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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
3
Gale Robinson and James William Hargrove exchanged vows Saturday night June 4 at Temple Baptist Church. Rev H S Hinson officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Nancy Robinson and best man Jerry Robinson. The couple will reside in Abilene after a wedding trip.
Thomas Allen Bunkley Jr son of Dr and Mrs Tom Bunkley received a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Texas exercises held Saturday About 200 students were honored He is a Stamford High School graduate and plans to live with his parents in Stamford until fall while awaiting military status details.
Mrs. Irene Hubbard hosted guests including her daughter Geneva Flo Grandstaff and son in law Robert W. Fisher Jr. of Big Lake. The couple wed in Odessa on May 7 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Henry L. Fisher. Attendants were Patricia Cobb and Mark Hendricks of Odessa. The groom works for Povner Oil Construction Co. in Big Lake.
A May 25 celebration at Alice Byrd’s home honored Sherri Pritchard after graduation. Guests wore Coke top boutonnieres, blue and white ribbon. centerpiece featured a styrofoam bulldog with blue streamers and crystal sugar diplomas. Food included cheese sandwiches relishes chips pastries and Cokes. The group shared a “final examination” describing embarrassing school memories. Attendees included Dorothy Brinell Dana Slapak Sally Carothers Anne Poedeker Betsy Walker Glenda Mueller An nette Rainer and Mrs Jack Pritchard.
Avoca Home Demonstration Club met June 2 at Mrs. L R Wise home for a program titled Happy Feet Care and Selection of Footwear presented by Mrs. J L Woodson and Mrs H H Dunklin. Meeting opened with prayer by Mrs Williams and roll call sharing foot problems. A quiz by Mrs Dunklin followed. refreshments were served. Dunklin to host June 16 meeting. Also notes 1964 Texas hospital admissions totaled 1 859 271 with daily average 55 716.
Vicki Lynn Blancet daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Blancet became the bride of Johnnie Ray Riddle of Abilene in a Friday evening ceremony at First Baptist Church Aspermont officiated by Rev Clyde Cook. The couple will reside at 318 Saves Blvd Abilene.
Aspermont talent and beauty contest rules set for the Queen event at the Old Settlers Reunion. Entrants 15 to 21 perform up to six minutes of talent before the formal pageant. Contest on Tuesday evening June 21 at 7:30 in Aspermont School Auditorium with admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
Nelda Hertel and Marion Carter were married Friday May 20 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs J H Ivy with Rev Temple Lewis of Abilene officiating. Immedi ate families attended. Bride is daughter of Odus Putman of Stamford. Groom is son of Medford Carter of Hamlin. Reception followed. The couple will live at 507 North Swenson Stamford.
Jones County 4 H girls eyeing the 1966 Gold Star Award should contact Mary Y Newberry, county home demonstration agent, by June 40. A judging tour by the Home Demonstration Three E committee and Karan Sullivan, 1965 Gold Star winner, will assess candidates demonstrations and record books. Requirements: be 13 by Jan 1 1966, complete at least three years of 4 H work including 1966, and active in 4 H during the current year.
Mrs. Nita Goss of Avoca and Dixie Read with Diane Ragland from here will attend the Area IV In Service Education Conference for Homemaking Teachers in Abilene Thursday and Friday. The trio will host the second general session Thursday night at the Winsor Hotel.
Ale James R. Crepeau husband of former Marsha Bettis of Stamford was named Airman of the quarter in the 315th Air Division 815th Troop Carrier Squadron stationed at Tachikawa Air Force Base near Tokyo Japan He was promoted to sergeant and credited with outstanding performance training 78 Army personnel to serve as assistant loadmasters.
A bridesmaid luncheon honoring Carolyne Thompson and her attendants was held at the home of Mrs. W. B. Harrison Jr. on Saturday June 4 at 12 30 PM. Gold and white colors enriched the decorations. Luncheon featured a polished table centerpiece with iris roses and carnations. Guests included Mrs. Claude Thompson, mother of the bride elect, and Mrs. Jim Bowers of San Angelo, sister in law of the prospective bridegroom.
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