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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
3
Following a regular prayer service at the First Baptist Church a farewell gathering was held Wednesday night for Mr and Mrs Broughton Harden who were departing the community. The event featured warm compliments and best wishes for the couple.
Mr Harden, educational director for two years, resigned last Sunday. Mrs H C Michael led a games session. A lace clothed refreshment table with flowers hosted punch and cookies. A cash gift equaling about one month’s salary was given to the honorees.
Monthly Family Night at the Stamford Country Club attracted about 40 attendees from members and their families. Supper followed by games and dancing, with Dean Culp winning the high score prize in bridge.
The arrangements committee for Family Night includes Mrs. Ike Hudson as chairman with Mrs. L. F. Metz, Mrs. H. G. Andrews and Mrs. Tom Upshaw Jr. Ping pong and other games will occupy other groups. A chicken barbecue is planned for next month.
Mr and Mrs Branham Payne hosted the Mr and Mrs Club on Thursday night. Potted ferns and ivy decorated the rooms as bridge games and high score prizes were enjoyed. Ice cream and cake were served to a group including Mrs R T Daniel, Mr and Mrs Roland Dunnody, and others.
Jon Marc Johnson turned seven on June 3 with a party at his parents home Mr and Mrs L W Johnson. Guests including Ann Markham Jo Ann Humphrey Barbara Pendleton Anna Ruth Smith Carolyn Bird Richie Inez Lane Dorothy Baird Gloria Bennett Nancy Pace Kenneth Bonds Fred Pauling George Humphrey Billy Humphrey and others enjoyed games sandwiches chips olives punch and cake with ice cream.
The Needle and Thimble Club gathers to discuss upcoming craft projects and share stitching tips at the community room. Members plan a social event and exchange patterns and fabric recommendations.
Members gathered Thursday afternoon for sewing and handwork led by Mrs. L. L. Loop. The session ended with a refreshment hour serving sandwiches, potato chips, pickles, and cold drinks. Present were Mmes Neal Atkins, Roscoe Hood, Albert Turner, W. H. Plant, A. M. Conant, E. R. Clark, J. J. Upshaw, and E. B. Harrison.
Mrs. Lloyd Luckie entertained the Saturday Afternoon Bridge Club last week. Mrs. Tom Smith won the high score prize in bridge games. The hostess served date-nut cake with whipped cream and iced drinks to Mmes. J. I. Moody Maples John Oates Jr. Joe Dick Giddens A. B. Drury Oliver Smith and Tom Smith.
A birthday party for Richie Inez Lane was hosted at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lane, May 29 from 5 30 to 7 p m. Neighbors and school friends attended, games were played on the back lawn, and a picnic lunch with pink and white birthday cake and ice cream followed. Carnival horns served as favors for guests Carole Dewees Nancy Peace Jane Hughes Ann Markham Barbara Pendleton Jo Ann Humphrey Margaret Ann Mahood Carolyn Bird Ann McCulloch Betty Raymer Mary Ann Reeves Emily Reeves Paul Phy John Mare Johnson Fred William Pauling and Sammy Doyle and Jackie Doyle attended.
Carolyn Bird daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Bird celebrated her seventh birthday with a party May 29 from 2 to 4 pm. ABC games and entertainment filled the afternoon before a pink and green decorated cake was cut and served with ice cream. Guests included Barbara Joyce Pendleton Janie Mueller Sue Ann Deats Jo Ann Humphrey Richi Inez Lane Ann McCulloch Lua Helen Curry Margaret Ann Mahood Jon Marc Johnson and Fred William Pauling.
The Junior High and Senior High School groups held promotion day ceremonies on May 28. Students received perfect attendance certificates and good scholarship cards as programs featured student performances. Awards highlighted first second and third ranks across sixth to tenth grades with numerous named students recognized.
The Coterie Contract Club met with Mrs Ike Hudson last Friday afternoon. Joses improved the party rooms and in bridge games Mrs Lloyd Browne won the high score prize. Refreshments were served to a group of ladies including Milton Payne Britain Walker Holland Browne Arledge Pace Callicoatte Coch Cole Crosby Youngblood.
Members of the Busy Hour Club met with Mrs. Jack Fuqua on Tuesday afternoon. After sewing and handwork, ice cream and cake were served. Guests included Mesdames E. R. Pace Gene Nichols O. A. Kinney S. H. Young H. B. Lawhon and George Gray.
Raymond Austin son of Mrs. Jewel Austin of this city received a Master of Science degree from the University of Indiana in Bloomington during the graduation exercises held there. He previously graduated from Hardin-Simmons University at Abilene last year and received a fellowship at Indiana University.
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