to Mrs George Zachary. Guests included Mrs Calvin Salley, Mrs Gordon Haynes Jr, and many others.

R. L. Harrison Kolonial Kard Klub George Zachary Calvin Salley Abilene Gordon Haynes, Jr Santes Calif Mmes Hugh Astin Gordon Haynes Ike Hudson Fred Hudson Sarah Inglish McDonald L. F. Metz H. A. Carter Roy Arledge G. C. Carothers

Dress-up Party Delights Brownie Scouts Winners

A Brownie Scouts gathering featured a "dress-up" party with Joan Frizell winning the prize. The June 7 meeting is moved to June 9. A breakfast will follow at Harmon Park at 8 a.m., with each girl bringing her own meal.

Brownie Scouts Joan Frizell Harmon Park

Navy Construction Seeks Enlistees From Stamford Friday

A United States Navy Recruiting party from Abilene visits Stamford at the post office each Friday from noon to 1 30 a m urging enlistments in Navy Construction regiments. Lt Commander L H Rideout Jr emphasizes urgent need for tradesmen not already in essential industry to consider naval service. Subscribe to The American.

United States Navy Abilene Stamford L. H. Rideout, Jr

Personal Notices From Lubbock to Stamford and Snyder

Mrs. Johnnie Blocker returns to stay with her parents while her husband Cpl. Blocker remains at Lubbock Army Flying School. Mrs. Alice Macon came home from a three week Waco visit with Mrs. E. L. Hinson. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kutach of Hamlin visited Stamford on business last Friday. Eunice Haterius, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Hugo B. Haterius, finished a second year at Texas Lutheran College Seguin and returned home. Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Williams of Snyder and their daughters Celia Pat and Edna Marilyn visited Williams’s mother here.

Johnnie Blocker Lubbock Cpl Lubbock Army Alice Macon Waco E. L. Hinson Tom Kutach Hamlin Stamford Eunice Haterius Hugo B. Haterius Texas Lutheran Seguin D. P. Williams Celia Pat and Edna Marilyn Snyder Mr. William

Local Residents Visit for Graduations and Family

Janice Baird returns home from Denton after illness in her family. Teddy Strauss, UT Austin student, spent days with his parents before heading back to Austin. Mary Jim Mason of Abilene attended George Hal Mason’s Stamford High School graduation. Mrs. Fred Stockdale and children of Aspermont visited Stamford Tuesday. Mr Kae and Mrs B L Sohn of Wichita Falls to visit Paul Summers early this week.

Teddy Strauss University of Texas, Austin Charles Strauss Austin Mary Jim Mason Abilene George Hal Mason Stamford High School Fred Stockdale Aspermont Stamford Kae B. L Son, L., Jr Wie Falls Paul Summers

Bryans Family Moves to Wichita Falls

The Bryans family formerly lived here and moved to Wichita Falls about a year ago. B. L. Jr. has been attending Hardin Junior College at Wichita Falls this year.

Bryans Wichita Falls Hardin Junior College

Summers and Gray sisters attend Denton summer sessions

Betty Jo Summers has returned home for the summer from Texas State College for Women in Denton. Ouida Fay Gray, also a TSCW student, came home for Stamford High School graduation exercises. Peggy, her sister, joined the Denton summer session at TSCW.

Betty Jo Summers Texas State College For Women Denton Ouida Fay Gray Stamford High School Peggy TSCW

Mrs Maye Bell Vic Teaches First Grade This Summer

Mrs Maye Bell Vic, a first grade teacher at Cube Street School, will spend the summer in Fort Worth and Denton. Miss Mary Virginia Wa is Hi sheet will chair at McMurce Cleanie this summer.

Maye Bell Vic Cube Street Fort Worth Denton Mary Virginia Wa Hi Sheet Wil Chai McMurce

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T. J. Casner J. E. Newquist Bessie Whitmire Ethel Fleming Frances Evans Eva Morris Henry Rankin Ann Acuff Travis Smith D. L. Ashley Norman Gatlin Ryland Gleaton J. V. Roach Kinney Royce Fuqua Navy E. B. Harrison Williams N. M. Phy Bobby Robertson R. R. Robertson Houston Barbara Ann Lee Hobbs New Mexico Betty and Bobby Shanafelt Pete Drury San Antonio Roy Scott Jimmy Scott J. W. Chandler Jamie Chandler Guy B. Karr Oie Sipenilind Officers Candida School Ft. Washing Riley Markham Elkhart Janice Baird North Texas State Teachers College R. R. Baird Freda Culwell Penwey Workers IN the Home Front Army America Annie Laura Holloway Othella Harlan Margie McClung Rayon Alma Allen Bayon Slacks Alva Artie Mae Miller J. C. Penney Penney Fred Parsons Tunisia Lucy Hunt Penney’s Wes Penney Army of
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