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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1933

Page

3

Phebean Sunday School Class Entertained by Mrs Smiths

EL JANET HUSTON Society Editor reports the Phebean Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a Thursday afternoon program at the home of Mrs. George Smith with Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Johnny Smith as hostesses. After a brief business meeting, Mrs. J. D. Smith gave the devotional and Mrs. D. Hassen spoke on the Holy Land while refreshments were served.

Phebean First Baptist Church George Smith Smith Johnny Smith J. D. Smith D. Hassen Holy Land Mmes M. D. Smith Sherman Stanage K. R. Pawkett W. P. Stanage, Jr Abilene J.T. W. Brown J. L. Armour Roland Daughtry Ray Hill J. R. McDaniel Perry Pennel Arthur Lawson Bill Stell Clyde Crawford Sterline Keen G. H. Gatewood J. T. Allen R. H. Hammer E. H. Bushell Hazel Lee Johnson Louise Adams Vida Huggins

Douthit Home Hosts Final Party in Bridge Series

The Douthits entertained Thursday evening with a finish to a bridge party series. Nine tables played and high scores went to Mrs. A. C. Cooper and Dr. Dallas Southard. Refreshments featured sandwiches cookies and iced tea for guests including Harry W. Yates Rayford Hills Merlin Toler R. G. Bowdry C.S. Cooper Ernest Keese and Louis Rosen.

C. A. Douthit A. C. Cooper Dallas Southard Messrs Mmes Harry W. Yates Rayford Hills Merlin Toler R. G. Bowdry C.S. Cooper Ernest Keese Louis Rosen

Bright Woman Lost 20 Pounds Promotes Kruschen Salts

A testimonial from Mrs Lute Bright of Walker Minnesota dated January 10 1933 claims a 20 pound weight loss from June 28 1932 to January 10 1933 after using Kruschen Salts. She says doctors advised gallstone surgery before and Kruschen improved her health beyond expectations. The ad advises daily intake before breakfast and claims a four week jar price and money back guarantee.

Kruschen Lute Bright Walker Minn

Missionary Society study at Central Christian Church

The Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at the Central Christian Church for a regular mission study led by Mrs. E. R. Pace on Changed Communities in China. Mrs. B. N. Wisely presented How to Use Prison Workers, followed by Mrs. E. A. Saun dere’s reading Working for my Lord Jesus. A Pastor Cheo family story by Mrs. Ralph King closed the lesson. Officers were introduced and the Ladies Aid suspended until September. Regular meetings continue monthly. next is July 10.

Ladies Aid

Kolonial Kard Klub Hosts Summer Lunch and Bridge

Mrs G H Zachary entertained Kolonial Kard Klub at her home with a two course luncheon and an afternoon of bridge. Roses and larkspur decorated the rooms. High score prize went to Mrs W B Harrison. Guests included Dallas Southard H A Carter F E Hudson W P McDonald Rayford Hills A S Vernon Jeff Haynie Arnold Douthit C M Francis H L Sheppeard and Merlin Toler.

Kolonial Kard Klub G. H. Zachary The W B. Harrison W. P. McDonald Rayford Hills A. S. Vernon Jeff Haynie W. B. Harrison Arnold Douthit C. M. Francis H. L. Sheppeard Merlin Toler

Friendly Hour Bridge Club Adorns Pink Green Décor

Mrs. R. C. Ricks hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for the Friendly Hour Bridge Club with pink and green decorations and mint filled containers. Guests included Mmes. K. R. Pawkett, Jack Husbands, Ben Knutson, C. O. Miller, Bob Moore, E. R. Pace, Stapp, A. C. Braun, W. J. Buie, A. L. Armour, S. J. Hodge, L. L. Johns, C. S. Barrow, Miss Miller of Rotan, and Miss Jeanne Flemming. pink ice and cake refreshed attendees.

Friendly Hour Club R. C. Ricks Friendly Hour Bridge Club Mmes. K. R. Pawkett Jack Husbands Ben Knutson C. O. Miller Bob Moore E. R. Pace Stapp A. C. Braun W. J. Buie A. L. Armour S. J. Hodge L. L. Johns C. S. Barrow Miss Miller Rotan Jeanne Flemming

Williamson Whitworth Wedding at Church of Christ

Miss Earline Williamson of Avoca wed Hoyt Whitworth of Littlefield with H W Wrye presiding. The couple will reside in Littlefield where Whitworth works as a farmer.

Forty-Two Club Party With Flower Decor and Eighty-Four Games

Mrs. L. P. Hepler hosted the Forty-Two Club Friday with spring and summer flowers from her garden. Green and white decor highlighted potted ferns and table covers as guests played Eighty-Four and enjoyed homemade ice cream and angel food cake. Attending were Mmes. Inglish, Pratt, Boston, Rutherford, Brownfield, Pennington, Baird, Miles, McClellan, Sledge, Addis, Dyer, McCulloch, Gay, Doss, and Baker Robinson. Miss Rosenwasser hosted a class dance at the Country Club with a seven-piece band.

L. P. Hepler Mmes. G. L. Inglish W. C. Pratt T. J. Boston J. H. Rutherford C. E. Brownfield H. H. Pennington B. H. Baird E. P. Miles Alton McClellan J. R. Sledge G. H. Addis J.dyer Jim McCulloch S. D. Gay J. .C. Doss Baker Robinson

Purple and White Themed Orchestra Gathering Draws Guests

Decorations in purple and white colors set the scene for an orchestra event where a refreshing punch was served in the evening. Eighty guests attended, mingling and enjoying the performance.

W M U Circles Hold Joint Business Meeting

Members of the Circles of the W M U at First Baptist Church held a regular business meeting Monday afternoon. Circles A B F and G will meet next Monday with the listed hostesses Mrs J C Doss Mrs R F Mahood and Mrs Alice Hoover respectively.

W.M.U First Baptist Church J. C. Doss R. F. Mahood Alice Hoover

Auxiliary Parliament Drill at Central Presbyterian Church

The Women's Auxiliary to the Central Presbyterian Church met Monday afternoon at the church with Mrs. H. H. Pennington for a parliamentary drill. Present were Mmes. A. C. Johnson, Dick Rowland, J. C. Pinston, Oliver Crump and H. H. Pennington.

Central Presbyterian Church H. H. Pennington Mmes A. C. Johnson Dick Rowland J. C. Pinson Oliver Crump

Girls Bridge Club Hosts Surprise Shower for Mary Edna Frizzell

The Girls' Bridge Club held a surprise shower Tuesday at Mrs. Ralph Jackson's home for honoree Mary Edna Frizzell as she prepares to wed June 9 in Stellton to Mat Graham of Rochester. Hostess Marie Lou Gamblin arranged three tables for games and Gifts were presented. refreshments included chicken salad and iced tea.

Girls’ Bridge Club Mary Edna Frizzell Ralph Jackson Marie Lou Gamblin Frizzell Silverton Mat Graham Rochester Miss Frizzell Mmes Bart Holland McKinney Gamblin Mary Bryant Margaret Smith Frances Donalson Patsy Durrett Josephine Gardner Mae Belle Baird Margaret Lyles la Rue Humphrey Katherine McDaniel Leta Mae Middleton Mary Price

Mrs Smith Honored by Phebean Sunday School Class

The Phebean Sunday School Class surprised teacher Mrs. George Smith with a birthday party at Mrs. Sterling Keen’s home on Tuesday afternoon. Guests presented a basket of gifts and enjoyed tea sandwiches chips olives and iced tea during the social hour.

Mrs. Smith Phebean George Smith Sterling Keen Sherman Stanage Mmes Bill Stell George, Smith J. T. W. Brown Frank Spain Arthur Lawson Tommy Lee John Alexander J. T. Allen Woodson McNeil Albert Berry R. H. Hammer J. R. McDaniel Rowan Humphrey K. R. Pawkett Perry Pennell

Local visitors and residents tour Abilene events

Mrs. Loraine Folly and daughter Frances of Dallas visit sister Mrs. G H Zachary in Abilene. Miss Mary Alice Dorn and Miss Maxine Dorn return Tuesday from a brief Abilene visit.

Loraine Folly Frances Dallas Mrs. Folly G. H. Zachary Mary Alice Maxine Dorn Abilene

Local Social Notes Brighten Week with Visits and Returns

Mr and Mrs Jean Malone and two children Edith and Margery and Miss Doris Robertson of Garl returned home Sunday after a week with Mr and Mrs Frank Owen Edith stayed for an extended visit with Bobbie Nell Owen Mrs Paul Hardy of Lubbock arrived Tuesday for an extended visit with Mrs Frank Owen Betty Jane Blackwell left Tuesday for Gorman to visit relatives Gordon Jr and Harry Lee Haynes sons of Mr and Mrs G H Haynes visit relatives in Ennis Mrs G H Cook and son Charles Hollis of Beaumont visited last weekend with Mr and Mrs J C Doss Mrs Cook is sister of Mrs Doss Mrs J C Doss father L L Williams of Weatherford spent last weekend with her Charles Cooper left Tuesday last week for a two week visit with his friend Bill Clark of Waco Miss Virginia Bounds returned Tuesday from a visit in Cisco with her sister Miss Juanita Bounds who returned home with her T P Turk returned to his home in Hillsboro Saturday after several weeks visit with his daughter Mrs F M Locke

Jean Malone Edith Margery Doris Robertson Garland Frank Owen Bobbie Nell Owen G. H. Cook Charles Hollis Beaumont J. C. Doss Cook Doss Charles Cooper Bill Clark Waco Virginia Bounds Cisco Juanita Bounds T. P. Turk Hillsboro Mrs. F. M. Locke

Local Residents Visit and Travel Notes Across Regions

Personal J R Hanson of Lamesa spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A W Hanson. Several families including the Tunnells from Aspermont and the Phys from Aspermont visited relatives. Misses Jones of Belton and Miss Vera Sloan and Miss McDougle shared time with Mrs J T Medlin, who plans to visit Belton San Antonio and South Texas through June.

J. R. Hanson Lamesa Mrs A. W. Hanson J. T. Medlin Belton San Antonio Texas

Hassen Family Visits D. Hassen in town this week

Mr and Mrs S Hassen and two children from Wewoka Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs John M Hassen with three children from Ranger visited this week with Mr and Mrs D Hassen.

S. Hassen Wewoka Oklahoma John M Hassen Ranger D. Hassen

Diamonds Found Hidden After Plumbing Search

Mrs. Callie Sweltzer of Los Angeles found four valuable diamond rings pinned to a dress after plumbers tore out much of the home plumbing. John Moran admitted prior arrests including 53 jail terms for pickpocketing while being charged with trying to steal a New York policeman's purse. William Casey of Denver was fined $50 for drunkenness when he attempted to kiss Patrolman Richard Magor.

Callie Sweltzer Los Angeles John Moran New York William Casey Denver Colo Richard Magor

Hopkins Visit Marks Wave Sale Specials

Mr and Mrs C D Hopkins visit as shop advertises waves discounted from $8 50 to $2 50 with one free offer. The $6 50 wave drops to $2 00 two for $3 00 and other waves range from $1 00 to $5 00.

Woodmen Circle Leaders Headed to Omaha for Field Meeting

Mrs. Tressie Goldsticker national rep and Stamford drill team members Mmes Mattie Bruce Mattie Moody Lena Sims Lola Terry Fannie Meeker Johnny Lawson depart Saturday June 38 in Johnny Aaron’s Buick for Omaha Neb to attend a field workers meeting June 5 6 7 8 at the national headquarters. They will then travel to Chicago for Century of Progress with Mrs Jamie B Garner district manager Fort Stockton and Miss Edna Williams El Paso. Plans include open house reception June 5 a June 6 ritualistic meeting and June 7 8 field workers school of instruction guided by National President Mrs Mary E LaRocca and National Secretary Mrs Dora Alexander Talley.

Tressie Goldsticker Woodmen Circle Stamford Omaha Nebr Mmes Mattie Bruce Mattie Moody Lena Sims Lola Terry Fannie Meeker Johnny Lawson Johnny Aaron Chicago Jamie B. Garner Fort Stockton Edna Williams el Paso Goldsticker Mary E. LaRocca Dora Alexander Talley National

Texas officers plan regional meeting in Omaha

Mrs Talley a former Garland resident will join Jeanie Willard of Denison as national vice president and Etta Davidson of Houston as national director and state manager with Goldsticker and other Texas officers and members taking part in the event.

Tary Omaha Talley Garland Jeanie Willard Denison Etta Davidson Houston Goldsticker Texas

International topics at Rotary meeting discussed Tuesday noon

The Rotary Club Tuesday noon program, chaired by A. J. Swenson, explored Is Gar Country Right or Wrong. Speakers Lee Walker D. Hansen and Mr Swenson presented with the international service committee in charge.

Rotary Rotary Club International Service Committee A. J. Swenson Lee Walker D. Hassen Mr. Swenson

Funeral Notice for Mrs Belle Haskew

Relatives from out of town attended the funeral of Mrs. Belle Haskew at Kinney Funeral Home last Thursday afternoon. Those present included J A Haskew and family of Waco S E B rooks and family of Melrose New Mexico C P Yates and L S Yates of McCauley J Wason D E Pitts of Matador Eula Haskew of Brownwood Sarah Hudspeth and Nora Hudspeth of Rule Mrs Nash Miers of McCauley and Dr M E Davis and son of Brownwood Q O Winebrenner of Brownwood.

Belle Haskew Kinney Funeral Home Messrs Mmes J. A. Haskew Waco S. EB. Brooks Melrose New Mexico C. P. Yates McCauley L. S. Yates Joe Wason Matador D. E. Pitts F Eula Haskew Brownwood Sarah Nora Hudspeth Rule

Interesting programs in Young People's Class series

The Church of Christ Young People’s Class enjoyed another Sunday evening program. The debate on “Are Musical Instruments Scriptural?” concluded the series with Margaret Cundiff and Davis Jones as affirmative speakers and Iola McClellan and Eeroees Bennett as negatives. Next Sunday the study moves to Acts chapter 2. all members and visitors are invited to attend at 6:30 PM.

Church of Christ Margaret Cundiff Davis Jones Eeroees Bennett Iola McClellan

Italian cyclist completes 5000 mile Africa trek

Valentine Brune returned to Rome after crossing Africa on a bicycle covering about 5000 miles since May 1932. He completed the long journey and came back to his Italian home.

Africa Valentine Brune Rome Italy

James Kelly Seeks Jail Sentence to Escape Wife

James Kelly of St Paul assaulted a police officer and requested incarceration as a means to separate from his wife. The incident centers on Kelly’s attack and his plea for punishment through confinement.

James Kelly St. Paul

Get Up Nights Relief Ad From Early Pharmacy Box

An old advertisement promotes BU tablets made from buchu leaves and juniper oil to cleanse the bladder and end nightly irritation. It claims rapid relief after four days and offers a 25 cent box with a money back if not satisfied at Bunkley Drug Store.

Phrysie Bunkley Drug Store

Belvidere jail escape linked to gasoline station robbery suspect

Richard Ward escaped from Belvidere New Jersey jail while held as a suspect in a gasoline station robbery. He took prison razors and a half dozen pairs of scissors, prompting a manhunt and security review.

Richard Ward Belvidere N. J

Wall Paper Quality and Price From C D Shamburger

Local lumber supplier C D Shamburger Lumber Co advertises affordable wallpaper options with emphasis on quality and price to suit customers. The ad highlights household decorating materials available for home improvement projects.

C. D. Shamburger Lumber Co

Ylor Printing Co Publishes From San Antonio Address

The Ylor Printing Co based at 918 North St Marys Street in San Antonio Texas operates as a local publisher and printer. The listing notes the business location and service as a printing house serving the area.

Er Ylor Printing CO North St. Marys St. San Antonio, Texas

Vinol Iron Tonic Claims Health Boost

A testimonial ad from City Drug touts Vinol iron tonic as improving sleep and energy. R A Crom reports feeling rested and gaining ten pounds after using the product.

R. A. Cromrai City Drug Re

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