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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1949

Page

4

Davis-Davis Wedding Unites Stamford couple at home ceremony

Jean Ross and Bill D. Davis wed on June 1 at the bride's mother's home with Rev. Oma Jones officiating. The couple plans to live in Stamford at 309 East Moran Street after honeymooning at Carlsbad Cavern. Davis works for West Texas Utilities and the bride for Southwestern Bell. The ceremony featured a trellis arch, pink hydrangeas, and a three-tier cake. Out-of-town guests included Fula Davis of El Monte Cabur and others from Lubbock Fort Worth Abilene.

Bill D. Davis Bride Stamford Jean Ross J. S. Davis M. E. Ross Oma Jones Foursquare Gospel Church Carlsbad East Moran Street West Texas Utilities Company Margaret Crockett France Dallas Southard Alton Byrd John S. Davis Mrs. Davis Mrs. Ross A. J. McCann Fay Anders Nita Samuels Vonnell Rogers Rule Billie Hewitt Fula Davis el Monte Cabur S. A. Gibson, Jr Mutt Ross Lubbock Lander Ross Ruse Ralph Crawford Fort Worth Eugene White Abilene

Picnic Supper Held by TEL Class at Tayman Backyard

The TEL Class of First Baptist Church hosted its annual picnic Tuesday night in Mrs. W. B. Tayman’s backyard. Former class president Mrs. G. H. Crow delivered an inspirational devotional titled Stop Look and Listen. A brief business meeting was led by president Mrs. Alton McClellan and fried chicken, potato salad, pickles, olives, hot rolls, iced tea, homemade ice cream and cake were served.

Tayman First Baptist Church W. B. Tayman G. H. Crow Fort Worth Alton McClellan W. T. Gambill C. M. Lester McClellan Crow Mmes. Neema Savage J. E. Lawson C. S. McNeely K. C. Grant R. L

Ed Dodson Reunites Home After Five Weeks in Fort Worth

Ed Dodson who has been receiving treatment in a Fort Worth hospital for five weeks returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Dodson has been there with him and Mrs. Frank Moore and son Kirk Gregory who have also been in Fort Worth, accompanied them and then returned to their home in Waco.

Ed Dodson Ft. Worth

Yearbook Program and WSCS Meeting at St. John's

The Wo man Society of Christian Service met Monday afternoon at St John’s Methodist Church. After a business session, Mrs. G. B. Hanson led a worship program on In Light that Has Shined in the Darkness and Africa as part of the World. Reports were given by officers. Mrs. Mood presented a life member pin to Mrs. Hanson.

WSCS St. John’s Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service St John’s Methodist Church Lord Jesus G. BE. Hanson G. F. Mood Hanson Travis Bouchett Africa Cone Belgian Congo Elisabethville Ben Cole Southern Rhodesia Portugese East Africa Angola Mood Charles E. Fikes

John Edward Terry to wed Ada Margaret Funk in June

Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of John Edward Terry and Ada Margaret Funk. The ceremony will take place June 25 at the bride’s parents’ home in Dallas. The Rev. Mr. Baker will officiate. Guests included family and associates from Dallas and area towns.

John Edward Terry Ada Margaret Funk Dallas W. Harrison Baker F. A. Boutwell Mr. Baker Oak Cliff Methodist Church Clyde Funk Eadward McClendon Idalou Jean Speues Jacksboro Miss Funk Southern Methodist University Dallas College Club Sigma Delta Pi Terry University of Texas Southwestern Medicalollege Ana Hi. Terry Theta Xi Phi Beta Pi Marines

Coke Party Compliments Stamford Graduate Thynell Thompson

Mrs. W. A. Thompson hosted a Coke party on Wednesday night June 1 honoring her daughter Thynell a member of Stamford high school spring graduating class. Guests enjoyed sweet peas mortar board decor and signing the new high school annuals. Open faced pimento cheese tuna sandwiches olives cakes and cookies were served. Attending were Marda Carlile Jo Ann Humphrey Gloria Pace Peggy Gamblin Jean Treadwell Nancy Lovvorn Ethylene Kelley Pat Flemmins Martha Guillett Nancy Lavender Bobbie Samuels Marie Moore Joyce Thompson Paula Duncan and the honoree.

W. A. Thompson Thynell Stamford High School Marda Carlile Jo Ann Humphrey Gloria Pace Pegy Gamblin Jean Treadwell Nancy Lovvorn Ethylene Kelley Pat Flemins Martha Guillett Nancy Lavender Bobbie Samuels Marie Moore Joyce Thompson Paula Duncan Ray Carlile Marda Sunny Merideth Colleen Yans Anna Kirkpatrick Thynell Thompson Jon Ann Humphrey Peggy Gamblin Wanda Jean Treadwell Pat Felmins Lu Jean King Martha Guillet Jane Covey

Hustons Take Two Week Vacation Visiting Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Cleburne Huston returned from a two week vacation visiting their son Robby Huston in Midland Michigan. They spent a weekend at Mackinac Island after a stop in Chicago and were joined by Mrs. Huston’s sister Miss Ruth Greenwood of Del Rio on the trip.

Cleburne Huston Mildland Mid Robby Huston Mackinac Island Chicago Midland

Rutherford couple to visit son in Waco

Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Rutherford plan a trip to Waco to see their son Dr. Joe Rutherford, his wife, and their two week-old son Richard Harrison Rutherford.

J. A. Rutherford Waco Joe Rutherford Richard Harrison Rutherford

New Officers Installed by Woman's Council at Church

Woman's Council of the Central Christian Church installs new officers led by president Mrs David Ratliff after a summer luncheon. Retiring president Mrs Roy M Craig chaired the candle light ceremony with Mrs R P Small. other officers include first VP Mrs George Rollins second VP O L Henry secretary Lee Williams and treasurer Blanche Baldwin. Hostesses and menu details noted among attendees.

Woman’s Council Roy M. Craig Woman's Council of the Central Christian Church Mmes William E. Mayes C. F E. Coombes Dallas Southard Roy Flowers Lee Williams QD. Gould Roy M Craig R. P. Small C. E. Coombes David Ratliff George Rollins O. L. Henry Blanche Baldwin Mmes. Bailey Post S. L. Fleming Dale Hengley J. D. Curd W. W. Scott Max Mercer

Wesley Class Luncheon Presents Gift to Pastor and Wife

The Wesley Adult Bible Class at St. John's Methodist Church held a June 11 luncheon with 30 members. They presented Rev. and Mrs. Marshall Rhew with a tea pot and percolator farewell gift before Rev. Rhew leaves for a new post in Vernon.

Wesley Pastor New Post Vernon Wesley Adult Bible Class Brotherhood St. John’s Methodist Church RK. B. Buie R. C.thomas T. N. Meacer Marshall Rhew Mr. Rhew

Euclid Appling Hosts Ice Cream Supper for Seniors

Euclid Appling son of Mr and Mrs Crockett Appling entertained Stamford High School seniors with an ice cream supper at the family home on Monday May 30. Afterward forty two games were played with guests including Lillie Musil Joyce Ann Thompson Marda Taggle Peggy Gamblin Sunny Jo Merideth Martha Guillet Anna Markpatrick Barbara Cannon Lu Jean King Colleen Yaws David Ratliff Glenn Markham Francis Jr Walter Cow Charles Lawson Carl Daniel Cash Willeman Emma Louise Appling and Jane Covey. Emma Louise and Jane helped hostesses.

Euclid Appling Mrs. Crockett Appling Stamford High School Lillie Musil Joyce Ann Thompson Marda Cag Lle Peegy Gamblin Sunny Jo Merideth Martha Guillet Anna Markpatrick Barbara Cannon Lu Jean King Colleen Yaws David Ratliff Glenn Markham Francis, Jr Walter Cow Charles Lawson Carl Danrtiel Cash Wileman Emma Louise Appling Jane Covey Emma Louise Jane Mrs. Appling

Fuqua Family Attends College Station Graduation

Mr and Mrs R G Fuqua traveled to College Station for their son G W Fuquas Texas A and M College graduation and visited Cameron and Waco with Mrs Fuquas sister Mrs G R Spradling returning home Sunday.

R. G. Fuqua College Station G. W. Fuqua Texas A. and M. College Cameron Waco

Local families plan visits and a vacation

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lee and children travel to Lubbock to join the L. M. Thompsons for a Colorado trip. Mr. Lee, J. C. Penney manager, takes a two week vacation. Mrs. Phil Rush visits Walnut, Miss., with ill mother. Alvin Rush returns to Waco and heads to National Guard camp at North Camp Hood with the local unit. he has been attending Baylor University.

W. J. Lee Lubbock Phil Rush Walnut, Miss Alvin Rush Waco National Guard North Camp Hood Alvin Baylor University

Luncheon Honors Spring Graduate Marda Carlile

Mrs Ray Carlile hosted a buffet luncheon for her daughter Marda Carlile a spring graduate. Mix ed flowers and red rose centerpieces decorated foursome tables. Favors featured miniature world foil cowboys and Marda received a piece of her silver.

Marda Carlile

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