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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1943

Page

5

Bride Elect Honored at Breakfast Before Wedding

Miss Maxine Rowland bride elect of Tony Selmon was honored at a breakfast at the Moody home. Guests included Virginia Ramey and Mrs. Sam Rosser among 52 attendees. Hosts Mrs. H. P. Teagly, Mrs. L. M. York and Miss York served with a pink and green lace dining setup.

Axine Rowland Tony Selmon Maxine Rowland H. P. ‘Teagly L. M. York A York Moody Miss Rowand Virginia Ramey Sam Rosser

Bride Edmon Sharp honored at party for Loretta Young’s family

A miscellaneous bridal shower was hosted at the home of Mrs. Hinson with Mrs. Ebb Macon as hostess. Guests included Jackie Vynell Salas and Ruth Lelang Brigham among others. Letha Gwenydolyn Scott led the program while readings were given by Mrs. Vernon Wofford and Beverly Amerson.

Edmond Sharp Loretta Oung Ebb Macon Jackie Vynell Salas Ruth Lelang Brigham Louise Wilkins Trixie Young Noree Wanda Goldie Mae Wofford Little Letha Gwendolyn Scott Vernon Wofford Beverly Amerson Homer Scott Woodrow Crider Jackie Wyan Salmon Jean Arlette Macon Goldie Mae Wanda Wofford

June WSCS Meeting At St John’s Methodist Church

The Woman’s Society of Christian Service held its June monthly business meeting Monday afternoon at St John’s Methodist Church led by Mrs Travis Bouchett. Ten of 17 members attended from the church circle which will handle this quarter’s supply box. Mrs J B Dodson was elected recording secretary to fill a vacancy. Circles meet together at the church on the three remaining Mondays. the South circle had a social meeting last week.

Woman's Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church Travis Bouchett R. G. Fuqua J. B. Dodson A. V. Dobbins South Circle

Rena Meil Weds Staff Sgt Newhouse in Greenville Chapel

Miss Rena Faye Meil daughter of Mrs Delphia Meil Leeders became the bride of Staff Sgt E V Newhouse in a candlelit ceremony at Major's Field Chapel Greenville on Saturday June 5 Chaplain Hogan officiated lilies adorned altar organ music accompanied the service The bride wore a baby blue suit with white accessories an orchid corsage her attendant was her cousin Mrs S D Taylor of Dallas in rose and British tanac

Rena Faye Meil Delphia Meil Leeders E. V. Newhouse Major's Field Greenville Hogan S. D. Taylor Dallas

White Savage Opens Three Day Run at State Theater

Universal's White Savage opens Sunday for a three day engagement at the State Theater. The South Sea island romance features Mona Montez as the princess and Jon Hall as the amorous shark hunter aided by Sabu. Turhan Bey Sid ney Toler Thomas Gomez Don Terry Paul Guilfoyle co star. Underwater sequences and a dramatic earthquake finale promise spectacle.

Universal State Theater South Sea Island Paradise Miss Montez Therincess Hall Isherman Sabu Turhan Bey Sidney Toler Thomas Gomez Don Terry Paul Guilfoyle Lester White William Snyder Technicolor Natalie Kalmus Maria Montez Jon Hall

Personal Notices Highlight Local Welcomes and Travels

Mrs Hollis Haynes hosts niece Ruby Jean and Dan Ferguson of Waco this week while A M Ottinger and son Jerry visited from Dallas with friends. John Wesley McLemore visits Moran for a month. R L Howse from Houston attends his daughter Dorothy's Stamford High graduation and plans summer in Houston. Mrs L W Johnson and son Jon Marc travel to Mineral Wells to visit her mother. S L Bryan improves at home southeast of Stamford. Pvt Maurice Lawson stationed at Dodge City, Kansas, will live in Ericksdahl community. The Thompsons trace to Sophia Hagemann of Lager ton and T A Thompson of Clifton. marriage at St Kevin's on April 26 with Rev Thoe J Okruh lik officiating. bride in navy blue with white accessories and white carnations. Mrs Earl Oman and John Grametbaur attend altar. A small gathering of friends and relatives attended.

Taylor Sueders High School Abilene Christian College Postal Telegraph Company Dallas Sergeant Newhouse Major’s Field Greenville Houston Ericksdahl Thompson Sophia Hagemann Andy Hagemann Lagerton T. A. Thompson Clifton St. Kevin’s Catholic Church Thoe J. Okruhlik Earl Oman John Grametbaur

Mrs Taylor Honors Two Graduates with Luncheon

Mrs Robert H Taylor hosted a luncheon at her home last Thursday honoring graduates Sarah McDonald and Jean Parker. Guests included Betty Ann Putnam Nell Stagner Mary Nell Osment Jean Furrh and Mrs Glenn Ambos helped with serving.

Sarah McDonald Jean Parker Robert H. Taylor Betty Ann Putnam Nell Stagner Mary Nell Osment Jean Furrh Glenn Ambos Taylor

Henry Hansen Weds Ruth Bremer in Alamo Ceremony

Henry Hansen stationed at San Antonio married Ruth Bremer of Mission on June 3 at Alamo. He is the son of Mrs. Betty Hansen of Pharr and the family formerly lived in Lueders.

Henry Hansen San Antonio Alamo Ruth Bremer Mission Betty Hansen Pharr Lueders

Picnic Supper for T. E. L. Class at First Baptist

The T. E. L. Class held a picnic supper at the First Baptist Church Tuesday night. Mrs. G. H. Crow led the business meeting, Mrs. C. M. Lester delivered a devotional, and Mrs. R. F. Mahood directed games. Lunch with iced tea followed. attendees included Mrs. Ella Armstrong and others.

First Baptist Church G. H. Crow C. M. Lester R. F. Mahood Ella Armstrong W. 8. Hughes R. O. Shanafelt C. E. Brownfield Henry Osment Edna Cullum Morris Hicks

Ruby Overfelt and Burl Brown Marry Sunday

Miss Ruby Overfelt daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Overfelt of Lueders and Burl W Brown were married Sunday at 245 pm at the Baptist parsonage Rev Miles B Hays pastor of the First Baptist Church performed the ring ceremony The bride wore a white jersey dress white flower trimmed hat with veil and black patent shoes and bag Her shoulder corsage was of pink carnations Present for the ceremony were Inez Overfelt sister of the bride Mrs Jay McDonald and Mrs Geneva Cotten The bride is employed in the office of Stamford Electric Cooperative Mr Brown is crew chief at the Stamford Flying school

Ruby Overfelt J. E. Overfelt Lueders Burl W. Brown the Baptist Parsonage Miles B. Hays First Baptist Church Inez Overfelt Jay McDonald Geneva Cotten Stamford Electric Cooperative Brown Stamford Flying School

Newly Weds Will Live in Houston

Mary Jo Gray of Stamford and Odis Cole of Houston were married June 7 at the Baptist parsonage in Anson. The couple left for Houston to reside, with Mr. Cole employed in the shipyards. The bride is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks of Stamford and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Cole.

Mary Jo Gray Stamford Odis Cole Houston Anson Baptist Parsonage Cole John Brooks D. C. Cole

Party Held by Phebean Class At Floyd Home

The Phebean Class of the First Baptist Church held a Thursday night party at Mrs. W. C. Floyd home. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Jewel Austin. Officers gave reports during a business meeting. Mrs. Frank Seay led the devotional. Ice cream and cookies were served during the social period. Attendees included Mines, Dale Phillips, For rest Gambill of Winters, Jewel Austin, Frank Long, W. O. Floyd, B. B. Harris, A. V. Bounds, Morris Nix, I. W. McNair, Wilburn Sorrell, and W. J. Westfall.

First Baptist Church W. C. Floyd Jewel Austin Frank Seay Mines Dale Phillips Forrest Gambill Winters Frank Long W. O. Floyd B. B. Harris A. V. Bounds Morris Nix I. W. McNair Wilburn Sorrell W. J. Westfall

Married in April Couple Now Living At Bricksdahl

Mr and Mrs James Thompson were wed in April and are now residing at Bricksdahl. The notice confirms the marriage and new address for the couple.

Bricksdahl James Thompson

Family visits and furlough details noted

A 15 day furlough puts the man at Stamford to visit friends and relatives and in Anson with his mother. Dorothy and Louise Gary and their sister Mrs Marvin Englander of Dallas visited grandparents Mrs D D Gary and Mr and Mrs C E Brownfield. Mr Englander had previously visited while waiting to report for army service and did not pass the physical. he now works at North American Aircraft Company where Dorothy and Pete Gary are also employed.

Stamford Anson Dorothy Louise Gary Marvin Englander Dallas D. D. Gary C. E. Brownfield Mrs. Englander Englander North American Aircraft Company Pete Gary

Local Families Visit Relatives and Workforce Changes

Mrs. Maurice Jones and sons Donald and Wayne of Dallas visit Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McClellan along with other kin. John Culp now works at Barrow Furniture. Herbert Allen Carter is in Safeway meat department. Bobby Huston joins Stamford American for the summer. Haskell Sandefur family and Nan Sandefur visit Fort Worth relatives.

Maurice Jones Donald and Wayne Dallas Earl Harrison Thomas and Joe Jack Coats Knox City Jesse McClellan Herbert Allen Carter Safeway Store John Culp Barrow Furniture Company Haskell Sandefur Mr. Sandefur Nan Sandefur Fort Worth J. P. Sandefur Bobby Huston Stamford American

Mrs Perkins Visits Ichita Falls While Husband Serves

Mrs Billy Perkins spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week in Ichita Falls with her husband Pvt Billy Perkins who is stationed at Wichita Falls. Perkins was here for the weekend. JOB PRINTING FROM THE AMERICAN ALWAYS PLEASES.

Billy Perkins Ichita Falls Pvt Wichita Falls Perkins

QCHURGESE Church of Christ Service Times

The QCHURGESE Church of Christ lists services with D. Lee Hukel as minister. Bible School Sundays at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. Communion at 11:45 a.m. Evening preaching at 8:15 p.m. Bible class Monday at 4:00 p.m. Mid-week meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Men's training class Thursday led by the pastor.

Church of Christ D. Lee Hukel

Church Services Advertised on North Swenson Ave

The Church of Christ on North Swenson Avenue in the Clark building holds services each Lord's day at 10 30 a m with communion and night services at 8 30 p m All Bible questions answered and visitors welcomed Rev Theo J Okruhlik O M L also notes St Kevin's Catholic Church offers Holy Mass on the second Sunday of the month at 10 20 a m and on the fourth and fifth Sundays at 9 00 a m Visitors are welcomed to all services.

Church of Christ North Swenson Ave Swenson Avenue Clark Building St. Kevin’s Catholic Church Theo J. Okruhlik

Central Christian Service Times

Central Christian Church schedules Sunday events with Dr. C. H. Morris preaching at 11 a.m. and an evening sermon at 8 p.m served by Pastor with Sunday School at 10 a.m.

Central Christian C. H. Morris

First Baptist Church Services and Activities Schedule

First Baptist Miles B. Hays presents Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Training Union at 7:15 p.m. Worship Hour at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday session features officers and teachers meeting at 7:30 p.m. prayer and devotions at 8:15 p.m. and choir rehearsals at 9 p.m.

First Baptist Miles B. Hays

Hawley Expected Here for Government Housing Project

O D Hawley and C D Hawley visit to oversee a government housing project contract. They plan to stay until the work is three quarters complete or power is established. The event highlights construction oversight and project milestones.

O. D. Hawley C. D.' Hawley

Card of Thanks from the Bryans

Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Bryan express gratitude to friends who helped plow and plant their crop and wish God’s richest rest on each helper.

Mrs. S. L. Bryan

Church Schedule Notes and Evening Service Times

Morning Worship at 10 50 a m Methodist Young Fellowship at 7 15 p m Evening Worship at 8 p m Society of Christian Servies Monday afternoons Rehearsal Wednesday aSea are invited to Ween na us

Methodist Young Fellowship Society of Christian Servies aSea Ween Na Us

Calvary Baptist Invites for Sunday Services

Calvary Baptist extends invitation to Vibettées and parishioners for morning Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m evening service at 7 30 p m and late preaching at 8 30 p m midweek prayer meeting follows on Wednesday all are welcome to attend.

Calvary Baptist W. P. Cure Vibettées

Nazarene Church Sunday Services Schedule

Reverend Sam King leads Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Evening service follows at 8 p m with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Nazarene Sam King J'aster

St Luke's Episcopal Service Schedule Notice

St Luke's Episcopal Church on East McHarg Street across from U S C holds Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month at 7 30 p m Rev H H Black conducts the service.

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W. W. Young E. P. Sharp WSCS Clark Gable Lana Turner Falla President Roosevelt FBI & Sat Mickey Finn Dennis O'Keefe Louis Allbritton Mary Beth Hughes Johnny Mack Brown Bill Fargo Fuzzy Knight Johnny Downs Smilin Jack Wes Turhon Bey Sidney Toler Thomas Gomez Don Terry Paul Guilfoyle Love Jan Garber Kings Men Mickey Rooney Eton Swenson Davis Cleburne Huston C. T. Dodson R. L. Haynie E. N. Sullins Fred Taylor E. H. Sims H. K. Langford R. A. Gardner H. A. Kilpatrick J. E. Massey J. F. McCulloch E. R. Clark Jack McClendon J. P. Attaway Herbert Day R. B. Bryant A. D. Gressett E. G. Keese R. C. Richards H. B. Lawdon W. W. Miller, Johnson A. M. Ottinger Jerry John Wesley McLemore Moran Arnold McLemore R. L. Howse Stamford High School Mrs. L. W. Johnson Jon Marc Mineral Wells Mrs. Johnson S. L. Bryan Maurice Lawson Dodge City Kansas Mrs. Taylor Misson WAVES WAACS Dorcas Ie Hol Margaret Crock Burl Brown Floyd St. John’s Sinclair Tojo Che Sinclair IZE Ewassis Sarreay Fan Belt West Rotan St L. C. Goad Sinclair Refining Company Stamford, Texas
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