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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1936

Page

4

Approaching Marriage of Miss Dororthy Bunkley to Dr Pryor Jr

Announcement of the engagement between Miss Dorothy Bunkley and Dr George Edgar Pryor Jr notes the wedding at the Bunkley home on June 23. A tea at the Country Club featured Mrs Warren Tayman and a house party with many Stamford and Dallas guests.

Dorothy Bunkley George Edgar Pryor, Jr Warren B. Tayman Country Club E. P. Bunkley L. F. Metz George Pryor Webb Stamford Fred Hudgon Roland Jary Fort Worth Sue Bailey L. W. Johnson Wilda Frost Abilene Sarah Upshaw Emmagene Hale Ernest Grissom Mary Stewart Carroll Dallas Dallas Southard Bert Lacy P. C. Williams William F. Rogan Rayford Hills W. B. Harrison Harry Yates W. P. McDonald Hugh Astin Gordon Haynes C. E. Bunkley T. J. Elliott J. K. Brady Johnny Croft Ben Cole Milton Payne Grace Arledge Lee Walker Mary Bryant Belle Baird Katherine McDaniel Margaret Upshaw Virginia Tayman Ann Bunkley Ouple

Family guests to attend Stamford wedding near Fort Worth

Miss Bunkley at the Gaither home on Fairmont avenue will be joined in Fort Worth around June 15 by Dr. Pryor and his aunt Mrs. F W Gold of Nashville. They will return to Stamford together. Mrs. Gold will stay for the wedding and likely longer with her sister Mrs. Pryor.

H. G. Andrews H. A. Carter F. L. Adamson N. M. Phy Joyce Kilmer George Zachary George Rollins Parker Gardner B. C. Burrow Mae _ Belle Baird McMurry College Abilene Miss Bunkley FE. P. Bunkley Stamford High School Miss Hockaday Dallas Sophia Newcombe College New Orleans University of Texas Kappa Kappa Gamma Pryor George E. Pryor Vanderbilt University Nashville Tenn Beta Theta Pi Phi Chi St. Thomas Hospital Gaither Fairmont Avenue Miss Upshaw Fort Worth Dr. Pryor F. W. Gold Nashville, Tenn Stamford Mrs. Gold Mrs. Pryor

Hicks Prichard wedding announced for March

Miss Eunice Prichard and Alton Hicks, both Stamford natives, are set to marry on March 15 after a ceremony at Haskell. Attendants included Miss Ann Crocker and Jamie Cogdell. The couple plan to reside in Stamford.

Virginia Stewart to Be Married June 24

Miss Virginia Stewart of Wellington bride elect of Maron B. Thomas of Navasota will marry June 24 at the Wellington Methodist Church. Stewart, daughter of Dr and Mrs R A Stewart, formerly lived here when her father served as pastor. Thomas is county superintendent of Grimes County and a Southwestern University graduate. Stewart has taught in Vernon this year. Miss Upshaw to be a wedding attendant.

Sarah Upshaw Virginia Stewart Wellington Maron B. Thomas Navasota Stewart R. A. Stewart St. John’s Methodist Church Stamford Grimes County Southwestern University Georgetown Vernon

Choir entertains pianists at First Baptist Church gathering

The Choir of the First Baptist Church hosted a Wednesday night gathering after Bible study honoring pianists Miss Bernice Caldwell and Mrs. Floyd York who will soon depart for Austin and Hobbs New Mexico. The event at Rev and Mrs Sam Morris's home featured vanity compacts and light refreshments.

The First Baptist Church Bernice Caldwell Floyd York Sam Morris Miss Caldwell Mrs. York Austin Hobbs New Mexico

Remembering Sons With Bluebonnet Bowl and Feasting

The notice recalls a gathering where a bluebonnet pottery bowl holding three cactus species was presented to honor sons. After games, pineapple ice cream with whipped cream cherries and cookies and olives were served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Don Ferris and other local couples and the honor guests.

Don Ferris H. H. Pennington Bartlett Holland Neil Carlock J. H. Scott E. A. Russell W. F. Rogan E. G. Keese

Friendship Class Entertained by Memorial Baptist Church

Mrs. J. T. Hassell hosted the Friendship class gathering Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Baptist Church. The program opened with four violin numbers by Mrs. George Rollins and Mrs. George Zachary, followed by contests and games. Ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mrs. F. E. Proctor of Breckenridge and Mesdames J. S. Smith, E. E. Yates, G. G. Flour noy, C. N. Humphrey, C. F. Upshaw, J. T. Brady, F. B. Ramey, and the hostess.

Friendship J. T. Hassell Memorial Baptist Church George Rollins George Zachary F. E. Proctor Breckenridge Mesdames J. S. Smith E. E. Yates G. G. Flournoy C. N. Humphrey C. F. Upshaw J. T. Brady F. B. Ramey

Dorcas Class Luncheon at St John s Methodist

Members of the Dorcas Class of St John s Methodist Sunday School held a luncheon at the church on Wednesday. Hostesses listed include Mesdames Ed Gray R A Gardner R L Haynie and others with a Centennial motif and Texas designs on the table. Attendees included Mrs M Payne and many listed members.

Dorcas St. John’s Methodist Sunday School Ed Gray R. A. Gardner R. L. Haynie Cleburne Huston C. D. Hopkins H. B. Lawdon Texas Lone Star Mrs. M. Payne Waco Mesdames E. A. Reed F. A. Lowe Jack McClendon J. A. Smith Ona J. Buie Frank Locke Burt Flemins R B. Bryant J. P. Donalson Walter McDaniel Louis Browning R. M. Kinard R. V. Hagler Fred Knipling B. B. Gay E. H. Sims R. E. McNabb B. F. Knutson Leona Mott Reta Culbreath Swenson Davis Herbert Day

Announcement Tea Reveals Abilene Bride-to-Be

Mrs. David P. Walker and Miss Mary Emily Allen hosted an announcement tea for the engagement of Gabriella Edington of Abilene to Oscar Pace of Sweetwater. Edington, a North Park School teacher and former Hamlin student, is the daughter of J. Y. Edington. Pace is the son of Mrs. J. P. Pace of Laurel Mississippi and brother of J. R. Pace. The couple plans to live in Odessa where Pace has been named manager of Bryant and Brown Grocery Company.

David P. Walker Mary Emily Allen Leander Walker Gabriella Edington Abilene Oscar Pace Sweetwater J. Y. Edington A. W. Westbrook C. E. Terrell Raged Irene Thompson Hamin B. B. Oldham Verna Emma J. P. Pace Laurel Mississippi J. R. Pace Stamford Odessa Pace Bryant and Brown Grocery Company

Wallace Family Honored At Dallas Moving Reception

Mr and Mrs John Wallace were feted at a First Baptist Church reception before moving to Dallas. Wallace led the Sunday School as general superintendent and served on the deacons board. Mrs Wallace headed the Primary department. Guests included church officers and friends with Centennial theme decorations and songs such as America and Home on the Range.

W. C. Pratt A. D. Thompson J. A. MecCuistion J. M. Martin Carroll Bailey Evelyn Carson Alton McClellan W. F. Robbins W. T. Gambill Cecil McDaniel W. T. Rhodes Katharine Addis Bernice Caldwell Centennial City America Frances Prewit B. C. Burrow Forrest Gambill Ben Simpson R. Tinsley Clay Randel Sam Morris Pauline Thompson

Centennial Candles Skit Ends with Silver Gift

In the Primary department a skit titled Centennial Candles was performed by 13 children who carried lighted candles. At the end Rev. H. S. Hinson spoke and presented Mr. and Mrs. Wallace with an eight service silver set.

H. S. Hinson

Royal Ambassadors Camp Planned at Lueders Next Week

The Third Royal Ambassador camp for Baptist boys and friends will be at Lueders Baptist Encampment grounds June 8 9 and 10 with the theme Following the Trail. Rev J D Brannon Abilene directs activities and Rev J H Littleton Hamlin is camp pastor with registration led by Rev J L Ponder Rochester.

Lueders Baptist J. D. Brannon Abilene J. H. Littleton Hamlin J. L. Ponder Rochester J. D. Riddle Virgil Reynolds Harold Beasley T. S. Tierce Clyde Roy Shahan Rule Fred McPherson Jayton O. M. Jones Sylvester Stamford

Summer High School Session Opens Next Week

Stamford High School summer session will begin Monday at 9 o clock with Miss Mattie Celeste Widney as teacher. Courses include English II and III History III Math I and likely Civics as announced by Miss Widney.

Stamford High School Mattie- Celeste Widney Widney

Thieves steal 17 hens from Selma area farm

Thieves robbed a farm near Selma Alabama taking 17 fat hens and left an old rooster with a note tied to its leg reading Lonesome Daddy. The incident was reported locally as a farm theft with no further details on suspects or motive.

Selma Ala

Wall Paper and Canvas at C D Shamburger Lumber Co

Local lumber firm C D Shamburger Lumber Co offers wall paper and canvas materials, including a 26 tie feature. The notice highlights available supplies and pricing details for homeowners and contractors.

C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co Tfe

Chaplin Returns in Funniest Film Modern Times at Grand

After a five year absence Charlie Chaplin returns to the Grand Theatre for previews of Modern Times. The star writes directs and produces this synchronized sound effects comedy featuring the tramp in new comic situations.

Charlie Chaplin Grand Theatre Chaplin Charlie

McCormick-Deering Power Binder on Sale at Prewit Motor Co

Practically new McCormick Deering power binder, 10 feet, priced to sell. Sold by Prewit Motor Co with an early August posting.

McCormick-Deering Prewit Motor Co

Bette Davis Star Turns in Dangerous at Grand Theatre

Bette Davis leads the Warner Bros. drama Dangerous at the Grand Theatre for Tuesday and Wednesday only. The film features Franchot Tone, Margaret Lindsay, Alison Skipworth, John Eldredge and Dick Foran, delivering a powerful emotional impact with an exceptional cast.

Warner Bros Grand Theatre Bette Davis Franchot Tone Margaret Lindsay Alison Skipworth John Eldredge Dick Foran

New machineless permanents advertised by Blue Bonnet Beauty Shop

An OCR fragment promotes machineless permanents available while you wait at Blue Bonnet Beauty Shop. The line includes a product note and the shop’s name in a vintage ad style with no additional details.

Blue Bonnet Beauty Shop

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R. F. Mahood Geo. E. Pryor, JR Strauss Strauss Dry Goods Co Mattie-Celeste Widney Ann Crocker Eunice Prichard Alton Hicks Haskell Jamie Cogdell Quanah Mary Tom Boston Lucile Irwin M. L. Hicks E. O. Prichard Jewel Austin H. K. Langford William. Lyon W. B. Amerson Price Amerson Novel Baize Bufford Williamson R. Ko Bounds Parnell N. H. Bickley F. J. Schaefer I. H. Terry Morris Hicks W. H. Avrea Bert Flemins J. T. Brown Annie Bounds T. J. Boston Bart Holland J. D. Smith Burl McClellan Margaret Crockett Stella Doak Janie Lou Guffin Ethel Rowell Lillie Mae Rucker Bessie Terry Vera Steely Mattie V. McCuistion Orie Lee Valentine Bland E. Q. Prichard Draughon’s Business College Rule Jayton Cotton Oil Company Wesley Adult Bible P. C. Owen Owen J. M. Alexander A. C. Thompson J. B. Smith W. J. Glenn Stella Williams Sarah Laughlin Adamson Earl Reese Lueders James Oliver Curwood Conway Tearle Joe Cook As White Hope Dorothy Lee RKO Psana van Charles Heck Lone Star State Texas Rangers Rangers Stars OF Tomorrow Charlie Hadlin Will Santo Miss Davis Flat Top Ranch Tober NAS Jean Parker Eugene Pallette Grand Shirley Temple Garcia Louis Pasteur
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