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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

3

Louise Royer and Virgil Stanley Married in Stamford

Miss Louise Royer daughter of Mr and Mrs N B Royer and Virgil Stanley son of Mr and Mrs H Stanley were married on Saturday May 24 at the home of Mr and Mrs O H Tabor The ceremony was performed by Pastor O H Tabor with Miss Florence Walker and Deanmith as attendants The bride wore a pink dress with white accessories She is a Stamford High School graduate While the groom a Stamford High School alumnus serves in Company K 142nd Infantry National Guard at Camp Bowie Brownwood He visited last week for Memorial Day and the bride will live with her parents while he serves in the army.

Louise Royer Virgil Stanley N. B. Royer Virtt Stanley H. Stanley O. H. Tabor Tabor Church of Christ Florence Walker Dean Mith Stamford High School Mr. Stanley Company K 142Nd Infantry National Guard Camp Bowie Brownwood Mrs. Stanley

Bridgettes Compliment Esther Rogers at Breakfast

The Bridgettes hosted a Sunday breakfast at the Stamford Inn to honor Esther Rogers, to be married to Maurice Crawford. A two course meal featured scabiosa centerpiece, carnations corsage, and a linen table cloth.

Bridgettes Esther Rogers Stamford Inn Maurice Crawford Jeff Ing

Notable Tribute Names Read At Forsans Event

A reading of names including Forsans, Mrs. Weldon Walker of Vicksburg Mississippi, and honoree guests Bart Holland Bernard Buie Roland Kelly Gene Precit Billy Perkins Tom Smith Earl Russell Morris Childers Jack Young Peggy Elliott LaVerne Grace marked the gathering celebrating the honoree.

Lish Forsans Weldon Walker Vicksburg Mies Bart Holland Bernard Buie Roland Kelly Gene Precit Billy Perkins Tom Smith Earl Russell Morris Childers Jack Young Peggy Elliott LaVerne Grace

Expression Pupils Present Recital at ELLIOTT Home

Expression pupils of Miss Peggy Elliott were presented in a recital last Friday afternoon at the T. J. Elliott home. About 35 guests attended as students read selections and shared performances including Eunice Haterius presiding at the punch bowl and Ann Markham assisting.

Peggy Elliott T. J. Elliott Eunice Haterius Ann Markham Ann Annie Eunice Spencer Baize Imogene Haterius Robert Dickenson

Formal Tea for Miss Esther Rogers Bride Elect

About 50 guests attended a formal tea at the home of Mrs. Bernard Buie for Miss Esther Rogers bride elect of Maurice Crawford. Daisy themed decorations and refreshments were served by Mrs. Weldon Walker, Mrs. Childers and Miss Fay McCandless with Miss Rowland at the bride’s book. Out of town guests included Mrs. M. W. Rogers and Mrs. di M Crawford among others.

Esther Rogers Bernard Buie Morris Childers LaVerne Grace Maxine Rowland Maurice Crawford Weldon Walker Childers Fay McCandless Rule Miss Rowland Halcyon Stagner Virginia Tayman Janice Baird M. W. Rogers di M Crawford Haskell Reba Stahl L. W. Jones, Jr Boy Lyford Dallas

Graduation Dinner Honors Pryor Daughters

Mr and Mrs George Pry hosted a Friday night gathering for the graduating class. Guests included Ann Tayman Virginia Tayman Jane McDonald Nancy Harrison Betty Jane Blackwell Eunice Haterius Martha McClellan Judy Fuqua Halcyon Stagner Janice Baird and Betty Jo Summers. Photos in the garden showed the girls in formal gowns and each place setting had a miniature diploma and handkerchief favors. Mrs Pryor and Mrs L W Johnson read the favorite poems of the graduates after dinner.

George Pryor

Speech Pupils Present Recital at Morning Coffee

Out of town visitor Mr and Mrs Bill Braymer entertained the Emanon Club members and their husbands with a speech recital at a Saturday morning coffee at Mrs Tom Upshaw Jr home Nancy Herrison poured coffee Eva Jo Upshaw assisted in serving canapes cookies and mints Betty Jo Mahood distributed programs Each girl performed three numbers and the event drew about 50 guests

Ruth Frances Ruth Francis C. M. Francis St. John’s Methodist Church N. M. Phy Ben Cole Abilene Betty Jane Blackwell Jane McDonald Nancy Harrison Ann Bunkley Jean Brownfield Sarah McDonald Peggy Tinsley Doris Rosenwasser Joy Hughes Nell Stagner Mendelssohn Bach Rangeland Rose Jasper Nickell Tipperary Denis A. McCarthy Miss Pickelford Finlandia Sibelius Lemigre Guillette Emanon Bill Braymer Emanon Club Tom Upshaw, Jr Mrs. Upshaw Nancy Herrison Eva Jo Upshaw Betty Jo Mahood Nancy Eva Jo Sam Betty Jo Joseph Ine Doleful

Braymer Dinner Party Guests Honor Mrs Braymer

Last week at Bradford Pennsylvania a dinner party honored Mrs Vida Braymer of Bradford with flowers and a crystal bowl centerpieces. High score in bridge went to Dr and Mrs Wade Youngblood among other guests including Mr and Mrs Grady Bowdry and Mr and Mrs H G Andrews.

Braymer Vida Braymer Bradford Wade Youngblood Youngblood L. M. Hardy L. F. Metz Roy Arledge Frank Morrow Grady Bowdry H. G. Andrews George Zachary

Mr and Mrs Francis Host London Bridge Club

Pretty roses adorned the Francis residence for the London Bridge Club meeting last Friday. Mrs. Fred Hudson led the women with a top score and George Zachary topped the men, each receiving a prize after bridge. Refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. R. O. Webb Dallas and Dr. Alec Spencer of San Antonio among others.

Francis London Bridge Club C. M. Francis Fred Hudson George Zachary R. O. Webb Dallas Alec Spencer San Antonio W. B. Harrison H. A. Carter

Play-A-While Club Meets With Mrs Lee

Mrs J B Lee entertained the Play-A-While Club Wednesday afternoon of last week. Variegated pink roses decorated the rooms. After games of forty two a salad course with iced tea and cookies was served. Guests included Mrs Bob Moore El Paso Mines A F Ashenhust A M Conant Ceci Gray Jack Fuqua E B Harrison Z A Jeter Frank Lindsey Jack McClendon W W Miller L E Million and R P Small.

Lee J. B. Lee Bob Moore el Paso, Mines A. F. Ashenhust A. M. Conant Ceci Gray Jack Fuqua E. B. Harrison Z. A. Jeter Frank Lindsey Jack McClendon W. W. Miller L. E. Million R. P. Small

Joy Britt Hosts Informal Group Gathering at Home

Joy Britt entertained a group at the family home Tuesday night May 27 with games and dancing. An iced beverage and cookies were served. Guests included Betty Pace June Johnson Kathryn Feris Patsy Sitton Norma Faye Carlton Peg gy Sue Welton Dorothy Paul Summers John Culp Rex Precht Herbert Allen Carter Wayland Fuqua and Bobby Huston.

Joy Britt Betty Pace June Johnson Kathryn Feris Patsy Sitton Norma Faye Carlton Peggy Sue Welton Dorothy Paul Summers John Culp Rex Precht Herbert Allen Carter Wayland Fuqua Bobby Huston

Bridgettes Meet with Mrs Holland in Bridge Night

Mrs Bart Holland entertained the Bridgettes Tuesday evening with a spring themed bridge party. Spring flowers decorated the home and Miss Peggy Elliott posted the high score.

Bridgettes Holland Bart Holland Peggy Elliott

Ice Cream and Cake Delight At Dinner Event

Guests included Weldon Walker visiting former member Tom Smith Nat Wash Bernard Buie Earl Russell Gene Precht Roland Kelly Billy Perkins W. O. Smith Jr Morris Childers LaVerne Grace and Peggy Elliott as prizes were awarded. Straw berry ice cream and marble cake served amid a social gathering.

Mmes. Weldon Walker Tom Smith Nat Wash Bernard Buie Earl Russell Gene Precht Roland Kelly Billy Perkins W. O. Smith, Jr Morris Childers Misses LaVerne Grace Peggy Elliott

Personal notices from Abilene and Eastland visit relatives

A. J. Bell Jr. spent a few days with his parents between Hardin-Simmons University terms in Abilene and returned Tuesday to Sonelise for summer work. Mrs. Leroy Massey and children visit Corpus Christi relatives at J. E. Masseys. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Daniel and Arlen spent last weekend in Eastland with Carl Daniel and family. Carl Wayne Daniel joined them for a two week visit home.

A. J. Bell, Jr Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Leroy Massey Margaret Louise Jimmy Corpus Christi J. E. Massey A. J. Daniel Arlen Eastland Carl Daniel Carl Wayne Daniel

Bridal Shower Held for Miss Esther Rogers

A bridal shower was hosted at the home of Mrs. Lennis Jones in Rule on Wednesday afternoon for Miss Esther Rogers, the bride elect of Mau. The event featured close friends and family in a celebratory gathering prior to the upcoming wedding.

Lennis Jones Rule Esther Rogers Mau

Local Hostesses Plan Event and Community Notes

Rice Crawford hosts a party with a group of hostesses assisting. Miss Arvilla Hughes and Miss Louise Daugherity return to Melissa and Athlene for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rambo and son Carl visit Hartley relatives, as do Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Smith. Mrs. G. L. Inglish suffered a heart attack and is recovering at Stamford Sanitarium. Mrs. R. G. Ladd visits her son Jack Ladd in Lamesa.

Arvilla Hughes Oliver Street Melissa Louise Daugherity Athlene

Bryan siblings return from University of Texas

Mrs. Henry Bryan and Mrs. Bailey Post visited Austin on Saturday night and brought back Bob Bryan and Wynona Post who have been attending the University of Texas this year.

Henry Bryan Bailey Post Austin Bob Bryan Wynona Post University of Texas

Baldwin Family Mentioned in Local Social Notes

Mrs. J. H. Baldwin and daughter Miss Blanche Baldwin appear with Mrs. Baldwin’s sisters Mrs. S. W. in a social column fragment detailing a family gathering or visit. The item highlights relations and social ties within the Baldwin family.

J. H. Baldwin Blanche Baldwin Mrs. Baldwin S. W

Honey Grove nuptials head to Big Spring weekend

Mantius and Miss Corinne Gal braith of Honey Grove were joined here last Friday by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mayfield and Mrs. A P Olive who took them to Big Spring for the week end.

Mantius Corinne Galbraith Honey Grove Bruce Mayfield A. P. Olive Big Spring

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Raymond T. Richey and Evangelistic Party Abilene, Texas Sycamore Sts Camp Barkeley E. P. Bunkley Vandervoort United Food Store Clover Farm Payne Bros. Grocery Safeway Store Nu-Way Grocery U. S. Market Jack & Jill Grocery Hilltop Grocery Stagner’s Grocery T.N. Meadow, JR C. A. Rambo Carl Hartley J. D. Rambo T. A. Smith G. L. Inglish Stamford Brooks Justine Sant Ieee Adel Madras Santa Ce Rprizelg Els Orbent Sunny Tucker Etto Kis Talon Rayon Poplin Titsy Yviving Penders
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