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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

7

Shower for Miss Thompson by Y W A and Fidelis Class

A Monday evening shower at Mrs. J T Medlin's home honored Miss Verlyne Thompson. Y W A colors white and green decorations, bride's book hosted by Winnie Lee McDougle and Johnnie Frances Smith, punch by Sarah Upshaw and Loren Sloan, music by Mrs C M Lester and Ruth Tunnell Lena Berthel Medlin, readings by Slover Culwell and Sarah Upshaw. Gifts and a rainbow band of ribbons signified well wishes. bride's book lists many attendees including Frank Helfin John C Jenkins J M Martin and others. Ray Cox birthday celebrated by Mrs A C Cox at her mother’s home with pink candle cake and ice cream after games. guest list included Peggy.

Fidelis The Baptist Church J. T. Medlin Verlyne Thompson Winnie Lee McDougle Johnnie Frances Smith Sarah Upshaw Loren Sloan C. M. Lester Ruth Tunnell Lena Berthel Medlin Slover Culwell Olive McDougie A. C. Cox C. E. Wason Ray Peggy

Garden shower honors Miss Sallie McCulloch at Kinard home

A miscellaneous bridal shower honoring Miss Sallie T. McCulloch was hosted at Mrs. R. M. Kinard’s home. Mesdames Ray Burson Swenson Davis R F Culbreath and Dorothy Jensen led the event with a flower-decorated arch, a bride’s book, and an ice course in pink and white. Guests listed include Mesdames R. L. Haynie H K Langford J. H. Rutherford and many others.

Sallie T. McCulloch Ray Burson Swenson Davis R. F. Culbreath Dorothy Jensen R. M. Kinard Fay Williams Jane Ann Soderberg R. L. Haynie R. C. Thomas R. Tunnicliff J. S. Smith G. H. Haynes W. B. Tayman G. C. Davis C. G. Inglish J. G. Tarpley John Dee M. L. Hewitt Earl Reese Jim McCulloch W. B. Ray Fenton Brown E. G. Reese Jack Jones J. B. Dodson Allen Cox Rubi Gillam Andy Turner M. E. Elliott Frankie Jackson S. R. Osment R. B. Buie J. F. Walker W. P. McDonald W. T. McCulloch J. D. Smith N. H. Bickley G. J. Smith Mary Louise Patsy Kinard Clara Lively Willie Lee Box Lottie Hanson Bertha Jane Orr Mary Ruth Harris Dora Alice Ladd Frances Daught

Local Obituaries Prompt Brief List of Names

Ruby Rice Jessie Garth Annie Mae Wall Irene L Glenn appear in a brief obituary notice listing mourners and surviving relatives from a small community. The short item names four individuals and notes a local funeral service and burial arrangements pending.

Ruby Rice Jessie Garth Annie Mae Wall Irene L. Glenn

Mrs Newcombe Hosts 42 Party for Veda Newcombe and Troy Murray

Mrs Tul Newcombe entertained with a 42 party Tuesday afternoon at her home east of Stamford to announce the approaching marriage of her daughter Miss Veda Newcombe to Mr. Troy Murray of Alpine. The bride’s colors were green and white and a salad course punch and cake were served. Wedding date announced as June 10.

Tul! Newcombe Stamford Veda Newcombe Troy Murray Alpine

Picnic at Third Lake Draws Local Party Crowd

Friday evening a picnic party enjoyed games and a bountiful feast at third lake. Attendees included Fay Adams Evelyn Carson Mary Estes Jewell Elliott Elizabeth Pratt Katherine Pratt Thelma Thorp and couples Clarence Armstrong W C Adams Alice Hoover H E Bailey plus Bill Thompson Edward Adams and Dick Carson.

Third Lake Fay Adams Evelyn Carson Mary Estes Jewell Elliott Elizabeth Pratt Katherine Pratt Thelma Thorp Clarence Armstrong W. C. Adams Alice Hoover H. E. Bailey Bill Thompson Edward Adams Dick Carson

Buffet Supper Honors Miss Verlyne Thompson

Mrs Tinsley hosted a buffet at her home to honor Miss Verlyne Thompson. Guests included Mrs M D Thompson, Alton McClellan, A D Thompson, Chas McDougle, John C Jenkins, Ruth Tunnell, Edna Cullum, Bernece Thompson, Loreda Sloan, Thelma McCuistion, Marie McCuistion, Johnnie Frances Smith, Winnie Lee McDougle, and Rachel Langston of Spur. Partners matched for weddings and hemmed dish towels as a group activity. A three course meal complemented pastel decorations of sweet peas and snapdragons.

T. R. Tinsley Frank Heflin Mabel Bailey Olive McDougle Mmes. M. D. Thompson Alton McClellan A. D. Thompson Chas McDougle John C. Jenkins Ruth Tunnell Edna Cullum Bernece Thompson Loreda Sloan Thelma and Marie McCuistion Johnnie Frances Smith Winnie Lee McDougle Rachel Langston Spur

Radiant Sunday Class Social Hosted by Wanda Lowe

The Radiant Sunday school class of First Baptist church was entertained Friday night at the home of Mrs. W. T. Gambill, Wanda Lowe hosting. Rooms were decorated with...

Memorial Day Garden Party Honors Local Class

A Memorial Day color scheme of red white and blue framed games and a cake cream and candy refreshment plate. Guests included Louise Adams Margaret Cundiff Billie Louise Wilkerson Dorothy Duncan Nellie Mae Box Pauline Thompson Margaret Upshaw Wanda Lowe and class guests Victoria Favor Thomas Earl Johnson Carl Pratt Abilene James Crawford Clyde Crawford Bob Prat Hubert Bounds Buster Hall Frank Flemings and the Gambills.

Louise Adams Margaret Cundiff Billie Louise Wilkerson Dorothy Duncan Nellie Mae Box Pauline Thompson Margaret Upshaw Wanda Lowe Victoria Favor Thomas Earl Johnson Carl Pratt Abilene James Crawford Clyde Crawford Bob Prat Hubert Bounds Buster Hall

New Hope Community Notes and Sunday Activities

A light shower Sunday evening followed a Sunday preaching service attended by a large crowd. Rev Clyde Campbell and family dined with J M Mickler. Charlie Carlton and family dined with J E Skiles. Visitors included H C Rogers family Frank Stevenson and boys Walter Skiles. Grandma Goree improving. J B Burney returned from Abilene. Lyle Adams visited his parents J E Skiles. New Hope second team beat Anson second 13 to 6. Jean Robert and spouse welcomed a baby boy born Saturday night. Next third Sunday planned.

Clyde Campbell J. M. Mickler Charlie Carlton J. E. Skiles C. W. Sorrell H. C. Rogers Frank Stevenson Walter Skiles Goree J. B. Burney Abilene Lyle Adams New Hope Anson Jean Robert

Friday preaching day draws local families and visitors

Friday featured Mrs J E Skiles and girls, Mrs W D Pierce and boys, Mrs Walter Skiles and boys, and Mrs Taylor delivering sermons. All are invited to hear the preached word. Visitors include Miss Effie McLaren of Paducah visiting Miss Lucile Clendenin, with McLaren and Clendenin spending Saturday and Sunday in town.

J. E. Skiles W. D. Pierce Walter Skiles Taylor Doyle Home Effie McLaren Paducah Lucile Clendenin McLaren Clendenin

Vincl promises nerve relief and appetite boost

An advertisement claims Vincl, a tonic with iron and cod liver peptone, can calm nerves and increase appetite. It says the first bottle helps sleep and energy, with testimonials from Mrs N McCall and a druggist named B Yates. The tone targets nervous, tired readers seeking quick vitality.

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H. S. Abbott Miss Thompson Messrs Mmes Frank Helfin Muleshoe J. M. Martin A. A. Levern G. W. Coats Stover Culwell T. C. Hart C. W. Cromwell J. Brown J. W. Doheney Cecil McDan Ray Cox East Moran Bill Harbert Penick-Hughes Company Funeral Home Kinney Ambulance Service Wrights Garage Youngquist Ferguson Street Upshaw Shawne River Brand Lipton Prunes van Camp Rogers Chinaware
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