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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1956

Page

6

Wedding of Glyn Medlin and Benny Parnell at First Baptist Church

Glyn Medlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Weaver Medlin wed Benny Parnell in a Saturday candlelight ceremony at First Baptist Church. Parnell, fresh from Naval basic training in San Diego, is a grandson of Mr and Mrs B F Ashburn of Tuxedo. Reverend Byron Bryant officiated with Miss Elsie Medlin as maid of honor and Eugene Parnell as best man. The couple, both Stamford High School graduates of 1955, plan a honeymoon then reside here while Parnell awaits assignment at Tongue Point Naval Reserve Fleet in Astoria Oregon.

Glyn Medlin Benny Parnell First Baptist Church Weaver Medlin Naval Training Center San Diego Calif B. F. Ashburn Tuxedo Byron Bryant Bill Keck Seymour Hardin Simmons University Dick Bouchett Texas Christian University John Lynn Markham Don Walker Markham Walker Tarleton State College Elsie Medlin Eugene Parnell John T.treadwell Bobby Jones Miss Medlin A. J. Mills Clay Markham Geraldine He Jack Mills Joe Hudspeth C. L. Cromwell

Berry Ties Knot At Paint Creek Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs Glen Berry wed at Paint Creek Baptist Church in Paint Creek with a reception at the bride's parents home. The couple plans to live in Stamford at 510 E McHarg after a short honeymoon in San Antonio. The bride Jean Griffith is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Griffith of Paint Creek and the groom is the son of Mrs T W Berry of Stamford. Reverend Edwin Terrell officiated with music by Veda Griffin and Gene Overton. Seventy seven guests attended the reception.

Glen Berry Paint Creek Baptist Church Stamford Paint Creek Mina Griffith Linda Griffith Brenda Griffith Bill Berry Lloyd Terrell Jimmy Griffith Glenda Walton W. W. Howard Joan Griffith San Antonio E. McHarg N.S. Vassar Buie Bertie Patterson Sweetwater T. C. Dunn Birdie Pardue Bertha Robinson S. B. Daniels Woodrow Griffith Susan Woody Abilene Ray Andrews Cotton Harmon Mathis Jack Ormsby Paul Brownwood Orlan Vaughn Holliday J.S. Miller Hobbs N. M Sylvia Hokanson Hazel McKinney Wichita Falls Albert Peterson Avoca Lueders High School Hobbs, N. M High School

New Camp Fire Group Waditaka Formed At Fly Up

A Bluebonnet Blue Birds fly up to Camp Fire Girls as the Waditaka group is welcomed by the Otyokwa unit led by guardian Mrs. E J Barnett and Mrs. E J Elliott. The May 24 ceremony featured songs talks crafts and kerchiefs exchanged.

Bluebonnet Blue Birds Camp Fire Girls E. J. Barnett E. J. Elliott Blue Birds Martha Mayes Donna Proctor Carolyn Thompson Ann Horton Carolyn Rainer Sandra Olson Mimi Sue Olson Karen Bounds Susan MacClellan Gwen Portwood Patsy Bates Scottie Pryor Celeste Craig

Mrs Jim Woodyard Honored With Baby Gift Shower

A baby gift shower for Mrs. Ida Larche was held Thursday night May 31 at Mrs. A L Wadzeck home with Mrs. Bill Jackson as associate hostess. Guests registered in the baby book as gifts were displayed and refreshments included frosted punch date nut cookies and mints.

Jim Woodyard A. L. Wadzeck Bill Jackson

Miss Nadia Hassen Returns Home for Summer

Miss Nadia Hassen, a Hobbs New Mexico teacher, has returned home for the summer. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D Hassen of this city.

Nadia Hassen Hobbs N. M Miss Hassen D. Hassen

Coke Party Honors Stamford High Senior Girls

Ann Pryor and Roulhae Bunkley were feted at a Coke party hosted by Mrs. Warren B. Tayman and her daughter at the Tayman home on Monday May 28. A white glass centerpiece and souvenir napkins bearing the honorees' names complemented sandwiches olives peanuts and cookies served with Coke.

Ann Pryor Roulhae Bunkley Stamford Warren B. Tayman Ted Myers, Jr Tayman Halene Lipe Terry Judy Myers Edie Hudson Martha Hudson George Pryor, Jr Tom Bunkley George Pryor E. P. Bunkley Roulhac Gewin Mobile Ala

Birthday Observance for Father and Brother at Stamford

Mrs. Eugene Swenson and Mrs. Charles Brownfield host a joint birthday observance for their father Dr. Hugo B. Haterius and brother Milton T. Haterius at the Eugene Swenson home in Stamford after church. Attendees include Dr. and Mrs. Haterius, Milton Haterius, the Brownfields and children, Swenson family, and others. A gift tea for Sue Hollobaugh, bride elect of James Bilyeu, is planned at the home economics cottage on Saturday June 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Eugene Swenson Charles Brownfield, Jr Hugo B. Haterius Milton T. Haterius Stamford Haterius Milton Haterius Vivian Steiger George Birger Haterius Stephen Ingrid Craig Brownfields Chuck M'liss Lezli Swensons Sherry Sue Hollobaugh James Bilyeu

Gladys Conner and Grady Corby United in Marriage

Gladys Conner daughter of A L Conner of Haskell and Grady Ray Corby son of G R Corby of Stamford were married Friday at 8 pm at the bride’s home. The father minister performed the double ring ceremony with pink glass baskets and seven candles as background.

Gladys Conner Grady Ray Corby A. L. Conner Haskell G. R. Corby Stamford Janet Conner C. D Bud) Grissom Abilene

Sharon Lane Honored At Stamford High Graduation Party

Mrs. C. D. Dickenson and daughter Nancy hosted a Coke party honoring Sharon Lane, a Stamford High senior. The May 28 gathering invited all senior girls. decor featured pipe cleaner caps and daisies with a daisied refreshment bowl. Buffet included Coke, sandwiches, brownies, cookies, olives and nuts.

C. D. Dickenson Nancy Sharon Lane Stamford High School

Danny Sedberry Undergoes Tonsil Removal at Stamford Sanitarium

Danny Sedberry of Lagerton had his tonsils removed at the Stamford Sanitarium on June 5.

Danny Sedberry Lagerton Stamford Sanitarium

Burkman Miller wed in Bethel Lutheran double ring ceremony

Josephine Ann Burkman and James Perry Miller were married at Bethel Lutheran Church in a double ring service on a Sunday afternoon. The couple, both local high school graduates, will reside in Hobbs New Mexico with the groom employed there.

Josephine Ann Burkman James Perry Miller Bethel Lutheran Church Hugo B. Haterius Hugo B Haterius Hugo Lirger Haterius Rudolph Burkman Lueders Joe S. Miller Hobbs N. M

Honoring Glyn Medlin and Benny Parnell at Tuxedo Shower

Mrs. Joe Carlton hosts a gift shower for Glyn Medlin and Benny Parnell the night before their wedding at the community center. About forty five guests attended with cake and punch, a program of music and readings, and many gifts displayed beside a biscuit making contest.

Joe Carlton Benny Parnell Billie Ruth Kight Geraldine Hewett Judy Carlton Gayle Baize Don Timberlake Bill Pritchard Mmes Ira Treadwell Cleo Jones W. Osment Roy Williams H. M Phillips, Jr Craig Stephens Tom Gilbrath Floyd Price W R. Grimm

Christian Women's Fellowship Officers Installed at Patio Meeting

Officers of the Christian Women’s Fellowship of Central Christian Church were installed Monday night at the Harkins home. Mrs. Roy Craig led the ceremony, naming Mrs. Bob Craig president and listing the new officers. Nineteen members attended the patio gathering with light refreshments served.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Harkins The Central Christian Church E. B. Harkins Roy Craig Bob Craig BE. R. Pace World Call WW. Wesbrooks Blanche Baldwin W. Watts Fannie Meeker Lee Williams Harry Steenson

East of Sun and West of Moon Grads Dance at Stamford Country Club

Eighth grade graduation dance at Stamford Country Club on May 28 featured a Never Never Land theme with entrances of candy canes and houses east of the sun and west of the moon. Hosts included Hollis Muehistein Elizabeth Bosse and James Smith with E G Bosse as general chairman, plus mother committees handling refreshments decor and invitations. Over 400 students from seventh eighth and ninth grades invited attended.

Stamford Counry Club Fafair Hollis Muehistein Elizabeth Bosse Ben Buie Martha Holland Judy Mills Virginia Harris Gert Pardue Nancy Kennedy James Smith John Bill Oman Judy K Iughes Jame Smith E. G. Bosse Jimmie Mueh Istein Oliver Smith Earl Oman Arche Pardue Dan Smith Bernard Buie Bart Holland Tad McGhee IT .O. Hughes A. J. Mills Addie Mae Kennedy Heartbreak Hotel

Gift Tea Honors Bride-Elect Patricia Meleen

A gift tea for Patricia Meleen and bride-elect of Jerry Carr will be held on June 8 from 5 to 8 pm at 1502 Compton Street. Hostesses include Mrs. W. H. Grimes Mrs. B. A. True Mrs. Raymond Astin Mrs. J. M. Newcomer Mrs. H. F. Williams Mrs. M. J. Sublett and Miss Blanche Baldwin.

Patricia Meleen Jerry Carr Compton Street W. H. Grimes B. A. True Raymond Astin J. M. Newcomer H. F. Williams M. J. Sublett Blanche Baldwin

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