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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1938

Page

3

T E L Class Entertained at First Baptist

The T E L Class of the First Baptist Church met Thursday night at Mrs Dick Carsons home with Mrs Rob John on and others hosting. Mrs R H Spencer led the opening prayer and Mrs Dick OBrien gave the devotional. With the president absent, third vice president Mrs George Campbell led the business meeting. Ice cream and cake were served.

Dick Carson Rob Johnon Roy Carlson Berce Caldwell Carson R. H. Spencer Dick O’brien G. H. Crow George Campbell Mmes C. M. Lester Dick O'Brien Morris Hicks Howard Spencer J. E. Lawson Tom Jennings, Jr C. Dennis Henry McCoy Alton DeClellan Walter Gambill

Breakfast and Bridge Tea Honors Featured Daisy Decor

Mrs. Robert Harrison and Mrs. Budley Raines hosted a breakfast and bridge at the Harrison home with Shasta daisies as centerpieces. Mrs. Ben Ray won high score in bridge while Mrs. Wade Youngblood took second. Guests included Mrs. George Pryor of Nashville and numerous local ladies.

Robert Harrison Budley Raines Harrison Ben Ray Wade Youngblood George Pryor Wat Nashville Tenn J. R.aphrey E. P. Bunkley H. A. Carter G. C. Carothers A. C. Cooper Buster Parish Arnold Douthit R. E. Hall L. M. Hardy W. B. Harrison Gordon Haynes Fred Hudson Ike Hudson W. P. McDonald L. F. Metz Frank Morrow Louis Rosenwasser Mamie Yates Orr D. T. Perkins E. A. Russell

Alathean Class Holds All Day Meeting at Mrs Pittman

Members of the Alathean Class of First Baptist Church gathered at Mrs. Guy Pittman’s home for an all day quilting session. The event included a covered dish lunch and an afternoon business and devotional. Attendees listed include Mmes. T. R. Tinsley Otis Harbert W. T. Rhodes Pete Stifflemire Swan Olinger Cecil McDaniel Frank Heflin Hubbard Yarbro Mrs. Pittman and her mother Mrs. E. B. Williams.

First Baptist Church Guy Pittman Mmes. T. R. Tinsley Otis Harbert W. T. Rhodes Pete Stifflemire Swan Olinger Cecil McDaniel Frank Heflin Hubbard Yarbro Pittman E. B. Williams

Gift Party For Mrs E W Cox Of Haskell

A Thursday night event at the home economics cottage honored Mrs E W Cox of Haskell formerly Miss Mildred Phelps. Hostesses included Mrs A W Kemletz Mrs Archer Yarbro Mrs A A McAndrews Miss Johnny Frances Smith and Miss Vera Sloan. Guests registered in the bride's book and refreshments were served from a rose centerpiece. The program closed with The End of a Perfect Day.

E. W. Cox Haskell Mildred Phelps Stamford A. W. Kemletz Archer Yarbro A. A. McAndrews Johnny Frances Smith Vera Sloan McAndrews

Honoree Feted At Gathering With Music And Readings

Miss Ann McReynolds sang with Miss Rozella Veazey accompanying and Betty Jane Blackwell giving a reading. Hostesses presented gifts to the honoree. Attendees included Mrs. C. E. Phelps, Mrs. Cliff Berry, Mrs. Buford Cox, and Miss Bessie Mae Sellers of Haskell, Miss Ernestine Weatherford and Miss Myrtle Cohorn of Hamlin, and many others from nearby towns.

Ann McReynolds Rozella Veazey Betty Jane Blackwell C. E. Phelps Cliff Berry Buford Cox Bessie Mae Sellers Haskell Ernestine Weatherford Myrtle Cohorn Hamlin and Mines Florence Cannon David Bennett Willia V. Lyon BE. E. Edwards Johnny Lanmon Leonard Rucker J. S. Sloan F. J. Schaefer Irving Moody Bartlett Holland G. J. Smith L. L. Johns Olive McDougle Ruby Mae Hammer

First Baptist Junior Department Hosts College Lake Picnic

Officers and teachers organized a Monday evening picnic for the Junior Department at College Lake. About 50 children attended while adults including C M Lester superintendent and Mrs Lester Rev and Mrs Die O Brien and others enjoyed hot dogs cold drinks and games.

First Baptist Sunday School College Lake C. M. Lester Lester Die O Brien Travis Dean Rodney Ezell Paul Summers

Shower compliments Mrs Oree Brown Nichols in Georgia

Mrs. Oree Brown Nichols honored at a Friday night shower hosted by Mrs. Oree Boone. Guests included Miss Ruby Mae Parker twin sister of the honoree and many locals with toasts, songs, and gifts. The event featured accordion numbers, readings, guitar selections, and a punch-and-cookie service by young attendants.

O. B. Boone Oree Brown Nichols Fae Parker Ruby Mae Parker Margie Jackson W. FE. Swanson J. H. Parker Howard Spencer Katheryn Spencer Gene Nichols Jewel Fay Smith Jean Parker Martha Jackson Martha Corley Kathryn Spencer R. H. Spencer Dublin Bonnie Dillard Albany Mmes C. R. Howe Harriette Linn L. R. Rose Melvin Courtney J. W. Dillard Alton Sawyer J. P. Holman Louis Weiss C. B. Smith W. F E. Swansen Bernice Caldwell Billie Zoe Moon Jo Anne Boone Ruby Mae

Hospital Briefs Highlight Texas Patients and Visitors

Sybil Hartsfield of Rotan recovers from appendectomy. Stamford and Anson patients James Turner and Lex Myers improve or illness noted. A baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Troy Lindsey of Abilene. Mrs. D. B. Chamberlain dismissed. Bridgettes host Margaret Ann Buster. Anna Paul Jackson travels solo to California for annual train trip, visiting Whittier.

Troy Lindsey Abilene Lindsey California Anna Paul Jackson Whittier

Family Trip Details Include Jackson Family Members

A brief note describes Anna Paul aged nine traveling with her mother Maurine Jackson and other relatives to Sweetwater, while Anna’s father Ralph Jackson and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Jackson accompany them.

Ralph Jackson H. F. Jackson Anna Paul Sweetwater Maurine Jackson

Even Candidates Travel from Anson to Clarendon

On May 20 a procession carried by candidates journeyed from Anson to Clarendon to dedicate a monument honoring Anson Jones. The event drew local residents and political figures as speakers praised Jones's legacy and public service.

Anson Clarendon Anson Jones

Lieutenant Governor Wood Spends Night in Car After Puncture

Lieutenant Governor Walter Wood ul endured a puncture that left him waiting in his car overnight for a borrowed jack from a nearby farmer.

Walter Woodul

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